15 Idiotic Muscle Building Mistakes (AVOID THESE!)

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    15 Muscle Building Mistakes To Avoid: In today's video we're going over a very important checklist of bodybuilding mistakes you need to steer clear of if you want to build muscle as efficiently as possible. If you simply take the time to watch this through and apply all of these muscle gain tips to your hypertrophy workouts, it truly could make a very significant difference to your bottom line muscle growth and strength gains. There's so much misleading workout advice out there nowadays both in CZcams fitness and social media to where most bodybuilding beginners have been led completely off course. The training advice in this video will help bring you back to the basics so you can focus in on the things that truly matter for gaining muscle and eliminate the inessentials.
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  • @Sean_Nalewanyj
    @Sean_Nalewanyj  Pƙed 2 lety +610

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      @gregorywladecki5382 Pƙed 2 lety +3

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    • @simplycalisthenics1412
      @simplycalisthenics1412 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I have a question: could you keep progressive overloading with the same exercise, for instance, I do pushups for horizontal push

    • @allenkolle8774
      @allenkolle8774 Pƙed 2 lety +9

      Hey bro I got my program a couple months ago, I'm sticking to it! I'm happy to tell you I have lost 41 lbs so far!

    • @azadkurdi8936
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      I send my information twice but you did not answer ?!😔

  • @Strangepete
    @Strangepete Pƙed 2 lety +6825

    Urinating all over yourself DOES directly lead to muscle growth. Anyone disagreeing hasn't been paying attention to the literature.

    • @Dougie.A.M
      @Dougie.A.M Pƙed 2 lety +73

      This exactly. Sean doesn't know what the fuck he's talking about, yet again. 🙄

    • @potatowaffle5653
      @potatowaffle5653 Pƙed 2 lety +255

      Feel the buuuurrn

    • @yogsothothx
      @yogsothothx Pƙed 2 lety +228

      You must be the guy who created my smart scale. Every time I urinate, it tells me I build muscles

    • @SupermanOG
      @SupermanOG Pƙed 2 lety +36

      Are you taking the piss ?

    • @dorso3680
      @dorso3680 Pƙed 2 lety +20

      Urinating all over your pants is killing your gains

  • @krtk.19
    @krtk.19 Pƙed 2 lety +9145

    00:40 01. Chasing the pump
    01:45 02. Chasing fatigue
    02:35 03. Relying on soreness
    04:45 04. Insufficient training effort
    06:00 05. Not tracking your workouts
    08:00 06. Excessive workout variation
    09:45 07. Choosing the wrong lifts
    11:15 08. Unequal body part focus
    12:40 09. Unstable exercises
    13:30 10. EGO LIFTING
    14:45 11. Excessively strict form
    15:38 12. High rep focus
    16:35 13. Short rest times
    17:50 14. Cardio before lifting
    18:20 15. Copying enhanced lifters
    We all gonna make it đŸ’Ș
    Peace ✌❀
    Thanks for likes guys !

  • @bakkyarou
    @bakkyarou Pƙed rokem +1875

    My biggest workout mistake was overdoing it. I did 100 pushups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10-kilometer run every day. I worked out so hard that all the hair on my head fell out, and I'm so strong now that life is just boring to me. I no longer find any goals I can't accomplish, and whenever anyone challenges me to a fight it's over in one punch.

    • @muramasaYT
      @muramasaYT Pƙed rokem +31

      xd

    • @aliicingir2108
      @aliicingir2108 Pƙed rokem +263

      Bro thinks he is an anime protagonist

    • @Saucceeent.
      @Saucceeent. Pƙed rokem

      All that just to get shot by a nigga with wicks

    • @urmom7031
      @urmom7031 Pƙed rokem +164

      bro is saitama😭😭😭

    • @PlayerDBL
      @PlayerDBL Pƙed rokem +57

      Best comment I've ever seen tbh LMAOOOO

  • @ben3318
    @ben3318 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci +42

    In an industry plagued with scams and CLICKBAIT this guy is honest and straight up, rare these days. Thank you Sean

  • @Examdactly
    @Examdactly Pƙed 2 lety +660

    "Kneeling, iso-lateral, paused, cable-fly, drop set, super setted with a clapping bosu ball push up" with his deadpan delivery took me all the way the f out đŸ€Ł.

    • @sohailjaswar6442
      @sohailjaswar6442 Pƙed 2 lety +15

      Same Lmfaooo

    • @TheLastInferno
      @TheLastInferno Pƙed rokem +3

      Legend says that's the exercise Goku did to become Super Saiyan 😂😂

  • @steveloge8119
    @steveloge8119 Pƙed 2 lety +542

    "Idiotic" was indeed an attention grabber, and you definitely got me here because of it. Well played.

    • @sandorclegane8164
      @sandorclegane8164 Pƙed 2 lety +45

      Next week' video: "How to stop looking like a dumbass in the gym"

    • @Apophis.004
      @Apophis.004 Pƙed 2 lety +7

      Sean: you got me but how’d you know?
      You: I follow Josh Otusanya Meheheheh

    • @patu.121
      @patu.121 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@sandorclegane8164 I'd click so fast you have no idea 😭

    • @ahmedthesavory
      @ahmedthesavory Pƙed 2 lety

      @@Apophis.004 love this 😂😂😂

    • @professorrafaelrodrigues219
      @professorrafaelrodrigues219 Pƙed 2 lety

      Yeah, i dont mind to be baited into good content

  • @allanlees299
    @allanlees299 Pƙed rokem +194

    As someone who's been going to gyms (for my health, not my appearance) for 40+ years, I can say this is one of the most sensible videos on muscle gain I've seen. There's so much nonsense, mainly arising from a desire to present something new in order to stop clients from becoming bored, that this video is a breath of fresh air. As a well-muscled and lean man in my mid-60s, I can say that the advice here is ideal for lifelong health and fitness. I've avoided all the trends - and the inevitably injuries they inflict - which is why I still go to the gym every day while most of those I've seen over the years have long ago given up.

    • @kawasakizx10rr-trackbikeco85
      @kawasakizx10rr-trackbikeco85 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +5

      If appearance doesnt change from training it also means that health benefits are muted....unless its just an issue of high BF. Building muscle mass and strength boosts health by positively affecting insulin sensitivity, metabolism and good hormones etetec...when people say I exercise for health not appearance I always have issue with that...the act of exercising has minor benefits when compared to visible significant physical and appearance changes to your body... if you are training with intensity and eating well your body will change whether or not that was your goal

    • @snorman1911
      @snorman1911 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +10

      I took that to mean the appearance wasn't his primary goal, not that it didn't change.

    • @tylerbrown4074
      @tylerbrown4074 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      he is mid 60s I think he can do what he wants at this point but cardiovascular exercises and stretching is probably best at that point with some weights included here and there
      @@kawasakizx10rr-trackbikeco85

  • @jameswayton2340
    @jameswayton2340 Pƙed rokem +14

    3:00 You could also just stand still for 3 hours not moving at all and for most people your legs will hurt badly because of the tension.

  • @MarioTomicOfficial
    @MarioTomicOfficial Pƙed 2 lety +4841

    This pretty much covers most of the biggest mistakes out there. Great video as always!

    • @RobertWadlow292
      @RobertWadlow292 Pƙed 2 lety +55

      Put your shirt on

    • @tyreeuyinmwen5016
      @tyreeuyinmwen5016 Pƙed 2 lety +21

      I love the love Mario shows you on every video. Kinda supportive companionship I’m patiently waiting onđŸ€žđŸŸ

    • @allisonmachado
      @allisonmachado Pƙed 2 lety +16

      MĂĄrio and Sean, the ones who go directly into what really matters ! Thank you guys !

    • @rajasnawar8545
      @rajasnawar8545 Pƙed 2 lety +8

      Haha two real natural lifters together

    • @hanssacosta1990
      @hanssacosta1990 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @STBill
    @STBill Pƙed 2 lety +2276

    A couple of months ago I left a troll comment but I come around and realize you give solid advice.
    And yeah, I stopped doing the silly abs exercises and dedicated the extra time to more sets.
    Keep up the good work! đŸ’Ș

    • @4561232000
      @4561232000 Pƙed 2 lety +141

      No. I do what I want.

    • @NightRaid-bv8gg
      @NightRaid-bv8gg Pƙed 2 lety +72

      No I do what I want

    • @WolfStreak
      @WolfStreak Pƙed 2 lety +361

      A troll who turned themselves around? Awesome.

    • @thomashald6750
      @thomashald6750 Pƙed 2 lety +66

      Well done Mr. Troll . Welcome on the positive side 😀 stay strong. CoachT, Denmark

    • @samwaelarmoush2321
      @samwaelarmoush2321 Pƙed 2 lety +33

      @@thomashald6750 no one cares who you are coach T in denmark... grown man.

  • @getawaydreamer2724
    @getawaydreamer2724 Pƙed rokem +52

    I am a beginner and this is very helpful for someone like me. As I am already making a few mistakes 2 months in. Thank you. I appreciate the time it took to make this video for people out there like me who do not know any better.

  • @kiefershanks4172
    @kiefershanks4172 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +1

    Great video. Thank you for clearing things up.

  • @TerribleL4D
    @TerribleL4D Pƙed 2 lety +59

    Kneeling, isolateral paused cablefly drop-set, supersetted with a clapping bosu ball pushup video when? We need this content, Sean.

    • @davemccage7918
      @davemccage7918 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +6

      I do those all the time! But I take it one step further and add a weighted butt plug into the equation! Bruh, you gotta try it!

  • @markkelderman2439
    @markkelderman2439 Pƙed 2 lety +1617

    Two of the biggest mistakes are lack of sleep and not eating enough (not being in a caloric surplus). I always thought I was eating enough and was disappointed because my weight stagnated. Then I got my first diet plan created (I think it was from NextLevel Diet iirc). I realised that my previous food intake was way below my needs, although I thought I'm good. At the beginning it was hard to eat 3500 kcal in a day, but I got used to it. I started noticing real gains and it felt amazing. I wish I'd understood the importance of diet earlier.

    • @jamescorsey6041
      @jamescorsey6041 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      Did u have your carbs or keep them low?

    • @imperia6368
      @imperia6368 Pƙed 2 lety +7

      Cbum eats just 1800 calories per day

    • @maciellz
      @maciellz Pƙed 2 lety +137

      @IMPERIA the last tip of the video is for you my dude

    • @imperia6368
      @imperia6368 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      @@maciellz đŸ„Č

    • @buckleup4210
      @buckleup4210 Pƙed 2 lety +26

      @@maciellz nice oneđŸ˜‚đŸ€Ł

  • @SkiRedMtn
    @SkiRedMtn Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +7

    The principles you layout in some of these tips have become my new “basics” for working out.
    44 years old and making progress naturally takes patience and hard work, for sure. Thanks Sean, crushing it

  • @firebug077
    @firebug077 Pƙed rokem +3

    Probably the most straight forward, no bs, gym tip video out there. đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ€˜đŸ»

  • @thedeadman8361
    @thedeadman8361 Pƙed 2 lety +66

    When I do squats I get an awesome knee and lower back pump. Soon, I'll have massive knees and a ripped lower back.

    • @germanrud9904
      @germanrud9904 Pƙed 2 lety +19

      Yes, i love when my knee muscles get pumped up. Knee day is my favorite

    • @mytchel
      @mytchel Pƙed 2 lety +1

      😆

    • @alexanderharris539
      @alexanderharris539 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      Switch it up with jerking deadlifts once in a while to really work that low back.

    • @mikearsen4580
      @mikearsen4580 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Lmfao nooooo

    • @Grahm124
      @Grahm124 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@alexanderharris539 lmao

  • @joe.2882
    @joe.2882 Pƙed 2 lety +1094

    I keep on returning to this video every month to keep up with my body building journey and fix any mistakes I’m doing
sean is helping me heavy đŸ‘đŸ»

    • @kenpachig1395
      @kenpachig1395 Pƙed 2 lety +12

      How’s it going for you bro? I’m just starting so I’m new to this

    • @IceHibiscus
      @IceHibiscus Pƙed 2 lety +12

      Good choice. This is the sort of video that I consider evergreen content. It is very timeless.

    • @NobleTenz
      @NobleTenz Pƙed rokem +4

      Let’s get it! Time to do it right this time!

    • @joe.2882
      @joe.2882 Pƙed rokem +5

      @@kenpachig1395 sorry for the late reply bro but its been great! Especially that i love working out before I started bodybuilding so I’m having fun how is it for you bro ??

    • @jonharris7366
      @jonharris7366 Pƙed rokem

      Bro. Way better forms of information out there. czcams.com/video/WKkMhl6JmaM/video.html

  • @PromptKarma
    @PromptKarma Pƙed rokem +2

    As somebody new to going to the gym I found this very helpful in correcting/preventing habits from being formed. Great video.

  • @aaron4387
    @aaron4387 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

    fantastic advice, thanks very much. Time to focus more on tracking my progress. Really helpful.

  • @atlin5061
    @atlin5061 Pƙed 2 lety +70

    One of the mistakes I make is eating an entire package of oreos when I'm down.

    • @enternalkoto7073
      @enternalkoto7073 Pƙed 2 lety +8

      What kind of mist-
      That’s cute you eat Oreos when you sad đŸ˜‚đŸ€Ł

    • @willyames9463
      @willyames9463 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      I stress eat too bro i feel you

    • @enternalkoto7073
      @enternalkoto7073 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Its alright, We all have a choice even if we are down to eat, things could go wrong we just have to beat it

    • @codyzed331
      @codyzed331 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Drinking* an entire bottle* of vodka* 😬

    • @jns_schrtr
      @jns_schrtr Pƙed 2 lety +3

      "I'm bulking man"

  • @ashrasmun1
    @ashrasmun1 Pƙed 2 lety +52

    I feel like "Mechanical tension is the primary driver of hypotrophy" is for you what "Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell" for ChubbyEmu 😂 Thanks for the video!

  • @todayIfoundthis
    @todayIfoundthis Pƙed rokem

    Your guidance is much appreciated.

  • @perspicacity89
    @perspicacity89 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

    Great video, thank you!

  • @Fibulator
    @Fibulator Pƙed 2 lety +587

    Number 13 really hit home for me. I was always taught that you need to keep moving in order to maximize muscle growth and if you let yourself recover too much (I was told specifically anything over 2 minutes) then the first set you did was null and void and you have to start all over on breaking the muscle down. Lately I've been letting myself rest longer and I feel much better about my recovery and overall effort that I am putting out in the gym. Thanks for the tips as always, Sean.

    • @freedomring4813
      @freedomring4813 Pƙed 2 lety +51

      LOL, I'm almost 62 and I rest about 10 minutes between my heavy deadlifts and 5 to 10 minutes between other ,exercises. Of course I workout outside at home in Florida and don't have to hurry because someone wants my bench or weights. The 2 minute crap is what someone else came up with.

    • @PermanentHigh
      @PermanentHigh Pƙed 2 lety +15

      @@freedomring4813 Well of you're lifting heavy the advice has sideways been to take long breaks in between. But I'm curious, at 62, how much you deadlifting?

    • @rdg665
      @rdg665 Pƙed 2 lety +8

      Yeah and at my gym the guys always tell me why are you resting so much ( 3 mins on normal stuff and 5 on compounds )
      And they rest like 30 seconds or 1 minute on db bench press and do 2 reps on their own since they are too exhausted for their previous set and have their spotter do some forced reps for them
      Like bruh....

    • @sergemartinez5843
      @sergemartinez5843 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Yep same here,if I go heavy I make sure I get plenty of rest to make it on my next set.I don't rush my workouts like I used to.

    • @hahahighfive1498
      @hahahighfive1498 Pƙed 2 lety

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  • @ampedturtle4033
    @ampedturtle4033 Pƙed 2 lety +45

    I love your no bs approach to fitness, while still having an empathy that actually cares for people to know the truth on the fibrous level.

  • @aliakberza
    @aliakberza Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

    Thank you so much for your content! I am very new to weight training and these videos have helped clear so many doubts and given me so much info to work with!

  • @Symbianwarrior
    @Symbianwarrior Pƙed rokem

    Fantastic video... Thanks Sean

  • @DaMusicman116
    @DaMusicman116 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    5:30 I was literally like "Hey hey hey..."
    Good to know you were bs-ing me

  • @Shaurya_lifts
    @Shaurya_lifts Pƙed 2 lety +250

    This man is just a blessing for the fitness industry!! He needs to be supported much rather than supporting fake influencers
    Thank you so much for the genuine information sir
    You have my respect đŸ™đŸ»â€ïž
    Love from India đŸ‡źđŸ‡łâ€ïž

    • @mihailhidler5400
      @mihailhidler5400 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      This guy got a Playlist with V Shred.
      Compliments from Indians are as valuable as wet farts

  • @xiongmao991
    @xiongmao991 Pƙed rokem

    Wonderfully orchestrated !!!

  • @Penzig
    @Penzig Pƙed rokem +1

    A very strong list of very good points!
    I feel like I knew it all, but effective exercice is not an easy feat in the long term, and lists like these are a good tool for staying on track. Thanks!

  • @PoisonJarl71501
    @PoisonJarl71501 Pƙed 2 lety +77

    As a new lifter starting April this year, this is invaluable information. I’ve learned a lot of this over the last 8 months as I’m addicted to learning and doing things correct and efficiently, and I follow a lot of these tips. It’s a shame people don’t take 10-20 minutes of their day to come to CZcams and learn the right informers from legit people.

    • @kenpachig1395
      @kenpachig1395 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I’m starting this month. How’s your progress going bro

  • @TheIgnoredGender
    @TheIgnoredGender Pƙed 2 lety +160

    Mistake #7 was a big one for me when I was a beginner. In my newbie days, I thought of "the back" as one muscle. And one tricep exercise was more or less the same as any other, I didn't think about the different heads of the tricep. The Body Transformation Blueprint was very helpful in my understanding of what exercises I should (and shouldn't) be doing.

    • @ln1091
      @ln1091 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Im a newbie to Lifting. Wondering where did you find the body transformation blueprint is it a document or a certain video?

    • @oscarma15
      @oscarma15 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      What are you referring to by "Body transformation blueprint"?

    • @shevrett2658
      @shevrett2658 Pƙed rokem

      Brah I still see is a "the back" and only do 1 tricep exercise usually, any tips?

    • @TheIgnoredGender
      @TheIgnoredGender Pƙed rokem

      @@shevrett2658 for back I suggest doing a horizontal pull (I prefer a chest supported row) and a vertical (I prefer lat pulldown) and shrugs (I like using the trap bar). For triceps I do a rope pushdown and a cable overhead extension.

  • @hungryhippo2
    @hungryhippo2 Pƙed rokem +8

    I would like to add that if you can't beat your reps from previous workout, it does not have to mean your muscle mass has reduced, and it is not the most likely cause. It could be that there reps were slightly slower, maybe your form was a bit off last time, maybe you pushed yourself extra far on the previous exercise, maybe you are feeling slightly off that one day (slept poorly, low blood sugar, going through stressful events etc.). Sometimes performing a bit worse is completely natural when training over time.

  • @KaddyFeast
    @KaddyFeast Pƙed rokem +5

    Great video! I was lucky to learn a lot of these in 97 when I started. But guilty on a few still! Slow and perfect form. Coming back from a hiatus and injury. This 15 was exactly the fresh start reminder I needed! Thanks

  • @amirking3756
    @amirking3756 Pƙed 2 lety +258

    Hey man I’m a few months into my journey I weighed 340 before I weigh 270 now and I’ve been fortunate enough to find you I look forward to being as big as possible . You’re videos excite me with such cool perspectives and incite I would’ve never would’ve known without you . Love your videos man thank you!! đŸ™đŸœ

    • @gymboundduelistygo2569
      @gymboundduelistygo2569 Pƙed 2 lety +15

      Keep grinding, I was at 300lbs last June I’m currently 212lbs.

    • @amirking3756
      @amirking3756 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      @@gymboundduelistygo2569 stories like yours and just seeing the transformation that happens made know it possible for anyone . And plus I come from a pretty rough past
 a lot of regrets but working out helps me rise above it đŸ”„ focus on what’s important !

    • @samgomez9942
      @samgomez9942 Pƙed rokem +4

      Good for both of you guys

    • @jonharris7366
      @jonharris7366 Pƙed rokem +1

      You're better off watching Jeff Cavalier at Athlean X imo

    • @NJOverclocked
      @NJOverclocked Pƙed rokem +1

      Any updates?

  • @emc8
    @emc8 Pƙed 2 lety +60

    Such great advice! Appreciate the great video brother! 2 years to the date into my hypertrophy training, lots of ups and downs but we keep pushing (literally).

  • @34damkal
    @34damkal Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +4

    Finally someone who talks with sense, glad to find this video

  • @sheldoncooper8199
    @sheldoncooper8199 Pƙed rokem +1

    Mr. Sean Nalewanyj You are a great example on what can be achieved Naturally. I will use You as an example for my Training clients in the Future.

  • @SpleenGripper9000
    @SpleenGripper9000 Pƙed 2 lety +20

    The 3rd one really made me feel better because I’ll work my arms and they will hurt really bad but after like an hour I don’t feel sore, my legs are a different story though my legs will hurt for days and I can’t walk normal

  • @imyoursubconsciousmind4024
    @imyoursubconsciousmind4024 Pƙed 2 lety +10

    I will honestly say that you are in the top 2-5 of the accurate information and logics when it comes to CZcams influencers or fitness instructor

  • @mohsinala7183
    @mohsinala7183 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

    Very nicely explained.

  • @chartedtravel1776
    @chartedtravel1776 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    Straight up, no bs best summary out there! Thank you

  • @Gamesoldier68
    @Gamesoldier68 Pƙed 2 lety +11

    Great video. Thank you for the well thought out points you made throughout the video. I have been saying for years, muscle confusion is not a thing. So many lifters in the past only worked on a core set of muscle exercises and did not worry about a hundred different variations to work the same muscles. Thanks again!

  • @cysecgnz
    @cysecgnz Pƙed 2 lety +226

    I definitely think the biggest issue I struggle with right now in training is understanding anatomy and knowing what movements would target each muscle. It's difficult to find good information on this. I'd like to see more content like this, Sean. For instance, showing a movement, but also showing the underlying anatomy and mechanics of the muscle/muscle groups behind the movement.

    • @adrianmercanzini6174
      @adrianmercanzini6174 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Go check out athlean-x, i think he has a video on the atonomy of every muscle

    • @ericosborne4122
      @ericosborne4122 Pƙed 2 lety +19

      @@adrianmercanzini6174 Athlean X is the king of bs clickbait fitness videos, I would steer clear of him if you want straight forward information

    • @alejandroc7357
      @alejandroc7357 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Play around with it. Get into alot of stretching.

    • @johnwig285
      @johnwig285 Pƙed 2 lety +21

      @@ericosborne4122 Not really, he is just a king of fake weights. Other than that, his anatomy and physio videos are green. Only his powerlifting videos should be avoided.

    • @thaveshpatil
      @thaveshpatil Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@adrianmercanzini6174 athlean x đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł he is biased

  • @jacklanham7311
    @jacklanham7311 Pƙed rokem

    Simple and brilliant. Thank you

  • @russv.winkle8764
    @russv.winkle8764 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    Good advice thanks for keeping it real!

  • @parker2345
    @parker2345 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    Incredibly informative video as always Sean. Funnily enough, I feel as if I’ve learned all of these tips throughout watching your youtube shorts and videos, yet having this succinct and entertaining video is amazing

  • @DamnSlunkDesign
    @DamnSlunkDesign Pƙed 2 lety +16

    This is great! I needed to see this, I have been hitting the gym the most I ever have since January and have seen my body change significantly, I’m gaining muscle and filling out quickly which makes me confident, but the advice here is going to help immensely. I’ve followed the link for a custom plan. And have also subbed. Thank you!

  • @lionroaring7021
    @lionroaring7021 Pƙed rokem

    Sensible advice. Thk u.

  • @desiderata108
    @desiderata108 Pƙed 2 lety +19

    This is awesome. Years of experience distilled into a few minutes.

  • @bulldawgg728
    @bulldawgg728 Pƙed 2 lety +12

    I love everything this guy has to say. He make s me feel smart. I do almost everything he says with the exception of recording my weight and explanation convinced me. It will b my new practice

  • @dejanmisic3334
    @dejanmisic3334 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

    Awesome video. Everything that Sean said make sense. I am about to start to work out again after many years and this is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you so much.

  • @KNYHT.FIRE-1
    @KNYHT.FIRE-1 Pƙed 4 dny

    Very sound, logical, useful info here, thank you! Subscribed!

  • @davidmay6108
    @davidmay6108 Pƙed 2 lety +204

    I’ve been working out for about of year and have made pretty fair progress, but lately I have reached a plateau and have seen much progress over the last couple months. This video has re-informed me on a lot of concepts I lost focus of from my initial start. Great video with honesty and true knowledge. Thank you man.

    • @thebigcapitalism9826
      @thebigcapitalism9826 Pƙed 2 lety

      Thats a good point. I just restarted lifting a month ago. I’ll have to revisit this video myself to reassess

    • @cyniex3728
      @cyniex3728 Pƙed 2 lety

      How has it gone since?

    • @Leclaudservices
      @Leclaudservices Pƙed rokem

      @@thebigcapitalism9826 your picture looks wild 💀

  • @Alander8
    @Alander8 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    Thanks to Kartik Kshirsagar
    00:40 01. Chasing the pump
    01:45 02. Chasing fatigue
    02:35 03. Relying on soreness
    04:45 04. Insufficient training effort
    06:00 05. Not tracking your workouts
    08:00 06. Excessive workout variation
    09:45 07. Choosing the wrong lifts
    11:15 08. Unequal body part focus
    12:40 09. Unstable exercises
    13:30 10. EGO LIFTING
    14:45 11. Excessively strict form
    15:38 12. High rep focus
    16:35 13. Short rest times
    17:50 14. Cardio before lifting
    18:20 15. Copying enhanced lifters

  • @verityblack9185
    @verityblack9185 Pƙed rokem

    Thank you, learnt so much

  • @Chillaxa101
    @Chillaxa101 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    Thank you sir..this was immensely helpful

  • @barneyjames1126
    @barneyjames1126 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Sean Nal always coming through with facts. I always recommend this channel to anyone getting interested in lifting. Best fitness channel period.

  • @slipperycucumber3750
    @slipperycucumber3750 Pƙed rokem +47

    11) The excessively strict form one surprised me. But I guess it makes sense that you're not getting the maximum hypertrophy efficiency wise if you're holding back a little/ really taking your time with reps because you have form so heavily prioritized. I strive for perfect perfect form with super slow and controlled reps but I can see how that probably prevents myself from reaching maximum hypertrophy. I will have to give it a try and see how it goes. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

    • @zacharyshort384
      @zacharyshort384 Pƙed rokem

      What was the verdict? :)

    • @TovaHolmberger
      @TovaHolmberger Pƙed rokem +2

      Yeah form is important, but if you prioritize it too much it will prevent you from going to actual muscle failure (where you cannot produce another rep without changing the form severely), and in some cases you might never reach failure at all

    • @wqertrykjhkhgc
      @wqertrykjhkhgc Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +2

      6 reps perfect form then on 7-9 reps not bit a perfect form since you push yourself to your limit or you try to go failure. that's much better than having perfect reps with no sweat or struggle.

    • @Lerppunen
      @Lerppunen Pƙed 22 dny +1

      @@TovaHolmbergerYou have reached failure when you can’t complete another rep with good form. Also, it’s better to leave 1-3 reps in reserve than to go to complete failure. Better fatigue to stimulus ratio that way.

  • @umightlikeme33
    @umightlikeme33 Pƙed rokem +1

    Amazing content ty very much man

  • @drunkaviator81
    @drunkaviator81 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    This is fantastic thanks, I've always trained this way without overthinking it too much, having too much variety, making sure I stay in a good rep range, and with intensity. I've gained muscle pretty steadily over the past few years, and dropped my body fat to around 10%, and yet I've still felt unnerved and insecure by watching others fitness videos on CZcams, worrying I was missing something.
    This no BS video is reassuring and refreshing to see, so thanks again.

  • @gurpanator183
    @gurpanator183 Pƙed rokem +193

    I used your training plan and I’m am seeing huge gains in the 11th week. Started doing 175 3x7 squats and now I’m doing 245 for the same sets!!! Thanks a ton for the help!!!🙏🙏👍

  • @simulki7108
    @simulki7108 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    Sean, I cannot thank you enough for your passion and will to help people. I received one complete diet, gym and supplement guide for free and as I thought what you send were just some automatic response I asked you to reply, and you did. I am amazed as this really show how close you are to your clients. Love you bro, you're the best!! /Simon, Sweden.

  • @rowancooper-g3617
    @rowancooper-g3617 Pƙed rokem

    This is so illuminating and clarifying, thank you Sean!

  • @LiterateHare
    @LiterateHare Pƙed rokem

    I have been making fewer mistakes than I feared, but I have definitely been doing some of them. Thanks for pointing them out 😅

  • @imranmanzoor8780
    @imranmanzoor8780 Pƙed rokem +6

    I’m guilty of trying to perfect form. I fear getting injured but shall push myself more, thanks for this!

  • @timothymcjury72
    @timothymcjury72 Pƙed 2 lety +24

    Pretty great advice! For me when I was starting
to break it down simply, Choose a compound movement for each muscle group and always do those 2 times a week. The other exercises you do within the same muscle group should be 3-5 more and those can be whatever you like. Once you gain more mind to muscle connection as you go. You can develop your own routine by feel(pump) and the body part you feel is lacking. But keep it simple starting out and track the compound exercises only, like bench,squat etc. you keep getting stronger at those and you’ll build muscle I don’t care who you are.

  • @StayBlur
    @StayBlur Pƙed rokem

    Thanks for the honest advice, this helps a lot

  • @robertjackson3819
    @robertjackson3819 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    It's a pleasure to meet a man who clearly knows what he's talking about. Thank you. Well done, Sean.

  • @Ink2057
    @Ink2057 Pƙed 2 lety +20

    Love the content. I’d love to see you do a video on training for strength vs hypertrophy and how often to change your rep ranges to keep from plateauing for each.

  • @mirrorcube3709
    @mirrorcube3709 Pƙed rokem

    Solid information in this video. thanks!

  • @hamzaakbarmulla8951
    @hamzaakbarmulla8951 Pƙed rokem

    I have been following many videos on muscle building and weight loss. This is the best explained video I have come across.

  • @claycon
    @claycon Pƙed rokem +9

    Agreed. Great advice here. My only caveat would be to add that strength increase is not necessarily an indicator of muscle growth. Especially for beginners or de-trained lifters, a great deal of the increase is neuromuscular adaptation. Conversely, lower strength doesn’t necessarily mean muscle loss. We’re often just weaker on certain days for various reasons. I like your videos!

  • @ErteiAblaou
    @ErteiAblaou Pƙed rokem +7

    Awesome video! Love your work! I have a sidenote though. On mistake number 9 you talk about creating instability. While of course you are right that it reduces the "gains" you could had mentioned that creating instability has other benefits during a workout, like recruiting stabilizers and improving them. Progressive instability training with low weights or bands is very helpful for the elderly and for people recovering from injuries. Of course it is also very helpful for any person working many hours that cannot support a gym lifestyle.

  • @andyhurrell
    @andyhurrell Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    A very well presented video. Thank you.

  • @emach07
    @emach07 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    This was fantastic! From start to end. Thanks!! đŸ€©

  • @LL-cb3it
    @LL-cb3it Pƙed rokem +4

    I appreciate what you said about muscular failure I've found it challenging because you're trying to avoid injury and find exercises that can allow you to really push that muscle group to that point before accessory muscle groups give out. But I know the few times I've trained with exercises that allowed to push to that point, I've grown the most. Thx

  • @cheesescientist8180
    @cheesescientist8180 Pƙed 2 lety +13

    I started an exercise journal due to your vids, the strength gains have been HUGE recently due to my ability to always know I'm lifting more at the gym than last time. Thanks for that advice!

  • @TheWorldsNo1Superstar
    @TheWorldsNo1Superstar Pƙed rokem

    Subscribed, thanks for the wisdom. Very clear and to the point.

  • @matthewwroblewski8752
    @matthewwroblewski8752 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @alphamale3141
    @alphamale3141 Pƙed 2 lety +43

    Really outstanding information. However, I have been training with weights for about 50 years and I have never “soiled” myself.

    • @EpikStar360
      @EpikStar360 Pƙed 2 lety +14

      You’re missing out

    • @TheMightyOdin
      @TheMightyOdin Pƙed 2 lety +7

      Try Taco Bell for your pre workout meal.

    • @alphamale3141
      @alphamale3141 Pƙed 2 lety +17

      @@EpikStar360 I might be “missing out” now but about 20 years from now I’ll probably be soiling myself without having to train with weights.

    • @deancn1901
      @deancn1901 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@alphamale3141 That was the comment I was about to leave. lol

  • @Aleemccoy
    @Aleemccoy Pƙed 2 lety +5

    Video suggestion: you should explain when to understand that an exercise is more about form rather than loading weight. I’ve seen people trying to do lateral raises with 45 and struggling while I’m just doing 15 with proper form 😂

  • @jack1816
    @jack1816 Pƙed rokem +1

    Thanks, this helps a lot

  • @PBS-nm1uu
    @PBS-nm1uu Pƙed 14 dny

    keep it coming, thanks for the truth

  • @mrstarkeyy
    @mrstarkeyy Pƙed rokem +18

    I love these, and I love Sean's advice in general. i'll make one comment though, around 'muscle confusion', of course it's not a real physiological thing, but I think that if you're using good targeted exercises, and you're always training near or to failure, then there's no harm in changing your workouts around, even randomly. For me, it keeps the gym interesting, and also helps me stay in the rhythym if my usual machine or equipment is occupied, and I see consistent gains even though I don't follow a specific pattern of exercises. Freestyling is still a-okay in my book :)

  • @johnm7257
    @johnm7257 Pƙed měsĂ­cem +7

    Biggest one you forgot, actually going to the gym. That’s my biggest mistake.

  • @nakigahara05vr
    @nakigahara05vr Pƙed rokem

    Bro your videos are super informative I got a better understanding of muscle growth. I appreciate the content you provide.
    I've been doing the right things without actually knowing suprisingly.

  • @moena7310
    @moena7310 Pƙed rokem

    The excessivley strict form part of the video was a relief to hear. Because I got that into my head about ~mind muscle connection~ and feared if I didn't completely focus on it I lost out on gains and then it becomes a whole rabbit hole. Thank you

  • @dubis9919
    @dubis9919 Pƙed 2 lety +15

    This video was definitely built to remind mĐ” about sticking only to the basics with progressive overloads😂. I was thinking of switching up my work out routine. Guess mastering 1 technique many times is better than many techniques once👌. Informative.

  • @Vmar98
    @Vmar98 Pƙed rokem +6

    This video helped me out a ton. I thought I was being save by using lesser weights and high rep to avoid injury and soreness but it turns out it was just making my workouts less effective and caused me to not training hard enough. I've increased the weights of all my exercises and they actually feel more intense now. Didn't even feel any soreness afterwards

  • @sc2LEGEND
    @sc2LEGEND Pƙed rokem

    lol great information, great delivery. thank you

  • @thisswanwearssocks
    @thisswanwearssocks Pƙed rokem

    Super sensible well-spoken advice! Cheers

  • @RedfishCarolina
    @RedfishCarolina Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Learning to feel the pump might not be the best litmus test, but like you said, it's a really good indicator that you're hitting the right muscle.

  • @mutantguitar3753
    @mutantguitar3753 Pƙed 2 lety +9

    Hey Sean, I just watched your video on the benefits of high intensity weight lifting and how intensity is more of a primary driver of muscle growth than volume. I want to try some of the routines you said you did when you were in your bodybuilder phase. You said your routines progressed to the point where you would do only 1 set per muscle group per week, and I was wondering what sort of warm-ups you were doing? When I lift I tend to warm up my muscles by doing a high-rep set of low weight of whatever lift I'm doing. The way you described the optimal high-intensity workout seems like the only reps should be the high weight/intensity reps, so I was wondering how you warmed up for those when you did that. I'm open to all advice if anyone has any.

  • @jton4942
    @jton4942 Pƙed rokem

    Learned so much bro thx 🙏

  • @Two_bros3141
    @Two_bros3141 Pƙed rokem

    Thanks a ton Sean âŁïž

  • @mariacampos2341
    @mariacampos2341 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    It’s like watching a video of all my struggles 1 year into weight training😂 I’m about to be two years in and this inspired me that I’m taking the right steps to a long journey, thank you.

    • @saharbahloul6487
      @saharbahloul6487 Pƙed rokem

      I wanna ask you how often i need to change my workout routinev