Best advice I was ever given with my training, nutrition etc is "don't let perfect be the enemy of good". Just turn up, do the work, eat the best you can etc and progress comes. Drilling down into every little detail trying to make it all optimal just drives you mad and distracts.

Me throughout the first 11 minutes and 9 seconds of the video: "My strength numbers would be terrible if I trained in the morning." Alan at 11:10: "Your numbers are already terrible." Me: "That's a good point...."\

I got this randomly recommended. Never seen this man before. Will stay on this channel.

"Ain't nothing to it but to do it" is my alarm sound. It's not about how you feel. Love that Alan

I imagine Alan's kitchen always has gym sounds in the background.

"Be yourself, by yourself, stay away from me..." really does suit a 5am workout.

The hardest part of working out at 5:30am for me is going to bed early enough to get enough sleep

Alan is the guru of strength. I’ve trained at 5 am for 50 years... I’m 66 and still go heavy but less than in my youth.

The beginning of a 5AM workout is the most lethargic feelings I ever felt

I train either at 6am or 6pm (depending on work committments). I honestly don't feel any difference. Maybe I can push myself a little harder in the evening, but I've never left the gym at 7am thinking I haven't done enough. There's a feeling of pride and self discipline about training while everyone else is still in bed.

If Alan wears a helmet during cycling, we should too! Stay safe!

Gym opens in 11 am. But my whole country is heavily quarantined. Now, I'm doing home workouts and beach workouts. Ain't got no choice but to do it.

I always remembered to TRAIN ON TIMEEEEEE, never thought the time was 5 am tho

Holy shit this couldn't have come at a more perfect time for me.

I love working out before work. I set my clothes out the night before, make sure my lunch is pack and its go time. Gives me so much energy at work!

Man those were two really relatable points one after the other. 1. The iron teaches you that you're capable of adapting and achieving things you thought you couldn't do. 2. The fact that you had a bad workout here or there years ago fades into absolute insignificance if you keep at it. Great vid this one.

I've been waking up at 4am for the past month working out at 5am and I'm feeling the best I have in my life. I feel like I've already beaten the day not matter what else happens in the day I got in and got after it. It sets me up for eating breakfast after right after my workout before work. Working out early in the morning before most people are even awake is honestly the best possible way to do it.

Hit the nail right on the head, giving myself time to talk myself going out of the gym basically a lot if i set a workout for after noon instead of right away in the morning.. even though all my equipment is at home too, I'll still somehow convince myself to "do it later" and later never comes.

I have a whoop that tracks my sleep and it's dead accurate. It tells me when I'm awake and how much sleep I actually get. But 6 hours of only sleep for me isnt enough, my training was not going well and I wasnt progressing until I got 7-8+ hours. Sleep is different for everyone.

Everyone now comes to Alans gym at 5 am. All Alans reasons for going at 5am... gone.

Tool playing in the background 💪🏼

4-6a has been my training time forever. I love early training sessions. Weirdly enough I've always fastest trained, no idea why.

"I will do today what others won't, so I can do tomorrow what others can't." Jerry Rice

Jocko willink has entered the chat

My wife and I had this same conversation a few days ago. I'm totally a am lifter and she is a pm lifter. Morning for life!

I started going to the gym at 6 am once they reopened from the initial covid shut down a few months ago to avoid the crowd. I didn't like it at first, but now I prefer it and don't plan on switching back to going after work.

Pantera- Walk. Always a good workout choice

At night, Alan's soul drifts out of his body and watches over all of us 'tren untemmers' while we sleep. Thank you Alan!

Love this frequency of new videos!!

Disappointed that a Pantera warm up didn’t have farmers WALK.

One year anniversary of the greatest youtube video ever made

I get up at 3:00 and I'm at work at 5:30 to start painting the inside of industrial fuel tanks. But I don't know if I could workout at 5:00 everyday so big respect🔥🎸🔥 Also I really dig the direction of this channel.

I train at 1am to 3am but its not called early, its called late.

on my last birthday i woke up at 2 am and went down to my homegym at 5 am and pressed 2 times 140kg and 1x150kg on bench...my PR till today

I’m cutting way back on my KZfaq usage, but will continue to view this channel. The way you have evolved as a lifter is extremely informative and inspirational, and the content keeps getting better.

Loving this upload schedule!

Pretty similar to you. I eat my breakfast at 6 am and I go to work ( wood cutter ) I eat lunch 6pm training Dinner and sleep

I love your down-to-earth attitude towards training. I remind myself every day that it doesn't matter that I'm not hitting my goals yet, I will one day and the important thing is that I am on my way there. Every day. I go to the gym at 6 every morning, would go earlier if it opened earlier. I love it. It means that most days I start off with something I enjoy a lot. And some days I get it over with first thing in the morning if it just feels a bit like a chore. No time to overthink and make excuses. And training in the morning means meeting the same people every day. We're all there to work on ourselves and it's too early to do anything but that. So there's this focus with everyone in the gym and it motivates me a lot being in this little journey with the same people every day.

Alan, thank you for the best fitness channel on KZfaq! I appreciate the practical, real world information and the healthy dose of humor you bring as well! I know you have a lot going on, so I appreciate you taking the time to share with the rest of us!

I truly appreciate the information you share in your videos Alan. There's always a good mix of great info and good humor.

Even though, I'm not gonna join the morning gains crew, I learned a lot of things from this video. I like Alan's view on training. I feel like chasing numbers or PRs can be demotivating at times. I'm mostly gonna use it to measure progress from time to time now. Also got some tips on how to be energized throughout the day and how to pass out when it's bedtime. Thanks, Alan.

The fact that even someone like Alan is subject to the occasional temptation of procrastination gives me hope.

Loved the video and the format Alan, your channel just gets better and better!

Man, I watched so many of your videos during my last deployment but ever since I got back just haven't been on youtube as often. Forgot how awesome your channel is. Good part is, I got a whole bunch of videos to catch up on now. Keep at it and thank you!

Make a collab video with Eric Bugenhagen!

I love training early in the morning or late at night, at the edges of the gym's opening times. Less people, less banter, less distractions. I cherish every session I can get to, having to have missed three months of gym training due to the human malware. People need to stop overthinking things and get it done. Also, listen to more Death. Power to you, Alan Thrall. Power to you and your amazing beard.

There is soooo much practical knowledge and advice on this one video...great stuff Alan

You’re the man, Alan...great editing, as always 💪

As a parent of a 2 year old and 1 year old, I have no other option than 5am. I wake up at 4am, leave the house between 4:45-5:15 depending on if there’s any surprises. I recommend this to everyone at least for a week. Despite having kids or not, it really sets your day up for success. Walking out of the gym to a rising sun with a fresh boost of testosterone is hard to beat

REE-SPECT! WALK!!

Best training video I’ve seen this year. 1000% on point. Early risers are more mentally dialed in and are just outright committed to getting in their training. No excuses. EVER.

I honestly needed to watch this video. This was a great wake up call and put things back into perspective for me as life has been normalizing and I'm back working the 9-5 grind and it's been so easy to make excuses for my training taking a backseat once again. You're the god damn man, Alan. Really appreciate the wise words.

I trained at 5AM for years and was awesome. Eventually though my training demanded too much out of me that when I got to my desk after training I had nothing left in me for work. Had to switch to afternoons to make sure my work performance stayed high.

One of the reasons I click on these videos is because his form is so satisfying to watch

I have watched your videos for a while now and they are always really informative, impartial and you present really well. Good work Alan!

keep pumping out the videos. love em

I would pay extra for my membership if they played Tool. Hands down.

I love the gym smell in the morning.

One of my favorite videos of yours yet!

waking up at 4:25 and getting too the gym around 5 is one of a few habits i carried over from my time serving in the army

My local gym opens up at 6AM and I love it when I come in first, and the gym is completely empty. But sadly now my gym is closed :(

Pantera at 5am. Secret training tip.

This video is inspirational. I keep coming back to rewatch.

Thanks Alan, really needed this. As the days have been getting shorter and the sun rising later, I've felt my early morning energy levels waning. Thanks for the great tips and motivation, tomorrow is a new day!

I worked out at 5 AM once. And then I stopped. I think I'll just let Alan do it instead.

10:07 dude the mothership has come to take you home

Outstanding. Every point you made are the same things I say to every one about my training schedule. It’s good hear people have the same mindset. Your doing good work Alan, thanks.

Man, your channel is gold. You expose really good topics

I love the 5am workout.It’s my own uninterrupted time.I feel like I can concentrate a lot more

For me personally i feel like I need to be doing something important after going to the gym first thing in the morning in order for me to do it consistently and enjoy it. I used to wake up at 4am (sometimes 3:30am) to be at the gym at around 5am and get in my training, breakfest, shower etc. before school at 8am. I did this consistently for months and at the time it wasn't even hard. It felt good and became a habit. Now I've graduated high school and I currently don't really have a consistent schedule consisting of work, studying etc. I've found that I have absolutely zero motivation/desire to go to the gym early now and I think it's because once I'm done I can technically just go home and chill/sleep so why even bother... Long story short I feel like you need to fit your gym sessions into a schedule sort of like work that you can't call in sick to whenever you feel like it, in order for it to become a true habit that you just never skip. There needs to be a greater purpose for waking up early and getting it done first thing in the morning and me not feeling any desire to do that atm is also a sign that I've got too much time on my hands and need to get my fingers out my ass...

this is a great video. Love Alan's insight, its always simple, yet wise and effective

you are so awesome Alan. I love the advice you provide. Needed this exact info now as gyms are opening in ireland. thank you

Working out at 5am? So just before going to sleep? Sounds like a good idea! I always sleep better after a hard working out session.

You know who else works out at 5 am...MY MOM!!!

Bruh.... You are solid! Definitely the way I start my day. I respect people that have the drive and mental discipline that we have!

Hey Alan. Long time listener, first time caller. Really appreciate the straightforwardness of the video. Specifically, the 11:00 minute talk about just getting it done vs. chasing perfect. I’m sure I’m not alone in finding myself easily getting caught up in all the minutiae of training and hitting targets, analyzing to the point of paralyzing. Great content as always man.

There's a 5 AM now?

If you fall asleep straight when you hit the pillow that's a sign of too few sleep in the recent time. There's enough studies that show 7-9 hours is essential

What a killer playlist to start the day UNTAMED!

That part at the end about hopefully the iron has taught you something and you’re stronger than you think and tougher than your demons spoke to me man

I feel bad for the people living nearby, hearing heavy metal at 4 am LOL

So i've noticed there are no mirrors in your gym. I wonder why is that the case, do you want to put emphasis on the fact that it is a powerlifting gym and not a bodybuilding one? I'm legit curious because mirrors have been of help to me especially on my squat and deadlift form.

Alan, it’s very cool to know that you ride your bike to the gym. So few people seem to understand how fun, healthy, and easy it can be to commute by bike. And for anyone going to the gym, it’s a great warm, and gets some cardio out of the way.

Quality info from a genuine guy. This is why we are all subscribers

Coffee and oatmeal would not be pretty when I go for that squat in the morning.

I'm the exact same dude, 5AM training for the past year although I do struggle with getting to bed early for my 8 hours of shut eye, how much sleep you getting?

Alan always puts things into good perspective. thank you alan

This might be my favorite video of yours. Great messages!

Alan: *shows footage of him training in a deliciously empty gym that he owns with tons of equipment* People losing their gains because of COVID: *Why must you torture us so?*

he's meant to be a marine

I've stayed trained for decades, but my workout times have been creeping later and later. I've done a lot of early AM music training and yoga training. Prob'ly time to put the strength training into that slot. Thanks for the suggestion, and as usual, for the sound reasoning and respectful delivery.

Another great video Alan, your videos are a wealth of information mate. The music in the background also deserves a mention, it's brilliant, I'd love to see your training playlist. Thanks for the great content mate, cheers.

Last time I was this early Alan was the thiccest boi on youtube

5:15 Alan is the only guy on earth with a man bun on his chin

Love your lifestyle Alan, always respect!

Most informative video concerning training in the Morning. Thank you!

11:05 delet this

I was needing this vid. Thanks bud.

I just love the metal that plays in background

I’m the same, mornings have less distractions than the afternoons. I needed to hear this, thanks 💪🏾