Don't Overcomplicate Bodybuilding - It's simple to get jacked

In this video, we will be talking about the problem with science-based bodybuilding and why you shouldn't listen to science-based lifters. While bodybuilding is a simple process of fighting gravity with specific muscle groups to induce stress and grow, many people tend to overcomplicate it. They claim that old fundamental movements are inefficient and replace them with overly complicated versions of pre-existing movements, which may work for powerlifting but not bodybuilding. Established lifters who have already built an impressive physique know what works and don't bother with strange movements. The young impressionable kids who are more interested in theorizing on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, spend more time overthinking and less time training. There is also so much confusing and conflicting information out there for beginners, and it's essential to listen to the right advice. So, don't listen to science-based lifters and keep it simple to achieve maximum results. - Obviously written by AI

[MM-qmld]

Weightlifting is an art not a science. Anyone thats done it for any amount of time knows you feel your way through every workout, with none being the same. You eventually find out that pre calculating everything is a waste of time bc youre not some precise machine, though your reps might appear that way. Its all about how well you can work those muscles on that given day, on that given set, on that given rep, and the only way to do that is to feel it for yourself.

[banared]

This is something more people need to hear. Start with the basics, and if it doesn’t work for you, try a variation of that movement. Exercise selection is important, but choosing what works best for you should be the primary focus.

[jacobopatz]

It took me 10 years of lifting to finally realize this. Now I just go into the gym and use it as my 45min-1hr daily meditation, feeling the muscles work and purely focusing on the movement. I’ve never enjoyed lifting as much as I do now

[roberth]

The strongest I ever got was by doing "Starting Strength" for 16 weeks straight and focusing on consistent gym attendance rather than gains or plates. It is so easy to focus on the opposite because big plates and hot mirror pics are so enticing. But that mindset leaves you much more vulnerable when life inevitably stops or slightly reverses your progress. You show up after a bad week and feel like you're not good enough even when you got a full routine in. Now you feel like you're playing catchup. Now you are anxious and stressed about something that should be an outlet. Now you are backsliding mentally and your whole routine is in crisis because your mindset is hurting your ability to appreciate how far you have come.

Respect yourself for showing up regularly and cut out anyone who's ruining your mindset with rigidity, black-and-white thinking, drama, or BS comparisons. The greatest achievement you can have in a gym life is being a familiar regular. That takes so much discipline and patience to sustain as an adult.

[thereaderofbooks]

I think this mindset could be applied in every area of life, not over complicating it. It's about enjoying the process and figure out what works best for YOU, not how it works for others.

[KoOkiEzRoCkz]

Definitely was part of this group myself. One thing I’ve learned is that pretty much all fitness plans are a variation of “Workout more, gradually increase intensity, eat slightly better and sleep more”. If you’re a beginner the most important focus is probably just discipline and consistency. Dont overthink/over-research for a routine. Find one you like and keep at it, then modify/improve along the way. If you’re a perfectionist remind yourself doing more or SOMETHING is better than doing NOTHING.

[jackf]

Couldn’t agree more. I was caught in the trap of looking at different diets/ training methods etc and all it did was make me fall out of love with training via overthinking everything I did.

When I just focused on getting stronger and eating enough protein and doing it everyday as part of my routine with no end goal in sight I started to like what I seen in the mirror.

[None_of_your_business]

I have been mixing calisthenics with weight lifting. What a killer combination. The weight lifting allows for easier progressive overload and the calisthenics tells you how far you've gone and how to redirect... Bottom line is, unless you're into competition the whole point is to have a strong body to avoid the issues that come with aging. Anything that takes you there healthy and without injury is great

[musicfornonmusicians]

This is exactly why I got overwhelmed every single time I wanted to actually start working out rather than contemplating on it. Immensely helpful video

[chrisbrownlovesrihanna]

I hit 315 lb single rep no assistance on the bench the other night- using straight fundamentals. Back at it after years of drug abuse. Feeling great. Keep it simple folks.

[spicyair]

I've had friends begin working out close to when I started. They watched everything from social media, got some ridiculous routine, and barely went to the gym. It didn't do anything, and they quit after a couple of months. I did simple exercises, went consistently, and worked on learning proper form, and I got in shape. My friends told me I had good genetics (I have pectus, which means I have a dent in my chest), or it was easier because I started out overweight, but in reality it was their own fault.

[slydog]

It's all about the basics: having a plan, tracking progress, progressive overload, consistency, proper form to avoid injury, a balanced full body workout and a pace that can be sustained for years. That will produce 90% of the results. Most of the other stuff is for elite competitors where the small differences are important only in competition.

[_swords]

Focus on time tested compound movements (Bench Press, OHP, Squat, Deadlift, Pullups, etc) and a couple of isolation exercises depending on your goals (Curls for bigger biceps, calf raises for bigger calves, etc). Train hard, eat well, sleep enough and you will see results.

[viktorpoliushko]

I have some exp in weight training and can confirm, DO NOT OVERCOMPLICATE. At first, choose a goal for yourself, then do simple things
Need strength - do heavy weights
Need endurance - do more reps
Need mass - eat more
Need to lose weight - eat less
Want a balance? Eat enough, do base exercises, variate strength / endurance trainings.
3 main things that make your physique better during a whole life: discipline (consistency), volume (how many tonns you overcome on a training), diet (eat enough, to reach your goal)

[benjaminlegeard]

80/20 rule: 80% of the results are attributable to 20% of the causes.

Focus on:
1) Mind-muscle connection
2) Incremental loading
3) Proper rest and nutrition

Things to not worry about:
1) Whether 2:30 of rest is more optimal than 3:00
2) Whether 3 x 8-12 is better than 4 x 6-10
3) How many gummy bears you should eat between your first and second compound to get an optimal spike in energy on your hardest set
4) Etc.

P.S. I was the dude counting gummy bears my first year in the gym

[abhisheksathe]

As a beginner you dont have to worry a lot, you only need 2-3 exercises for big muscle groups like back or legs and 1-2 exercises for small muscle groups like arms. Dont worry about trying to hit every head or every muscle fiber of given muscle as I was also stuck in this "optimal training" loop as a beginner. Just pick exercises you like and build your foundation from that until you are pass that beginner/novice lifter stage. Log your workouts and do progressive overload.

[theknightikins]

I’m just getting into weightlifting and my friend I’m training with told me “all that matters is lifting. As long as you’re lifting what is challenging, then you’ll get good.”

[chandnibegum]

This is so true; I try to weightlift 3-5 a week, but every YouTube video by some ripped guy shows me I need better form, need to do a different exercise, need to brace my core and do everything perfectly, they literally make me think I'm doing everything wrong as someone who's just starting

[danielkelly]

I really like this advice. People who genuinely buy into Stoic philosophy are the best content creators for self-improvement as the advice isn't undermined by malevolent intentions: there's no sale, no narcissism, just a genuine attempt to put more good into the universe. Keep up the good work and I think a similar video about diet would be beneficial also.

[vito]

Thank you very much friend, I am a person who at 36 years old is tired of being overweight and I want to look good, I have been in the gym for 2 weeks and I have been informing myself about "what to do in the gym" and by God they overload you with information and over complicate things only causing one to feel even more overwhelmed. Thank you very much for this video, you don't know how much it helped me and I'm sorry if my English is not good. Greetings from Chile