7 Diet & Training Mistakes to Avoid Now!
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Date: 2025-05-10
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SolidGoldoni
One of the biggest things that helped me during my lifts, which has only been around 8 months, currently 36 years old, was actually focusing on what muscle you're trying to work. We have the Internet and all this information for free at the tips of our fingers, USE IT. Say for instance you're doing a lat pulldown, well you obviously are using your arms to pull the weight down. But, the exercise is meant to hit parts of your back. So knowing that information, focus on actually using your back, or lats in this case, to move the weight. Sure you need to grip the bar and use your arms, but the driving force is the lat. This mind muscle connection you hear is so incredibly important and that is something I wish I knew from the start instead of just moving the weight. It's easier to develop that connection with certain exercises, say a bicep curl, vs a bench press, so it will take time. Even if that means you lowering the weight to really feel the muscle you're supposed to be working out, do it. Your form will improve, you'll have less injury risk, and that approach you take can be applied to every single stretch or exercise you ever do.
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One of the biggest things that helped me during my lifts, which has only been around 8 months, currently 36 years old, was actually focusing on what muscle you're trying to work. We have the Internet and all this information for free at the tips of our fingers, USE IT. Say for instance you're doing a lat pulldown, well you obviously are using your arms to pull the weight down. But, the exercise is meant to hit parts of your back. So knowing that information, focus on actually using your back, or lats in this case, to move the weight. Sure you need to grip the bar and use your arms, but the driving force is the lat. This mind muscle connection you hear is so incredibly important and that is something I wish I knew from the start instead of just moving the weight. It's easier to develop that connection with certain exercises, say a bicep curl, vs a bench press, so it will take time. Even if that means you lowering the weight to really feel the muscle you're supposed to be working out, do it. Your form will improve, you'll have less injury risk, and that approach you take can be applied to every single stretch or exercise you ever do.
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zachschuette8446
12: 51 I'm not a big person but I put myself in a deficit to try to get really lean. That was a couple of years ago, fast forward, I had put back on the weight but still couldn't lose weight even eating 1800 calories a day. I thought I was coming out of my deficit if I ate 2200 calories, but I was still technically in a deficit. I realized that at the beginning of this year and I made a big adjustment to try to get back to true maintenance. It was really hard to go from 1800 calories to 2800 calories and took me nearly 2 months to get comfortable with the volume. But now, I feel incredible, I'm very slowly gaining weight, by design, and I'm getting better results with my workouts and recovering faster than ever.
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12: 51 I'm not a big person but I put myself in a deficit to try to get really lean. That was a couple of years ago, fast forward, I had put back on the weight but still couldn't lose weight even eating 1800 calories a day. I thought I was coming out of my deficit if I ate 2200 calories, but I was still technically in a deficit. I realized that at the beginning of this year and I made a big adjustment to try to get back to true maintenance. It was really hard to go from 1800 calories to 2800 calories and took me nearly 2 months to get comfortable with the volume. But now, I feel incredible, I'm very slowly gaining weight, by design, and I'm getting better results with my workouts and recovering faster than ever.
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blazorb5907
Jeff, i use to watch you none stop, probably haven't for 4 years. I've been spinning my wheels failure training (Lifting for 7 years now) Probably since the beginning. I'm more headed towards the few reps in reserve type style these days. I try not to get genetics to beat me up, but deep down i really believe im delt with the worst possible kinds for building muscle. To make things even worse the gym is my whole life.
I don't know what the hell to be doing anymore. Even starting out the progress was so damn slow lol. Probably after 2 years I haven't changed physique wise since. I wish building muscle was just about training balls to the walls, i fcking wish.
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Jeff, i use to watch you none stop, probably haven't for 4 years. I've been spinning my wheels failure training (Lifting for 7 years now) Probably since the beginning. I'm more headed towards the few reps in reserve type style these days. I try not to get genetics to beat me up, but deep down i really believe im delt with the worst possible kinds for building muscle. To make things even worse the gym is my whole life.
I don't know what the hell to be doing anymore. Even starting out the progress was so damn slow lol. Probably after 2 years I haven't changed physique wise since. I wish building muscle was just about training balls to the walls, i fcking wish.
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Westcoaststyling
AI: Oatmeal is a good source of complex carbohydrates for sustained workout energy and contains fiber for fullness.
Plain oats are naturally low in sugar. However, instant oatmeal often has significant added sugar for flavor, sometimes over 10 grams per packet. This can lead to energy spikes and crashes, which aren't ideal for consistent training or weight management.
For weight training, plain oats are generally better as you can control the sweetness with natural options like fruit. Instant oatmeal can be convenient, but check the nutrition label and choose varieties with less added sugar or opt for plain and add your own healthy flavorings.
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AI: Oatmeal is a good source of complex carbohydrates for sustained workout energy and contains fiber for fullness.
Plain oats are naturally low in sugar. However, instant oatmeal often has significant added sugar for flavor, sometimes over 10 grams per packet. This can lead to energy spikes and crashes, which aren't ideal for consistent training or weight management.
For weight training, plain oats are generally better as you can control the sweetness with natural options like fruit. Instant oatmeal can be convenient, but check the nutrition label and choose varieties with less added sugar or opt for plain and add your own healthy flavorings.
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Preston_Smith
I feel like you can build strength and size at the same time. I've done it. I was training for hypertrophy everyday and I started with the 65 lb dumbbells and I got up to the 95 lb dumbbells. I was training for hypertrophy and I would keep track of the weight that I was using and whether or not the set was good or not so good and if it was good I would increase the wait the next time. And I remember going to the store and I grabbed some 50 lb dumbbells and I was able to sit there and curl them all day without getting tired however I didn't normally curl 50 lb dumbbells because I was training for size with a lighter weight
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I feel like you can build strength and size at the same time. I've done it. I was training for hypertrophy everyday and I started with the 65 lb dumbbells and I got up to the 95 lb dumbbells. I was training for hypertrophy and I would keep track of the weight that I was using and whether or not the set was good or not so good and if it was good I would increase the wait the next time. And I remember going to the store and I grabbed some 50 lb dumbbells and I was able to sit there and curl them all day without getting tired however I didn't normally curl 50 lb dumbbells because I was training for size with a lighter weight
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denisb5795
I am doing keto as a lifestyle and never felt better - but i am a mostly endomorph and with very slow metabolism so my body basically functions the same when im dieting so it's very easy for me to sustain and i also keep gaining muscle on very little calories - only struggle is keeping the fat off since my body just loves to store it at any given chance. Plus keto makes me feel very light, mobile and energetic when i don't have the carbs digesting in me.
The problem with carbs is they make you so hungry you want more and more of them. Just plain avoiding them makes things way easier.
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I am doing keto as a lifestyle and never felt better - but i am a mostly endomorph and with very slow metabolism so my body basically functions the same when im dieting so it's very easy for me to sustain and i also keep gaining muscle on very little calories - only struggle is keeping the fat off since my body just loves to store it at any given chance. Plus keto makes me feel very light, mobile and energetic when i don't have the carbs digesting in me.
The problem with carbs is they make you so hungry you want more and more of them. Just plain avoiding them makes things way easier.
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chriscarter1256
Jeff, you mentioned seeing more TJ surgeries by pitchers now more than ever before. I agree, pitchers are throwing as hard as possible far more often than they ever have. But how much of the increase in surgeries is due to them being recommended more often than they used to be
And how often are they recommended when the pitcher is at the end of their current contract compared to when they're at the beginning or in the middle How much of the change in those rates is due to how pitchers train and pitch and how much is due to other, outside, factors
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Jeff, you mentioned seeing more TJ surgeries by pitchers now more than ever before. I agree, pitchers are throwing as hard as possible far more often than they ever have. But how much of the increase in surgeries is due to them being recommended more often than they used to be
And how often are they recommended when the pitcher is at the end of their current contract compared to when they're at the beginning or in the middle How much of the change in those rates is due to how pitchers train and pitch and how much is due to other, outside, factors
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meonyoutubenow
All wfpb vegans have ZERO dietary fats every single day. Added dietary fats are constantly be proven to be very unhealthy to consume.
There is absolutely no evidence of, not even an indication of, the injury claims made here due to lack of dietary fats.
PS: This guy is not on a plantbased diet, so there is NO WAY he could eat even a low fat meal letalone a no fat diet. Animal sources are ALL full of lel-cholesterol and saturated fats. These two are such quacks.
Br, medical researcher.
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All wfpb vegans have ZERO dietary fats every single day. Added dietary fats are constantly be proven to be very unhealthy to consume.
There is absolutely no evidence of, not even an indication of, the injury claims made here due to lack of dietary fats.
PS: This guy is not on a plantbased diet, so there is NO WAY he could eat even a low fat meal letalone a no fat diet. Animal sources are ALL full of lel-cholesterol and saturated fats. These two are such quacks.
Br, medical researcher.
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manosstam9573
love your content and your vibe guys, you are amazing! one question, what is your opinion about cleans I had a small injury in my back doing cleans the previous summer and have abandoned them since then as I am scared to try them again without a coach. I have switched from then to a more steady, low speed pace in my exercises (squats, deadlifts, bench etc. Is the risk of injury while doing explosive movements worth their benefits for a recreational lifter
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love your content and your vibe guys, you are amazing! one question, what is your opinion about cleans I had a small injury in my back doing cleans the previous summer and have abandoned them since then as I am scared to try them again without a coach. I have switched from then to a more steady, low speed pace in my exercises (squats, deadlifts, bench etc. Is the risk of injury while doing explosive movements worth their benefits for a recreational lifter
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vihta545
I think training to failure looks very different between a beginner and an experienced lifter. In the beginning it makes sense to do reps until you literally fail. but after a while you are able to know which rep was your last rep. I don't see the need to try another rep when I know it will just end up in me failing (with the exception of exercises like DB benchpresses, where I cash in on the last eccentric phase even though I can't do another concentric.
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I think training to failure looks very different between a beginner and an experienced lifter. In the beginning it makes sense to do reps until you literally fail. but after a while you are able to know which rep was your last rep. I don't see the need to try another rep when I know it will just end up in me failing (with the exception of exercises like DB benchpresses, where I cash in on the last eccentric phase even though I can't do another concentric.
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BruceWayne-xu5bj
Ketovore has been a staple for me.
I’m not disagreeing with the video. I’ve been doing it for a LONG time. It’s not really restrictive for me. I’m basicly hitting my macrosbut without starch carbs. The offset comes from more meat (and fat) to get the right calories and energy,
I still supplement with whey and a scoop of casein before bed. And creatine, though I think I basically reach saturation just on whole food diet.
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Ketovore has been a staple for me.
I’m not disagreeing with the video. I’ve been doing it for a LONG time. It’s not really restrictive for me. I’m basicly hitting my macrosbut without starch carbs. The offset comes from more meat (and fat) to get the right calories and energy,
I still supplement with whey and a scoop of casein before bed. And creatine, though I think I basically reach saturation just on whole food diet.
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reyramirez24
Clarification and question. When I do heavy training I should keep the sets and reps low but still train to failure. You mentioned a Mike Menzter methodology train one muscle till failure heavy weights 1 set and rest bout 4 days. How did he build all that muscle if doing heavy weights Isn't that more strength type training Is there a need for hypertrophy training if you can with that method Thanks love your videos and knowledge!
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Clarification and question. When I do heavy training I should keep the sets and reps low but still train to failure. You mentioned a Mike Menzter methodology train one muscle till failure heavy weights 1 set and rest bout 4 days. How did he build all that muscle if doing heavy weights Isn't that more strength type training Is there a need for hypertrophy training if you can with that method Thanks love your videos and knowledge!
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adamgardner2244
I literally did everything wrong. Partied too much in my 20s. Never paid attention to protein, calories, nutrition, the big lifts, progressive overload ect. I also don't have the best genetics. I started taking it seriously in my mid 30s and did things more correctly I didn't see many results so it just died off unfortunately. I would do things much differently if I could start things over.
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I literally did everything wrong. Partied too much in my 20s. Never paid attention to protein, calories, nutrition, the big lifts, progressive overload ect. I also don't have the best genetics. I started taking it seriously in my mid 30s and did things more correctly I didn't see many results so it just died off unfortunately. I would do things much differently if I could start things over.
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Teslaverse
I have to respectfully disagree with the idea that leanness is just about diet and nutrition. You can eat perfectly and still gain fat if you're under constant stress. Chronic stress messes with your hormonesespecially cortisolwhich can cause fat storage, cravings, and even mess with your sleep and metabolism. It’s not just about food; stress and overall lifestyle play a huge role too.
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I have to respectfully disagree with the idea that leanness is just about diet and nutrition. You can eat perfectly and still gain fat if you're under constant stress. Chronic stress messes with your hormonesespecially cortisolwhich can cause fat storage, cravings, and even mess with your sleep and metabolism. It’s not just about food; stress and overall lifestyle play a huge role too.
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EricMiller-y6c
I’m 42 years old. Just started working out in January. I’m 6’2 and 185 lbs. I’ve been benching 3 sets/10 reps of 95 lbs ( bar 25lb plates. I’ve jumped to 115lb ( bar 35lb plates ) recently but can only do 3 sets/ 6 reps. I want to get stronger and feel benching 115 should work but am worried it’s not enough reps I don’t know, please help.
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I’m 42 years old. Just started working out in January. I’m 6’2 and 185 lbs. I’ve been benching 3 sets/10 reps of 95 lbs ( bar 25lb plates. I’ve jumped to 115lb ( bar 35lb plates ) recently but can only do 3 sets/ 6 reps. I want to get stronger and feel benching 115 should work but am worried it’s not enough reps I don’t know, please help.
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d. nakamura9579
Hey Jeff, you mention at 1: 31 about how you (and Jessie) were able to train to failure on solo lifts with no spotter and were able to safely get out from underneath the weight when you were trapped. Could you please consider doing a video on it and demonstrate the technique I don’t have access to a spotter, and this would be of great interest to me.
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Hey Jeff, you mention at 1: 31 about how you (and Jessie) were able to train to failure on solo lifts with no spotter and were able to safely get out from underneath the weight when you were trapped. Could you please consider doing a video on it and demonstrate the technique I don’t have access to a spotter, and this would be of great interest to me.
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saubhagyaverma7008
My mistake: i never did any bench press or deadlifts, i have been lifting since 1. 5 years and kept hypertrophy all the time in my mind, i always thought that compound lifts don't give you muscle gains
I can do an incline dumbbell press with 30kg in each hand for 6-7 reps but never touched barbell for bench press in 1. 5years of lifting
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My mistake: i never did any bench press or deadlifts, i have been lifting since 1. 5 years and kept hypertrophy all the time in my mind, i always thought that compound lifts don't give you muscle gains
I can do an incline dumbbell press with 30kg in each hand for 6-7 reps but never touched barbell for bench press in 1. 5years of lifting
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JamesHarris-rl5zj
Sir, I looked over your supplements, specifically looking for a good quality pre-workout. Both of your pre-workout supplements have Silicon Dioxide. All of the literature I read leads me to believe I should avoid it for gut lining / gut health. Can you make a version of the PR-X without Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Silicate, or Silicon Thanks
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Sir, I looked over your supplements, specifically looking for a good quality pre-workout. Both of your pre-workout supplements have Silicon Dioxide. All of the literature I read leads me to believe I should avoid it for gut lining / gut health. Can you make a version of the PR-X without Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Silicate, or Silicon Thanks
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neilgunns8391
Nothing confuses people more than train to failure. There’s two types. Eccentric and concentric failure. If you’re only training to concentric failure, you’re not training to true failure. Almost everyone trains to concentric failure. That’s not even close to true muscular failure. Far from it. Really should have been discussed.
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Nothing confuses people more than train to failure. There’s two types. Eccentric and concentric failure. If you’re only training to concentric failure, you’re not training to true failure. Almost everyone trains to concentric failure. That’s not even close to true muscular failure. Far from it. Really should have been discussed.
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anatman6304
Stretching after a hypertrophy workout helps me recover much more quickly. Esp legs - if I don't stretch after (as well as before) it's the difference between just being sore the next day and not being able to walk. Also, I read that growing muscle can sometimes shorten those muscles leading to progressively decreased range of motion.
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Stretching after a hypertrophy workout helps me recover much more quickly. Esp legs - if I don't stretch after (as well as before) it's the difference between just being sore the next day and not being able to walk. Also, I read that growing muscle can sometimes shorten those muscles leading to progressively decreased range of motion.
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