SHOULD BODYBUILDERS BE HITTING PRS? | MIKE VAN WYCK

[@WYCKEDTRAINING]

Chris Bumstead recently did a short video addressing something similar. You can see it here: kzbin.info2Es0UFCmJ-E?feature=share

[@ancientbodyancientbody]

På

[@deano6874]

98+% of the bodybuilders on KZbin show me 'What' exercises they do, reps, sets etc. Mike has shown me 'How' to move, the mechanics of training, if you will. I love watching the greats train, but they rarely go into detail about how to complete the movement, which is especially important for old geezers like me 😁 Thanks Big Fella 👍

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

How is the most important part.

[@oldsoulabode]

I think a lot of people struggle to decide which they want more - the impressive physique or the impressive strength. So then they have a hard time determining how to train for their goal because the goal itself isn’t clear.

[@TruckingDad]

Agree 💯

[@georgesparrow100]

Yes!

[@theelement6255]

Facts!

[@theelement6255]

Facts!

[@ToaLobendahn50]

Been weightlifting almost my whole life. Found this legend and started watching his videos like 2 days ago nonstop and I’m literally already changing the way I lift and what I’m focusing on while I do it. Thank you Mike

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Awesome 👏🏻

[@gnquijada]

Thank you, for being a breath of fresh air in a saturated industry.

[@nickzoladkiewicz5498]

Good point I don't think people realize you kinda have to build some muscle thickness to before you really learn how the muscles feel in the movement I didn't until I your videos watched thoroughly for months

[@myronullman4283]

This is the best no BS training advice I've heard since back when Trevor Smith used to write articles!

[@JonniShreve]

100% AGREE!!!

[@jugrajsinghdeol6384]

I couldn't agree more with you Mike. Since, I stopped caring about the weight on the bar and focus on form along with the stretch and the contraction, the results have been phenomenal. Your videos on how to have the weight on muscle are great. Keep up the great work Mike.

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Awesome to hear

[@moreasmorebaes9996]

funnily enough even powerlifters train very light, the difference is we do pr, but if ur talking about programming singles in ur program they are generally very easy singles, like greg nuckols has his singles at 85% lmao sheikos singles are very light, and its not to train muscles but just the neurological adaptations (just making ur muscle more efficient at higher loads in simpler terms) and they do high frequency (3-6x per lift).

[@chadwickbrown8691]

I swear since I started following your shit, scaling back the weight and focusing on muscle connection, my progress has been insane! I salute you sir, keep putting out this dope ass content!💪🏾

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@SlaterMGFX]

On point! That's why we're here Coach.

[@roccogaleon3350]

Started to train with lighter weights and more mindmuscle connection because of ryan humistons youtube channel and got great results and a way better feeling overall. And now i watch mike to have more focus on form and tweaking So thankful that i found you guys

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Happy to have u

[@Marcuz30000]

You are doing something special. You’re being straight up with no BS. That’s actually what we all need. No sugarcoating, just the raw truth! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@MonicaRamirez-pf6xr]

I was one of those more weights=better results. Got humbled after hurting my back doing some stupid ego lift. Best worst thing to ever happen to me. Found your no nonsense approach to lifting and it has honestly helped me for the better. Keep uploading and thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

I’ll keep spreading the word. Appreciate the support

[@johnwest1826]

I'm just an average Joe trying to be a bigger average Joe. Your videos have made a huge impact for me man, thank you. Intensity is lacking everywhere, to the point its almost demonized now. Your slowly Making Lifting Great Again. Your truly a master of your craft, thank you man. Plus it's fucken great watching a giant inked gorilla effortlessly destroy gym ego like nothing.

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Making lifting great again is the goal. Fuckin nerds and people trying to outsmart hardwork are ruining this sport

[@theelement6255]

@@Noughtnowknoteva man…I needed to hear this shit. I’ve been getting lost in the rest longer and Take it easy camp…it feels like the advanced guy forgot what it took to get them there…

[@marks.7759]

I really hope that these travel restrictions end soon because I so badly want to come train with you at Pure Muscle. I got into fitness to help my wife with her health and found out I enjoy lifting and helping her lift. Your methods have helped some movements for me make more sense. I am considering trying to become a trainer (totally new industry for me) and would totally travel to learn lifting methods from guys like you. For now Ill continue reading an learning. Please keep making videos.

[@dbrinson9309]

Thx you Mike for being honest I enjoy learning from you.

[@jjohns17]

Glad to hear Antoine is the same off camera! His content is a blast, and I have a friend that is a lot like him. Also, thanks for recommending Chris' short. I've moved to a similar strategy of lifting lower weights for higher reps, and ~4 reps when I want to go hit the 'lift heavy' crack pipe. It's nice to hear similar thoughts coming from the greats.

[@tannerthomas9083]

Success in anything isn’t magical. That’s why people gravitate to what you say because deep down/inherently they know that. Keep it up man!

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Hard work and consistency is all it takes. Not PR’s and non sense

[@donaldstiles397]

Mr.Wyck,I wish I had found you earlier,I've discovered since I began watching you,I've not been training properly. I try to do and feel my workouts with your philosophy. Thank you for what you do,you f-ing rule.👍💪

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Thanks Donald

[@mattjuicedup6896]

I dunno but I have huge admiration for alot of these bodybuilders and get there dedication but you my dude are a huge reason why some of those whom like myself avidly pay attention actually get a great workout in an that's a huge prop to you for giving the how it is approach to working out.... Much love and respect brother...

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Appreciate u following and trying my style

[@fredrikpetersson8552]

This is one of the best videos i’ve ever seen 😁👌🏻

[@meganaguiar3163]

Your advice is just simply fucking amazing.

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@sveneezy2059]

Yes please!

[@papakeno1105]

Great video 🔥 It's easy to run along with the heard when the whole gym goes by the "full stack or GTFO" mantra. I train by a similar philosophy as the one you preach. But I have to check myself from time to time. They notice my gains though.

[@avvijitmitra5560]

Can you please give us a post or even a reel on forearms workou ? I have found your advice invaluable though your videos.

[@kaayaimamdin4918]

keep spreading the word big mike 💪🏽💪🏽 from uganda 🇺🇬

[@OGgrinder]

I use progressive overload as a tool in bodybuilding and it has helped me tremendously! I like the whole process logging in the weights and reps! Aiming to hit add an additional rep / or add incremental weights every session! It def works for me.

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Happy to hear that. But that structure isn’t directly correlated with the improvements u make. Lifting more weight doesn’t directly lead to bigger muscles and or better looking fuller muscles

[@omaralvarez6857]

Loved the video and advice.

[@jamesfioriello8741]

Bro love your vids! Keep putting out the great content!!

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@leendersm]

Mike, thanks for sharing your passion. I don’t yet get everything you share. It is, however, a lot of fun discovering and connecting with the muscle and exercises.

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Turning on the light 💡 is the biggest thing. People need to understand movement is key to lifting well

[@gokmenkarci1975]

great lighting and video composition

[@waynebasford9957]

Very well said big Mike love listening to you mate 👍👍you really are helping me to change a lot of bad habits you get stuck in too. Keep it up 👍

[@kennyshepherd8311]

Thanks for the info!

[@anko9777]

Mike, you talk about frequency and intensity but how to determine the optimum volume per bodypart and per training session with such a high intensity training style? There are a lot of individual issues but what could be the best algorithm to determine it?

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Trail and error lol. There is no algorithm lol. My god

[@thebullyz9090]

Bingo! Love your channel brother!

[@Rob-ml3sp]

I agree with everything that you have said Mike. It's a real shame that the focus of 99% is always on 'how many plates can I lift" scenario. However, not to defend them, but they have fallen into the youtube analytics trap and become too preoccupied on how many "likes" "subscribers" and "shares" they get to monetise their channel and move up the ratings.

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

I give info out to help people. U could careless about analytics my friend. KZbin isn’t my life and never will be.

[@Rob-ml3sp]

@@Noughtnowknoteva Amen to that, you and me both brother

[@supragame1991]

Dang, first haha. Ready for a banger as always.

[@joshbeighley8529]

I dig the black and white

[@echo_bravo1]

For me, I had to realize I will never in my life step on a stage and I’ll never be a competitive bodybuilder. I was severely obese for most of my life until I made a change about 7 years ago. I went from 400lbs obese to 240lbs with some muscle. I bought into the progressive overload because I wanted to keep getting more muscle. It wreaked havoc on my life. Sore joints, always hurting, because I tried too much too quick and my ligaments and tendons weren’t conditioned. Now, at 42 years old, I am what k consider good shape, and will continue to train with the cues from MVW. My joints are good, and I’m actually adding a little more lean tissue! For some, I’m sure the progressive overload has its place. For me, I just train to keep the muscle I’ve got and stay healthy.

[@delmarmeadows3305]

Thanks coach

[@timhighsmith8474]

Still waiting on the Mike Van Wyck Mozzarellas Sticks don’t make me get physical! 😤😤😤

[@dx3385]

100% agree

[@mickscott7663]

Your ink pops out well in black n white bud #wicked few

[@woofmeow4273]

Thanks big bad Mike!

[@dougc.3351]

Hows that shoulder treatment workin for you?

[@KenChangTTP]

I appreciate you

[@donyellmcgee8236]

"I like the BLACK & WHITE! It gives it that SO SERIOUS" feel to it like NWO back in the day! But this is a "must see" video for ALL SERIOUS TRAINERS PERIOD!

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

NWO WOLFPACK!!!

[@supragame1991]

Mike says exactly what I want to to all of social media except I'm nowhere near as jacked as he is and Mike gets more people who like what he has to say whereas I get sometimes a hundred haters for some comments I post 🤣

[@Noughtnowknoteva]

Keep spreading the word.

[@supragame1991]

@@Noughtnowknoteva I wish more people were like us, man. Then the 🤡 crap we see and hear wouldn't be so rampant.

[@LucasGage]

I also would say we shouldn't be trying to hit PRs to avoid injury as well. All those videos of dudes tearing shit, are bodybuilders trying to impress others with the poundages that no one cares about lifting. My best muscles groups are my chest and back; I look like I can bench 500 for reps, but I don't even bench, and I've always sucked at benching. I caught a recent video done by Mike Israetel, discussing how even strength is a genetic thing, and gear only improves lifts by 5-10%. So a lot of these guys chasing these numbers are going to get wrecked, even by natties who don't take anything, trying to impress people. I've seen high school kids squat way more than I ever could, yet their legs are 1/4 the size of mine lol; they need to watch your videos so they start lifting with their muscles, rather than pushing mostly from ligaments and joints.

[@mutmutbrooks8176]

Dude. You should do a video on how to make trenbolone sandwiches.

[@user-ps4uv6ni3d]

5 or 6 days training?

[@jesseropos1561]

I was going to like it but you said I better be more selective. Great video as always. "SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON GUYS" 😆😆😆

[@krijnnl]

Over the past 46 years, I trained with world class powerlifters and bodybuilders as well. They all develop their own ideas about what is best. I remember a funny experience with Ben Herder (dutch) who was a Mr universe at the time and even Joe Weider invited him to come over. Ben was squatting for 15 years. Didn't get the legs he wanted. Went to a welder man who made a leg press for him, so he did leg presses for the years to come. Most of these guys trained in garages, Btw. None of the fancy stuff was available at the time, and dianabol king.Ben Herder, Kalman Skallak, Arnold, Nubret Coleman, Haney. Huge chests. Same program. Nubret was known to do 30 sets of wide grip bench presses and falling asleep during side lateral raises on an Incline sort of ab board. LoL I just saw a video about a guy Ian Vallaire or so. “Nothing in bodybuilding is natural anymore". Syntol use? No problem. If those guys are the role models for the younger generation; Good luck! Guys, superman does not exist. PR's , who cares. We did powerlifting for some months and switch to bodybuilding style later in the year. Have fun and do not take the whole thing too serious. I saw an advertisement from one of the new gurus, Doug Brignole. For 300 bucks you can train with him for one hour and this guy is known to do only 1 exercise a muscle group, So you pay 300 bucks for seeing him do three sets of lying dumbbell extensions......? Learn from Mike how to use a machine, but do not go overboard with unrealistic expectations. It seems to me that we are more and more creating chemical miracles these days. I remember Casey Viator saying; if I die 10 days after I win the Olympia I'll die a happy man. Well......Didn't win the Olympia and died at an early age. I cannot say it was because of abuse, off course. Mike and Ray Mentzer 55. A guy asked him when I met him in Holland; (I was present) "when will I look like you Mike" ? Mike replied; "In 100 years we all look the same....."

[@kevinb7058]

11.05 🤣🤣

[@JoNoP100]

Agree. I like to get stronger as well as build muscle mass and how o train is pyramid type training. I play around with heavy weight but dont go really below 5 to 8 reps for strength and then i do sets of moderate/light weights from like 8 to 12+ reps. Works for me.

[@kathleenhughson8080]

💯💯💯

[@85Sterl]

🎯🎯

[@JunkMail001]

2nd… DANG !!

[@SuperDappa100]

The boss

[@jamessabo8601]

If I want to watch insane training. I won’t watch anyone in todays circuit. Gotta throwback to the branch warren and Ronnie dvds

[@AriesGodOfWars]

Plz do make a video for workout of natural athletes. 🙏... There's just too much confusion.

[@analogcrunch4716]

Most bodybuilders I see obsess over PRs and disregard form. Anything to check that box that the weight went up.

[@jonathanruttan2179]

Antoine and Jijuji Mufu are the same on and off camera. You're not the first person I've heard this from.

[@rjzlwop3153]

Amazing video and very good food for thought, I need to step back and take a better look at my pussy training that I am doing if I want to get better

[@JB-hd1eh]

You'd think this guy by now has figured out how to raise his audio so that listeners can actually hear what he is saying. Gets old having to run CC to have to read what he says. Practically blew my speakers out when video went to "normal audio levels" when advertisement hit. Great info but if you're going to have to have your speakers blown out every time you listen because you have to have the volume at its highest level just to barely hear him when he speaks. Love his content but really get tired of CC to read so my speakers don't blow out. Maybe its just me but damn

[@dr.philgoodtv146]

HITTING PRS EH?

[@isomjarz]

Nuf said. Thats i follow big mike he dosent show off his new shoes and jewelry then ego lift on cam. He strate up teaches. And i mean he trains mr olympians so hes word is good enuf for me lol

[@jamesball7322]

Like …..like …..like ,sounds like Jesse James

[@TheGingerthekid]

they need to flash it up for the camera cause of young audience. Kids nowadays have 0 attention span. especially thanks to tiktok. So they have to "jazz it up" and look corny as hell. every "influencer" that does that shit will unavoidable put out a "mental health" video about their depression and shit.

[@mattdawg83686]

Ah yes, this is an opinion piece.

[@jongumiran1286]

Mike is butcher and other influencers are like homelander. Lol