Anonymous
7/26/2025, 4:02:58 PM No.76425405![iu[1]](/images/fit/1753538578697463.png)
What did we think of The Bugez latest video?
https://youtu.be/BbScEvqcwAg
He discusses the overabundance of theoretical talk in the fitness industry, particularly on YouTube, and expresses his desire to move towards demonstrating actual workouts through live streams. He feels ashamed for leaning into theoretical content himself, admitting it's easier than "walking the walk" with heavy lifting.
The catalyst for this change came when Jeff Nippard contacted him about a video collaboration, initially an idea involving "bros versus science-based lifters," then a Jubilee-style format. Bugez rejected the latter idea, stating he doesn't identify as a "bro" and dislikes bro-style training, which he sees as focused on machines and arms. He differentiates himself by emphasizing heavy compound exercises and unconventional training methods.
He argues that the most important factor in training is enthusiasm and enjoyment.
He emphasizes that the "secret" to effective training is doing what gets you excited and motivated. He recounts his own experiences with both science-based training (which he found ineffective) and high-frequency deadlift variations (which yielded significant strength gains). He argues that consistency and enthusiasm are more important than rigidly adhering to any particular training dogma.
He uses the analogy of learning guitar, arguing that learning songs is more motivating than rote memorization of scales, even if the latter might be considered "better." He concludes that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to training and encourages listeners to experiment and find what works best for them, dismissing the current trend of theoretical debates and advocating for a return to documenting real progress.
https://youtu.be/BbScEvqcwAg
He discusses the overabundance of theoretical talk in the fitness industry, particularly on YouTube, and expresses his desire to move towards demonstrating actual workouts through live streams. He feels ashamed for leaning into theoretical content himself, admitting it's easier than "walking the walk" with heavy lifting.
The catalyst for this change came when Jeff Nippard contacted him about a video collaboration, initially an idea involving "bros versus science-based lifters," then a Jubilee-style format. Bugez rejected the latter idea, stating he doesn't identify as a "bro" and dislikes bro-style training, which he sees as focused on machines and arms. He differentiates himself by emphasizing heavy compound exercises and unconventional training methods.
He argues that the most important factor in training is enthusiasm and enjoyment.
He emphasizes that the "secret" to effective training is doing what gets you excited and motivated. He recounts his own experiences with both science-based training (which he found ineffective) and high-frequency deadlift variations (which yielded significant strength gains). He argues that consistency and enthusiasm are more important than rigidly adhering to any particular training dogma.
He uses the analogy of learning guitar, arguing that learning songs is more motivating than rote memorization of scales, even if the latter might be considered "better." He concludes that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to training and encourages listeners to experiment and find what works best for them, dismissing the current trend of theoretical debates and advocating for a return to documenting real progress.
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