Our Best Work Yet Is EMG Research Useless? (IMPORTANT Research)
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Date: 2019-11-06
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Mike L.
Hey Jeff, great video I've been big into working out for years, but had a really tough year medically-speaking up until about 4 months ago. I was in and out of the hospital for a year, was told I had Crohn's disease, which turned out to be a misdiagnosis. After seeing multiple doctors in multiple states, it ended up being Celiac disease. Don't ask why it took so long to get such a simple diagnosis, it's still beyond me. Long story short, I went from 170lbs and very lean, down to 121 pounds at 5'9 in the span of just about 6 months and stayed there for another 6 months until I figured out that it was Celiac. I just started working out and actually eating again about 2 months ago and have gained 10 pounds of muscle back which I am very happy about. This time however, instead of a more traditional nutrition plan, I am on a (obviously) gluten-free, but also 95% vegan diet. I just can't let go of my love for sushi yet which I treat myself to each Friday, but the rest of the week I am largely following a plant-based nutrition planThe reason I am taking on this vegan diet is because of this past year that I have gone through, and the immeasurable pain that I was in each day. The medical research suggests that red meat and dairy are horrible for you and contribute to many, many diseases, and I am basically horrified to go through a repeat of this past year. After doing my own research, I decided that a vegan nutrition plan is best for me, as it is causes much less inflammation, which me and my intestines have certainly had their fill of. As far as the studies go, a vegan diet seems to reduce the risk of most diseases, compared to more traditional diets. That said, I am really looking forward to your upcoming podcast, as I am eager to hear your take on the effectiveness of a vegan nutrition plan in regards bodybuilding, since I myself focused most of my research on the medical side. Cheers
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Hey Jeff, great video I've been big into working out for years, but had a really tough year medically-speaking up until about 4 months ago. I was in and out of the hospital for a year, was told I had Crohn's disease, which turned out to be a misdiagnosis. After seeing multiple doctors in multiple states, it ended up being Celiac disease. Don't ask why it took so long to get such a simple diagnosis, it's still beyond me. Long story short, I went from 170lbs and very lean, down to 121 pounds at 5'9 in the span of just about 6 months and stayed there for another 6 months until I figured out that it was Celiac. I just started working out and actually eating again about 2 months ago and have gained 10 pounds of muscle back which I am very happy about. This time however, instead of a more traditional nutrition plan, I am on a (obviously) gluten-free, but also 95% vegan diet. I just can't let go of my love for sushi yet which I treat myself to each Friday, but the rest of the week I am largely following a plant-based nutrition planThe reason I am taking on this vegan diet is because of this past year that I have gone through, and the immeasurable pain that I was in each day. The medical research suggests that red meat and dairy are horrible for you and contribute to many, many diseases, and I am basically horrified to go through a repeat of this past year. After doing my own research, I decided that a vegan nutrition plan is best for me, as it is causes much less inflammation, which me and my intestines have certainly had their fill of. As far as the studies go, a vegan diet seems to reduce the risk of most diseases, compared to more traditional diets. That said, I am really looking forward to your upcoming podcast, as I am eager to hear your take on the effectiveness of a vegan nutrition plan in regards bodybuilding, since I myself focused most of my research on the medical side. Cheers
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Jeff Nippard
Here is what I find disappointing. after 1 hour, this video is doing LESS THAN HALF the views of my previous video with about a quarter of the comments and far less general engagement (less likes and dislikes. Clearly this is because I didn't sensationalize the title because the content in this video is actually better and MORE informative than the last. YouTube is my full time job. Less views directly means I not only have less reach and influence, but also means I make less money. This is extremely discouraging for me as a content creator because I produce good, honest content, yet my audience refuses to accept my use of the tactics apparently required to be successful as a full-time YouTuber. I hope you guys understand this situation. I heard it loud and clear - you have a problem with clickbait (at least from me) - which I do understand. But if you want to support me, you have to engage with my videos when I choose to not sensationalize. Otherwise, because it is more important to me to get my message, information and WORK out there, given the general terrain of the platform, I will just simply have to either sensationalize my titles more and hope you will understand, or else find some sort of middle ground. As usual, I'll be in the comments, so feel free to discuss below.
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Here is what I find disappointing. after 1 hour, this video is doing LESS THAN HALF the views of my previous video with about a quarter of the comments and far less general engagement (less likes and dislikes. Clearly this is because I didn't sensationalize the title because the content in this video is actually better and MORE informative than the last. YouTube is my full time job. Less views directly means I not only have less reach and influence, but also means I make less money. This is extremely discouraging for me as a content creator because I produce good, honest content, yet my audience refuses to accept my use of the tactics apparently required to be successful as a full-time YouTuber. I hope you guys understand this situation. I heard it loud and clear - you have a problem with clickbait (at least from me) - which I do understand. But if you want to support me, you have to engage with my videos when I choose to not sensationalize. Otherwise, because it is more important to me to get my message, information and WORK out there, given the general terrain of the platform, I will just simply have to either sensationalize my titles more and hope you will understand, or else find some sort of middle ground. As usual, I'll be in the comments, so feel free to discuss below.
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Meg Laffan
Hi Jeff Great video I work in a neuromuscular research lab and I wanted to chime in on this topic quickly: This is just the nature of EMG, these data simply show the neuromuscular, electrical, activity occurring beneath the sensor. Not exactly number of motor units firing. EMG data are only truly useful when looking at isometric contractions, which is unfortunately not the nature of some popular hypertrophy/EMG research methodology in which they measure EMG above a muscle contracting to cause movement. This movement of the muscle belly beneath the skin and therefore beneath the sensor is not perfect practice, in my opinion, as it can cause the neuromuscular tissues to move and shift to areas that are more or densely populated with neuromuscular tissues. EMG electrode placement and data collection itself is also pretty easy to do incorrectly and can be the culprit for bad data. My take from this, we have to look at EMG as tool and not an end all be all to muscle hypertrophy science. One does not equate the other. Research can't prove that x=y=z. All we can do is provide evidence.
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Hi Jeff Great video I work in a neuromuscular research lab and I wanted to chime in on this topic quickly: This is just the nature of EMG, these data simply show the neuromuscular, electrical, activity occurring beneath the sensor. Not exactly number of motor units firing. EMG data are only truly useful when looking at isometric contractions, which is unfortunately not the nature of some popular hypertrophy/EMG research methodology in which they measure EMG above a muscle contracting to cause movement. This movement of the muscle belly beneath the skin and therefore beneath the sensor is not perfect practice, in my opinion, as it can cause the neuromuscular tissues to move and shift to areas that are more or densely populated with neuromuscular tissues. EMG electrode placement and data collection itself is also pretty easy to do incorrectly and can be the culprit for bad data. My take from this, we have to look at EMG as tool and not an end all be all to muscle hypertrophy science. One does not equate the other. Research can't prove that x=y=z. All we can do is provide evidence.
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Enhancing Rice
I don't watch every single one of your videos. I love your science explained content, but I skip some of the vloggy videos. If the title is sufficiently intriguing, I'll take a look. YOUR VIEW: I need to make more catching titles so he'll watch my videos. MY VIEW: I appreciate more descriptive titles so I don't waste my time watching something I'm not interested in. When I click on and watch a click-baity video, I end up feeling shitty about my decision with reflection. I love Jeff Nippard like he was my own son. If he was hungry, I'd let his suckle upon my masculine bosom until he was full. Why wouldn't Jeff let me know what's in the video by reading the title? Take a listen to The Waking Up with Sam Harris Podcast #71: What is Technology Doing to Us (with Tristan Harris. There's a quote from that podcast at around 1: 30: 57 where Tristan Harris says do do. I want you to reflect on that. I love you, Jeff Nippard-Buttermore, and I'll give you 10 cold, hard American Bitcoin if you tell me what to expect from the video in the title.
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I don't watch every single one of your videos. I love your science explained content, but I skip some of the vloggy videos. If the title is sufficiently intriguing, I'll take a look. YOUR VIEW: I need to make more catching titles so he'll watch my videos. MY VIEW: I appreciate more descriptive titles so I don't waste my time watching something I'm not interested in. When I click on and watch a click-baity video, I end up feeling shitty about my decision with reflection. I love Jeff Nippard like he was my own son. If he was hungry, I'd let his suckle upon my masculine bosom until he was full. Why wouldn't Jeff let me know what's in the video by reading the title? Take a listen to The Waking Up with Sam Harris Podcast #71: What is Technology Doing to Us (with Tristan Harris. There's a quote from that podcast at around 1: 30: 57 where Tristan Harris says do do. I want you to reflect on that. I love you, Jeff Nippard-Buttermore, and I'll give you 10 cold, hard American Bitcoin if you tell me what to expect from the video in the title.
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Ddz5585
hey Jeff really hoping you see this comment I Think you should start a new series coaching or collaborating with different you tubers that are overweight. There is a girl named Amberlynn reid on here that has gained big following because of her weight. She has been/ is trying to lose a lot, I think you reaching out and you guys collaborating would be the coolest mix of you tubers yet from two different worlds. Since a lot other followers watch to lose weight or get in shape and you have the skills, i think you'd both gain a lot of each others subs also. And you could do videos covering binge eating or over eating some common stuff alot of people that watch your videos probably deal with Hope you'll take it into consideration #amberlynnreidjeffnippardcolab: )
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hey Jeff really hoping you see this comment I Think you should start a new series coaching or collaborating with different you tubers that are overweight. There is a girl named Amberlynn reid on here that has gained big following because of her weight. She has been/ is trying to lose a lot, I think you reaching out and you guys collaborating would be the coolest mix of you tubers yet from two different worlds. Since a lot other followers watch to lose weight or get in shape and you have the skills, i think you'd both gain a lot of each others subs also. And you could do videos covering binge eating or over eating some common stuff alot of people that watch your videos probably deal with Hope you'll take it into consideration #amberlynnreidjeffnippardcolab: )
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Iron X
EMG obviously has flaws. When certain exercises score high, its forever been obvious that its because the muscle is bunched up on itself, rather than contracting hard per se. This is especially in muscles that cross two joints. Also, commonly performed gym exercises will always score higher when they happen to get tested, due to familiarity, and hence enhanced mind-muscle connection. If you were to give rarely-performed but technically superior exercises this EMG testing warm-up, youd see which movements were the true kings. Great stuff to highlight work that suggests this. Finally guys, lets get excitation about Jeffs videos out there, and increase his amplification too.
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EMG obviously has flaws. When certain exercises score high, its forever been obvious that its because the muscle is bunched up on itself, rather than contracting hard per se. This is especially in muscles that cross two joints. Also, commonly performed gym exercises will always score higher when they happen to get tested, due to familiarity, and hence enhanced mind-muscle connection. If you were to give rarely-performed but technically superior exercises this EMG testing warm-up, youd see which movements were the true kings. Great stuff to highlight work that suggests this. Finally guys, lets get excitation about Jeffs videos out there, and increase his amplification too.
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TheFlyingMonkey200
Yes an interview would be really cool and I think entertaining. On another note - I think even if you stay honest and not do use click-baits - even if your viewers just click the video because they are loyal fans and because you make great content - you will never get as many views- even if really dedicated fans and love all your videos - everyone has stuff to do and other videos to watch. unless you hook us in with the intro - unless you are answering our biggest questions, most people won't click. - instead of watching you I will be doing something else. You have to use clickbaits to survive in YouTube imo. It's unfortunately the name of the game.
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Yes an interview would be really cool and I think entertaining. On another note - I think even if you stay honest and not do use click-baits - even if your viewers just click the video because they are loyal fans and because you make great content - you will never get as many views- even if really dedicated fans and love all your videos - everyone has stuff to do and other videos to watch. unless you hook us in with the intro - unless you are answering our biggest questions, most people won't click. - instead of watching you I will be doing something else. You have to use clickbaits to survive in YouTube imo. It's unfortunately the name of the game.
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Dustin Gitchell
Jeff Nippard I was wondering you're opinion on appropriate rep ranges. I know it is an accepted idea that 6-12 is good for hypertrophy and anything above is ideal for endurance training. In terms of motor unit involvement the Hennemans Size Principle comes to mind. What is your take on this principle? Does this mean lifting as heavy as safely possible will exhaust the most amount of motor units due to the imposing stimuli recruiting all that are available? Is specifically training the smaller slow twitch fibers necessary if they are being recruited in these heavier lifts for hypertrophy?
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Jeff Nippard I was wondering you're opinion on appropriate rep ranges. I know it is an accepted idea that 6-12 is good for hypertrophy and anything above is ideal for endurance training. In terms of motor unit involvement the Hennemans Size Principle comes to mind. What is your take on this principle? Does this mean lifting as heavy as safely possible will exhaust the most amount of motor units due to the imposing stimuli recruiting all that are available? Is specifically training the smaller slow twitch fibers necessary if they are being recruited in these heavier lifts for hypertrophy?
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Joel Johnson
i think of clickbait and youtube as similar to steroids and working out lol you can do it if you want to and you'll get bigger and you'll get bigger quicker but you'll get criticism for doing it from most people and no criticism from some who don't care (eg me. at the end its up to you if you want to take the criticism and just clickbait or keep doing what your doing and you wont get the criticism maybe meet somewhere in the middle where the titles aren't super clickbaity but slightly? i don't know. if i were you i would straight up clickbait tho lol i mean everyone else does it.
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i think of clickbait and youtube as similar to steroids and working out lol you can do it if you want to and you'll get bigger and you'll get bigger quicker but you'll get criticism for doing it from most people and no criticism from some who don't care (eg me. at the end its up to you if you want to take the criticism and just clickbait or keep doing what your doing and you wont get the criticism maybe meet somewhere in the middle where the titles aren't super clickbaity but slightly? i don't know. if i were you i would straight up clickbait tho lol i mean everyone else does it.
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