Sam Sulek Workout and Diet Advice Ranked (BEST TO WORST)
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Date: 2023-10-17
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Comments and reviews: 20
Angel
His physical appearance and accomplishments not withstanding, I do feel that most of Sam's advice and observations are limited to his own personal experience and not necessarily advice for the masses. People who are born with larger body frames are more inclined to have more of an advantage to lifting heavier and don't know the same struggles of a guy under 5-10. I have seen people reach out to these larger guys for advice and recommendations and their advice is always the same: Lift heavy and try harder when I would rather learn from someone who had the same struggles I had to go through. Most guys who have larger frames have no idea how a little extra weight and wrong technique can seriously cause long-term damage. Why in the world would I ask a guy whose 6'-3 - 250 how to bench more. It reminds me of why Frank Columbo was sush a wonderful training parter for Arnold.
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His physical appearance and accomplishments not withstanding, I do feel that most of Sam's advice and observations are limited to his own personal experience and not necessarily advice for the masses. People who are born with larger body frames are more inclined to have more of an advantage to lifting heavier and don't know the same struggles of a guy under 5-10. I have seen people reach out to these larger guys for advice and recommendations and their advice is always the same: Lift heavy and try harder when I would rather learn from someone who had the same struggles I had to go through. Most guys who have larger frames have no idea how a little extra weight and wrong technique can seriously cause long-term damage. Why in the world would I ask a guy whose 6'-3 - 250 how to bench more. It reminds me of why Frank Columbo was sush a wonderful training parter for Arnold.
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UnleadedPaint
The only one I disagree with is the straps getting a red instead of a blue; at some point, lifters will hit a point where their forearms especially will not be able to keep up with the amount of weight their back muscles are pulling, etc, where I do believe the use of straps is warranted. That said, those just beginning will need to take a fairly long time to get to that point (Especially with dumbbell rows) before the use of straps are needed due to the strength of the forearms.
Either way, loved the video, loved that there was all love, and really that there was a lot agreed upon the two of seem.
Sam seems like a really nice kid.
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The only one I disagree with is the straps getting a red instead of a blue; at some point, lifters will hit a point where their forearms especially will not be able to keep up with the amount of weight their back muscles are pulling, etc, where I do believe the use of straps is warranted. That said, those just beginning will need to take a fairly long time to get to that point (Especially with dumbbell rows) before the use of straps are needed due to the strength of the forearms.
Either way, loved the video, loved that there was all love, and really that there was a lot agreed upon the two of seem.
Sam seems like a really nice kid.
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Bobby
Shouldve asked Doug Brignole, now Coach Castle, training with Biomechanics is the best way.
Full body though is unrealistic, say 9 muscle groups, a person cannot give 100% effort after about 15 sets of whatever muscle group. After around 15 sets, systemic fatigue is so high that you'd be better off working other muscles on another day. We only have so much ATP and when its low or gone altogether, get out of the gym, additional work would be useless and give you no benefit.
This is just the truth.
Full body is unrealistic and not possible for optimal muscle growth
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Shouldve asked Doug Brignole, now Coach Castle, training with Biomechanics is the best way.
Full body though is unrealistic, say 9 muscle groups, a person cannot give 100% effort after about 15 sets of whatever muscle group. After around 15 sets, systemic fatigue is so high that you'd be better off working other muscles on another day. We only have so much ATP and when its low or gone altogether, get out of the gym, additional work would be useless and give you no benefit.
This is just the truth.
Full body is unrealistic and not possible for optimal muscle growth
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Tom
Sam is an affable guy. He speaks clearly and puts things in a basic, easy to understand way. I don't agree with everything he says and does and that's ok. The only thing that bothers me is all the young guys watching him and using him as their role model. To me he doesn't have the age, experience, wisdom or education to be a role model or someone you should be modeling your workouts after. I wish Sam great success in life but I will continue watching Jeff for all the reasons I don't watch Sam.
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Sam is an affable guy. He speaks clearly and puts things in a basic, easy to understand way. I don't agree with everything he says and does and that's ok. The only thing that bothers me is all the young guys watching him and using him as their role model. To me he doesn't have the age, experience, wisdom or education to be a role model or someone you should be modeling your workouts after. I wish Sam great success in life but I will continue watching Jeff for all the reasons I don't watch Sam.
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navyseal4000
For the last one, I think there's a legitimate balance to be had. Calorie deficit is the determining factor of weight loss, but weight is only one variable in a much larger sea of variables for overall health. Still, many won't stick to higher nutrient lower calorie dense foods because they're not as hyper-palatable, so if trying to get on the optimal nutrition isn't sustainable for the individual, it's a bare minimum to find a caloric deficit with hyper-palatable foods.
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For the last one, I think there's a legitimate balance to be had. Calorie deficit is the determining factor of weight loss, but weight is only one variable in a much larger sea of variables for overall health. Still, many won't stick to higher nutrient lower calorie dense foods because they're not as hyper-palatable, so if trying to get on the optimal nutrition isn't sustainable for the individual, it's a bare minimum to find a caloric deficit with hyper-palatable foods.
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Randy
Calories in, calories out theory for cutting is straight legit! When I do my 6-month cut it's 500 calories per day deficit and nothing but Vegan Oreos and Vegan Pepsi. sure I have to deal with scurvy, rickets, heart arrhythmia, depression, anxiety, and frequent trips to the ER for electrolyte rebalancing. but it's worth it because the laws of thermodynamics ensure those sweet, sweet striations, BABAY!
Who needs all those extra micronutrients anyway?
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Calories in, calories out theory for cutting is straight legit! When I do my 6-month cut it's 500 calories per day deficit and nothing but Vegan Oreos and Vegan Pepsi. sure I have to deal with scurvy, rickets, heart arrhythmia, depression, anxiety, and frequent trips to the ER for electrolyte rebalancing. but it's worth it because the laws of thermodynamics ensure those sweet, sweet striations, BABAY!
Who needs all those extra micronutrients anyway?
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TheProtonSpinner
Not to worry, he'll be dead in a couple of years from previously undiagnosed cardiomyopathy. I know Jeff has to protect his product and show concern for this guy, but I won't. Juicers are just like smokers, get told continuously that a particular product is unhealthy, they do it anyways, and then act surprised when they wake up dead.
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Not to worry, he'll be dead in a couple of years from previously undiagnosed cardiomyopathy. I know Jeff has to protect his product and show concern for this guy, but I won't. Juicers are just like smokers, get told continuously that a particular product is unhealthy, they do it anyways, and then act surprised when they wake up dead.
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Justin
Before even watching the video, I think it s important to stress that Sam doesn t necessarily recommend or preach his workouts are the best. In his own words he says he just shows what he likes to do.
Jeff I ve been watching you for years and trust your word, so I m excited to watch this and see what you have to say!
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Before even watching the video, I think it s important to stress that Sam doesn t necessarily recommend or preach his workouts are the best. In his own words he says he just shows what he likes to do.
Jeff I ve been watching you for years and trust your word, so I m excited to watch this and see what you have to say!
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Tony
Crazy how people can take his advice as gospel, completely discounting the fact that he s blasting peds likely to an abusive degree. I mean just listen to him talk, he s struggling to breath and u can hear how much stress his heart is under. I hate how he sets unrealistic expectations for beginners, especially teens.
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Crazy how people can take his advice as gospel, completely discounting the fact that he s blasting peds likely to an abusive degree. I mean just listen to him talk, he s struggling to breath and u can hear how much stress his heart is under. I hate how he sets unrealistic expectations for beginners, especially teens.
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John
What I like about Athlean-X is it's science, evidence based. I've seen several feeds/videos where other 'experts' seem to trash your (Jeff's) recommendations or workout suggestions. I'd like to see a video where you discuss their complaints about your workouts. Of course, Jesse needs his input too: )
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What I like about Athlean-X is it's science, evidence based. I've seen several feeds/videos where other 'experts' seem to trash your (Jeff's) recommendations or workout suggestions. I'd like to see a video where you discuss their complaints about your workouts. Of course, Jesse needs his input too: )
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Hayden
Normally I m against these types of videos given how antagonistic they usually become, but Jeff approached this with respect. He thoroughly explained his points while offering his own advice, and often did a far better job than Sam making these concepts understandable. This is why you re the best!
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Normally I m against these types of videos given how antagonistic they usually become, but Jeff approached this with respect. He thoroughly explained his points while offering his own advice, and often did a far better job than Sam making these concepts understandable. This is why you re the best!
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Simple
Jeff I am desperate for a video about managing a workout without triggering my hemorrhoids. Having these issues for a long time and I still dont know how to train properly withouth having some down stairs problems after. Please make a video about this subject. Please help.
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Jeff I am desperate for a video about managing a workout without triggering my hemorrhoids. Having these issues for a long time and I still dont know how to train properly withouth having some down stairs problems after. Please make a video about this subject. Please help.
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Paul
Excellent video. I really enjoy watching Sam. He s passionate about what he does and seems like a good person, but people need to understand not everything is a one-size-fits-all. This video sheds some light on that in a constructive way.
And yes, you made me look
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Excellent video. I really enjoy watching Sam. He s passionate about what he does and seems like a good person, but people need to understand not everything is a one-size-fits-all. This video sheds some light on that in a constructive way.
And yes, you made me look
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Joe
Re: form versus intensity, Jeff is exactly right here. The biggest thing is that form isn't hard to learn. Just take like 2 days, learn how to bench and then every set you do (regardless of how intense they are) will be better, safer, and more effective.
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Re: form versus intensity, Jeff is exactly right here. The biggest thing is that form isn't hard to learn. Just take like 2 days, learn how to bench and then every set you do (regardless of how intense they are) will be better, safer, and more effective.
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Tom
Do not agree with straps. Why would you want to train your grip strength if your focus on your back? Wasting precious energy on keeping the grip, and a big risk on losing the mind muscle connection on the muscles you want to train primarily.
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Do not agree with straps. Why would you want to train your grip strength if your focus on your back? Wasting precious energy on keeping the grip, and a big risk on losing the mind muscle connection on the muscles you want to train primarily.
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sport
Sam's advice is for body builders.
Jeff's advice is for generic athleticism.
Pick your goals first then make a plan.
You're not going to maximized body building and athleticism at the same time. They're not the same goal.
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Sam's advice is for body builders.
Jeff's advice is for generic athleticism.
Pick your goals first then make a plan.
You're not going to maximized body building and athleticism at the same time. They're not the same goal.
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ButzAmillion
I've been doing squats for a while, but it didn't 'click' until recently why my knees click up stairs. My feet are so flat that when I saw a podiatrist they said wow. needless to say I'm subbing out barbell squats. Thanks Jeff
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I've been doing squats for a while, but it didn't 'click' until recently why my knees click up stairs. My feet are so flat that when I saw a podiatrist they said wow. needless to say I'm subbing out barbell squats. Thanks Jeff
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Oscar
Omg jefff that a terrible way to do facepull. Sam has bad form. Plus he does not know what is facepus suppose to hit like what muscle group. He is not even going a full range of motion. Wow he is disrespecting you Athlean x
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Omg jefff that a terrible way to do facepull. Sam has bad form. Plus he does not know what is facepus suppose to hit like what muscle group. He is not even going a full range of motion. Wow he is disrespecting you Athlean x
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Spruced
I think Athlene X is kind of the mainstream format. Showing you what you are doing wrong, which has value, but sometimes it's nice to listen to a guy like Sam, who is like, just go to the gym and get it.
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I think Athlene X is kind of the mainstream format. Showing you what you are doing wrong, which has value, but sometimes it's nice to listen to a guy like Sam, who is like, just go to the gym and get it.
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CorpsmanPrivateer
Getting a little tired of genetic mutants telling people who plateaued just to work harder. You see someone in the gym all the time whose not get bigger, they're dealing with injuries, genius.
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Getting a little tired of genetic mutants telling people who plateaued just to work harder. You see someone in the gym all the time whose not get bigger, they're dealing with injuries, genius.
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