Building Stubborn Deltoids with Doug Brignole

[@walidsadaoui8238]

RIP to both two legends will be surely missed

[@andypicken7848]

Love these pair. So said that they are both no more. Really miss them

[@rickyl9540]

I miss both you guys so much!

[@edr777]

"I peed right in the middle of the fucking road." -Ric Drasin

[@richbrake9910]

Classic Drasin comment. Very funny guy.

[@madmax-cr3vf]

😂

[@crickett6519]

i do the same thing at 60 lol

[@robbarker4214]

best results of my life injuries all gone Doug's book is outstanding nothing like it .cant recommend it enough.

[@woodulous]

Rob Barker Totally agree. Just got the book - and can't put it down !

[@Golden2Talon]

it's not out yet??

[@SpeakmanDavid]

Listening to Doug and reading his book has changed everything for me. I have read through it multiple times and still reference it prior to training a particular body part when I can't remember exactly what to do and/or why I'm doing it. Simply put...buy Doug's book!

[@woodulous]

David Speakman Well said. I couldn't agree more. His book is a game-changer. 👍

[@westfieldartworks8188]

Brignole is right. I started doing his cable exercises for delts and chest about 4 months ago. I do very few sets as the delt is a small muscle and so many other things you do kind of hit. But if you do brief HARD sets of cables as Brignole is talking about, your delt muscles will never be so sore. They grown, believe me. Brignole is RIGHT!!

[@davenportbarbell734]

Anthony Johnson I bet you're a pencil neck too hahaha

[@davenportbarbell734]

Outdoor Layne I’ve published my training on my channel I’m not really tracking with what you are saying but this Brignole Guy is 100% wrong with the things he is saying

[@davenportbarbell734]

Outdoor Layne no I haven’t I’m not even remotely interested. Saying things like science has proven that volume is what causes muscle growth and the pullover is not a good exercise for that lat muscles is so stupid it immediately discredits the guy to me has he ever heard of Dorian Yates? Mike Mentzer or Casey Viator? How about Arthur Jones? Arthur Jones was a legitimate genius and this guy acts like he knows more than he did..... read Arthur Jones man the nautilus bulletins were brilliant the greatest writing on training ever written. If someone gets results from whatever this guy puts out there I’m happy for them but it pisses me off when people spread lies and I’ve heard a lot of them come out of his mouth

[@davenportbarbell734]

Outdoor Layne I’m not saying you can’t get results from volume training of course you can but to say that’s what causes muscle growth is straight up false. I’ve listened to a lot of what this guy preaches and it’s BS

[@davenportbarbell734]

Outdoor Layne also good for him on his competitive success into his fifties that is impressive but I still disagree with his opinions

[@pablo9364]

Nice description of why external rotator cuff is straining during a press movement. I think rear delt cable crossovers are a great exercise to put a balance to shoulder development. I like Dougs speaking based on actual factual physics.

[@thegefster1988]

Ric, I know you are not here now but if you can see this somehow..... I'm really going to miss you and Doug Together. Such great chemistry and enjoyable. RIP

[@charlesgosselin3579]

Same Here Miss Ric Big Time

[@charlesgosselin3579]

@R Z He could never replace Ric, as you see he hasn’t and no one will, but he has a lot of information he knows what he’s talking about he may be narcissistic but Ric liked him so he mustn’t be that bad, God I miss Ric he was the one the only. Imagine he was Arnold’s first training partner and Arnold would not go on the show when I was getting paid Arnold is a real arrogant narcissist.

[@charlesgosselin3579]

@R Z wow why do you hate him so much. I find biomechanics very interesting. Ric did not always agree with him but I find he was okay.

[@charlesgosselin3579]

@R Z Ric would often not agree with him Ric was no yes man many times he would say you may think that exercise is wrong but I feel it and I’m gonna keep on doing it.But biomechanics is a fact in many exercises just like him saying press behind neck is the worst exercise ever which he was right and if you’ve been training many years you know it’s true I’m old-school training 60 years oldDid in my whole life stop doing them years ago and my shoulders are getting a little better like Ric would say he would ask people in the gym or your Shoulders sore and most people would say yes how did Presse behind neck wish I never did that exercise,But everybody was doing them back in the 70s when I started training. When you’re your own person you listen and you take away what’s good and what you don’t like you don’t listen.

[@MassGainingGuy]

Both of these two legends are gone! They will be missed!

[@seanism2011]

Rip to both.

[@eugenearceneaux9717]

RIC, I bought Doug's book about two months. It is worth the money for the Delts chapter alone. I, no longer have pain when. working them.

[@mmm-bi1my]

Eugene Arceneaux Can you link me? Thanks

[@mmm-bi1my]

*link to the book

[@mikeynorton8119]

Doug is definitely my favourite and he has saved my shoulders from OHP's. my shoulders were achey and my right one sounded like a ratchet. Slowly getting better!

[@Dan-hb7om]

I purchased Doug's book a few months ago and it is brilliant!! I was so impressed that I sent him a second payment of $50 and can honestly saw that I still feel like it was a steal! I am a 60 years old man and it has totally changed my training and made it much more productive and some nagging injuries I was having to train around due to poor exercise selection, have completely healed. It is very well written and after the 9th or 10th time reading it I still find it to be the absolute best investment I have ever made in my fitness journey! It explains the function of every single physique muscle and offers the best exercise for each! A total game changer! BUY THIS BOOK! You will not be disappointed regardless of your age or level of experience! Thanks Doug and Ric! Keep up the great work!

[@Golden2Talon]

where did you buy it?

[@stevehiggins4538]

Glad to see Doug back. Always informative. Speaking of neck training, Jeff King the original neck zilla.

[@daveselig3394]

Ric, thanks for having Doug back on the show. I have his book and it is the best book I have read on weight training.

[@woodulous]

Dave Selig Totally agree. The book is phenomenal.

[@stevehiggins4538]

The original neckzilla was '83 America/Universe winner JEFF KING. Tip: When training neck, do not hyperextend. Only go from midpoint forward. Keep up the great videos Ric. Doug is a wealth of knowledge.

[@Thedudeabides803]

I am 39 and I was breaking down, naturally I found myself doing Doug’s techniques. I recently found his videos and it reaffirms to me most exercises people love, do serious damage overtime to cartilage and ligaments. No pressing overhead, or dead lifts, or squats. The techniques work so well others will follow when they see the results. I am buying his book for sure.

[@multirevelator]

Doug and Ric are the best!. Please make a physical version of the book, i know everyone one must say this but i will be sure to buy it when it comes out!.

[@LifeHawkeye]

Love both these guys. Although they differ in training philosophies at times, they are both so knowledgeable and informative. Mind boggling to think of how many years of experience they each have in the worlds of trainings and nutrition! Thank you Doug and Ric for sharing with us! You guys are my two favorite experts on these subjects.

[@rickj895]

I have learned so much from Doug Brignole helped me improve my training after surgery from shit training. thanks guys

[@clinicaltranscription1190]

Thank you Ric for having Doug on your show so often. I'm former athlete, now in mid-40s and thanks to his generous advice am able to lift intensely once again. Rather than sore joints and injuries I get incredible pumps and maybe sore actual muscles. I have begun training w my 16 yr old son using Doug's book on day one. Whereas my friends and I in the late 1980s were doing tons of weighted dips and 135 lb behind the neck presses...Ouch!

[@jonl207]

Great to hear about the science of bodybuilding. Thanks for having Doug.

[@victormillward]

Thanks Ric for having Doug on. I just love listening to his logic. He is the best trainer ever and the USA are so lucky having him.

[@XTheSpartanX7]

Got Doug Brignole's book. Worth its weight in gold. I'm not an aspiring bodybuilder or athlete, just want to look good naked without injuries. Btw look at Doug, he competed at 57 and won awards, many of the strength coaches who recommend strength exercises look like bloated road kill. Rippetoe being the main example. Buy the book, use it, reap rewards. Don't follow the masses, be open minded and realize this guy knows his shit.

[@woodulous]

XTheSpartanX7 Same. So glad I got the book - couldn't put it down. Just makes so much sense. All the best with your training.

[@diaprojectdiss2142]

I remember Serge Nubret saying that lateral raises are a trap exercise unless you go above perpendicular and take the weight completely overheard. He also did a lot of lying side laterals.

[@rjamn2010]

Please have doug make a PDF or a video of the best exercises for deltoids. Thanks for the great tips. I will be trying it for my delts.

[@d0cn0tes]

This was the golden age of youtube.

[@soccerstreaks4787]

Do more vids with this guy his a genius

[@briantipladybt]

Ric as always very educational video. It would be great if you could take footage inside the gym demonstrating some of these movements.

[@porche32]

Doug is the best. Always learn something new from this guy, keep it up Ric

[@thomaslaird9177]

Great Vid Guys...please keep em coming !

[@robinuitterlinden9814]

Nice video.. i love this video's with Doug and since i train like he said i have no shoulderpain and much more grow...Greetzzz from the Netherlands

[@hughjarms4510]

this is sooooo true!! when I hurt my delts and was forced to do more lateralls instead of presses my delts grew like crazy!

[@thomasdietz579]

So you could do "dumbbell or barbell front raises" with palms down as a move for the side delts ? If you have problems doing normal side raises

[@MassGainingGuy]

We all miss you Mr. Drasin!

[@richardbrake9454]

Doug is such a nice guy. Worked out with him several times at Bill Pearl's Gym in 1979-1980.

[@bigbear3694]

Go Ric !!! We love you in the UK....!!!

[@holdmybeer3039]

Finally! Someone else realizes that front laterals target side DELTS when knuckles are up. Still miss Rick!!

[@kloston1]

Good advice! I noticed when i first started working out and started doing standing side laterals my traps actually seemed to grow. also look at dana linn bailey and she does side laterals with dumbells like crazy and has crazy traps. gonna start incorporating the cables for delts now

[@yz450fyamaha1]

Doug is awesome, buying his book for sure!

[@skandalbanker]

for sore!

[@lukaperalta1771]

Good to see you up and healthy ric ! Greeting from va :)

[@tomnista6181]

I enjoy when Doug Brignole is on the show. He make good logical sense. As an masters competitor I am finding as most guys who have trained for years it's more about form and doing things correct and safe now. I had the opportunity to train a few times years ago at Doug's gym. He was and still is a great Ambassador for the sport. Coming myself from a father who competed and holding many top titles during the Golden Age of bodybuilding its great that there is a site and show that brings the past into the present. THANKS Ric for what you do to share all the great years and support the sport of bodybuilding.

[@stephenmarklay]

When Doug’s book is in print I will be buying it for sure.

[@SMewett]

Spending the afternoon watching this legend 🙏

[@TheBrianna4555]

Never done this exercise, but can't wait to try it!

[@scottsmith7002]

Love hearing the truth from you guys with the experience, it's very helpful. Will you have Jerry Brainum on again?

[@wontonson2590]

Y’all are awesome. Keep it coming!

[@Viking-ou8fc]

very smart , amazing knolledge. I love a big neck always ,hate gyms they don't have NECK machines

[@geoengine7736]

Fantastic Ric!

[@gikaradi8793]

Α nice topic for Doug to tacle would also be bent over curls (concentrations ,spiders etc) vs upright curls (standing curls) vs incline curls

[@seanfrost2509]

Great stuff!

[@westfieldartworks8188]

Rick is also right about developing your neck. People think of biceps as a " show " muscle. Well, so are the muscles of your neck and jawline.

[@edlledo8652]

What if the cables are not available, are there any alternative or substitute to train this deltoids?

[@georgekendal3784]

Always a pleasure to watch

[@muddyboots7753]

Wow!! eye opener. Thank you for this

[@RealDukeOfEdinburgh]

Vince Gironda's upright row (the safe way)

[@mr.wizard9785]

Hi, interesting talk. So if you perform side delts on the cable machine, the resistance curve should become a constant due to the nature of the pulley. Do you suggest adding more weight, but not going up all the way in order to grow the side delts via cable laterals? Also, what difference does it make if the attachment is set at the bottom or right where your hand falls, since the cable provides constant tension and is usually on a swivel? Cheers! Looking forward to your answers. Mr. Wizard

[@SpeakmanDavid]

Mr. Wizard: I don't know exactly how to answer this (and I know you weren't asking me) but I'll try. If you set the pulley at wrist height, when you initiate the movement, the resistance is at its absolute greatest because the lever (your arm) is perpendicular to resistance. As you raise your arm, the resistance naturally decreases as you begin to move your arm more toward being parallel to resistance. In this case, with a pulley, resistance never becomes "0", but it does decrease as you raise your arm.

[@georgedadon]

After over 20 years of training I've just got a good tip to improve my rear delts

[@tusambolo]

Great information !!! thank you guys.

[@joeyravage4798]

I agree with Doug. The older we get the flaws in our movements catch up and we have to lift more thoughtfully.

[@BelieveTheBat]

Ric, you're a genius.

[@7prs]

Doug is the best!!

[@johnpymn9869]

couldn't agree more ! changed my approach to working out. I use your high reps to low reps and have gained size and strength. can press 110 lbs dumbbells for a set of 5. @ 57 yrs old.

[@Cultrix]

Wow ..wish i'd of heard this years ago...i thought i knew a lot about training...just learned something new/

[@anthony342]

nice one .. love the Doug clips

[@ultrafloss492]

Thanks Ric! Doug I do have a question. I think in a video you said that stretching between sets wouldn't change the outcome but what about Ben Pakulski's 'CEP' which is basically stretching the trained muscle by contracting the opposite muscle. I've never tried it but I do wonder if it actually is beneficial.

[@raulthompson2489]

God bless ric and Doug

[@mattsharkey8437]

Presses are great for Strength and keep doing them people.

[@jimperry4420]

Is Doug the skinny little guy with the awesome abs in the back of Muscle Mag International back in the day?

Mark Rippetoe teaches a lot of these biomechanics in his books. Levers, neutral levers, moment arms, etc...

[@alfreedom3971]

Bought the book. Glad I did.

[@jdillon575]

Fighter pilots have some of the biggest necks I've seen. I come from an Air Force family, most of my male relatives were fighter pilots. I've seen fist hand how large their necks would grow from all the G- forces. Unfortunately I severely broke my back shortly before joining, and wasn't able to serve.

[@Devilya85]

Well Piana shows this exact movement in his "My 2 cents" video.

[@kimja1313]

Doug is very wise 😄 but where can i find his book, The Physics og fitness?

[@wadayaduin5517]

Many years ago, Bob Gajda invented a machine that I now believe might be to serve the purpose Doug is talking about, resistance perpendicular to the working limb at a variety of movements. It was a commercial failure, and is nowhere to be found these days. Anyone heard of this?

[@EMFObserver]

How do I get this guys book now? In the UK

[@rockon8174]

Amazon!

[@roadstar499]

delt's for me don't need that much time or exercises... seems the harder i hit them ends up making joints hurt and delts shrink...there's a sweet spot on training that produces best results for everyone...you just have to find it.

[@madmax-cr3vf]

Rip Ric and Doug 🙏🏻

[@jorgefernandez6407]

Excellent! You guys are "great"!

[@decathlete2000]

why dont u self publish through amazon?

[@dpbrig1]

Because the book still needs to be editing, new photos, new illustrations (to not violate copyrights), indexing and cover design. That all will cost about $15K, which I don't have. It's easier to let a publisher cover that cost, plus allow me access to all his markets (i.e., trainer market, university exercise science professors, med schools, etc.)

[@honey-fe6pj]

Ric, Have you tried organic apple cider vinegar for your arthritis? I have heard from people it works wonders.

[@davidbanner9001]

I miss Doug. I never met u Brother. But I love u!

[@samuelmago675]

I would like to see Doug debating Mark Rippetoe :D

[@zeroman155]

14:00-17:10 Great information on neck training for growth. I hope Doug is wrong and Ric is right in that 3min. discussion.

[@M13Hitman]

doug n Ric God Bless

[@rpavich]

Freaking brilliant

[@Diamhea]

So much confusion comes from people thinking that just because someone got good shape, their routine/approach is correct for them. There are guys in shape that don't know how to train, and guys that train perfectly but don't progress nearly as far.

[@wegu8790]

Best regards from Germany! Will you visit Fibo ?

[@richardyoung1890]

The best neck workout was the Nautilus 4 way Neck Machine!

[@Biz613]

Lol when you take juice, your delts are the first thing to grow. That’s why.

[@bobbobber6726]

Extra funny in this one ric

[@27359]

Funny guy this Ric :)

[@lukeskywalker1574]

Ric, try and get Lance Dreher on the show, would be great to see what he is up to these days - another 80s icon.

[@jayarelle2666]

13:13 "the origin of the rear deltoid is on the" scapula not the clavicle. Mr. Brignole knows this, but he misspoke.

[@charlesdexterward7781]

@14:30 Doug obviously knows his stuff, but "the neck has limited capacity for growth" is utterly, completely wrong. The sternocleidomastoid has AT LEAST as much capacity for growth as other upper body muscles. It's well known that delts, traps and neck are the primary giveaways for steroid use since they have the highest concentration of androgen receptors. So why does he think 'neck size is genetic'? The answer is because he's training guys doing 2 set of unweighted front neck raises per week. Meanwhile they're doing 20 intense biceps sets per week. Go do one set of intense, WEIGHTED neck exercise for every set of biceps (or chest, or back) you do and get back to me in 2 months. Pro top: heavy resistance bands are your best friend for neck resistance. You can easily figure out ways to work every neck direction, including rotation, with concentric resistance (nothing wrong with eccentric if you're careful, but we all know eccentric is the biggest culprit for muscle soreness and so you might want to avoid it).

[@ivandzharakov]

Doug And Rick the best you should be hosting together , give as something new please !

[@iluvmym4]

Can’t believe you brought up Dan D. What happened to that Muscle media 2000 guru? Is he dead? He disappeared 🤔

[@murrayknox3321]

What about doing OHPs with dbs on a 75 degree bench and keeping your elbows where you can see them?

[@jancelconroy4720]

excellent video love the book Doug. I realize you're still at training is very scientific Arthur Jones and Vince gironda advocated pulleys and angle of work the muscle. when it comes to the neck scientific peer review studies of Sean all you have to do is front and back. what word doesn't understand is that doing the neck exercise on a machine would be safer not yet you can't do it with a harness. but if you want to have time under load and keep increasing the weight you have to have some kind of stable platform. old school strongman and wrestlers used to do neck Bridges. the only problem with this is that if you don't have a basic strength of ready you can severely hurt your neck vertebrae.

[@dungeonfitness1969]

For a lot of exercises Doug recommends, you really need to have a Freemotion machine for adjustable cable height. Not all gyms have them, and hardly anyone has one when training at home

[@bretrmalcolm]

Bring back John Heart!