The 10 Stages of Lifting

Here are the 10 stages of lifting.

Stage 1: True Noobie. I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing, but if I eat a lot of protein and do a ton of bicep curls, I think I’ll be ok. Sure, I may be wearing wrist wraps and lifting gloves during every one of my exercises, but as long as I’m not training legs, I don’t see a problem.

Stage 2: Advanced Noobie. I still have absolutely no idea what I’m doing, but now I have a bicep vein, so I think I know what I’m talking about. Not to mention, my lifts are going up, I’m eating everything my mom makes me, and life is pretty good. So, if I keep going at this rate, I think I can actually build a decent physique.

Stage 3: My first show. I have now discovered the squat bench and deadlift and am maxing out all 3 of them twice a week, my strength has never been higher, no one my age has ever looked better, I know exactly what I’m doing, and I’m actually planning to compete in the 59th annual mr olympia competition next year.

Stage 4: The Cut. You know I’ve been gaining weight for a while now and I’m kinda sick of seeing all these influencers so much leaner than me, so I think it’s finally my turn to shine. Sure, I may be eating unseasoned chicken breast and canned tuna twice every day, but as long as I hit my daily protein goal, I should end up looking like arnold shwarzenegger.

Stage 5: Depression. Turns out I didn’t have nearly as much muscle as I thought, and now I am left scrambling to take as many possible videos of me with a pump 5 minutes before it disappears, taking every inch of my will to exist along with it. No, mom I will not put my shirt back on, this is the only way you can tell I work out.

Stage 6: Depression Part 2. I look like crap, I’m scared to bulk and I’m addicted to being lean, but I’m not making any progress because I’m scared to bulk and look like crap. So to fix that I am now training 3 hours a day 7 days a week, but all of my lifts have now plateaued since I’m apparently doing what they call overtraining, and I also haven’t taken a rest day in 6 months.

Stage 7: Realization. Ok this is clearly not working, I am still somehow curling the 25 pound dumbbells for 4 sets of 12, something desperately needs to change. Maybe it’s time to finally cut down on the volume and really focus on my intensity to start making more progress. Also I’m going into another bulk.

Stage 8: Newbie Part 3. I am finally seeing progress again, and my lifts are all going up. I’ve also stumbled upon an elegant man by the name of Max Euceda who teaches me all there is to know about lifting, and I even use code “MAXE” for 40% off all myprotein clothes and supplements like these delicious tubs of protein powder, and super neat and cool gym fits.

Stage 9: Fulfillment. After years and years of dedication and consistency I can finally look back and appreciate how hard I’ve worked, and how far I’ve come, and for some reason I am also now shaving my legs for maximum aesthetics. But with that aside, I am still training extremely hard in the gym and I look forward to each and every new day with a fresh pair of eyes.

Stage 10: A Crippling crash to reality. It appears having a ton of muscle on its own does not get you very far, so I have decided I need more muscle to cope with the fact I am alone. Thus, I will now be spoon feeding myself peanut butter at 3 am, contemplating all of my life choices, only wearing oversized clothes to the gym, and slowly begin my road to obesity. But do not panic, I am simply bulking.

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About Me: I'm a college student with a passion for fitness hoping to make it my career. I started training in early 2019 and have devoted a big portion of my life to it ever since. Now, with the help of this amazing community I've been blessed to be a part of, I will try my best to give back the information I've learned for those hoping to embark on a journey of their own.

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[Sbarrett]

I’m currently in stage 11: Getting an injury out of nowhere and having recurring panic attacks about the gains I’m gonna lose while rehabbing it 😅

[ijuliani]

Wow this was embarrassing how relatable it was. I'm around stage 7/8 and I'm making good progress. There's still hope for me

[Redeemed]

"I need more muscle to cope with the fact that I am alone." WORD! 🔥💪

[lumaguir]

I'm getting into stage 3, finally getting truly consistent and trying my hardest at the gym, actually training legs with proper intensity and prioritizing compound lifts

[chosen_mizzy]

Stage 11: self-love
No matter what difficulties life throws my way
Despite constant internal conflicts with who I am as a person
Remembering that I am here for a reason bring me closer to gratitude of not only my own life but all life around me
Creating and sharing memories that will last a lifetime
Letting go of anxiety and worry of reaching the expectations of others

[jackknife]

Hey, max. I was having a real lousy morning - I needed to work out but I've been feeling kind of down, so I was just lazing in bed, burning the hours away. I saw this video, and it got me on my feet lifting heavy and lifting hard. I had to cut a few sets for time, but hey. I just wanted to say thanks for giving me the jolt of motivation to hit the weights today, man. There are peaks and valleys in life, no doubt - but it's the journey, not the destination, aye? And yours has certainly been incredible. I deeply admire your sense of dedication and good humor through it all. Thanks for all the great videos and inspiration. Godspeed!

[erabatata]

I hope I reach a body physic like you one day, I'm 15, trying to build it up 🙏🏻

[woof]

You are actually an inspiration to me Max. I’ve been lifting religiously to attain a physique I can be proud of 😊

[KYREAPER]

GOD i remember First finding you at that stage 4 and watching your "technique" videos and thinking "hahaa absolutely not, this guy has no idea what hes doing".
Fast forward now, its incredible to see how much you've grown; You have learned a lot. You have progressed, figured things out on your own, and now are making progress faster than anyone else iv seen in a long time. Good job brother. Super proud of you.

[GymFreak]

I’m at stage 2 rn! Continuing the grind! Love your content Max

[alejandrotijera]

So, when are we getting the next two days of your workout routine?

[kball_]

This is so relatable! I'm 14 and have been lifting for around about 2 1/2 years now. Just wanted to say that your physique is amazing and definitely something I would aspire to in the future. Peace!

[justkev]

Hey thanks man, all your videos help a lot with me, I’m currently lifting and working out to get rid of my addiction, it is working so far! Your videos are the best keep up the good work.

[nottgoogle]

is no one gonna talk abt the dude itching his ass at 1:07 💀🤣

[davidgrech]

Thank you Max so much for your entertaining videos and your inspiring words and your awesome sense of humour 💪😉

[hellojuneau]

Binged your Training Basics last night since I'm apparently stuck on stages 6 and 7. Thanks for the laughs and knowledge!

[SalvadorHinojos]

Love the videos man, I also spoon feed myself peanut butter in the night its not that appetizing lol

[JakeBowling-]

stage 11. i have escaped the fitness matrix. learned the jobs of every muscle in the body. trained them the way they are supposed to be trained to make me a better athlete. i love leon edwards.

[peytonsmith]

Watching your videos over the last few days made it very clear I’m at stage 7, started my first real bulk since high school this week. Too bad it took me til year 7 to let go of staying lean and overtraining 😅

[lukas]

0:06 bro almost dislocated his shoulder