I ONLY Trained NEGATIVES For 10 Days

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Published 2023-09-09
Would only training eccentrics for over a week allow me to build strength faster than normal? It has been studied that individuals can be up to 160% stronger on the negative rep. So I loaded up the weights and training way heavier but only eccentrically.

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  • @johnplony7497
    This man really has a gift for making YouTube videos. Always very educational but still makes me laugh every time with his personality, just enjoying life etc. keep crushing it bro!! One of the best creators out there right now
  • @crocdog5278
    Do this for longer while showing the results please.
  • @md82892
    Here are the key points from the video: - he conducted a 10-day experiment training only the eccentric (negative) motion of exercises to see if it would build more strength. - He performed exercises like bench press, pull-ups, and squats by lifting the weight with assistance, then slowly controlling the eccentric motion down. This allowed him to use much heavier weights than normal. - It looked silly having to reset the weights after each rep, but he was able to handle far more weight eccentrically. - By the end he found significant increases in strength on tested exercises like bench press and squats compared to before the experiment. - He felt his muscles were denser and potentially bigger after the experiment. He attributes this to the heavy eccentric overload stimulating more growth. - He plans to incorporate more eccentric training into his normal workouts, as he felt it helped him gain strength back faster than normal training after a layoff period. - Overall, the experiment provides evidence that emphasizing heavy, controlled eccentric training can build impressive strength quickly. He plans to experiment more with intense eccentric exercises.
  • @chadrichards8930
    The strap might be rated for a high weight but if those bolts didnt come with the kit make sure to see what they are rated for. Im sure they came with the kit but its worth mentioning just in case
  • @gabriel.hongkong
    This is similar principle to how I got my pullups up and I encourage everyone to do the same. I use to be able to do only 6 strict pullups. Then I started incorporating negatives. I would do my six pullups and then jump up for another 6 negatives. Eventually I got to 12 strict pullups
  • @spites8023
    I think the research that you showed meant you should focus a lot more on eccentric than concentric but you can still do both in one set
  • @JB1L
    I love how you stayed natural and did not get affected by social media or fame addiction keep it up bro love your content
  • 30 days would be a great experiment I’d like to see the gains! If it turns out good I’m going to try it
  • @HashBandicoot356
    I remember training with my friend who had never lifted. He couldn't do any pullups. So I had heard you can train someone to be able to do pullups just via negatives and he became able to do normal reps really really quickly. If you think about it going from 0 to like 5 pullups is a huge increase, cant even quantify it since you are starting at 0. I don't think the way you trained here is the best way because it's so time consuming but it shows those eccentric "reps" are really important.
  • @therealforestelf
    what I love most about this channel is that it clearly proves that you don't have to be insanely athletic or strong to enjoy a healthy and fit body and make great content. loved every second of this!
  • @pooliephillips
    Best on youtube…always finds something interesting to do and doesn’t take himself so seriously as others- shows results, too… Keep up the good work!!
  • @jamesgin81
    incredible Mentzer variation, it is extremely helpful because you have indeed grown beyond
  • @TarunBathija
    It's nice seeing an actual fitness challenge that doesn't throw up 405's like its a joke - I don't feel as bad not being able to bench 300 now (or even close)
  • @Ninjaboy459
    This is gonna blow up, you brought attention to something interesting thats also practical
  • @MrMajorBusiness
    You have one of the best body hacking channel on YouTube you mix research with comedy and it works! Blessings king 🙏🏿
  • @MrAsimnazir
    This is insanely good, i remember when i was 14 couldnt even do a pull up, so i did negatives after 10 rep negatives sets i managed to do first pull up by 2nd week, so its very likely to break down in phases, excentric, concentric, and isometric, if you want to improve at any given movement. i think im gonna do this for my starters to strength days and also start using isometrics hold after concentric phase. Thanks dude for giving me a new perspective, which i forgot.
  • Excellent video, well done and I appreciate your staying focused on goals. Great example that I have to add to my programs. Thanks!
  • @SeyaDiakite7
    Thank you for existing pal. Best part of the Saturday is you uploading ;)