Exercise Scientists Critique Fitness Influencer Workouts

Jeff Nippard February 27, 2025
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In this video, I break down training advice from some of the biggest names in the fitness industry, with the help of Dr. Mike Israetel. Subscribe to his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization ------------------------------- Here are two things you might find helpful: 1. My Free Training Program Quiz: https://jeffnippard.com/pages/quiz (figure out which program is best for you) 2. My Nutrition App: http://bit.ly/jeffmacrofactor (Use code Jeff for a FREE 2 week trial) ------------------------------- Timestamps 0:00 - Exercise scientists critique common fitness advice 0:41 - Ronnie Coleman 3:55 - Tren twins: should you take steroids? 4:55 - Mike O'hearn on TRT 5:59 - Derek (More Plates More Dates) and Joe Rogan on naturals vs enhanced 6:54 - Sam Sulek training legs (squats) 7:30 - Sam Sulek training back (barbell rows) 8:48 - Cbum training chest (dumbbell press) 9:58 - Cbum training arms (decline skullcrusher) 10:40 - Cbum training back (t-bar rows) 11:38 - Lean beef patty training legs 13:05 - Athlean x chest exercise 14:06 - Jay Cutler training back (lat pulldowns) 15:52 - Jay Cutler training chest (incline barbell press) 16:17 - Greg Doucette training legs (leg press) 18:11 - Seth Feroce on Jeff Nippard & Dr Mike (via Fouad Abiad Podcast) 20:11 - Eric Bugenhagen on training hard and heavy 22:13 - Andrew Huberman on cold plunge 24:07 - Dave Asprey on the "calorie myth" 25:09 - Sam Sulek eating cereal 26:11 - Bench pressing with a huge arch 26:46 - Freaky "reverse press" 27:11 - Noel Deyzel on gym inclusivity References Weekly Set Volume https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/460/967 Low Testosterone https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28324103/ Hot Exposure for Recovery https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38967392/ ------------------------------- Filmed by Matt Dziadecki https://www.instagram.com/dziadecki/ Edited by Rickie Ho, Sam Ding, Jeff Nippard (https://twitter.com/coldgamerick) Music sourced from Epidemic Sound ------------------------------- About me: I'm a Canadian natural pro bodybuilder and internationally-qualified powerlifter with a BSc in biochemistry/chemistry and a passion for science. I've been training for 15 years drug-free. I'm 5'5 and fluctuate between 160 lbs (lean) and 180 lbs (bulked). ------------------------------- Disclaimers: Jeff Nippard is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Jeff Nippard will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

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