StrongLifting: How To Train For Maximum Strength And Physique

[@Cece-bq5jx]

I absolutely love how you continue to learn, educate and keep lifting exciting. You are sooo appreciated Bret! Literally an Icon Living 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼💕💕💕

[@Plaskett15]

I've been following Bret's career since the fauxhawk, t-nation, couch thrusting, oversized kettlebell, Grill the Guru days. I've added countless hints and tips to my exercise regime over the years thanks to Bret's quality (free) content. He's a scientist at heart who practices and evolves what he preaches. The pricing strategies he uses for his content is average-joe reasonable. I recommend his channel and products to anyone who wants a quality experience while navigating their fitness journey. Much respect Bret, thanks for everything. Make the world strong(er).

[@sharonie]

Where may I find the video that Bret grilled Guru?

[@jcvaks6649]

So so goooddd. Grassyassss haha

[@richard18219]

I’m a builder, after day 2 of the program I had a fantastic day at work, light on my feet and muscles already lighting up at the age of 57

[@roxannewhite9554]

Signing up for the StrongLifting certification was the best decision I ever made regarding my strength and fitness! I’ve made more progress in the last 2 1/2 months than I have in the last 3 years! 🙌🙌

[@glorytoukraine619]

I bought your book in 2005 when I was 40 something (it was with Kelly in the pictures). I followed all your advice myself and was amazed at the results! I still keep following! Thank you so much for continuing to inspire and educate!

[@nizwansaharudin4597]

Wow that's awesome 👍

[@brittanyduvall1032]

This is AWESOME! I’ve been working on losing fat and I remember you had said before, “the stronger you get, the smaller you will be” so that’s what I’ve been focusing on. I truly love the basic lifts most of all so I’m excited to add in these other 3 to see where it takes me. Will definitely be looking into this program.

[@Turbo_Tina]

Seeing all these amazing women lifting such impressive numbers is really inspiring! Motivates me to keep on pushing to be able to lift as much or close to as much one day as well. 🙏

[@kelseyblackmon676]

FINALLY a long form video. I keep getting notifications and it’s all those little shorts 😂

[@RadxVlogs]

Dude you have a special energy. Your coaching is for working hard but yet so kind. I appreciate this Bret!

[@kalidevi26]

Listening to this I am at minute 4 and couldn't help but commenting about women's different phases through the cycle when Bret talks about days his client "was feeling stronger" or the opposite... I think it's important that trainers who work with women understand the different phases of the cycle and the ability of the female body to build muscle and recover from workouts, as well as handle inflammation, stress, etc.

[@bretcontreras1]

I could tell you what the research says on phases of menstrual cycle and strength and then I could tell you about each of my clients individually and when they’re weakest and strongest - this is something you’d can’t learn from the literature…you have to ask clients and pay attention to how their cycle impacts their performance (it’s all over the place). But this is just one (albeit important) factor that impacts their performance, along with fatigue, stress, nutrition, etc.

[@kalidevi26]

@@bretcontreras1 Thank you for responding! I am so happy to hear that it is being addressed and taken into consideration 🥰🥰

[@ebonyrose316266]

Those girls look phenomenal. Bret it the goat. I can't wait to start this program.

[@BEARTHEWEIGHT920]

I remember you being on the Oxygen mag forum years ago! We had a thread at the time about glutes that I had started. At a time when squats were king you were preaching hip thrusts, glute bridges and yes even donkey kickbacks. I had started doing glute specific exercises and seeing results and I was getting a lot of flack on wasting my time! Now look at you! I've followed you for many years because of that thread. Keep it up, love your videos! Happy New year! Ps. You have always reminded me of my brother, weird I know lol!

[@erinoloughlin9982]

I can't wait to do the certification. We held an imitation strong lifting meet this fall in my little part of the world (Montréal Québec). We had 6 women and it was such an amazing day. It was hard to get people to come out but I plan on having another one next fall. Definitely will do the certification. Thank you Bret. You have sometimes special here. M training and life has changed because of you 😍

[@newbfitness]

I'm from there as well! I'd love to connect!

[@erinoloughlin9982]

@@newbfitness Im having a second competition on November 13th. Add me on insta or send me your e-mail address!

[@AnointedRain]

Love how you talk about your clients! I can tell how passionate you are! They are lucky to have you 👍🏽

[@andreacruz3033]

As someone interested in applying for a PhD program soon. I thought about a couple research questions just from this one video! Love what you are doing Bret! Thank you for your contributions to the fitness world. Exited to see the future of strong lifting.

[@hockeymomavalon2499]

This Strong Lift program sounds amazing

[@GG-kp1hb]

This is a dream come true!!! I was thinking of competing in my first powerlifting meet this year but I’m a physique competitor and didn’t want to commit to focusing so much on strength in the big 3 (while neglecting some significant bodybuilding areas), I love chin ups and hip thrusts but have never maxed them out. This is PERFECT!

[@jessedesantiago2324]

This was a awesome video! I would love to help others to get stronger! At 42 years young I’m convinced compound movements are #1 I’m still working on my self can’t wait to get there to teach others🙏🏽👍👍💪🏾 have a great day everyone!🙏🏽

[@leahrogers4668]

ALL NATURAL!!! Yes girls. True beasts. Love your work, Bret!

[@fatimzahra4158]

You are inspiring, loved the glute lab book. I'll soon register to this program as soon as I recover from surgery. Keep informing us. Thank you cheers from Morocco

[@alefranco88]

I'm already enrolled! Thank you so much, this is just what I was looking for. Greetings from Mexico City!

[@NuclearSpinach]

I like the idea of PRing at different weights based on how you feel. That will automatically train you in both high and low rep ranges, high and low weight, and keep things fun day-to-day.

[@HannahSquats]

Thank you for your no-nonsense content. Makes me want to become a strong lifting coach.

[@dianadambrosio1]

I just started following you about six months ago. I am so glad that I did. I am 59 years old I am twice certified certified trainer. But I have so many injuries from overuse that my muscle weight has gone way down. My strength has gone down as a result. I think this strong lifting would be an answer for me, but I wish there was a way to do it without going to the gym. If not I totally understand why, of course , but perhaps there would be some type of offshoot of this program that could produce maybe close to the results. In the meantime I will keep watching you, and try and apply as much of your intelligent and proven results information as I can. Thanks again for all of your hard work and dedication.

[@lisaj5769]

holy fucking hell. this program and these ladies are goals

[@ProfessorNurseRae]

My son is studying kinesiology and power lifts I’m going to encourage him to check this out to help me through my first bikini comp

[@adrianabrown9341]

My new favorite channel. Thx Bret

[@kpath74]

You should put in Nordic curls as a main lift too for your program.

[@anotherjewishsharpnicholas9425]

Love that I found your channel. You need a rotation exercise though.

[@walkerjm911]

This is great! Finally more content from Bret! I used to search for his appearances on podcasts and T-nation articles. This looks very promising.

[@margaritapadilla2503]

Truly one of the GOATS in fitness thank you 🙏😊for all the fitness advice

[@librevientolibreviento3468]

New to this channel! I've seen several of your videos and I can say that your non dogmatic approach to the physical training and how you see bodyweight training, barbell, kettlebell, etc as a tools, which is actually what they are, it all depends what you re looking for it's very intelligent. Besides it's a great way to practice my English so thank you so much for your great content to you and your team!

[@dqcelli]

Thanks, Bret! I’ve been following you on social media for a year and finally decided this week to give your program a try. I was concerned about “bulking” up, but after watching this video and your other video about body recomp, I feel very confident that this plan is just what I need.

[@Jdub1005]

I always focus on the big compound moves more than targeting specific areas.

[@sagemagus126]

I always focus on targeting specific isolation rather than big compound moves

[@rory644]

Bret thats so true about chin ups my abs do be on fire the day after chin ups, chin ups done with proper bracing and breathing technique will leave you with the best ab workout

[@ayo_k32]

Your face popping up on the side is hilarious

[@Cucababy5]

I do strong lifting. I've worked my way up to being able to squat 165 lbs and I weight 137 lbs 5'5. I love doing it and deadlifting and I've seen do much difference in my body from when I first started. Recently though about a week and a half ago I injured my lower back because on my last set I tried to put 10 lbs more to hit a PR. I'm so sad because I usually start my leg days with squats and deadlifts but for the past week I've only been able to do lunges, back lunges, step ups, and other little machines but I can't do any of the compound lifts I usually love doing :(

[@Cucababy5]

@Brettly Hipson at the moment I consume 1800-2100, I'm consuming more because I'm a waitress and lost about 8 lbs since I started working where I work and I also lost a little bit of muscle mass. I always eat 140g of protein

[@jenellbarnes4231]

I’m watching this about 3 hours after having surgery on my hand, and I’m so eager to get back to training! I love working glutes, but the military press is my absolute favorite move because it makes me feel like a badass lol. Can’t wait to get back to it! ❤️

[@NeonPinxSam]

Started with aesthetic goals. Now I just wanna be strong 😩 I wanna be a pretty bro 😎 😂 just got my individualized plan. Started Monday 💅🏻

[@balasaravanan500]

Will try these 6 lifts. Thank you very very very much Sir. You are great for creating an entire new sport. 💪

[@Ztravelsinpumps]

I love how passionate you are and that you straight up said your have the best team in the world! So damn cool

[@roigboig8968]

TL;DW: Stronglifting = Powerlifting + Hip Thrusts, Chinups and Overhead Press

[@diarakazemi97]

Hope u get more and more active on youtube

[@patmia3882]

True! Am a powerlifter and I barely do glutes accessories..... bc is not a priority and it should be bc strong glutes prevent injuries and better performance.... now I decided to start doing glutes with my powerlifting program bc I do have weak glutes you have to be strong all-around

[@zorawasil9252]

Love your info..."LARGE & IN CHARGE"... yes Sir... keep being awesome Bret

[@RockeyToes]

Video looks great. I'd be interested to see workarounds/modifications for older folks or those with joint problems. I lift heavy but have to take a break when my joint issues flare up.

[@shantanusapru]

Have a happy & healthy new year, Bret! Thanks for all your wisdom! It has really been helpful/useful! Hope you have a safe & great 2022!

[@jamieeverson9048]

I’ve been doing BBB for almost a year now and last year my goal were physique related. This year it’s all about strength! ♥️

[@reganwolf4405]

Omg I did know you can follow your stronglifting class online. 🤩🤩 I will follow your classes to. I am so happy I found you on KZbin 👌🏻 Greets from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@lilpoops4030]

Omg you’re absolutely right , love your genuine and honest contents , you’re amazing 😻

[@alexandraosborne1453]

Thank you so much for posting this ❤❤❤

[@kandisteilhet6705]

Just signed up...can't wait to get started and build more muscle!

[@ryanmartin2980]

I am so glad you posted this video! I would love to learn more about future events

[@erinoloughlin9982]

Hi Bret! I am doing the certification right now. I am holding a meet in Montreal Canada November 13th! I cant wait!!! If you are ever inclined Id love a shout-out for participants. That is the biggest challenge! Getting women lifters to come! eko.coaching Thanks!!!!

[@ashd7659]

If you ever do a NY Stronglifting meet... I'm there

[@joy_villa]

I'm SOLD!!! I want to join you all!!! I love this!

[@sarikabhakta2145]

Found you 4 years ago on instagram, forever indebted to you!

[@kelseymessner8717]

I’ve been following a power lifting program and I do wish we did more hip thrusts and pull ups. You called it.

[@qviva24]

Bret you’re amazing! I’m learning so much from you!

[@juanrafaelsolanouscanga9363]

From now on I will incorporate more hip trust exercises. 🙌🏼💪🏼

[@marlenb1367]

I am a S&C and PT, I would love to bring Stronglifting in Europe. Will check out the certificate 👌

[@JeanMcCormack]

I signed up for the stronglifting program..love all the knowledge you share!

[@ayo_k32]

Such a great informational video.

[@canadiansensei]

It seemed like an infomercial/ sales pitch to me. I'm not trying to be snarky, just curious what you found informative?

[@Scottyboyhvacdude]

Man I admire these women's strength!! Amazing!! Thanks so much for the vid

[@anonperson3972]

Hi Bret, I'm really interested in following the pr programme you mentioned. Where can I find or purchase this programme? Me and my sister like to train together so stronglifting seems like a great goal we could both follow! Wow she is a strong woman! My total lifts is only 9.6 my body weight, long way to go!

[@lele_brownn6432]

💪🏾💪🏾 Going to be Stronglifting Certified in 2022 👏🏾 The absolute best way to train

[@betzy7560]

I’ve been strong lifting (except the chin ups) for 4 years thank you for reassuring me I’ll add the chin ups

[@elis5639]

Absolutely great advice. I was doing that and not focusing on the basic lifting. Changed and I see a difference in the muscle connection already. Now onto PRs Thank you for this !! 💕

[@melctk426]

Bret I dont think it is said enough but I thank you so much for your program each month (BBB) and I’m so proud of you!

[@annahadjiantoni8437]

Love love love your videos!

[@amanda67]

Finally back to full clips❤️❤️❤️

[@maxieneponcedeleon3567]

Do you have any advise for people with scoliosis? I cant improve my squats.

[@RMc-lm4uv]

I always think of the song "mambo nr.5" from lou bega, if you count all that girls´names haha! I love your channel. it a huge motivation thank you!

[@blancamcmurray9292]

So much great information! 💪🏻🙏🏻

[@felicianiklasson]

Damn so true, I change my training program every three weeks and exercises 😩

[@sadonawise]

Hi Bret! Really interested in your Strong Lifting program. I have a very petite frame and currently weigh 98lbs. Turning 71 in April but I’m pretty fit @70. Where can I get more info on the certification and the program?

[@NeonPinxSam]

His website has it on there.

[@bretcontreras1]

BretContrerasAcademy.com

[@siddhantkumarjena8911]

Then why in controlled trial we see increase in volume see increase in muscle size.

[@Theicegirl19]

Thanks Bret

[@nanetteromano1200]

As a few others mentioned interested in the Strong Lifts Program is it available anywhere

[@audreystarr6166]

What is PR?

[@anthonywilliamsent]

This video was amazing ! I love your passion and knowledge. I was excited at the end when you said you'd like to see more males do this , because I'm so interested and would love to join the team !!

[@stace_jay301]

Would love to find out more about this programme ….

[@silviacastilho78]

Please came to Portugal for a conference! Or even a competition ;)

[@xochbr]

Just signed up!!! So excited to begin

[@coach_rami]

thanks for the great knowledge Bret 😎

[@belikechi]

After my cut I definitely want to work with one of your online group or customized programs to recomp. However, I don’t want to build my chest. This is so inspiring! I started lifting heavier and in one week I already noticed the difference as I wanted to be smaller not bigger. I must have watched that one video you did about recomp 20x! It finally sinked in …. the stronger you are the smaller and more compact/less body fat you have. I thought I knew this but was doing the opposite and felt stuck. I love ❤️ these videos!!! Please keep making more about this topic and your glute squad!

[@nicolettetomblyn994]

Love this! I really want to start training this way more for power and pr’s thank you for bringing us new info more info to be better athletes ! I’d love to get certified!

[@katiegirl33]

YESSSSS I'M IN 🤘 Literally took a break to watch this after hours of pouring over my own program build. So. Many. Questions. I have your book right next to my pad & pen for reference yet I still found my creative brain exploding... I knew I needed to hear something from your face 😄 And lucky me THIS. I'm so fucking IN. Next on list... Strong lifting Cert by Bret 🙌

[@hairproducts7637]

Great Teaching Leaning something new were I Can't I Get the book hi from Trinidad

[@Lianabel2485]

I can’t wait to start BBB thank you for doing what you do I really appreciate and love ❤️ your work

[@Jennylynla]

Is there a way to get the training programs without the certification? I just want to train I don’t care if I’m certified.

[@bretcontreras1]

Not so far, sorry to disappoint

[@judypulera3255]

Where is sign up?

[@IronAngelsFitClub]

Please let us know when we can get CEUs for NASM trainers.

[@camf7035]

I just bought your cert yesterday!! Super excited! How long does it take to gain access to my course?

[@jacquelintibbs4455]

Do you recommend doing booty by Bret and then the Stronglifting certification? Or do they simply have different end goals?

[@aysanyousefi3680]

Omg you’re so right there’s always the new workout routine on my feed which always distracts me🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️i’mma be more careful with my feed

[@carloslopez-li8ly]

So the Allegra PR plan is included in the stronglifting certification?

[@bretcontreras1]

Yes 👍🏽

[@alias.9500]

phenomenal!!

[@derrickgraham3407]

I hope this catches on.

[@duanedaisy7731]

Great video. I just wanted the workout and not the certification. Is this possible?