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If you are looking to build muscle and have been told the only good way to do it was by lifting the heaviest weights you can, then this is the perfect video for you. You see, while lifting heavy is an excellent way to build muscle fast it’s not the only way. In fact, of all the ways you can build muscle that is the one that will likely plateau the fastest bringing your gains to a screeching halt. It’s simply impossible to continue to add weight to the bar, workout after workout. Sooner or later you won’t be able to do this and you will be out of muscle building techniques if you rely solely on this.
Instead, with this ultimate video on how to build muscle you will see there are far more techniques to help you do this. By pulling from many of the workout tips across the various ATHLEAN-X workout programs I show you many more ways to stimulate muscle growth. Some of these include performing one and a half reps, explosive reps, or simply extending your time under muscle tension via the extended sets offered by our “in10sity techniques”.
Beyond just how you lift the weight however are what you are using to perform the exercises. If you change the equipment you use you can definitely have on impact on how much muscle you can build by performing the exercise. I show you how a simple switch to dumbbells offers benefits in muscle gain beyond just what barbells can provide. Taking it further, it is demonstrated how cables and resistance bands offer an even different stimulus for muscle growth. Adding two of them together in the same set takes it even more to the extreme and provides an even more effective way to build muscle fast.
This is just the start however, since you can also vary the way you rest between sets and how you string your sets together within a workout. If you condense the time you rest between sets, as you do in density training, you will perform the same amount of muscle work that you would in a typically longer workout. This has an end result of more work being done by your muscles in the workout. More work will equal more overload, which is a prerequisite for new muscle growth and bigger muscles.
Finally, even if you don’t have access to equipment you can still build new muscle. Taking a concept from the ATHLEAN XERO program, I show you an exercise you can do in a simple doorway to get those biceps growing. With over 150 bodyweight exercises to build muscle available in the program, it has become the definitive program for building muscle size without needing equipment. This and all of the ATHLEAN-X programs are available at http://athleanx.com to help you start training like an athlete.
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your freakin mad science fitness genius…
Very strong video. Thanks Jess.
PS: AX2 is a KILLER
Hi Jeff, I I just want to say a huge thank you for your work on Athlean X and the you tube videos. A little bit about myself…I have been suffering clinical depression for the last 7 years. So motivation was a huge issue, I was terribly unfit, suffered muscle cramps, and my back was constantly in spasms at least 4 a month, despite visits to osteo’s and chiro’s. Last November, 2 things happened by the grace of God. 1. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea (over 300 over the course of a night) and 2. I bought Athlean X. Its been over 12 months and I am feeling so different. I feel like a new man. For a 45 year old, my last time on the 400 challenge was 14.21. I could not believe it. I’ve taken this slow but also pushed myself with your motivation, I’ve repeated weeks because I failed to meet the times but I’ve made progress on my terms. In March of this year my time for the 400 was 21.00 and at the end of October I hit the above time. I’ve never ever stuck to any program except for Athlean X and I believe that’s because of the variety of the workouts, its never boring and the challenges, though they make me nervous when I attempt them and see the progress I’ve made, I cant begin to tell you how good its made me feel. I haven’t had a depressive episode in months and neither have I had any back spasms. I’m stronger, faster than I ever was before and the men at work have begun to take notice and have started to call me ‘iron mike” and are interested in the program and the progress I’ve made. SO thank you Jeff, I cant speak for others, but you know what you’re talking about and have helped me tremendously. I’m repeating weeks 5 to 8 again cos I want to kill the 20 up 20 down challenge. Thanks very much from the bottom of my heart. God bless.
This should be titled ‘Getting super-jacked biceps like Jeff in one easy video!’
I would really like to see a video about coming back from surgery/injury.
I am 3 weeks out from surgery. My arm was broken -radial fracture of the humerus. Now the proud owner of a plate with 6 pins.
I know I am a long ways from even thinking about touching a weight. But I would really like to hear what you think about this. How soon to get back? How to ease myself back into training. What not to do.
dude u be back quicker than u think ive 2 plates on my humerus, about 8 inchs long each, i was out for 12 weeks then was back liftiing,
I also would be interested in this! I had a bilateral Pec. tendon tear!!
I actually said the wrong thing, I bet Jeff was like “what’s he talking about?”. It was a spiral break, mid shaft humerus. Not radial.
Also in the last few days, my wrist and elbow have stiffened up, Also the lower part of my bicep is non-responsive. I have I cannot extend my arm out. Sadly I don’t understand enough Japanese from my physio therapist.
Oct 3rd 2014 broke right femur in half, 4 pelvic fractures on the “rings” of the pelvis (basically the bottom part you sit on) which amounted to both rings breaking off entirely, 2 sacrum fractures right by my spine. I got a rod in my femur, 2 screws for the sacrum fractures and had an external set of metal bars holding my pelvis together. I began walking January 4th, went back to the gym January 6th, and have put on the 30+ pounds I lost as well as gotten my Bench, Curls and Shoulders and Back to about 90% of what they used to be strength-wise as well as gotten my legs pretty thick again already. Currently deadlifting 250, Squatting 135. When I got walking clearance in January, the Xray showed my pelvic rings were still NOT fully healed and yet I have taken it slowly and been just fine. Can’t walk or stand for long periods yet but I can lift. So my suggestion to you is to tackle it head-on, intelligently, and progress naturally as you did when you first started. Go back to square one, build your way up.
@Ima WreckU Thank you! And best of luck to you
Me and others I know are considering getting your programs; I think we are reluctant because you never really talk about how it works. A short video or a few minutes within the video to explain exactly how we join, the different programs, how they are respectively structured, etc. would definitely be helpfu. Thank you in advance!
He has a video about it. I mean its more a commercial and infomercial but its plenty. As the above commenter says its very unique and the program is effective.
It works by progressive overload and scientific workout plans and techniques. Go to athlean x . com for the programs
Full body or splits??
WhiteWolf77 The exact split varies from month to month. However, the challenge to me was the cardio workouts. I’ve yet to successfully complete 11-11-11 and barely pass the first month’s challenges. The weightlifting days, even going to failure and regardless of split, are the easiest days to me.
isnt it great how he like casually mentions his programs. like”im giving you everything you need for free ..oh yeah btw i have business”
Jeff you’re awesome! All of this info for free is amazing!
My gosh, Jeff is incredible. He really puts effort into all of his videos and he’s sincere about wanting to help.
Any video about nutrition would be great; he’s already got videos up but the more the merrier. What you eat is extraordinarily important so the more information about eating the better.
I agree with you, bro! I’ve been watchin these for about a year or so and I was hooked right away. mostly because of the sense of honesty and truly caring about teaching people to do the workouts correct to maximize their own personal growth without putting their bodys in danger.
this man deserves an youtube award of some sort.when he pull out the marker,I get motivated.
I can’t recognize you with that shirt on Jeff.
Jeff, I’m a Exercise Science major, former military….your stuff is awesome please keep them coming, this is the kind of stuff I live for…Thank You!
This was a great video.
Every time you think he’s done, he keeps on giving.
Nice video content! Forgive me for chiming in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you heard the talk about – Chireetler Deepest Relaxation Rule (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is an awesome one of a kind product for learning to grow muscle when you are naturally thin minus the hard work. Ive heard some decent things about it and my cooworker at last got excellent success with it.
Hands down the best youtube channel ever
+Colin Cummings Agreed. Jeff has very respectable teaching methods.
It really is
i soo wish i had him as my personal trainer! :/
Well he’s our trainer, that’s already pretty amazing. But yea it’d be nice if he could train us individually considering each of our cases.
and preb the food for us
and carry all our weights, plates and dumbbels, he would hate that
Jeff should have a school of personal trainers. there is so much to learn from him
wondering how you will look when you’re 70
i bet you will be in a whole lot of better shape than most mid age’d men
Jeff, is an inspiration. He’s the reason why I keep training and keep trying. Because he makes me feel like I can do it
the peak in his arms are just amazing