I had the opposite,i came with a gf and i have left to go deadlift
@SkizzyBryan4 жыл бұрын
Michael Hale 😂
@iwantlee95103 жыл бұрын
That's a good deal.
@Jmack78616 жыл бұрын
I love yelling “hips!” Whenever someone’s grinding a rep. Even if it’s irrelevant to the lift it makes you sound smart. *strict curl world championship - “hips! Hipppssss!”*
@johnmichaelramos34624 жыл бұрын
Hiiip Draaaaaahve
@larrybenford53514 жыл бұрын
😂
@tjcogger19744 жыл бұрын
Haha!
@larryproulx26004 жыл бұрын
3 things that helped his deadlift: 1:30 Fixed Neck position (w/ towel) 3:15 Adapted the assistance work (lots of: Paused Deadlifts, 45 degree Back Raised Deadlifts & Seated Good Mornings) 5:40 Glute/Ham Raises & Reverse Hyperextensions x 3 sets
@atomictuna57846 жыл бұрын
That girlfriend analogy couldn't be more spot-on. I met my wife when neither one of us was looking for a relationship. We were both going through divorces, she was in what she calls her "man-hating phase", and I had a 6-month deployment coming up. So naturally, we fell in love. That was 14 years ago, and we just celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary. Oh, and that beard's looking thick these days, nice! Stay bearded my friend!
@joshjohnston73886 жыл бұрын
Danny Maldonado my lady and i were part of the same discussion group. We really didn't like each other. Met up for lunch on a weird coincedence (she lived 1800 miles away). Been almost five years now and going strong!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
That is awesome brother!
@Motivationfuel6 жыл бұрын
man this kinda cheered me up. thanks
@martinstamp48196 жыл бұрын
Congratulations fella
@hironizer13325 жыл бұрын
Wish the best for you man !
@jerrybyfield7376 жыл бұрын
My chiropractor told me years ago that looking too much up during a deadlift or squat would cause a condition called Ocular lock, which is what takes the power away from your lower back. It is amazing how one part of your body affects another.
@TrapBarWith41.5cmSleeves6 жыл бұрын
On the other hand, there are some people who deadlift 1RMs with crancked up neck and it works fine... go figure. Personally I like to keep my chin down as Brian teaches.
@joshjohnston73886 жыл бұрын
Yeah if i don't keep my entire spine neutral, things go poorly.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
This is interesting to me, i will have to look more into this!
@triple_x_r_tard6 жыл бұрын
chiropractic is not real. don't listen to him lmao
@smokinraidersgoldistomp69816 жыл бұрын
Tell that to my back
@landerhendrickx35226 жыл бұрын
So awesome to see you are still learning after all those years of training and coaching.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
I learn something new every day my friend!
@vishnukarthikeyan60806 жыл бұрын
Brian Alsruhe lov frm far away brother
@J90JAM6 жыл бұрын
Everyday's a school day!
@kjellhaidz64576 жыл бұрын
That deficit axle lift was insane!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@BrickFilmsCinema6 жыл бұрын
Holy shit Brian that girlfriend analogy is so damn true. Murphy's law, right?
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@kestrel7114 жыл бұрын
Wow! Changed my neck position and pulled 30 lbs more the first time after watching this, and everything leading up to that came off the floor so much easier. Thanks BA!
@lee86 жыл бұрын
The deadlift use to bother my lumbar area, but I did the exact same thing with my head you mention. After I stopped craning my neck like a bird lol I noticed my lower back felt a lot more secure and braced during deadlifts. It’s amazing how the body works. Took a while to get use to pulling with neck differently, but my numbers went up, too! Great advice with the towel.
@gojeran6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your always amazingly positive energy.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jonsnow61105 жыл бұрын
That relationship analogy, who hurt you Brian; who hurt you?
@navinybt6 жыл бұрын
just want to say thanks a ton brother! been training for over a year and i only do deadlift once a week. but since the last few months, i was stuck at the same weight that i was pulling without any sort of improvement whatsoever. then i saw this video about a month and half ago and started doing 45 degree back raise deadlifts after my deadlift sessions. imagine my surprise when i saw my deadlift pr improve another 10kg within just 4 weeks! ie i improved that much by doing this exercise just 4 days(each sunday every week for 4 weeks)!
@MaxValdesENT6 жыл бұрын
I agree. The GHD machine is definitely a booster for the deadlift. Also helps decompress the spine.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Completely agree!
@skude36 жыл бұрын
Your OHP video helped me a bunch. I've watched loads of OHP videos, but none of them focused on how important doing a few reps in one breath, and breathing at the top is. Keep up the good content!
You're still getting stronger man, always walking the walk and staying humble. Thanks for the tips in this vid
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much brother!
@mofozi571 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video and respect for shouting out Pete Gives u way more credibility in my eyes ! Got integrity my friend!!!👍
@jacobwalsh91283 жыл бұрын
The towel under the neck has made a night and day difference in my deadlift!! Thank so much!!
@doggpoundfitness15566 жыл бұрын
I literally started doing seated good mornings yesterday. My back was on fire!
@ClayF4034 жыл бұрын
You know when you see someone do that one exercise that you didn't know existed and it's like the light of gawd just shined on you......that's what I'm feeling right now with that back raise deadlift!! I can't wait to try that at the gym tomorrow!!!
@ckennedy19735 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy these videos. My deadlift numbers are not even close but appreciate those who can do them
@nikolidus3 жыл бұрын
You are a absolute legend that towel trick to keep neck down that makes the deadlift so much easier you feel more over the top of it and I can engage my quads more thank you so much 😊
@resellworld3 жыл бұрын
0:50 - 1:25 This is Great advice for just about anything in life. Don't be desperate, that puts the wrong energy out into the universe. And you usually get back whatever you put out.
@BAM856 жыл бұрын
You the man bro! We should thank you for your great programs and footage you put up there for us. Never been that damaged at the end of my workouts since I'm following your linear giant set bench, dl, ohp, squat program. Awesome! Peace from the Netherlands
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much brother!
@billyy20006 жыл бұрын
Why has this channel not blown up..... everything this brother says works!!!
@jaycutler20116 жыл бұрын
man the gym looks awesome. you have come so far and a true inspiration. thanks for helping me stay forces.
@darrellfriesen53286 жыл бұрын
You da man Brian! Keep pumping out those vids. If you build it we will come.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@scottbacci89333 жыл бұрын
Nice. I do the same drill with towel while hitting heavy bag. Teaches keeping chin tucked behind shoulders.
@olivergray97966 жыл бұрын
Dude your videos are so awesome always amazing information thanks brother
@waynesbike6 жыл бұрын
You are a God damn BEAST!!! If only I found you when I was younger Holy shit that woulda been awesome!!
@bryanscruggs75665 жыл бұрын
Holy shit, the way you do glute-ham raises is fucking brilliant.
@leocaboose6 жыл бұрын
Brian awesome videos, watching people lift insane motivates me a ton, I was stuck on my deadlift at 160kg for ages and didn’t know why then I started adding 10mins core in every second day and I have jumped to 190kg in 2weeks thanks for the motivation your awesome! Keep it up!
@TruthTriumphs7863 жыл бұрын
Those ghd and reverse just feels better after every workout. Love the awesome feeling of the back, ham extending
@andrewlindgren26506 жыл бұрын
Video was timed perfectly, got out deadlifted a hundred pounds yesterday by a 17 year old. I definitely feel urged chase bigger numbers now. 😂😂😂
@weaktostrong84156 жыл бұрын
Drew Lindgren go my friend, deadlift frequently ans you will hit those 220 lbs class (just hutted those a week ago at 16 years)
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Dude don't feel bad, we have multiple light weight females who are deadlifting in the mid 300's currently. You just gotta keep pushing forward!
@davidsirmons6 жыл бұрын
every 4th or 8th week you should be doing a 1 rep max. Rest of the time, you need to go in a 3 or 4 week wave, doing 8's, 5's, 3's, 2's, then 1rm.
@rdp81486 жыл бұрын
Those back raise deadlifts are 140kg? Brian you really are a monster!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Hahah that's nothing man, they were that light because i was so shot after that deficit axle pull.
@rdp81486 жыл бұрын
Brian Alsruhe its light too for you man! haha nice one! thats practically my 1RM atm 😭
@PapaCal2146 жыл бұрын
Great video Brian. Your humility and positivity are always inspirational. Every time I watch I feel like I walk away with something I can apply immediately. Keep up the good work.
@timothysizemore46776 жыл бұрын
Great video as always man. I injured my back earlier in the year and I'm FINELY able to do deadlifts again. Needless to say, I'm pretty excited and Ill be taking these tips into consideration in the meantime. Thanks again man!
@jasonstallworth6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this out there man. I’ve done more of the bodybuilding style training most of my life and was always afraid to get into heavy squats and deadlifts because I’ve had lower back problems. But I’m doing them now (I do a ton of stretching and that has pretty eliminate my back issues...if I had only started stretching in my younger years)!! Anyway, I’m really wanting to get my deadlifts numbers up as I’m stuck, so I’ll be taking your advice here! 🤘
@VlOb6 жыл бұрын
You grew beard and deadlift got better coincidence? Btw you are doing a better job than a forklift!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Hahah thanks man!
@emZee19946 жыл бұрын
Yes please do the upper body video. This one was great
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, i probably will
@elevate6196 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the simple explanations on complex things. Getting down to the work!! I'm going to start these helpful hints and get back to you on the progress.
@RuggedRedRubicon5 жыл бұрын
Holy crap! What a great and informative video. I have watched countless deadlift videos and have learned more from this one than all of them combined. 👍👍👍👍👍
@seriouslyson65596 жыл бұрын
Great morning video lots of positive....way better than the local news.
@LoveYouAllaho6 жыл бұрын
Your style is magnetising. Thanks for the tips.
@tejashsingh53606 жыл бұрын
Brian, the real question is: show us your wicked dancing skills!
@QQyoko6 жыл бұрын
My deadlift dropped like a rock this year because my form sucked and it led to low back fatigue. No injury, but I dropped 50lbs off of my max and I'll be lucky to get it back before the end of the year :( feelsbad.man
@sankalp71356 жыл бұрын
QQyoko the worst feeling brother I
@WantedDeaDorAIive6 жыл бұрын
First thing: Work on your form! if your form is correct, one of the following things might help - Deadlift more frequently. Ive recently put 70lbs on my deadlift (355 to 425) and one major thing was the increase in frequency from 1x weekly to 2x weekly. - Pull more heavy-ish. You need to watch alan thralls video on his comparison with 5/3/1. Doing alot of 80% work will carry over quite significantly. - Assistance exercises do matter. If you dont have perfect form, i would stay away from deficit work, but things like rdls, snatch grip Dl, Block pulls (...) work wonders. - I wanna mention this specific point again. Depending on where your sticking point is, i would either squat (power from the floor) or block pull (knee and above). Those two things have done wonders for me
@MonsterBeastFitness6 жыл бұрын
QQyoko I was in the same situation not too long ago
@joshjohnston73886 жыл бұрын
Rest up, correct your form, train the movement, and you'll be back at a pr in no time! I can say this because my training has been taking hits left and right this year, but even my skinny butt keeps coming back from it. You got this!
@johnsonjoshua55315 жыл бұрын
You're either not pulling enough or eating enough. Your programming could be off too and not involving progressive overload or you're training too hard and not resting your central nervous system.
@nickkapsner76436 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video! I appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos. There is so much information and advice I can’t wait to try. Thank you again.
@davidsirmons6 жыл бұрын
One thing you can do to prevent bursting blood vessels you CAN see (or cannot see, even worse) is to take a full breath, then let out about 1/4 of it. That will allow you to retain full strength capacity but not enough to risk blood vessel pops, hernia's, etc.
@pipettez75586 жыл бұрын
Love the ending of your vids. Great message.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jakem73 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to use the towel trick. I always keep my neck extended, and even when I think I’m tucking it I’m not. I have a crazy sticking point off the floor, so I hope his will fix it. Thanks man.
@stevecomereski22176 жыл бұрын
Probably some of the best advice and assistant exercises ive heard... Got me to subscribe!! I got that T-Rex problem myself,, I perform the NutCracker Sweet every Rep...
@joedesalme80966 жыл бұрын
One of the best strength channels on KZfaq. Kudos Brian.
@jarettmeyer49295 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that beginning analogy, really helped me with something on my mind!!!!
@DH1985-MB6 жыл бұрын
First ever comment on a youtube vid. Watched a few of these now and find them all helpful. My deadlift is rubbish due to having a back like a melted candle and I also struggle from my knees up and find it hard to find assistance work (that aren't rack pulls) that work. tried out the seated good mornings and the reverse hyper dead lift things (no idea what else to call them) and can really feel my lower back today. Also my core feels tight too due to the bracing. So thanks for the advice Brian! keep em' coming
@Greg-wz6fp6 жыл бұрын
Love the videos man ...the enthusiasm is contagious...thnx for all the info so far
@dominictesta86545 жыл бұрын
I tried the jaw-down head-back position randomly at home because I have misignments leading to numbness (and muscle atrophy from such a prolonged time) and sciatic nerve pain in my leg. It helped me gain mind-muscle control over those unsed muscles and has almost completely got rid of my sciatica in just a few days of holding that position.
@spicnspan3206 жыл бұрын
I've got the same sticking point and will definitely put these tips into my training.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
i hope they help!
@brentjtalbert6 жыл бұрын
Neversate Nation is a great name!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brent!
@chrispeterson94476 жыл бұрын
The reverse hypers and glute ham raises are tremendously helpful. I smashed my 6 month deadlift plateau incorporating them along with some of your other advice: do more rowing.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
That is awesome Chris!
@ZeusMegabeard4 жыл бұрын
Zercher good-mornings; smash the p-chain nicely and also muller the upper back due to the Zercher style loading.
@matthewsinger49026 жыл бұрын
Brian, my posterior chain didn't fire on my deadlift for a long time. Set up was good, I was tight, I pushed the world away and did a deadlift grip good morning. During my warm up I started doing lying leg curls ( not sure the rep scheme, some for a bunch) before my first pull and the weights fly off the floor now. And the 45 degree back extension with weights get crazy looks at a commercial gym but so does a 165lb lifter hitting a 90# PR in a 10 week wave.
@Sh-ue6wy6 жыл бұрын
Matthew Singer weighted back extensions is the single best deadlift accessory. Weight literally flies off the floor. Most people who have their deadlift stall just need to isolate those Hammy's morw
@matthewsinger49026 жыл бұрын
s3478h9 9 yep. Thank you Pete Rubish. The curls before during warm up seem to “wake up” my posterior chain and it’s not all my back doing the pull. Give those a shot. They may not do crap, but it worked for me
@sdc777rs6 жыл бұрын
These tips will definitely help out man, thx! Also the suffer beautifully shirt arrived over here in Belgium yesterday and i flipping love it :D
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
That is awesome brother!
@JohnDoe-126 ай бұрын
Thanks for this Brian
@garver58336 жыл бұрын
Omg so much good info. I finally have the grip for 135 (amputee here). Ty for the grip exercises and these nice additions for the deadlift
@Bigbencher6 жыл бұрын
Best content for Strength Training on KZfaq. Keep going Bud!
@coreyfearing78543 жыл бұрын
Never thought of that before with the neck. Great analogy with the towel gonna give that a shot. 🤙🤙💪💪
@jameshouck4406 жыл бұрын
Blessed to see you again brother💪👏
@JustAnte95572 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, man
@xnico6 жыл бұрын
I needed this video right now. Thanks for the content!
@texasbuzzard49704 жыл бұрын
This is awesome content man. Thanks
@guilhermeleao84636 жыл бұрын
You are amazing man.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@JR-RKO6 жыл бұрын
I've seen a few of your videos and like your training stuff, keep it up
@kellyt50566 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the points on deadlifts. Has really helped me
@internal_force_fitness7815 жыл бұрын
I fucking love the advice on this vid.
@reynbear16 жыл бұрын
Too bad I don't live in MD anymore. Would have loved to come check out the gym. Keep up the good work Brian. Awesome videos, love the motivation you have given.
@kevinhansen24996 жыл бұрын
My lower back is definitely my weak point. I will try some of the exercises you recommended here. I can PR 315 low bar squat, but struggled to lift 305 off the floor today. I have the leg drive, but not the lower back muscles to drive the bar all the way up. Thanks for the great vid!
@lochlan1235 жыл бұрын
Glad to see your making improvements! Well done man!
@marcsteubing65376 жыл бұрын
I believe good thing's happen when you least expect aslong as your trying just go for it and give it your all everytime bro and your gonna have a blast on every Pr you do just keep trying no matter how many times you fail bro it cant rain forever eventually the sun has got to shine!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much brother!
@maryseeker75903 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you!
@AppaJoos6 жыл бұрын
Love your attitude man!
@KeelanTatarliovvvvv5 жыл бұрын
Brian this video was so helpful!! I’m definitely gonna try out these exercises.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial5 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! I’m so glad it helped
@scotty6166 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great content. I expect that this will help me a lot.
@kiss98965 жыл бұрын
Dude ... I am not sure 🤔 what strongman competition you attend or what the issue is... but you are as strong as fuck !!!! Good job.
@matthewsinger49026 жыл бұрын
Man, killer advice. Same sticking points for my deadlift. A tip from me to you, however....maybe keep it under a case of red bull before filming. I counted 4 breaths taken during that.
@LeoSkyro6 жыл бұрын
Brian! Great video as always. My deadlift has been giving me a lot of trouble, it's been at like 130kg for months now and I know that I'm fucking something up. I checked my form and I do have to lean less forward, just shift my weight. But I think the bigger problem is programming. One month ago I switched back to a fullbody 3day routine, where I squat 2 days and deadlift in the middle. And my deadlift is not only stalling but even regressing from my already laughable numbers. I think the problem is that I get demoralized because every time I fail the weight I was set out to do and end up not doing nearly enough volume to trigger growth (the same with my OHP, keep stalling and not getting enough volume...). I'm thinking of adding another deadlift session on one of my 2 squat days, maybe not going too nuts with weight, but putting in some reps. Sadly I go to a semi commercial gym and most of those assistance exercises are not accessible to me, so I'll just do more deadlifts, hyperextensions and glute ham raises if I can find a place to anchor my feet...maybe some deficit deadlifts.
@joaobomfim42786 жыл бұрын
try medium-heavy romanian deadlifts and bent over rows for reps and volume (as accessories); it is helping me...
@joshjohnston73886 жыл бұрын
I recently had to cut back to three days myself. I run 3 giant sets: and upper body, lower body, and assistance giant set. This was so i could get more squat frequency and an extra rest day (I've been losing weight that I don't need to lose). Anyway, the full wave is 2 weeks. In that two weeks, i bench, ohp, squay, and deadlift 3x each. At first, i was just going to do a single week where i squatted twice and performed deads once, but i was concerned my dead would stall, so flipped it on the second week. It has been working out so far. Maybe it would work for you.
@paramore91rioxz5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the content, learned a ton in just 2 minutes.
@returnonetime6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks!
@anthonyboni58846 жыл бұрын
Great information. Keep up the good work man
@anthony_82pl6 жыл бұрын
That 8 seconds must have felt like an eternity for you lol
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha definitely did
@TwoToneT6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and great info, thanks!
@dothien48356 жыл бұрын
Great content as usual Brian!!! Can you talk about mental preparation before a PR or a big lift in one of your next videos?
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely man!
@Wrightjl8126 жыл бұрын
awesome video as always !! Thanks Brian!!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching it!
@JohnmillerPowerlifting6 жыл бұрын
great tips and info Brian, I am new to the channel and so far i'm hooked. side not love the scotland flag @ 4:00. I dont often see my home flag in video on youtube unless its Matt Vincent and his is having a ball throwing things
@stupiful6 жыл бұрын
Came here for deadlift tips, got life advice, cried, subscribed, closed video at 1:30 mark
@Timtebowster5 жыл бұрын
didnt know i needed to hear the beginning of this video as much as i did holy shit
@bronzethunderbeard15726 жыл бұрын
Glad to see your sub count growing brian almost 100k!
@adamdoucette91706 жыл бұрын
Gonna try the back raise deadlifts. Thanks for the tip
@peterprice63945 жыл бұрын
I had a 3 level C Spine fusion so I can’t look up or down so much. Lol. I drive my chest upwards I’m doing 500 plus. Have fun bro be safe. PS I’m 53. Great advice bro.
@herculesinwyoming6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help!!
@MrChaosTheory096 жыл бұрын
I'm a simple man, I see deadlifts I like. The advice is also very helpful ;)