How To Use The Mind-Muscle Connection for Growth (What The Science Says)

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About me: I'm a Canadian natural pro bodybuilder and internationally-qualified powerlifter with a BSc in biochemistry/chemistry and a passion for science. I've been training for 12 years drug-free. I'm 5'5 and fluctuate between 160 lbs (lean) and 180 lbs (bulked).

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Disclaimers: Jeff Nippard is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Jeff Nippard will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

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[JeffNippard]

Do you use a mind muscle connection when you lift? Why/why not?

[shailoism]

Mind VPN connection is where it's at. My ethernet cable hypertrophied almost double the size since I started using VPN.

[kevindechristopher]

I feel the main reason that the mind muscle connection study showed greater growth in the biceps and not in the quads because the external group most likely just heaved the weight up using their front dealt and back to get the bar up while the internal focus group most likely kept their elbows by their side to further isolate the bicep. The reason the quad growth was the same in both groups may have been due to the fact that during a leg extension their isn't much of a "cheating" method to just move the weight since you are seated and range of motion is limited to the bend in the knee so form would have been fairly constant between both internally focused and externally focused groups which would result in similar gains. So what I am really trying to say it is more about form rather than mind muscle connection but both are equally important and when put together can really make one hell of a contraction.

[MrDesertmike]

I’ve always considered the mind muscle connection as knowing what the muscle looks like as it works.

[nicholasrashell]

Honestly I think the mind muscle connection works better for the biceps because I feel like the bicep doesn’t squeeze as much if you aren’t focusing on squeezing it. Where as with leg extensions and leg curls the muscles seem to contract more intuitively without having to think about it. So there is less room for improvement by concentrating on leg isolations as opposed to bicep curls. Obviously only speaking from my own experience, but I’d be curious to know if anyone else feels similarly.

[CurtisJBergerJr]

Gotta confuse the muscle's memories, right babe?

[stevendamian]

Pointing out the flaws in the study at the end is a nice touch. Too many fitness tubers don't look at the studies close enough to see if they are legit or not. Letting us know where your info came from is really honest bro, thanks

[errrzarrr]

Important connections:
• Muscle-Mind connection
• VPN connection

[pastordonkoh]

Hello jeff, I just saw the thumbnail and was wondering where can I buy the contraption to mount my brain in front of me as I work out? and if not is it possible to assemble one at home? thank you.

[tomistenqvist]

I think the results between bicep and quad growth are related to the exercises they were using. The way quad extentions are a much more isolating exercise where your hips are locked down to the seat and you are only able to extend the knee, the bicep curls allow shoulder movement and scapula movement to get the weight up so focusing on the muscle gives more benefit on this exercise. I would say exercise setup and execution are a big variable in this study that can explain the results.

[dannykyle]

I use both at the same time. You need internal focus in order to use external focus. Knowing the connection better by learning it helps you to know your using proper form/ correct muscles. Eg: knowing what it feels like to use too much back in a deadlift before getting sore or hurt.

[mr.terwilliger]

I think what people are missing is that if you hyper focus on the movement, for example: doing dumbbell flys: if you focus and make sure you’re utilizing the pectoral muscle to do the flys and not your shoulder, you’re actually working out the pecs as intended. Otherwise, if your slopped and just going through the motion, you may be only using your pectoral muscle as little as 40% as initially intended

[ducksupps]

I also love the note pad. Clever and saves you lots of editing

[RthereNEusernames]

Gonna miss these myth bust mondays. Maybe for when you start the series up again, would you do a video on leg extensions and maybe the idea that they're bad for your knees?


Also, what kicks are you wearing at 4:09? They customs? Really cool.

[hofmanntile]

100% I use it. The body does what the mind tells it. This fact is evident in mental stress related physical illness and the physical effects of meditation. Keep up the great content man.

[HumansOfVR]

No wonder Jeff Cavaliere from ATHLEAN-X got such nice biceps, he's always talking about mind-muscle connection.
P.S. just realized both you have the same name and awesome fitness channels!

[Workhorse]

He did it ladies and gents, the masterpiece has been posted! 🔥

[ErikPehrsson]

After watching many of your videos, Jeff, I just have to say: You must’ve aced Public Speaking in college. Your always have references and cite your sources. It’s so cool!

[twomew]

That office scene with Dwight made me laugh out loud

[shvetankhasal]

My G this guy never fails to give me something important to take a away from his videos