Easily Build Muscle: The Simple Guide To Gaining Size

[@eddiel.milesjr.1625]

Dude is like a perfect balance of information and sarcastic humor I can appreciate!!

[@MrSka7cis]

for sure, it is the sarcasm that really helps the understanding of the process

[@panshulverma4292]

can you do a video on penile hypertrophy asking for a friend

[@arihaviv8510]

See Bryan Johnson 's Johnson

[@shakir4969]

Seems like he purposefully avoiding this topic. I feel like it is one of those body part being slept on

[@Paul-yk7ds]

Just inject tren and synthol directly into it

[@scottmoreson7041]

My friend also would like to know. 👍🏻

[@shakir4969]

@@scottmoreson7041 you mean you?

[@tsurutom]

1. Train hard 2. Sit in a Chuck E. Cheese for some time 3. Cry Did I get it right?

[@sejkodias]

Don't forget to sleep after crying

[@jadoniccryon5898]

4. Sleep and do it again.

[@seanyfpv]

@@sejkodiasnonnegotiable!

[@mbe102]

Cry INTO the pizza. Eat Pizza. Don't waste hydration!

[@shane_rm1025]

You missed getting drunk and fighting an adult at a kids birthday party

[@DaveSerrine]

Mike, you are the REAL DEAL! I lost 30lbs in 4 months and feel great, I'm almost 60, so never too late to improve your health. Thanks for ALL your videos and being such a regular guy, fun to follow and learn from. I am done with the weight loss, and now focusing on building a little more muscle. Even though I believe I did build muscle with the weight loss, I can now have fun maintaining my weight, and put that same energy into growth. If I were to ever meet you in person, I would thank you for the motivation you gave me personally. You are the best! Shout out to Jeff Nippard also...

[@patootie3529]

hello dude, if youre looking for real growth, youre gonna have to go on a caloric surplus and gain half a pound to a pound a week to have that hypertrophy on overdrive. though, if u want to maintain weight (which undeniably would have a fraction of the progress speed), thats of course completely okay and up to you

[@foobar987]

⁠@@patootie3529sounds like the dudes doing well and happy with his progress. Without any idea of starting / current weight how can you tell him he should be gaining weight to be getting “real growth”?

[@richardmunday2608]

Awesome guy well done!

[@DylanWilby]

Jeff Nippard and Dr Mike really are the golden boys of fitness KZbin.

[@GSPV33]

Really proud of, and happy for, you. Keep it up, one of the kindest things you can ever do for yourself. Thanks for sharing.

[@drkmwinters]

Thumbs up 👍 to white font on black background for the visual aids

[@SeuOu]

Yeah, this is 100% the best slide format I've seen on RP videos, I hope they keep it.

[@wgo523]

I liked the shitty PowerPoints they made me laugh 😢

[@gaijinwilly]

The PowerPoints are pure autistic uncle energy and they will be missed 😢

[@NoHandsNoArms]

i love aids

[@moontellsme]

🍺🍺

[@AriasPB]

Im a simple man, Mike uploads I watch and learn 🤝🏽

[@gromswowguide7927]

Im a simple man, Mike uploads and i start edging and typing comments with one hand 🥵

[@Budha3773]

And apply/ practice what you learned

[@AriasPB]

@@Budha3773 ALWAYS!!

[@lean4real_11]

im a simple man

[@beingofstrange]

just remember that hes a great speaker lol all this science if you look into the papers yourself, youll notice its alot of speculation and not watching people close enough, etc. i try to learn as much as i can but keep an open mind about bro science, sometimes experience knows better

[@jesusfer80]

Yo, Dr. Mike, just had to finally break my silence and show some love! Been low-key binge-watching your content for ages, but never dropped a comment till now. Your vibe is just too good not to shout out. Seriously, your sense of humor is on another level 🚀 - had me cracking up more times than I can count! Keep slaying with those witty remarks, man. You're making a real difference out here! 🙌

[@GoodBoyWonder]

FYI, us chemistry guys are absolutely interested in the pathways!

[@KlemensD]

Can definitely attest to that!

[@Owen-C1997]

As a random gym nerd who finds this stuff stuper interesting, i agree!

[@pat06061]

Samsies. I'll glad someone said it

[@christopherduble2839]

Biochem major, amazingly interested to how he will explain things.

[@patrickbarney7054]

Facts

[@SwimmingwithLamps]

Thanks to Dr. Mike, I used to be super “strong” and do “lots of reps” ,but now I get humbled by 1/2 the reps and 1/2 the weight. I’ve never felt soreness like this before. Thanks RP!

[@beingofstrange]

brought to you by the RP app!

[@adday.]

Because you learned the right techniques? So that made everything harder? Or because you moved away from the easy machines?

[@SwimmingwithLamps]

@@adday. I don’t use any machines. I work out at home. The humbling is mostly due to the slow, controlled movement on the eccentric phase with a paused deep stretch at the bottom

[@unclejacksbigstronghands4892]

Came for the info. Stayed for the humor. You’re as hilarious as your are knowledgeable bro. Subbed for life.

[@ken-dog]

Recently fpund this out: Chuck E Cheese's full name is Charles Entertainment Cheese. Entertainment is literally his middle name. Mind blown 😂

[@FitOneswithVarun]

Debating what is more useful info...the video...or this bombshell that broke my brain

[@danielkanewske8473]

It's actually Charles Ethington Winthrop Cheese the 3rd, you sir, are referring to his stage name.

[@FitOneswithVarun]

@@danielkanewske8473 🤯

[@susanwojcickisnicetwin]

​@drewyoung2102you haven't been lately, have you? It's not really the mecca of entertainment from the halcyon days of youth anymore.

[@SabiTsunami]

😂😂😂 ​@drewyoung2102

[@kevintucker40]

I still owe like 40000 in student loans and I learned around three things. I pay five dollars a month for additional content here and it has demonstrably improved my day to day. Thank you to the RP team for all you do.

[@MrDashpilot]

Yep fucked myself yesterday. Haven’t worked out in five years. Got nice and pudgy finally decided to go back to gym and have been going strong since Feb. I got over confident, tried to push too hard with a dumbbell bench press. Pulled some thing in my upper back/shoulder now I’ve got pain radiating from my neck down to the right shoulder. It sucks cause I’ve been making really good gains now this is probably gonna knock me out for a week or two. Hit 46 this year sucks getting old. Looking forward to your videos while I heal. Your channel always keeps me motivated.

[@Ink30]

Slow and steady next time 👍

[@darkydoom]

Great starter video. Sent it to my eldest kid, turning 17 tomorrow and we put a beginners routine together to target every muscle/group.

[@jaeldi]

"Am I attractive?" YES. On another note, New set/backgroud! Way better than black empty space! Looks great. Like you. Plus your posture looks really good and relaxed. Some of the black empty space videos I was wondering if you were strapped to an ambulance back board. It made me worry your back hurt. Everything visual in this new setup is SO NICE. I know this stuff isn't important, really, but it just looks like a really really excellent production value in terms of video quality and presentation. And then of course, the manly beauty makes it all absolutely perfect, you big sexy slab of beef. Excellent content! Keep up the excellent work!

[@penumbrareactor8500]

Dr. Mike wearing a pink fitbit is such a Dr. Mike thing xD What a guy.

[@frankcooke1692]

He is compensating for being so masculine and powerful

[@Ajcole-22]

Guava guava 😂 baby

[@oldschoolpanels]

It's his wife's girlfriends. And yes, you read that right. 🍍

[@jullianrodriguez2117]

Molecular biology nerd here and I would love for you to jump into the biochemistry/molecular mechanisms on a later video

[@chemistress293]

yess! we want the crazy chenistry!!!!

[@youknowwho9247]

I second this

[@samward5317]

Yeah, go as deep as you can Dr Mike 🥵

[@gepagan]

Might be cool, but would be super boring for like 99% of people that watch this channel. Maybe if he has a slow week for content

[@Alex-d2n1f]

@@gepaganexactly what I was thinking. I’m convinced some people just like to call themselves nerds

[@drkmwinters]

Just finished my 1st mesocycle using the RP app. Today was 0 RIR leg day and I pushed myself to failure just like Dr Mike showed on his video. I'm basically tingly/numb from the waist down, so I think I did it right 😂

[@HumbleDictator]

So you were at 2RIRs basically 🤣

[@drkmwinters]

Maybe, lol. I'm completely new to this (started lifting weights in Jan), so I'm still learning, but I pushed myself until my muscles were trembling, and I couldn't walk immediately afterwards 😂

[@HumbleDictator]

@@drkmwinters I'm just kidding around. Jared keeps telling Mike he doesn't train hard enough. That's why. Sounds like you did quite well. Legs shaking are a sign of being unfamiliar with that movement it'll get better.

[@apex9177]

Ohhh shiii, bros gonna legit be paralyzed after the 48hour mark hits, Ill pray that you don't visit jesus in a wheel chair 🙏🏼💀

[@apex9177]

Cayenne Pepper, Ashwaganda, Cinnamon, Fish Oil Tablets, Glutamine, Turmeric, Ginger, BCAA's, Probiotics, Anti Inflammatory Medication + Cream, Double your Water Intake, Sit in a Squat for stretching Calves, i Recommend you do all of this before 48 Hours hit bro 💪🏼 otherwise buy a wheelchair no cap 💀🙏🏼

[@Charliethiccmzzz]

I don’t understand how much more I understand everytime Dr Mike explains shit

[@SoeaOu]

Thanks for the dark background slides. So much better to watch dr Mike at night now

[@Owen-C1997]

I love you Dr. Mike. Never stop uploading videos.

[@Wheneverythingelseis]

Thanks!

[@Shon52]

The science behind building muscle mass keeping you big as hell

[@lexpsd]

building muscle mass keeping you big as hell

[@W.W-z3x]

"keeping you big as hell" comments everywhere keeping you big as hell

[@Benz09211]

Steroids keeping him big as hell 😂

[@aca347]

@@W.W-z3x get big forearms by writing that meme down a thousand times every day with a very heavy pen

[@Clickinqq]

I've heard that joke at least a thousand times already

[@travisstock]

I really appreciate your videos Dr. Mike. I'm at about 3 years in, and I didn't know squat about training, like zero. Honestly, finding accurate information about what good training actually looks like was the hardest thing for me. It took me 2 years to find you (and filter out all the TikTok, random tips, that as a beginner, you just don't know better and you take it as sound advice.) You are the first place I go to for training advice, and I don't think I watch a single video of yours that I don't laugh out loud multiple times! Thank you!

[@sarahdermody6665]

I could totally listen to you all day. Funny, informative and real. Thank you

[@remysdungeon]

Mike coming through once again, absolute legend.

[@demetergrigorov]

When Mike uploads, especially with a title like this we know we stumbled upon gold!

[@HexlGaming]

There is so much value here. That's exactly what I needed. I'm struggling to believe people did this for many years before a video like this existed. Now I only gotta figure out which macros I need; as in should I try to minimize fat intake and which exercises to do to build my whole body, but I'm sure I'll stumble accross the answer to that question soon as there seem to be many videos dedicated to that sort of subject.

[@RobertGallifrey]

Only recently started taking my diet seriously and eating for nutrition rather than just necessity and wants. Been training for years and in the last couple of months is the only time I've seen serious changes. Blew my mind just how much food makes a difference

[@michaelbakowski5143]

I've been waiting for a video like this from RP! Please make more! I'd love something as comprehensive as the fat loss diet guide series but for muscle building.

[@rangequeen]

I know you get it all the time and it’s sappy and stuff but you’ve helped me so much in 2 months, it’s crazy. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@DiamondsareallMine]

0:10 Dr Mike wanted to say Wuhan so hard 😂

[@dennisnky]

😂😂😂

[@ElmarSprong]

Went for a bench PR, was very nervous 135LBS/60KG Did 2 reps, lol Channeled my inner Jared

[@KhushwinderSingh-kx2jd]

Congratulations my guy🎉 Keep rising

[@dwaynecunningham2164]

YEAH BUDDY!!!!

[@bawseeeee602]

lol bro can only bench 135

[@BurtHurtz]

Good work! More gains to come. Trust the process!

[@slackmangiveth]

​@@bawseeeee602everybody starts somewhere

[@frankblack1014]

If you close your eyes and listen to this video you can picture Vince Vaughn from wedding crashers with his arm around your shoulder talking into your ear.

[@Thea.Lauren]

Holy ballsac you’re right

[@frankblack1014]

@@Thea.Lauren 🤣

[@chadg3985]

Mike, you’re quickly becoming my favorite fitness guru! Hilarious and super informative! Keep doing these videos!!!

[@gortongirl]

15:47 can I get this in a meme haha😂 “How many calories do you need? EXACTLY 2951 and it’s the SAME number for everyone” 🤣

[@gushorz]

Perfect. Just awesome video. Been working out for almost 12 years, but still when you get the info straight and clear, it paints a different picture. Thank you.

[@bladenovak]

Always love hearing the basics

[@bobthebuilder5434]

By far the best channel, source of information in the entire internet on training and gaining muscle and I'm sure many other people feel the same way. Keep up the great work!

[@Bladetrini10]

trained for 10 years, then covid came + injury, which made me take 4 years off. Started training in february and followed a lot of dr mike advice + some of my tried and tested methods. The progress i've had these last 4 months has been mind blowing. Beating prs from back 4 years ago, gained almost 30 lbs of mostly muscle, and no injuried, always feeling recovered for gym. The amount of information you can soak up from this youtube channel is unreal.

[@wajahathussain7955]

Whats your workout plan after rejoining?

[@Bladetrini10]

@wajahathussain7955 i started out low volume and worked my way up. First did full body the first weeks, 1 day gym 1 rest day, then went over two split, chest back and shoulders day 1 legs + arms day two. Did like 5-8 sets per muscle grp per workout. Think the workoutplan i did when i rejoined was pretty much Weighted Pull ups 3x6-8 Incline dumbell press 3x8-12 Chest supported row 3x8-12 DB shoulderpress 3x8-12 Bayesian curls 4x12-15 Tricep extensions 4x12-15 And if i had energy, i did some leg exercise, but often i skipped legs all together in the first months, makes it easier getting back into it, and less fatigue. 😅

[@anthipoe2816]

I love your sense of humor it’s so silly & off the wall. Also appreciate the info

[@HenryFitBR]

"Move well, learn well, eat well, rest well" - Master Roshi

[@reubenjameswhite7622]

Love this guy! Wish I had this guy around me growing up. You can tell he actually cares about everyone’s fitness goals.

[@6guage]

1:29 Dang Mike, I know your head looks a little weird from the side, but from the front you’re a pretty handsome looking dude.

[@jamesgarvey8402]

Somebody knows how to butter Mike up.

[@JamJam24111]

Bulked from 160 and fairly skinny to 185 nice and lean at around 5'11 over 6 months. Still trying to bulk to 195-200 before i go on a cut, can sometimes be hard to motivate but vids like this assure me im doing everything right and that i gotta trust the process

[@niranjanp65]

Yes, go eccentric like Dr. Mike's eyes.

[@cozzy6547]

Your videos keep me motivated man. I’m 12kg down, going to the gym 5-6 days a week, working full time as a tradesman, and I’ve got sleep apnea and a thyroid condition. It is possible for you to live a healthier life gentleman, stop the excuses and get in the fucken gym.

[@Henry-yi4rg]

Always great content.

[@twistedhunie]

Subscribed!!! Such a fan! Thank you for explaining muscle building in the laymans term possible. Finally getting those results!!🎉❤

[@YeagMoney]

Would love a video on the crazy chemistry and physiology‼️

[@samgreer8274]

Best comms is simple and easy to understand comms. Love the analogies as well.

[@ditz3nfitness]

18:10 THIS! So many neglect their diet, but diet is SO IMPORTANT!

[@user-ii7xc1ry3x]

The card flipping in the end with the APPs was some pretty good editing👍 the newly added bottom progress bar during the APP ad as well. GJ guys.

[@eddiecui2493]

I love RP videos because I get to see my big jacked juicy and bulbous pookie bear Mike

[@michaeljosephlee]

Appreciate this longer form video and how cohesively it puts information together. Also appreciate the high production quality - the video looks great!

[@hakantokgoz5896]

chemistry and physiology, yes please.

[@bernardocostacarvalho2639]

Hey Dr. Mike, could you make a video explaining torque, force, moment arc and things of that nature?? Huge fan

[@MamaSwole]

Mike I. the muscle science guy

[@joeasher2876]

I've got all the information several times over from each of these videos.... Work hard, eat protein, recover, repeat... At this point I'm just watching then for motivation, and it works so I'm going to keep watching.

[@DonieDarko-hp7bt]

I recommend everyone to find the book titled Testo 100; it goes deep into all of this, and it changed my life

[@suhhh950]

i found that eBook on your channel. Thanks for sharing it bro❤

[@whiterice6016]

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[@TARRS1]

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[@BroAreWeBroingRightNowBro]

I recommend everyone find the video titled MiaKhalifa school girl, might save you child support

[@randomgal]

Watching this video on a rest day while eating a home cooked meal made out of stirred fried kale with cashews, tahini lentils and grilled chicken. I am a total beginner and your videos are helping me a lot. My hamstrings are still so sore from doing rdls and I think I will train upper body tomorrow.

[@028fn48dne]

not enough jokes about you being gay in this one, Mike. disappointing.

[@guillaume4519]

I know it's all about jokes, but in case you care, I think you have a pretty cool voice that I immediatly recognise and I know I will have the perfect mix of motivation, information and fun.

[@damjannef1449]

You have a great sense of humor. Great video.

[@stevepetersen8979]

Dr. Mike gives fantastic advice and he is hilarious. I love these videos

[@mariahchill9601]

Love love love this video so much, please do more like this for us people who need it in the simplest way possible

[@wandilemotha4647]

😂😂😂 Dude for reals , really appreciate you keep it 💯 ,telling it like it is ,no sugar coating,the good ,the bad and the ugly about Training and what goes with it. Keep on inspiring Sir 💪🏽

[@Decibillion]

newbie here. these videos have been really helpful answering alot of questions that pop up in my head. 2 weeks in, 7 months no alcohol best shape of my life already and ive barely grown any muscle. lol onward!

[@BigPantsMurda]

Would love to see general recommendations on recovery time by body part from RP. I try to keep a mental note when I hear Dr. Mike mention one, but that info is rare and spread out when he drops that knowledge.

[@TheAllRedState]

Your advice stimulates my muscle.

[@sandrablackwood1661]

Thanks so much, trying to learn about muscle growth. Love the humor ❤

[@phreshfitness5822]

Perfect timing! Just starting to get back into bodybuilding again 💪

[@nunbeam]

This is the best video on this topic, even among the other videos on this channel this is uniquely super easy to follow.

[@builtdifferen]

Love how you incorporate the mental strength to the plans. Before, I would reach for unrealistic diets and workouts. Now I understand slower with the diet works better.

[@paulpalmer8009]

Last week on my first Meso by heck I’m feeling it I’m ready for the de load next week! By far the best thing I’ve done is the RP app

[@OscarSanchez-yr8rl]

Do a video on the biochemistry of muscle growth and the various biological processes that are associated with it. That would be cool.

[@fsrgio]

Great vid as always Dr Mike. I would like if you make a video talking about muscle imbalances, how to fix, how to prevent, best exercises if any..that kinda stuff. Thanks

[@georgesoto5436]

I’m an endurance amateur (bike & run) and do calisthenics. If you’re into bodybuilding consider yourself lucky to have Mike. @ Mike - do you know anyone that does what you do for running? You’re awesome dude!

[@thezucc2478]

I am totally in for the crazy chemistry and physiology!!! Would be awesome to see a video covering that

[@byepolair]

If you're still a little sore from chest Day A by the time you hit chest Day B - would it still be beneficial at all to still train at a 25-30% less weight range than what you trained on Day A? Obviously if your chest is completed cooked from Day A, rest would be optimal here. But what if you're about 60-70% recovered?

Very few YT videos get me to really laugh out loud... but the "maybe if I do this long enough, he will let me see my family, he is very nice very reasonable" had me LMAO and the "romeo and juliet... I got f up real quick" had me rolling... thanks Mike! and thats for being real about everything. Props my dude!

[@noahbamberg8838]

Dude manages to be tremendously productive and informative and have severe adhd at the same time

[@smashasmash]

Mike you are a gem, thank you for being you and being so god damn informative, funny and inspiring! ❤

[@danb5595]

Love all these videos and the simple, easy explanations

[@igorastral4816]

Good day to you Dr Mike. Thank you for your guidance, I am 34 and just started going to the gym. I am going 6 days in a row(I play going daily) yet my routine is not very hard. I start with light running for 15 mins, after that I am doing upper press, lower press and inclined biceps( 3 repetitions in everything). I do these exercises everyday, then if I'm up to it I do 2 reps of random exercises. In total my workout takes about 30 mins. +15 running. Then I go to a hot sauna, I go there for 5-7 mins and then straight under a bucket of cold water and rest for 5 mins(here in Russia the saunas have that feature, well most of saunas), I also repeat 3 times that procees. I know that sauna is not healthy for muscles after intense training, but since I am not in intensive regime I thought that it's ok with what I am doing. Can you please tell me if I will get results if I will stay consistent with what I do. Thank you.

[@joshrandall3663]

Absolutely love these videos, great information like always!

[@jermainepearson6835]

I just started working out, and I just started listening to this guy I really really do like him hear it I like his knowledge and his sense of humor sense of humor

[@CHEMICALANIMISM]

I want the RP tees back, especially this white/black one!

[@BilboniousBagODonuts]

Tanks too!

[@santa6417]

Had to take a moment to comment how i appreciate your sense of humor with all that. 🙏

[@jkquinn2010]

I want Dr Mike to know I have a channel of just him. Your advice Mike is all I need in this crazy online world of BS ( said in your Arnold voice ) Keep posting these videos. The advice is so good

[@erikhorne846]

I’m about to turn 50 and I’m starting to feel the taxing in my joints. Thanks for the info on the studies that confirm that a bit lighter weight and more reps taken to 1/2 rir and failure is just as effective as heavier weight and lower reps.

[@Travlrsoulsurfr]

So glad I chose to come be a part of this programming. It’s helped me redirect what I’m doing to achieve more positive results. 👊🏻

[@_MrTV]

0:39 of course we’re interested❤

[@unicornnightmare]

I appreciate that you frequently produce great videos that repeat and refine the fundamentals of good training and hypertrophy. It's cool to learn how to tinker around the margins but also great to be reminded of the basics.

[@panemanager]

This channel should be called Renaissance Digressions Lolol so bloody funny, and yet amazingly informative 🤗🤓🤭

[@kingaya.3124]

I love you And you Channel Dr. Mike, It has helped me a lot.

[@6guage]

9:23 I’ve personally experienced that if I can’t get to the gym the day I’m good and recovered and strong the very next day I feel weak and my workout sucks

[@rockyevans1584]

How many times have you had to skip when feeling great and ready that you know this is a thing and wasnt just random or due to other factors than your extra recovery day?

[@6guage]

@@rockyevans1584 probably about 4 weeks in a row i noticed this but the past two have been good. I started lifting regularly only a few months ago also so it could easily be the new routine or I may have been overtraining or missing my nutrition or sleep. I just think it’s weird to feel like superman one day and I’m just going out with my wife and kids and doing errands and stuff but the next day I am totally dragging

[@itayalperovich9483]

Hey guys, I would appreciate your input on what feeling should I have as a novice post workout. Context on my workouts: - I train A,B,A and then B,A,B - When I finish working on a muscle group it feels sore, but that feeling decays over an hour, after which said group feels fatigued and slightly weakened. - I train large muscle groups 1.5 (times per week) * 10 sets (mostly compound movements) And one additional question, as a novice lifter should I also have a deload week? if so how often? and what are the signs I need a deload? Thanks!

[@cloutfiendahh]

29:38 the dumpster behind the GNC 🤣 im gonna go look behind the dumpster at gnc now

[@0Laura199101]

Quality content as always ❤ question: 37 year old female amateur runner, hypertrophy training since September 2023: would the RP app work around/with my running training blocks?