Strongest I've Ever Been? Juggernaut AI Powerlifting Peaking

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[@JuggernautTrainingSystems]

Love to see it!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for putting the time and effort into this thing, loving it.

[@ront2457]

I had no reaction to my 2 Pfizer shots...I wish I could blame how weak I am on it...Solid work Brandon!!

[@BasementBrandon]

lol'd

[@stevenrudich3647]

As usual, great video. Very informative. Am doing the JuggernautAI as well, but have not been on it as long as you. Appreciate all you do for our community. Thanks much!!

[@BasementBrandon]

Not a problem, glad they're useful. Have really been enjoying it!

[@williamnorwood9802]

During my first peaking session (with Juggernaut) my lifts were all slow as well. Had me worried for sure but on the platform I hit nothing but PR's The set up of the last week and the built in rest really helped to get my body ready for the actual meet day. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out for you.

[@BasementBrandon]

appreciate the foreshadowing!

[@joecowan3719]

Nice work Brandon, 40 is the new 30! Looking forward to the live Mock Meet, you are in a solid groove right now, 9 for 9 and 3 PRs!

[@BasementBrandon]

That would be great, but we'll see. Just going to try to take what's there!

[@Simon-zu2rb]

Waiting to see a custom bed from old rogue rack parts as review in the near future

[@BasementBrandon]

As soon as the wife approves it.

[@lukaskonrad463]

Brandon our here saying “tree fiddy” acting like we won’t know he’s the Loch Ness monster

[@BasementBrandon]

WHATCHU WANT FROM ME MONSTER

[@Xplora213]

🐉🐉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏰🏰

[@fredc1932]

@@BasementBrandon I gave him a dolla!

[@kevindickson1074]

And it was about that time...

[@Massenomics]

Good stuff. Playing catch-up on videos tonight.

[@BasementBrandon]

Exciting Friday night.

[@gjmjblevins]

Great work B! Blessings

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks my dude, appreciate your help!

[@higherlifts420]

After seeing your progress and following your ai videos I finally pulled the trigger on the app!

[@BasementBrandon]

awesome to hear, hope you get the gains!

[@cjmezza]

Loving these videos. I recently subscribed to the app and loving it 2 weeks in. Can't wait to see my results further down the track.

[@BasementBrandon]

awesome man, keep me posted how it goes or if you have questions

[@burfeckt6470]

These are great. Love the personal life commentary. Should speak to balancing work/career outside of living too!

[@BasementBrandon]

Can prob do that!

[@JoelP1961]

Great work! My second rep always goes better than the first on a heavy set of deadlifts. Awesome lifts man!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks my friend!

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Awesome Work my friend! Loving the series too and look forward to seeing how you test out.

[@BasementBrandon]

Let's hope I make it to the finish line lol

[@MohammadDakkak]

Amazing, thanks for the motivation man!

[@BasementBrandon]

Hope all is well, haven't seen any new vids in awhile!

[@bobqzzi]

USPA Meet August 14- hope to see you there setting your all time PR

[@BasementBrandon]

Awesome! I need to decide if i'm going to run this again or try out the powerbuilding!

[@joemacedo782]

Great to see it's going so well man. Super impressive how you seamlessly incorporate scientific terms like "tree fiddy" into your vocabulary too.

[@BasementBrandon]

I try to stay away from those big terms as to not lose my audience

[@lobbytubes]

I had the same reaction to my second moderna shot - pretty much nothing on the first one, but exhausted after the second one

[@BasementBrandon]

well at least i'm not alone!

[@cameronbatko]

I have used your code for magic spoon. It is quite good. Use lactose free milk, a scoop of whey/casein protein blend, and the cereal to get a high protein meal in. I was surprised how good they actually taste.

[@BasementBrandon]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@reginaldchesterfield8110]

Man, Brandon, you’re killing it! Ever had any back problems?

[@BasementBrandon]

Yes, I have bone spurs on my spine which has limited my mobility.

[@filb]

Can't wait to see your mock meet.

[@BasementBrandon]

fingers crossed.

[@roberthicks767]

Can’t wait to see what you can do

[@BasementBrandon]

fingers crossed.

[@MrJbedo]

First time juggernaut on week 3 so far I'm enjoying it. Feels fresh compared to pas programs.

[@BasementBrandon]

Great to hear!

[@BusinessAndFitness]

Don’t lift but came for the cereal

[@BasementBrandon]

Make sure to save $5 of your custom box.

[@nickvandersluys92]

Tuning in early for this one Brandon 💪🏼

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks big Nick.

[@kennethsteelhammer]

Nice Spoto press with 345💯😉😁

[@BasementBrandon]

Ha just a lil touch, should be competing in a shirt.

[@JoshX03211]

Did you ever experience “fatigue guilt” ? I’m just at week 3 of jugg AI, rlly enjoying it but find it very difficult to rate a set or session as a high RPE when I think I should be able to do more.. one example is before training when I rate the fatigue of my body. Today my low back was feeling pretty spicy before deadlifts but a part of me was afraid that if I put a 1 or 2 for soreness than it will reduce my workout intensity/volume and I won’t get stronger. I’m typically used to always doing max effort or very close to (but have plateaus for a while, hence the juggernaut ai!

[@BasementBrandon]

In a way, yes. However over time you'll get more dialed in to rating. As the weights progress you'll find rating those higher fatigue items will help keep you fresh and wanting to train.

[@tairanhabib9103]

WOAH, you listen to Pop Smoke?! I found Flexin' by him to be a good song, it really hypes me up.

[@BasementBrandon]

I tend to use my "daily mix" on Spotify

[@vincentbonn6597]

I am also using the app, and i also have my test/meet june 5th!😂

[@BasementBrandon]

Let's get it!

[@BrownBarbellClub]

Hi Brandon : 07:29 Quick question about lifting - you ever wanted to change your bench technique? I mean arch a bit more or widen grip? Just wondering if you ever had thoughts and why/why not you never went for that 'real powerlifting style' bench :-)

[@BasementBrandon]

This is as much as I can arch and as wide as I can go legally!

[@BrownBarbellClub]

@@BasementBrandon ok thanks

[@rjjoat6609]

Great progress Brandon! Not using the monolifts for bench anymore?

[@BasementBrandon]

Sold those a long time ago, I didn't really care for them.

[@nikej24]

My man turned 4 today, the inconsistency of naps is killing my gains and naps lol. New house with unfinished basement so home gym isn't set up. Joined a local one just bought by some like minded folks. We are having our second little one on aug.

[@BasementBrandon]

Busy times! Moving wrecked me and had me out of training for a good 8 weeks as we had to do "real" house stuff... aka not putting gym stuff together.

[@gregors00]

Glad to see I’m not the only one who has a thousand yard stare when they eat cereal haha

[@BasementBrandon]

I mean they require me to show myself eating it, pretty awkward lol.

[@rodolfomedini9931]

I see some Vulcan fleck bumpers in the back. If/when you review them can you check the outer diameter for consistency? Strange request but I only ask because Rogue has a adopted a +/- 3mm from 450mm for their version and I have bumpers on each end of that tolerance which ruins my experience with them. I bought a 370 set... It's most notcible when some plates continue to spin after an olympic movement despite the plates resting on the floor... Even posted a video to send to rogue but they are considered "normal"... The lettering was also transparent on some denominations but they were willing to replace those despite a little inconsistency in that decision when switching CS reps... Thanks for the posting and all you do

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah most def!

[@DBagRobotGang]

Brandon, your appreciation for mutants makes you the best. X-men > EVERYONE.

[@BasementBrandon]

Just wish the mutant I looked most like wasn't Professor X

[@DBagRobotGang]

@@BasementBrandon Brother, you are built like Colossus actually.

[@cblong2000]

do you have a code for juggernaut training app

[@BasementBrandon]

I do, it's basement. I just haven't publicized it yet as I'm waiting until I finish the program.

[@abedickenson]

Hey Brandon - do you have an affiliate link for Juggernaut AI Programs?

[@BasementBrandon]

If you sign up through the page juggernautai.app you can use basement to save 10% per month.

[@abedickenson]

@@BasementBrandon Awesome - I'll be signing up after my current cycle - thanks man!

[@jmac6973]

Awesome!! Btw, not sure if you said this before, but how much time on average does each session take you?

[@BasementBrandon]

I'd say 60-90 min depending on how long I take between sets.

[@jmac6973]

@@BasementBrandon perfect

[@jmac6973]

dude, fellow beautiful chrome domer here... have you thought about getting SMP? Scalp Micro Pigmentation

[@BasementBrandon]

I can't say I know what that is.

[@jmac6973]

@@BasementBrandon basically a realistic cosmetic hair tattoo lol

[@jamesguzzo3660]

Do you have plans on after your mock meet in a few weeks? What do you think about trying the powerbuilding program on the app?

[@BasementBrandon]

I may go that route! If the testing goes really well it may make me want to run it again and see if i can push the numbers more!

[@getstrongby4038]

Yes sirrr!! Lets get it!!!!

[@BasementBrandon]

LFG

[@Xplora213]

So it takes 24 hours for the reception on the new 5G antenna to stabilise, huh? 🤔 Good to see mindset has improved a lot.

[@BasementBrandon]

I had to have someone explain the 5g thing to me before b/c I had no idea what the reference was lol.

[@Xplora213]

@@BasementBrandon sounds like the conspiracy theories are true, the antenna is suppressing your mind already!!! 😜😜🤪🤪

[@strengthaddiction5841]

Does the program have you do pause benching as you get closer to testing since it is more specific to the competition lift and do you have an idea of what your bench is with a pause base off your touch&go?

[@BasementBrandon]

It has "competition bench" as standard. So you can choose to pause how you want. I believe Chad suggests pausing the first rep of a set and then doing the rest outch and go.

[@2080bop]

I can't even explain how much I can relate to the struggles of the 1st rep on the DL. I used to think the same thing. That I wasn't getting tight enough. But now I'm wondering if it's bc of it being a "deadlift". Where I'm not getting the benefit of being able to prime my nervous system with the unrack & eccentric portion of the lift. That's why I never take a handoff with the bench. It feels like a shock to my system to just receive that much weight over my chest.

[@Xplora213]

Do you use a deadlift bar? You could get a lot of that activation by pulling the slack out of the bar.

[@BasementBrandon]

For me I think it's tightness b/c on the following reps they almost always go better when I'm already tense and in position. Def gonna mess with it after this is over!

[@2080bop]

@@Xplora213 yeah. And that's what I've been focusing on. Pulling the slack out to get tighter bc I thought that was my problem. But on the subsequent reps I barely pull the slack out and they go way easier.

[@Xplora213]

@@2080bop try a more dynamic start to the pull as well. You can bounce into the hole to stretch your hamstrings. Check out Clint Darden on KZbin, his technique is very interesting to watch. He’s my old coach. Brandon’s technique is completely different. I won’t suggest either is better for you. But just because the deadlift is static on the ground doesn’t mean you should be.

[@2080bop]

@@Xplora213 I'll check him out. But I definitely think being more dynamic can help. I think a lot of it for me is being mentally prepared to exert maximal force

[@bigk2080]

You made that squat look easy.

[@BasementBrandon]

Wish it felt that way!!

[@blackheartscars]

that 550 squat looked ridiculously easy

[@BasementBrandon]

I've found it always looks a lot better than it feels lol

[@Eccles_basement_gym]

I suck at the big 3 movements. I have been training consistently for the last year and a half.... i just can't seem to throw up the weight i feel someone my size should. 😭

[@BasementBrandon]

It's a long process. I've been training consistently for 20+ years and I still feel that way :)

[@godefroynaud-lepage2825]

Any plan to try Sheiko Gold after the Juggernaut AI (maybe with the Velo-ID)?

[@BasementBrandon]

Not currently!

[@jasonbond3567]

Hey man...do you use anything for your hands on deads? I’m barely pulling 300 double overhand hook and it rips the crap out of my thumbs. Thinking of getting some thumb nubs or tape as there’s no way my thumbs can take much more weight...maybe I should just do alternate...grip’s way to weak to do standard double-over. Thanks.

[@BasementBrandon]

I do not, I don't find my hands get too beat up. You can do tape or straps to help if you find you need it. Some of it is also building up callouses.

[@xdigix100]

Hey man great video! I just started the powerlifting program and i'm in the hypertrophy block. Realy enjoying it so far, but the only wierd thing i find is that the direct back work is extremely low? For example i only have to do 2 back exercises of choice a week and the first one is only 2 sets and the second one is 3 sets for the whole 6 weeks. What do you think? just trust the ap? Thanks!

[@BasementBrandon]

I would, it should adapt based off your input.

[@SimonLi]

Strongest old man in the world 🤝🔥

[@BasementBrandon]

I am no dave ricks.

[@gabrielman7]

came here with big hopes for the wolverine cosplay ...its an old clip :( oh well... nice to see the positive thinking attitude made my day even though there's nothing wrong with the old more self critical style.

[@BasementBrandon]

It was a toss up between this, the captain america or the weird bull fighter.

[@gilhamjames]

I’ve started the JuggernautAI program too and enjoying it, but some of the workouts are taking me a very long time, 2 - 2.5 hours. Are your workouts taking this sort of time too?

[@BasementBrandon]

My day 2 prob takes me 30-40 min. I also tend to superset a lot of stuff in where I can.

[@dclemans13]

Does the Juggernaut AI give you your warm up sets too, or do you just program the warm ups yourself for the top sets?

[@BasementBrandon]

It does not!

[@DERDM]

Which of your barbells are you using for your lifts? Or are you rotating them each workout?

[@BasementBrandon]

I mix it up a bit. For squats in this video I used a TPB for the 550 and a Rogue Squat bar for the 575. For bench I used a Strength Co Corps Bar and for deadlift an ISF deadlift bar.

[@jaredsaltz895]

So, I’ve only followed your stuff for about a year, so have you talked about why you don’t arch at all while benching?

[@BasementBrandon]

This is my arch unfortunately.

[@memole187]

Because of JugAI or TTR?

[@BasementBrandon]

What is TTR?

[@thomashoward5702]

That 550 was eeeeeasy for you!

[@BasementBrandon]

Didn't feel as easy!

[@murphpawz]

That is awesome, but following your journey on this program it is very apparent (as a father of 3 that including a 2 month old) that I would not be able to invest the time needed into this program. Surprise/extra training days would not happen.

[@BasementBrandon]

luckily it's the first of it's kind in 6 months. It also gives you the heads up as part of the block, so I can make it work! (congrats on the new addition btw)

[@murphpawz]

@@BasementBrandon thank you. I just got the Inspire functional trainer a couple months ago to make for quick accessory work rather than deal with setting up landmine and dumbbells and barbells for accessories. Just a quick S B or D workout to start. Working out great so far.

[@Flyingbreadcar]

Let's go!

[@BasementBrandon]

Woo!

[@Ksnydes12]

How is the volume on the strength blocks in this app compared to hypertrophy blocks? I understand this is a peaking block but I am curious.

[@BasementBrandon]

Volume is super low during peaking. After the top set only have 2 backoffs. In hypertrophy it was like 6-7.

[@Ksnydes12]

@@BasementBrandon Cool appreciate the reply. What about strength blocks though compared to hypertrophy?

[@BasementBrandon]

@@Ksnydes12 Set up a bit differently, For hypertrophy each week increases in volume and intensity as the block goes on. For strength, the volume decreases while intensity goes up at a more significant rate than in hypertrophy.

[@Ksnydes12]

@@BasementBrandon Makes sense. Thanks!

[@scooobyj8714]

Looks like you had some left in the tank after you squat PB. 600lb attempt?

[@BasementBrandon]

We'll see. Meet best is 601.

[@scooobyj8714]

@@BasementBrandon fine PB 602lb haha.

[@georgedobbs9216]

One of the best things you can do for your kids is provide a good example for them. Do you really love your kids if you let them see you skipping workouts?

[@BasementBrandon]

lol

[@papasledge5660]

Peloton is working

[@BasementBrandon]

I've scaled back my longer weekend rides this past month and it's def kept my legs feeling a little fresher!

[@papasledge5660]

@@BasementBrandon omg....I just followed you on Peloton, now I can actually appreciate the humor in this reply

[@BasementBrandon]

@@papasledge5660 I'll follow back when I ride today!

[@jmac6973]

ok last comment! so if i run the powerbuilding program, will I still see the same strength gains as I would on the powerlifting program?

[@BasementBrandon]

Probably not. My understanding is when you do powerbuilding you input how you want to split up the strength/hypertrophy work.

[@nathanielkang2397]

I’m not big into powerlifting so I could be completely off on this but for powerlifting competitions don’t you need to pause the bar on your chest?

[@BasementBrandon]

Yep, not competiting at the end of this cycle so not worried about it. If I were, I'd be working it into my training.

[@nathanielkang2397]

@@BasementBrandon thanks for the reply! makes sense.

[@I_dont_even_work_out]

why such short pauses on bench

[@BasementBrandon]

B/c this isn't a competition.

[@I_dont_even_work_out]

@@BasementBrandon but practice how you play?

[@BasementBrandon]

@@I_dont_even_work_out I'm not currently playing. If I was in a meet prep I'd work more pausing in.

[@MrSham3less]

What do you do for upper body mobility for low bar squats?

[@BasementBrandon]

I don't do any mobility work TBH

[@MrSham3less]

@@BasementBrandon I skip mobility work for one week and I look like the hunchback from notre dame

[@BasementBrandon]

@@MrSham3less I def need to get back into it. I just haven't found it helps a ton :(

[@philipmeisterl]

My grandpa had the same fatiguing feeling after his vaccination :D

[@BasementBrandon]

Maybe him and I can go to Denny's for the early bird special.

[@powerbar8991]

I wanna go

[@mediumspeedsomedrag9885]

Magic Spoon is legit 🤤

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for checking them out!

[@robotman8444]

I love GMOs

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@fattony6253]

🙌

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks man!

[@stewartvaldez4154]

Congrats on the lifts and getting vaccinated!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks boss!

[@rdamo2]

I meant you could move 25 extra pounds Brandon easy I bet if not an additional 50

[@BasementBrandon]

Hah I'm not so sure about htat!

[@ultimaetsolder]

550lbs is easy for you!

[@BasementBrandon]

Moved well that day!

[@nitouryuus]

who came here for 2:32?

[@BasementBrandon]

Dressed up as Wolverine but look more like Professor X

[@rdamo2]

You had more weight and your brother that’s not your top single you’re stronger than that the way that moves bare minimum you got 25 extra pounds...

[@BasementBrandon]

Let's hope. This is part of the peak, so theory is to increase readiness and shed fatigue to have everything primed on the test out date.

[@rdamo2]

@@BasementBrandon this is rich the werewolf... I’m always gonna tell you you had at least 5 more lbs in you!!!!! Kill it Brandon!!!!!!!!!!!!