5 Principles of Strength Training

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[TheJamaicanMEmad]

Try strength trainning for 6 months then for your other 6 months do muscle building the results are phenomenal i went from pushing 55 max dumbell press to 100 max in 6 months and then after 6 months of muscle building i could squeeze out 110s for 8 reps and im only 180 pounds. i stick to this routine now i will never switch. gives you a solid form that is actually as strong as you look.

[Reddog]

As a broke 18 yo, you just help me get knowledge i couldn't even imagine affording. It truly means the world to me. Thank you big man :')

[muhammetali]

Good, old days of fitness..
I remember Elliott, when I was 10. My big brother was watching, and just for fun. I was watching Elliott. Thanks for all of your videos, Elliott.

[airbornerecon]

I've notice that if I actually take a break (a week or two), and come back, you'll be able to lift more. Your nervous system is probably drained. Also make sure your eating.

[mrwhatsmynamex]

Elliott quits YouTube for 4 months now. Still finding gems like these.

[keegan]

Great advice, It’s just a weird feeling resting for so long but it has to be done. Resting for a long time in a commercial gym, is a psychological test you need to be able to say “fuck what any body thinks” it’s the same when you go to the opposite side of the spectrum and you do very short rests in say like a high intensity circuit only this time the demon you face is the fact that you look weak.

Most of the battle is myself and my own ego that’s how I feel, unless I truly leave my ego at the door I can’t incorporate and work these principles.

To me the battle is myself not just my body and effort to put into the training, that’s the easy bit. The hardest part is letting go and becoming one with yourself accepting yourself and looking your demon straight in the eye and saying fuck you I got this.

“Evil looked down on the samurai and said ‘you will not survive the storm’ the samurai whispered ‘I am the storm!

[poyanator]

I started working out in March, i weighed 55kg and I couldn't even bench press the olympic bar (20kg) by itself...

now I can bench press my own body weight (60Kg). Never felt more satisfied with myself. Looking forward to next year when I will be continuing my lifting to get even bigger and stronger :)
thanks for all your advice and help Elliot!

[dontbelievethehype]

Every time I watch elliot's videos i feel like its just a 1 on 1 conversation because he is just so direct. Keep The Videos Coming Ellliot Your The Man!

[altuber_athlete]

4:00 That's so true. That's power. In BB you care about slow eccentrics, controlled form... in ST you go explosive.

Think of plyometrics.

[HybridFitness]

Elliot knows his stuff. Always makes great videos, and breaks it down so simple.

[jimmccormack]

Thank-You Elliot. Just want you to know you are a great inspiration and role model. I am always checking your info. I am 61 years old and a lifetime law enforcement/Prison career. Broken back, loss of my left achilles tendon, both ac joints repaired surgically, fusion L4 and L5 and recently learned type 1 diabetes and severe stenosis in L2 and L3. None from lifting, just from life and career. I just want to continue to train safely for as long as the Lord allows me. And you have really helped me. I hope you continue to help people like me. God Bless You Sir. It is such an honor to learn from you. I truly hope the day comes that I am able to see you personally. Respectfully, and with Great Admiration, Jim

[PeteMercerFitness]

Fantastic setup for strength training. The big thing for me is that explosiveness. You really want to shift the weight. Some people prescribe 3-5 minutes rest for strength work, but at this stage, as long as you need is completely acceptable.

[TheWisconsinBEAST]

Thank you! Getting ready for my senior year football season I'm gonna start doing 5 sets of 3 at 205 and 5 sets of 5 at 185 for my new bench routine

[jons]

Explosive power is important for strength, so anything that would help in that regard. Try doing those same exercises another day of the week with 50-60% of your 1RM with like 25 reps, 2 sets and extremely fast tempo.

Also with those exercises it's important to have a spotter, not just for safety but I think for many people the "illusion" that safety is there increases confidence and allows you to push heavier weights. It's kind of a mind game.

[SOupMYSELF]

Thank you for this! I have found the information you've provided extremely helpful! God bless you!

[spurs]

I asked Elliot for this video on his facebook page about 3 or 4 days ago. such a quick response! hugely appreciated. God bless.

[danieleferrara]

Thank you for your hard effort and consistency in sharing your knowledges with the whole world

[timfosho]

Elliott Ive seen a ton of your videos and this is one of them most densely packed, pure informational videos you have ever made. No bullshit anywhere.

[strenghtsoul]

Damn Elliott, you have the best 'training' vids on youtube man, love your vids! You're a big motivation and inspiration for me and for thousands of other people all around the world. Keeping making this vids and spread your knowledge.

[JayWing]

Amazing way to go about things.
Build a foundation first, both strength and nervous system wise.
5x5, 5-3-1, 3x5 are solid strength building programs.

After you hit good amount of strength, add (8-12)/(6-10) rep bodybuilding exercises for hypertrophy.
An efficient nervous system and foundation of strength + muscle will aid alot.
Upperbody hypertrophy (day1), Strength (day2)
Rest(Day3)
Lowerbody Hyper (day4), Strength (day5)

KINGS - Deadlifts, Squats, Flat Bench, Pendlay Rows