Strength after getting COVID - long term effects? 325lb/147kg bench at 148lb/67kg bodyweight

[@sheldondinkleberg4181]

hey Long, i hope you are able to come back to uploading soon. you’re a role model and i seriously look up to you not just for fitness but as a man. stay safe and healthy, i hope the family is doing great.

[@bryankrum8962]

Hope you’re doing well Long, we miss you. Take care and take all the time you need!

[@jackcakeblack]

Does anyone know how he is? In the past he stays off you tube for months, with covid still not over I don't know.

[@charleslonger]

@@jackcakeblack Came here wondering the same thing. Hope all's well.

[@drugaddict931]

@@jackcakeblack he’s dead

[@roidster4401]

@@jackcakeblack He passed away a while back. RIP mister Long

[@543cooljon]

@@roidster4401 How did he pass away?

[@DucNguyen-in1xd]

Hey bro, I finally benched 2 plates last week. Just 2 reps but it was huge for me. Thanks for your videos, you inspired me so much.

[@UFpwrLifter]

Congrats, that is definitely a milestone to celebrate! Keep it up 💪

[@thetruthalwaysscary]

@@UFpwrLifter I hope you ok. Long time silence.

[@fridee2939]

samee

[@ThaiRoney]

He passed from second bout of Covid . This time was worse

[@thetruthalwaysscary]

@@ThaiRoney I train everyday, had covid at the very beginning and got natural immunity after. No vaccines. I am at least 2 decades older than him, little stronger but also 30 to 40 LBS heavier body weight . Most likely he got vaccinated and while I do not want to start any form of argument about that, vaccines do not make covid less harmful the way I see around me with people. I see people with natural immunity do same level training and many others vaccinated with less gym time and /or serious strength loss. I socialize a lot and after the first time I got sick over 2 years ago, I never got sick again.

[@merrieleiderman]

Been subscribed for a while and love watching you bench. I'm 51 years old and will be competing in my first powerlifting meet early next year. Bench is currently my strongest lift, but working to catch up on squat and deadlift.

[@Tangsters]

Nice good luck to you sir!

[@merrieleiderman]

@@Tangsters Not a sir, but thanks!

[@Tangsters]

@@merrieleiderman Apologies

[@rogerdavis9962]

Awesome bro. please let us know how you do at the meet...💪

[@onurtemiz2418]

I am the same way since i started doing squats and deadlifts 2 years into the gym my Bench is x2 heavier than my squats. Kinda embarrasing..

[@KizanMusic]

the family parts always hit me in the feels. thank you for showing more than just fitness because it helps show that there's more than working out in life. your kids will watch these videos and see how strong their dad is while being able to see their childhood

[@BaltimoreMaryland]

I think I speak for all the subscribers when I say we're just glad you're healthy, recovered, and back at it .

[@chuchmunk9052]

When the world needed him the most, he dissapeared...

[@china1013]

Yo. Long. Where are you? Haven't seen an upload in a while. Hope you and your family are well.

[@sensessenses7168]

I’ve been lifting a year, 270 is my 1rm I remember watching your videos when I first started, and was like damn that dude is strong af. Motivated me to get stronger. Thanks man.

[@HobesYT]

Been watching your videos forever and decided to leave a comment due to you asking for others on the program to share results. I have been training for 12+ years and never understood how to get beyond a 225 bench. I tried 5x5, Candito, nsuns templates and never progressed. I stumbled across your videos a few years back and more recently found your actual program on Gravitus. Started running it 1.5 years ago and have gone from 225 to 285. While this has been awesome, the best change has been my mindset and belief in knowing that 315 or even 405 is now possible. It’s just a matter of time and consistency. So thank you!

[@ajfitness9041]

Hey long. Usually wait every week for a upload but haven’t seen anything for the last 3-4 months. Hopefully everything’s fine with you and your family, the KZbin family here misses your uploads!

[@ThaiRoney]

Rip long duck dong

[@MotorcycleCow]

Hope all is well Long, best wishes to you and your family!

[@hunna5900]

Been doing your bench routine mwf for 6 weeks now, and I've gone from 245 to 255. I think 260 is coming up soon, much love Long!

[@UFpwrLifter]

Awesome brother, you got this 💪

[@jackbrown8289]

I hope all is well. Looking forward to seeing a new video soon!

[@alannguyen7079]

Followed your program and finally got my 225 PR 1RM! It’s been years I’ve been going for this so I appreciate the guidance!

[@UFpwrLifter]

Congrats Alan! Keep it up 💪

[@jabaririchards9420]

Where can I find the program

[@mrs.jones.]

I found out about you several months ago, and I have to say; you are a gifted bench presser. You are able to bench press so much weight without doing a lot of accessory work such as tempo bench, flys, incline/decline bench, close grip bench, dumbbell bench, or any shoulder workouts. Imagine how far you could go if you did those accessories. You are crazy strong.

[@ZioComposite]

10:25 this is why I’m still trying to stay as healthy as possible with Covid still around. I’m in the demographic that will survive, but it’s the lingering effects that are still unknown which can affect daily life. Hopefully you have a full recovery ASAP Long.

[@davidr5326]

What a strong as hell, family man! Thank you for sharing.

[@skabone0065]

I had COVID last month, and was out of the gym for about two weeks. My squat used to be my best lift, but it seems to have suffered the most. I’m taking things easy for now, and just trying to get my form back on track. COVID really wiped me out, so I think a slow rebuild is gonna be necessary.

[@International-BlackMan]

Me too, after dealing with covid, my squat suffered significantly. I pray for a healthy year for you, yours and everyone out there.

[@thomassantiago4936]

You'll be back in no time in 2 months bro COVID comes and goes just like any other sickness you'll be good. Also its so crazy seeing you lift again the last lift I saw was your 410 and that was yeaaars back. Im glad you and your family are well man get that Goku strength again champ.

[@UFpwrLifter]

Appreciate the support over the years brother

[@Webbland]

Years ago I commented on one of your videos asking for advice to improve my bench because I had plateaued. Took your advice and revamped my entire workout regime. Now I do upper body day/ lower body day and cardio day. It is entirely centered around the bench for upper, the squat for lower and then distance/sprint running for cardio. I do 10-12 sets for each bench/squat day , any other exercise is only done if I have time. All that to say I’m finally repping 315lbs on both the bench and squat, plateaus shattered thanks to taking your advice and prioritizing the important strength movements rather than these accessory exercises.

[@x2lazy2die]

what was the advice? just to know for future plateaus

[@Webbland]

@@x2lazy2die he essentially told me to focus on benching and to do it at least twice a week. I know that sounds simple but it’s true. I used to place a huge emphasis on useless accessory exercises that did nothing for my bench numbers

[@bryanvelazquez482]

Love your story brother!! A lot of family support and love

[@jarrasmith1]

I had Covid back in Sept. 2021. Double pneumonia , asthmatic. Down 7 weeks. Bench went from 285 to 205. I found your program 1 month ago. I ran it 4 weeks, put 50 lbs. back on my bench !! Thank you man. I also lost weight.

[@timoac9965]

hey man, hope your doing okay! looking forward to new videos. Greetings from Germany

[@noahdangor5075]

Hi long, miss the weekly uploads!! Happy holidays to you and your family! On a side not I was curious if you’ve ever thought of getting blood work to test your test and hormone levels, and if in the future you have any plans of looking into HRT as those levels eventually decline. I’m only curious considering your bench is so crazy right now, I wonder how your recovery and strength would be affected.

[@brianchoi509]

Hello Long, honestly I’m really grateful for you. You’ve taught me a lot just through watching your videos. Last year in august I started using your program and my bench jumped from 185. I just got home from the gym and I just hit 315 for my top set! Just wanted to let you know you inspired me man wish you the best!

[@shortlifter5521]

This is awesome man. I’m 5’4 120lb myself and just started my gym journey. I was able to bench 135x10 a few months ago at a buddies house. Today was my 3rd day in the gym and it’s definitely a little overwhelming with my muscles being sore but I hope to get past the 200lb bench one day.

[@leonardsmith9870]

I think part if it is you're just psyching yourself out and over-thinking it, which is something I've noticed that you tend to do. A little bit of self-doubt can have a huge affect on your work outs, so thinking something like "my wrists are sore, I don't know if I can hit heavy weights today" has already impacted your workout.

[@barkbros123]

I understand but I think it’s more of him just trying to be as humble as possible. When you can life 3 times ur weight it gets into your head some guys act like clowns , he’s just a humble apple 🍎

[@leonardsmith9870]

@@barkbros123 That, or in other videos he literally says "I tend to over think things"

[@slicktrips]

where did ya go dude i miss watching your content

[@xXjoelXx]

Really missing your videos, hope you will be back soon and that everything is good with you and your family!

[@nolamikaylafrank]

Where you been Long, always motivating me to go to the gym on the days I go. If you're ever in Seattle, would be cool to lift with you. I usually don't go over 225# anymore due to old age and injuries. Keep it up bro.

[@dagenfleming3169]

I just want to let you know that you have been a huge motivation in my life.

[@UFpwrLifter]

Appreciate the kind words and support brother.

[@yunuh94]

Hope you're fully recovered man, my inspo for a big bench has been you!

[@HuskyFishingCooking]

Hey man, keep up the great work. Hope everything is good with you!!

[@Matrixtruesaiyan]

What happened? Your videos are the ones I always look forward to watch each week. I hope everything is ok with you and your family. I am 40, and a few months I was the strongest I have ever been. (Bench 295lb, Deadlift 485lb and Standing over-head press 185lb),… but then I got lazy maybe because I don’t see your videos anymore😐 Not only your lifts inspire us!

[@codystroys]

Missing your videos Long! Even if it's only 3 plates I still enjoy watching you grind, not to mention the fishing videos!

[@christiangonzolaz5797]

Dude I hope your ok , your truly an inspiration to us all, we all miss you 😔 we all know you have a life but just remember we send our love and support. After you said about COVID and injury we all understand, just when your back and ready we will be waiting. 😉

[@hitsoilerism]

I hope you're well and family too. I got a back injure and can't lift too heavy for now. It's just weird because during this pandemic, there are lots of young and old ppl who acquired lower back problems. Get well soon Long.

[@rikardsguitar]

We are missing your uploads mate. Hope everything is well over there!

[@Audios2010]

Found the at home content very relaxing, you have a beautiful family

[@heycamille0]

Miss your videos Long!! Hope you and the family are well!❤️

[@alexenache6942]

Happy birthday man, damn when I seen the picture from close you still look like you in your late 20's actually.

[@________________h8nu51]

10:55 Dude took your weights thinking he can bench more than you

[@fifthfangofmetsudo]

In what world does someone think that's okay to do.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Stay with it man. I’m sure you’ll get back to where you were soon enough.

[@jaymoar3561]

Hey long are you ok? We haven’t heard from you in awhile.

[@suginami0]

Always enjoy your videos. I particularly like how you regularly include footage of time spent with your wife and kids at the beginning and fishing at the end. A life well lived.

[@eric_sweats5581]

I had covid in april, but cant say i have any lasting affects. I started your program in late july and went from a 205 bench to a 255 now. Attempting 265 next week. I also do similar programming for deadlifts and squats and those numbers have drastically increased for me. Thanks for all the knowledge u share with us long.

[@1994Trill]

Where did you get his program?

[@eric_sweats5581]

@@1994Trill I'll just copy and paste it from his blog for u. Monday/wednesday Same volume and intensity both days: 33% x 10 (warm up) 56% x 10 (warm up) 79% x 5 86% x 3 91% x 1 96% x 1 91% x 1 91% x 1 86% x 3 79% x5 Friday Fridays are tougher usually due to end of work week and 3rd bench day of week. If you can't repeat M/W, then use this lighter scheme that doesn't hit 96%. If you do happen to find the strength to repeat the M/W session, definitely do so as you have the whole weekend to rest and you will feel like superman come Monday's session. 33% x 10 (warm up) 56% x 10 (warm up) 79% x 5 86% x 3 91% x 1 91% x 1 91% x 1 86% x 2 79% x 4 79% x 3 For complete info google ufpwrlifter blog

[@1994Trill]

@@eric_sweats5581 Thank you !

[@UFpwrLifter]

Awesome gains Eric!!

[@oscarwilson]

Hope your well be great to see you back soon!

[@monke3665]

My teacher always told me you need 3 F's in life to be happy : Friends, Family & Fitness.. well you went beyond that with the 4th F! Fishing!!

[@ShoeBeDooBop]

For several months I had chest pains/joint pains after having covid. But it seems to be the most 'case by case' after effects of any illness I've seen. Hope you feel better and don't go too hard out there!

[@donscott7949]

Hey Long, I’m back. I’ve commented on your posts before using my business account. You’ve seen it as Gabro Contracting. I injured my shoulder back in November. Turns out I have a partially torn ligament. I’ve been getting physio and I have an appointment next week with a surgeon. Don’t think I’ll be getting surgery because of the long recovery time but we’ll see. I’m able to go through the motions of bench press again using very light weight and my physiotherapist is confident that I’ll be able to lift heavier again soon enough. Definitely planning on following your system as I pretty much start fresh again. Happy Birthday.

[@socksamazingchannel]

Growing up is going from admiring his lifts (still do) to admiring his family relationship and humbleness.

[@xXjoelXx]

His comeback video is going to be so hype!

[@MrBlack-wt5er]

38 and one of the best in the world at bench press! I thought you were younger than me!

[@dgc1532]

I can't tell about the covid strength changes but just keep in mind that you are already a winner man you are alive and as long as you keep that way you will be fine i'm sure

[@wk9195]

Man this is awesome... i love halloween.....both halloween and christmas are my favourite holidays... god speed for you and your family..these will be the moments your kids will hold and cherish forever..mashalah awesome!!

[@bv1746]

Like you sir, some of the best community leaders I’ve encountered have been naturally shy. IMO, it’s because they prefer to lead through example and understand the power of encouragement and positive reinforcement. And the raw talent doesn’t hurt xD

[@x2lazy2die]

Hope to see u again soon Long. Not sure if u remember me but i took ur bench stuff and tried to do it with SBD. still working wonderfully. managed to hit 220kg (485lb) deadlift before new years :). well i try to do it but i'm also doing higher frequency so can't stick to doing SBD every other day for every lift with the percentages so occasionally switch to do other work. gonna focus on squat and bench for a bit. trying to get atleast 315 bench as my next goal. like 120kgs right now, which is like 265lbs i think. I knew u were strong but it didn't hit me how strong u were until now that i've gotten a bit more into training and powerlifting. i'm like 91kgs now and god damn...

[@grills273]

Just wanted to say ive been doing your 3x a week bench program for the pass 5 months and I added 80lbs to my PR!! Thank you for the knowledge and for the gains 💪💪 I officially joined the 225 club today 😎 Happy Chinese New Year 🧧

[@grills273]

Pr is now at 245

[@eminencethroughtenacity]

@@grills273 nice you are on your way my PR as a natural is 460

[@joj0ee]

What are the sets on his program? Just ladders?

[@grills273]

@@joj0ee you do pyramid sets 3x a week

[@ChrisSmith-vb4or]

The toughest thing about coming back to weights after being out for a while is struggling with weight you used to not think twice about. Takes some really dedication.

[@phonglam3033]

I hope you get pass this hurdle in your training, your only human, this is what makes your feat more impressive. God bless.

[@nb6918]

Hi Long. Hope you and your family are doing great! Miss seeing your videos

[@barkbros123]

Happy birthday Brother, as you can tell me and the boys don’t just watch you lift. We love the family blog as well god bless you guys

[@UFpwrLifter]

Thank you for the support brother 🙌

[@tehwicked]

Hope you and your family are well Long! Miss your uploads as they encourage us to be strong, disciplined, and humble. Hope we see an update from you soon that tells us everything is alright!

[@derrick2251]

Hi Long! I love to watch you fish offshore and on the lakes just as much as I love to see you tear it up in the gym. Your family, gym, and fishing video style is awesome. You’re an inspiration to many who watch you! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 💪 🎣

[@UFpwrLifter]

Appreciate your comment and support Gavul.

[@ChartX.C]

Hope you are doing well !! Can’t wait for your next video 😃 ! We miss you.

[@ates423]

I’m a newbie lifter of 6 months who caught Covid twice in the last month. For me, my squats took a big hit but my bench improved. I went from doing 225lbs for 5 to struggling with 185 and huge hip shift/imbalances and pain. This was shortly after I made a decent recovery and possible because I went from standing at work for 8 hours, playing basketball for a few hours, and lifting every day to lying down 24/7. I did have pretty bad back aches during Covid and my sinuses took a long time to fully clear out. I’d say my nervous system didn’t make a fully recovery until about a week after I started up lifting again. As for the bench I think the time off let my sternum cartilage strain and wrist sprain to heal up some more which is probably why my bench improved after not lifting for a while but still it could be Covid related.

[@truestrength-oz5kk]

i'm from Singapore and i'm watching your video now whilst in isolation from getting Covid as well. loss of taste and smell, alongside a high fever and sore throat and cough with joint pain..

[@UFpwrLifter]

Get well soon brother

[@truestrength-oz5kk]

@@UFpwrLifter thanks man ! love your work ethics in the gym !

[@vanik6639]

Congrats on 150k subs, Long! Love your vids they help me with my goal of hitting 225.

[@CraziChris]

Update: 155 bodyweight and got 315 bench for 2 reps. I got 3rd at states for highschool powerlifting as well. Hope you come back

[@joelhall5124]

If it helps I'm an infectious pathology scientist. It's not unusual at all to have lingering fatigue and joint problems after recovering from a symptomatic infection. Coronavirus is little different.

[@TheWiseGorilla]

Hey man, just a word on long term issues with covid. I haven't had any long term issues with covid. I had it back in January and didn't really have any issues getting back into the gym. I mean I also lost a few pounds but once I put back on the weight, I was 100%. I am only 26 though. Best of luck!

[@rayjedi]

Happy birthday! 🎂 I'd say for minor wrist injuries or pain, you should get a pair of wrist wraps. They do provide alot of support and keep warmth in the joint. I had a wrist injury from front squats and it put me off of squats for 3 weeks. now i use them on bench as well and i havent had any wrist problems since.

[@guschenowth2440]

My bench is way down since pre covid. I was at my all-time levels bench-wise. After years of eating and training religiously, I finally benched 300 for 1 rep @ 185. New confidence and new levels. THEN... covid comes in and forces me to stop training; as I did 5 days a week at my gym. For weeks I just had to stop cold turkey and I was mentally and physically distressed. I started feeling like I had covid but it was workout withdrawal. Closing the gyms down was a terrible decision and really screwed me up. I eventually bought a rack and barbell equipment and was able to start training again, but minus a huge gym and replace that environment with a small bedroom; where I was hesitant to lift too heavy because the equipment didn't feel as safe as the gyms. Anyway been back at my gym since spring and u have noticed a huge drop in the bench press and also bad muscle memory in terms of lift-off on flat and incline bench. I've been trying but it's going to take some time. My advice is to start light and work back up because injuries are bound after time off

[@UFpwrLifter]

You’re right brother. Start light and work back up to it. Good mindset!

[@minhvisual4265]

Hope you and your family is doing good. Haven’t seen you uploading in a while.

[@jamesdavis5818]

I've been running you're program for awhile now. Used to watch your videos before hitting the gym

[@danieltobias3908]

Hopefully you feel better on your break!

[@a1sauce44]

lovely family! Great vid 😊

[@fifthfangofmetsudo]

My body aches lasted a little longer after recovering, but went away after a while. The lingering symptom that lasted the longest for me was the fatigue. For MONTHS I was exhausted for most of the day and it was nothing I had ever experienced prior to covid, but luckily that went away too for the most part, it just took a really long time.

[@Rhaspun]

I saw an interview with a doctor who had caught the covid. He was about 30 years old. But he talked of similar problems that you mention. He looked normal but for a few months he didn't know what to expect from a day. One day he could be decent but the next day he had problems just moving around his house.

[@selfemployed1338]

Sounds like the flu I had ten years ago 🤦‍♂️

[@louisleung1945]

Case by case basis is very different. But post-covid infection, I"m back to normal and got even stronger, whether if lifting wise or cardio wise. Though, I was infected and recovered from less than a year period so no idea of long term effect. You will be back to normal in no time. Human body are designed to be resilient!

[@yps8149]

Thanks to your guide for bench I have been able to reach 90kg at 78kg body weight within a year of training

[@UFpwrLifter]

Great work!

[@youtubeistrash2]

This guy has shown me that it doesn’t matter how nice you are, people treat you good based on being Asian. I’m nice too…especially at the gym and people shoulder check me and are rude as hell even though I just smile and keep to myself.

[@SonicSorcerer654]

Comebackkkk Long we miss youuuu. Hope all is well with you and your fam man

[@vinnyp9877]

Happy birthday man!

[@yokieaig]

I suggest using wrist straps, makes a huge difference for me and my wrist and nerve pain.

[@MenelausMO]

I agree. Good rule of thumb is to use them when you are doing 80% and up.

[@Tangsters]

I get the idea of wrist straps. However I never try to push more then I can naturally push. I’m going to the gym to workout, not compete.

[@HarrisonAtherton]

You’re a huge inspiration man, really motivated mea lot. Do you ever do dips? Would be awesome to see what you could max out on in weighted dips

[@UFpwrLifter]

No sir, I never do dips. Don’t know the form. Hurt myself pretty badly when I was younger.

[@DavidSmith-pg1ob]

Happy (belated) Birthday! My birthday is Nov. 2nd. Glad to see another Scorpio out there!

[@UFpwrLifter]

Happy belated David! 🦂

[@reelinwithj.c4349]

Wanted to stop by and wish you and your family a happy thanksgiving 🦃 hopefully we will get an upload next week if not still be here supporting

[@josesalmeron9104]

10:00 haha bro!! That’s Scott Herman fitness wife and her daughter wtf lmaooo

[@toma201.]

Hey where you been at haven’t seen you post a while

[@danielposh]

After 2 years of not being vaccinated I finally caught covid. I only recently started working out again 4 months 5-6 x a week and had made incredible gains in all 3 of my compound movements as I have previous lifting experience and good eating habits. After getting covid I was extremely sick for 3 days (chills vomiting headache fever and pain in limbs) followed by headaches one day or chills the next for a total of 10 days. On my 10 day I was feeling good again and was more than eager and motivated to continue my workout journey so I headed to the gym. Energy levels we’re low and strength was 70% what I was use to.. Of course with the psychological effects and loss of fluids and a little bit of muscle I became depressed and did my research and watch KZbin videos to keep my spirits high. So on, this is my first week being back in the gym as of 31st of December and the first side effect I have noticed is I excruciating joint pain in my elbows, wrist joints in my knees. I don’t know if these are long term covid effects or permanent but just wanted to share. I am feeling a little bumped out and hopefully it’s all gone and back to normal soon. Hope you had a good day reading this!

[@ivanmagana5267]

I've been subscribed for years, always bring you up to my friends and show your videos when we talk about strength relative to body size 😤 some peopme have arnold or the rock but you're my inspiration 😤😤🙏🙏

[@UFpwrLifter]

Appreciate you Ivan 🙌

[@kobainejohnson]

really loved your videos growing up, decided to make my own content , 🙏🏾 hopefully I become as strong and successful as u 💪🏾

[@jakerice9172]

Happy birthday long! Thanks for being a huge inspiration for a lot of us 🙏

[@UFpwrLifter]

Thank you Jake for the wishes and support of the channel!

[@Nezcro]

Miss your content hope your family is well!

[@Timduo]

I think being consistent helps a lot. I was only able to have one session last week due to work, and today was my first day back. Although I was lucky that i didn't lose any strength in my benching, I did felt pretty weak in my body. hope you feel better Long, and oh Happy Belated Birthday.

[@WicKedwiNd91]

Miss ya brotha hope all is well.

[@thomabow8949]

Hey! Yes, after I had COVID I had several months of absolute exhaustion and a pretty severe brain-fog where I'd mess up simple tasks. I would also note that my ability to focus and motivate has decreased severely but that may be unrelated. Shortness of breath and rapid fatigue were very common symptoms for 2-3 months afterwards. The fatigue lasted longer. This was with the delta variant, my second infection with the Omnicron variant was last month and I have much less severe effects. Perhaps more fatigue.

[@davidl163]

Happy belated bro, age doesn’t matter for this guy

[@jsaestheticsandbodybuilding]

The three F, Family, Fitness and Fishing