Mike Thurston Gives His Opinion On Sam Sulek
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Chris and Mike Thurston discuss what Mike thinks of Sam Sulek. What Inspiration does Sam Sulek offer the masses according to Mike Thurston? What does Mike Thurston admire about Sam Sulek?
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Relatability is on point. But people like following the life with people that are uploading every day. These people moved away from the everyday vlog scene before people moved away from them. Think of people like Emma Chamberlain, Logan Paul before they were doing fancy edits and just putting out a vlog a day. This is what people want. There's a reason why Pewdiepie is the most popular single youtube to ever.
- People either want normal consistent to follow their life, or crazy budgets like Mr Beast and Dude Perfect. As a youtuber, you can't do both. Most people try to go the "go big or go home way" but don't have the ideas/budget to do it.
- Mike Thurston is in that middle, if he were to stop with the fancy editing and music and start daily vlogs or even 3 days a week of. He would get a lot more subs of him wandering around dubai/spain. Instead he's trying to be fancy with music/editing and it's oversaturated, getting lost in the shuffle. Mike Thurston is putting an insane effort trying to do collabs and making the whole video about the collabs when he doesn't really have to.
- Sam Sulak is working smart not hard. While everyone knows he does roids, no one cares and humanizes him for just being normal.
Sam Sulek
Humble
Down to earth
Hard worker
No bullshit
No ego
Not selling shite
Great content
Funny
Asks for nothing
Let’s be honest Sam Sulek is a breath of fresh air in a tired industry that’s full of snake oil salesmen….
The kid does it his way and it’s refreshing 👏👏👏
Doesn’t mean he shouldn’t be criticised he gives terrible information and his abuse on steroids is clear. It sends a bad message and he will never cease that abuse due to fame. Terrible nutrition advice, and the abuse on steroids and the fact he doesn’t talk about it is proof he shouldn’t be idolised.
Soooo much snake oil in the fitness industry
lol he does steroids and sells snake oil
@@Dionysus_Athena Absolutely this, sure you can be a hard worker, but in all seriousness he's not living a healthy lifestyle and abuses steroid use. I just don't think its a good message to anyone. Live healthy, not just for the gains.
@@Kynect2Hymn Read my list I’ve never stated his a role model or anything g just the fact he’s not pushing g products on people works hard and just does him.
Of course he’s on gear but who gives a shit. His life his choice
I like him because he's just down to earth. Nothing flash, no ego, nothing fancy. He's just himself.
himself and 6000 litres of peds you mean
@chloeschofield6728 no I don't mean that at all, actually. Because I have no issues with it, it's his life. I actually find it weird people care. I couldn't care if people admit to it or not.
Unlike Thirst trap thurston lol
Sure but if he wasn't giga jacked, you wouldn't watch him.
@Kuroganemk2 of course I wouldn't. We watch him because he's jacked and trains. Why would we watch him if he wasn't? Dumb comment. Trying to be smart, but actually dumb. My comment was in regards to liking him, not reasons why I watch him.
Sam is the Bob Ross of body building
This
Sam needs to grow out a huge Afro 🤣
This is such a perfect description, he’s calm, relaxing, and it’s infectious.
This comment is on EVERY video about Sam
Who is Bob Ross?
Sam Sullak has popped off because he genuinely charming. He never changes no matter how famous he gets. He is very honestly straight forward and positive. And he promotes a general feeling of happiness to work out that is contagious
well put
Question, is he up front about his steroid use or does he hide it?
@@Kuroganemk2 He doesnt wanna talk about his steroid use because some people might wanna try and run his cycle to become as big as him ...
But he have never denied being on steroids ever .
@@Kuroganemk2 Mostly because alot of young people follow him , thats why he doesnt talk about steroids ...
sam is just a simple, honest and friendly guy who lifts. he reminds me of rich piana who did the same a couple years ago. most of the people dont need fancy or exaggerated shit like most of fitness influencers are doing these days
Exactly
I have nothing against Sam but I also don’t understand what his allure is..? Aside from the fact that he is young, genetically gifted and takes a lot of steroids that’s allowed him to turn into a beast. Let’s be honest - simple, honest and friendly are not traits that attract hundreds of thousands of CZcams viewers - one needs something else ..would people be watching him if he wasn’t a juiced out monster?
Like cris willx using fancy words that we cannot understand
@brianmwwn2158 i know what you mean and i think its hard to explain. for myself its like that: i saw all of the funny memes, so i searched him on yt. he is with his only 21? years a crazy (juiced of course) beast and i am interested in training videos. he also dont claim to be a fake natty he just talks how he lifts and he dont care how he looks in his clothes. im tired of all this „fake natty/ fitnessmodel industry“ like all this gymshark dudes. also when hes talking hes not a douchebag like the trentwins or other shittalker.. thats what i like at him :-)
@@brianmeen2158 He wouldn't be this big with a natural physique, but I bet he would still make a living. He is more charismatic and funnier than most fitness influencers on CZcams. Too long of a format for me, but I totally understand the appeal.
I love how Sam treats working out like an expedition, he’s like a navigator doing his best to figure out how to make the best gains, also the guy throughly treats working out like something to be enjoyed, this has helped me on those days that I’m just not feeling up to working out, when I feel like that I ask myself “ok, what exercises do I, MYSELF like and want to do”
Likeable, humble, down to earth, relatable, slightly awkward interactions, good info, motivating, consintent, hard working, looks like he loves what he does instead of the money it brings
He's not awkward in the slightest it's just become kind of a meme in the gym community that people who lift are socially inept and afraid of talking to women.
@@rosshowieson9609 1 month old comment but im gonna correct you ... search on youtube "Sam sulek awkward intereaction" and you'll find out what he means , He do have some awkward interactions but it doesnt mean hes awkward all the time , You obviously dont understand what this guy means ...
Thuston motivated me to start lifting again about 7 years ago. I had not lifted since I played football in college 2004. Seeing his videos lit a fire in me and I am in the best shape ever at 42. Thank you for the motivation bro
Awesome car talks and a super smooth voice really help.
Thurston is the polar opposite of sulek. He’s everything wrong with the industry and Sam is the one making it right
Agree!
Mike is actually one of the most inspiring down to earth fitness influencers on the planet. If you really do watch his content and deep his mindset you will understand he’s solid too just like Sam Sulek.
@@venomousspyro7336 nah seems like a flog
What????? Mike Thurston is the very definition of CONTRIVED! 😂😅😅😅
He’s made himself available and relatable to soooo many of his age demographic. He keeps its simple, educational (by explaining what and why he does an exercise) and no frills, heaps of the young guys see his achievements as attainable (which is my only concern as it’s not without PEDs) which I believe he’s doing a great job by not telling what it is, it’s his business.
He’s sponsored now so his health should probably be guided and monitored more frequently. All anyone should be wanting for Sam Sulek is the best in life and good health.
Great video Chris
great talk, thank you!
Authenticity is undeniable, this guy doesn’t really understand true authenticity
Sam making 250k a month just seems insane to me
I can see it. His videos aren’t vulgar. He’s pumping them out. It’s prime for top ad sense revenue.
I appreciate Sam’s simplicity consistency and insights
Sam and cbum had success because they are real, no bs, they show the good and the bad , and of course have the physique
Great to see guys who have been in the game for years appreciating the meteoric rise of sam. We plan to cover him soon. Keep it up lads.
“If Sam wasn’t elite level jacked, people wouldn’t follow him”
Bingo! But seems many of his followers claim to follow him because he’s honest and nice 🤣🤣🤣
But he’s not “elite level jacked”. He may certainly be on his way, but if you watch the vids of him practicing posing with actual Olympic competitors like Ian or samson, he looks like a child next to them.
There are many, many bodybuilders with better physiques than Sam at the moment without a fraction of the following. He’s just riding the wave of a perfect storm, and good for him.
Mr beast is an effing billionaire. Explain that lol. 😂
It’s the balance between the two tbh
@@John_Smith777 mr beast has been on youtube since he was like 11 years old and now his schtick is giving away money throw challenges. Though there are alot bigger guys than Sam, those individuals just arent as likeable and as young as him
@@hennyknowsI like the guy he seems a top lad, but he’s not healthy. You can see it in his face. I never knew he was 21 I thought he was late 30’s at least. All the best to him though ❤
Sam isn't Elite 😂😂😂
He brings value and he's authentic.
That boy bang analogy was spot on! He’s like the Nirvana of fitness using your analogy!
Using your anaology the music is slowing down.
He is a normal guy. Personality wise. Has weaknesses outside the gym. That makes him relatable to gym rats and normal people. Where as try hard gym bros try to make it seem like they are Batman or a golden god, which you can still aspire to. But it comes across alien. Compared to Sam where that feels like he seems like a normal guy who just dedicated to something. So I can too.
funny how Mike stubbled when he said the word ' Steroids' 😂
That’s why Sam is liked .. he’s honest unlike this sell out
Sam, unlike Mike isn't a complete liar about his gear use.
Being able to watch someone uncut for 30mins, these youtubers would not be able to retain attention for that long so it confuses them. Sam is just a better man
the formula for popping of is being as authentic and true to yourself as possible, wait for the wave and when it comes you surf it pretty simple but very hard to achieve because it requires patience and seflesness
It is what it is … just watch and learn … talk talk talk … keep watching
He's the opposite of so many different people, he doesn't log book things, he doesn't have a set routine, he just goes in the gym has the odd lift he wants to progress each session, the rest he just sends it to failure. He enjoys training, which is the opposite to so many, they treat it like going to war, it's the I HAVE to go to the gym, rather than Sam who feels like he GETS to go to the gym.
I honestly think Sam is " I have to go to the gym"
I think he does have a routine especially to get that size and look like that he’s got a set routine, he just doesn’t write or do anything that makes it seem like he’s selling stuff online or try to market anything, he just shows the audience he loves the fact he can push his body to it the limit loves the feeling, he’s raw and it’s his own experience.
@@Patinextdoor3175 he literally doesn't mate. He goes in and does what he's feeling. He's gone in done 8 sets of leg extensions 8 sets of leg curls for legs before.
Sams videos are like comfort watching, which in part is why they are so popular. It's like people who like to watch the same shows or movies they have already seen before for comfort.
With Sam's videos you know exactly what you are getting before clicking on the video.
It being more relatable is more the type of thing to motivate people before going to the gym. You can watch sam hit chest for 30 minutes and talk about his thoughts on the movements etc. You know what you're getting
Compare that to the youtube standard where a workout seems to be nothing more than an editing showreel, turn the volume down before getting blasted with overly loud music as you're sped through a few sets from fancy angles and slick editing, then the music stops and they are talking, quick turn the volume back up as i cant hear.. then almost as quick back to loud music slick editing workout montage.
Then cut to post workout meal
it gets boring
He is just a nice guy
I agree with Chris here, it's not just the format of Sams videos, it's HIM. He's massive jacked, down to earth, is very knowledgeable, a little bit of a maverick, very motivational without even trying, a bit of an armchair philosopher and just a likeable guy who's very easy to listen to. I'm already seeing loads of new videos from people trying to copy his filming style and it's laughable cos they just don't get it because you have to BE Sam for it to work.
Is this an episode that has to come out yet?
Sam is relatable. Hes down to earth and his advice is basic and straight to the point. Hes a breath of fresh air for bodybuilding
It just comes down to Sam being an exceptionally competent bodybuilder and genuinely likeable. Be highly competent be likeable and you truly do not need all the fancy wrapping paper to be wildly successful.
Competent in some areas lacking in huge areas where it counts, steroid abuse and terrible nutrition. It’s a shame as he has a lot of other good qualities but never addresses the weaknesses.
@@Dionysus_Athena Welcome to bodybuilding. Every bodybuilder is on steroids and they all eat thousands of calories. If youre bulking, eating some shitty food every so often isn't going to do anything.
Majority of people dont eat clean in general. If the goal is to get big, then that's the goal. It's not lets get big but eat clean and have to eat triple the amount of food. If you need an extra 1000 calories then it's easier to eat some donuts and a couple burgers than to eat plain chicken breast and veg. It's also quicker.
@@hiddenknowledge2012 doesn’t make it right does it. It doesn’t mean people who do it the right way shouldn’t call those people out. No wonder why so many young bodybuilders are dying in record numbers just ignorance and pure arrogance.
@@Dionysus_Athena Doesnt make it wrong either imo
@@hiddenknowledge2012 your opinion doesn’t matter only science and high ethical standards matter. This is the problem with the world people to ignorant or arrogant to do right.
I totally get why he is very popular, his content is no nonsense, he is very calm and zen, easy viewing tbh
It's simply his personality. Calm and yet constantly dead pan hilarious. Doesn't pretend. States opinions instead of trying to appeal to someone.
Because sam is so normal but so good at explaining what he is doing. Simplicity with class
I didn't know that meat canyon episode was so accurate
Because the serious ones don't care if you have a Ferrari...
Anyone who goes to the gym knows a Gentle Giant! We all love them!!!
Two legends, will be another great one
He’s the counter culture of Andrew Eubanks
Thats who I thought of too
Never heard of her
An interesting point about something being contrived - I do wonder how much effort Chris W puts into how he sounds on the mic.
He has a very unique (imo) sound and speech pattern, that I'm pretty sure is (for the lack of a better expression) contrived to sound hyper credible.
LMFAO i shit you not I just got a Planet fitness ad before the vid
Sam’s videos seem like he would still film and upload even if he had 200 subs
Same format as Rich Piana and he was widely popular. Nothing fancy, just raw video and what seems like a real person been authentic.
Both these guys look like brothers. Plain style with the black t-shirts.
Look I get it but Chris add some flavor to that wardrobe homie.
Two brothers joined after years of separation
Very true, its hard to relate to Mike now because he seems way out of the world we all live in but stil love his videos, leaves us dreaming and aspiring to be like him
0:09 The formula? Uhhh….authenticity? It is the formula of every honest success.
The main thing I thought of during the video is no sh!t. Obviously Sam is honest and he works hard and looks good. There’s no questioning the success ever
Sam is a Legend to be remembered..
He is only a kid. Of course, kids gravitate towards him. I'm over 50 and he is just a younger version of hundreds of guys I have seen at gyms over the years.
I've never seen one of Sams YT videos, but everytime he pops up on my IG I give him a watch, comes across as such a nice dude, and polar opposite from the ego gym rats like the (tren twins) and stuff, it's refreshing to see.
Social media platforms are pushing him, he comes up on my feed all the time and I’ve never search or said his name, typical platforms pushing someone
“Whats your thing” ✍️
The message you convey is much more important than production Quality and personally I don't like Iman, I respect what he's accomplished but seems like a course Guru to me
For the longest time I thought Chris and mike were the same person
Sam is a perfectly timed reaction to all the bullcrap, bright lights, and airbrushing of the fitness community and social media in general. There's a sort of paradox there where his lack of extraordinariness is itself extraordinary (his physique, however, is nuts).
Spot on 👍
And what about the lack of education and transparency on him taking steroids and his poor nutrition intake.
@@Dionysus_Athena He's transparent about the food he eats. And whether or not his nutrition is 'poor' is up for debate.
AFAIK he doesn't deny being enhanced, and it's blatantly obvious to 99% of his fanbase that he's on a copious amount of gear.
@@Dionysus_Athena He doesn't deny being on steroids and it's not even a question. It's clear as day.
I support the use of steroids. If someone wants to get huge then that's up to them. The moral high ground shit is exhausting.
Sams personality keeps us all tuned in to him.
It’s down to earth stuff, that’s what the people want. People like Mike swanning around Dubai in super cars isn’t accessible to regular people
Quarter of a Mill a month in adSense revenue?! WTF that is a LOT of money for anyone just filming themself! Wow good on him
I think he’s relatable because he’s trains like most lads in the gym yet is massive. His form is terrible, he ain’t tracking anything and he just seem to free wheel it which is what most do
The power of massive amount of steroids...
Goes to show , strict form is not always essential
@@carlosenriqueulloa You have no idea how much he's taking. He could be on regular basic amounts for all you know. It changes from person to person, some people are hyper responders.
it's the voice, the cadence, it's like he is just thinking aloud rather than all the other identical channels where you feel they are trying to present to you and teach you when it's not rocket science, telling you to grip something a certain way to get mind muscle connection, all that nonsence, trying to look as if they train hard as they swagger in the gym when you just think you look like you have spent 30 minutes choosing your outfit
Sam will never ever fall off. He’s to down to earth. He loves the gym. He has all this money yet he holds his tele up with an empty pants box. He doesn’t tidy his kitchen sides for videos. He doesn’t cut out fails in his vids. He literally feels like a friend. And he’s not begging it with influencers. He’s not selling products to kids. He’s so honest and humble. He just likes pumps and clash royal
Sam’s a super relatable, pretty normal and funny guy who also has a great channel and incredible physique. Mike pretty much describes his channel/approach himself at the start, showing off, over the top, bit narcissistic etc, reason why I follow Sam and not Mike
But he's on roids, so has to work half as hard to get twice as big. A goal none of us will achieve, so why follow him? He's so young, he doesn't have the knowledge base of an experienced lifter. His drugs are getting him the results, not what he knows. He's on a machine 99% of the time. See how he evolves in the next decade if he makes it that far...
@@FlippedSociety Okay, but what do I hope to accomplish by mentioning this? What do you think should happen in prevention of this without making people upset for their “own good”?
i mean....i think mike aint 100% natty. irrelevant though
@@FlippedSocietycause Mike is natty?lmao
He popped off because of his car conversations. 😂
Chris demonstrating Hegels dialectic using the hot girl summer/feral girl summer dichotomy
Sam films his videos how the OG's used to film their workout videos. Go back and watch Jay, Ronnie, etc. Very straight to the point. Doesn't need to sell us with anything other than himself.
I think the majority of us got sick of all the over the top “influencers”. It makes it extremely difficult when you’re trying to relate to someone who is clearly putting on an act. Sam doesn’t pretend to be something he isn’t. A real breath of fresh air.
Brain Shaw is like the chum of strength sports nicest man In the world
Sam is one of us, that's why. He is so likeable, honest and humble. He may looks like one but he doesn't spread that stupid meathead broscience, doesn't try to sell you some bullshit, instead he gives valid training and life advice. That's very rare in the social media and fitness world.
@RandomContent1992 did he ever said that he is natty? He simply doesn’t speak about and he doesn’t have to.
Who’d have thought that being ripped good looking and nice would get you places
The reason why we like him is because he’s not trying to sell me anything and just being real, tell guys to work out - nothing fancy. It’s awesome.
Sam seems so dang genuine and down to earth. He is very relatable.
Mike seems to think Sam's pull is wholly because of the style of his videos and I couldn't disagree more. We watch for the man too
Sam is a lifestyle. A lot of people admire the way he lives.
If Rich and Boston Lloyd had a baby, it would be Sam.
Basically dead by 30 then
У нас есть похожий спортсмен. Андрей Самаев.
Well I'm Thurston for those pipes my bro has.
Do we think afterwards Chris felt dumb for trying to have the most cinematic high end production on CZcams? kinda funny
Sam is the direct opposite to Christian Guzman
CG is garbage and full of himself and greedy.
Could you explain how you doubled your test levels, Chris? I'd like to see if I could add some of those life style changes to my life. Thank you!
@@judgejudyandexecutioner.5223 Not Yet, he's taking supplements and doing stuff to improve natural production
the fact Mike doesn't understand why Sam Sulek popped off so much says a lot about him
The real question is: would you watch a natural Sam Sulek, same character ,charming personality ,etc? Personally I think is the roided look and his young age that attracts alot of youngsters. He is having fun and he is a cool guy but his impressive body will come at big cost later in life . Stay natural and healthy , you will not regret it !
Please have Sam on the podcast!!!!!
Sam is just your best buddy or the best bud you wish you had.
Sam brings back the meaning of vlogging
lol the disconnect between normality & Sam sulek is insane
It’s no different than what the OG fitness CZcamsrs were doing back in the day.
you could only dream about sam fantastic social media
it's because you can watch him and enjoy it without the nagging feeling that he is lying to you, yes it makes no difference if he is natty or not to you but it just curdles the milk slightly, it will never be an honest relationship, he will go through life and be successful but a dishonest succesful so you can't give them 100% props for their progress
Sam is original. No shite music, no ego, no gym shark and maturity basic content. Thats all we need
sam has charisma and very likable. basically the opposite of christian guzman
Rich Piana did the same type of videos years ago. I like them because it’s so chill. Lol
Exactly! And Sam is next. I hope he’s conscious when it’s happening so he can tell us rather or not it was worth it. It’ll be sad sure, but people need to hear THAT truth. We’ll never hear from Rich if he thought being NOT alive anymore was worth the abuse. I know which answer I’d put my money on though.😕
@@4rnorthwest Rich was also taking ridiculous amounts of gear and cocaine.
He won't make 30
Chris us tge best looking Hegelian I've ever encountered.
Sam promotes... eat, sleep,... lift, and stay consistent. He doesn't talk about his chemical use, nor does he tell people they can achieve his level naturally. It's all just good wholesome and for some reason relaxing content. Ending my days recently with Sam's daily videos helps me unwind before bed, and inspires me to get up early and workout before work.
I wish he could clean up his diet though. Bet he would look even more sick.
@@komred64 If you need to eat 6000 calories a day then eating clean 24/7 isn't an option. You need to eat some shit inbetween to get the calories in.
Look at Lee Priest, he ate like shit in his bulks.
@@hiddenknowledge2012 don't worry my calorie intake is nowhere near that monstrosity. Also keep in mind lee priest and other BB blasted gear so they could stay relatively shredded even when bulking.
@@komred64 I know, that's my point. Calorie intake is more important if your bodybuilding.
to answer the question will people get sick of his style of video, the answer is as long as he continues to progress on his personal goals and remains true to himself it will always be popular, people dont realise that most people work 9 to 5 and they watch the same stuff day in day out every day after day after day year after year etc so sam is alike a consistent daily vlogger people check in with everyday