Are You Ruining Your Gym Gains? (13 Reasons Why) 

Hope everyone is having a great day! Just wanted to clarify the formula for finding your calories. When I said bodyweight, it’s your bodyweight in pounds! Ex. 180lbs x 15= 2,700 calories maintenance

I love how Will doesn't waste anytime and goes straight into the 13 reasons why. A lot of youtubers have an overly long intro and take forever to go between the reasons. It made for an enjoyable and worthwilhe watch. Thanks Will

As a 30 year old black woman from TX who is new to working out, I don’t know how I got here but I love it. 😂 Will is hilarious. Subscribed.

1. Eat enough protein (1g per pound of bodyweight) 2. Eat enough, eat at maintenance and see how weight fluctuates. Don’t be afraid of putting on a slight amount of fat to gain muscle. 3. Don’t buy too many supplements. You only really need creatine and whey protein if you don’t eat enough protein. 4. Inconsistent lifting form. Perfect your form, film yourself to review your form. 5. You’re copying enhanced bodybuilders (their gym routine). 6. You’re not lifting hard enough. (1-2 reps in the tank) 7. You’re not using full range of motion. 8. Excessively strict form. 9. Excessively chasing the pump, focus on breaking down the muscle not just the pump. 10. Too stubborn with training, you can get the job done in one or more way, always be open to new exercises. 11. Abusing “if it fits your macros” Focus on quality foods for better energy. 12. You think that the gym is the only thing that makes you grow. Recovery is important. 13. You go low carb and low cal on rest days. Make sure to eat on rest days to fully recover.

The improper lifting form, that was something that took me years to finally realize how much of a difference that plays. I finally dialed back the weight and focused solely on form. Finally building way more muscle and gaining a lot of strength too, while keeping proper form. If I can’t lift the weight properly, its too much weight is the mindset I’ve been following.

Great advice Will! I was told I was too old at 40! Started training in garage lifting rocks doing PUSH UPS on paint cans pull UPS on beams no special diet got ripped af at 51 years old!!!

Dear Will, Thank you for inspiring me to take my fitness journey more seriously and helping me realize that progress isn’t linear. Went from being 5’8 210 a few years ago to 135 last year (thru horrible dieting and too much cardio), tried bulking in the winter for the first time and got up to 175 which was the heaviest I’ve been in a long time but also the strongest. I’m currently sitting at 150lbs, almost as lean as I was when I was 135lbs and almost as strong as I was when I was at 175lbs a few months back. Thank you for keeping me motivated with your great content!

Overestimating protein intake was my number one problem for years. The moment I finally learned to diet properly I finally began to see better results than ever before

You're such a king your whole outlook on fitness has made it easy to make it a part of my life. I look and feel better and I've learnt to love myself

I get so excited for your videos every week, Will! I am down about 13 pounds but have maintained my strength in my compound lifts this summer thanks to your advice and recipes!!!

I'm a 19 year old female, I just ended my workout. I've been going for 3 months now. Thank you for this video Will, I love you and your videos soo much!

#5 is so true and sometimes disheartening when you feel like you aren't making as much progress as everyone else.

Will easily has the best fitness channel on RU-vid. I really hope to meet Will one day!

1 minute in and your blessing me with yet another amazing meal prep option. Finding your channel has made my fitness journey so much more fun and easier. Wish you all the best 🙏 you inspire me

Whenever i see you upload, i suddenly, even after training get inspiration to again in the gym. Will you are the best fitness youtuber right now in the industry. Thank you for your content man!

I think one of the best things I have learned is just to be patient, if you know your doing everything right and still feel like it’s not enough or your not seeing that much of an improvement you just need to be patient and trust in the system, or your body basically.

0 dislikes? A master piece as always Will

I’m a big fan of Will since I’ve started hitting the gym. Love your content and i suggest you to make more cheat day videos. ❤️

Lol Wills humor was on another level on this one

Thank you for this video for real will, I'm a teen trying to lose weight and also get muscle gains but I have an addiction to seeing the scale drop and all I want is so see improvement in my physique. These tips helped a lot!

Came across your channel not even a week ago, and absolutely love the way you get information across without dragging it out for the viewer. It's really refreshing to see someone who knows how to present information on weightlifting and muscle gain, without the typical ego that follows most lifters. Watched your collab videos with CBum as well, which were awesome! You've both earned a sub from me. Keep up the great work!

Your fitness videos are some of the best. Engaging, funny and very informative. Keep it up Will!

I used one of your routine vids from like 2 years ago and used it for 4 months and gained like 20 pounds. I’ve been staying the same weight but now I’m cutting and can’t wait to see the results. Thanks will!

Starting to be passionate about lifting weights as the age of 17 cause of you, thanks for the advice and inspiration, Will.

I can not exaggerate how perfectly timed this video is for me. I was in Goodlife fitness for months and was only eating 1500 calories a day for a 196 pound man who is 177 cm. And these last 3 days I have been eating 3000 calories with the right macros, and physically I feel great, mentally not so much since I am not used to this. So this video just made my anxiety towards food less extreme. I appreciate you man, wish we can talk one day :)

We're talking missionary, we're talking missionary, we're talking when I'm on top and she's on her back

You have an immaculate frickin vibe and make it very easy to listen 💪🏼

Always so happy for your recipes!! (even though I haven't actually made any of them in a while...I just enjoy watching them so much!)

I love how Will's funny even though he's doing an educational videos

Ten years ago, I was finally able to get back into the gym. I was recently separated, and I didn't have someone with an insecurity problem holding me back. I went from 287 to 203 in 2 months. I worked out 6 days a week, 3 of them body weight resistance, 3 of them cycling. I even did some type of physical work on my off day just to keep the calorie burn going. Even with just body weight resistance, I didn't fuel myself with enough protein. I actually didn't just lose fat. I lost some muscle mass as well. It was easy enough to put back on thanks to my body type, but it was just extra steps that were unnecessary. It's far easier to have a small calorie surplus while building muscle and get rid of any excess weight, than it is to put the muscle back on even if your body type allows for it.

this man is a top tier comedian while making good points. i love it, greetings from belgium

@Will Tennyson Hands down you're one of the best fitness RU-vidr. I don't know how I ended up finding you, but I'm happy about it. Keep up the amazing work. Specifically, I really enjoy the humor and fun to your videos while also having a positive message and insight. It feels like you focus more on lifting up than pushing down.

I am so glad I found this channel, giving me tips while making me laugh. Awesome mix, keep it up bro💪.

Will always makes learning fitness fun and somehow hilarious. Big ups ❤️

Yo will I discovered you during a very dark time in my life and watching your videos has always made me smile. Keep it up king 👑

A year of weight lifting and NOT tracking my food…I’m surprised by the small gains I’ve made. I’m into my 4th week of tracking and seen quick change

500mg of Hard wo- Tren. 😂 😂 Favorite fitness RU-vidr out there

Will thank you for sharing this video. I’m having a hard time with protein intake: and feel like I’m going to the gym for nothing also having a hard time eating more.

Those small details like 5:07 ''not going deep enough'' with a picture of a troubled couple, that's what makes Will so hilarious lmao

I've been out of the gym for a couple of months now due to recurring tendonitis and another health issue. It's been depressing seeing all my progress slowly disappear. Your content is helping to keep me sane. Thanks Will, and keep doing what you're doing!

new sub: Will, spent the last 3 months watching every single one of your videos. It has been amazing seeing you grow through the years. You inspired me to start my RU-vid channel and take my bodybuilding career to the next level. While visiting family in Toronto, I made a trip out to Fitness Element for leg day in your honor. Though I didn't meet you there, I felt inspired and motivated being in your gym. Thank you for helping me believe in myself. Ollie's Gym forever

You have such a perfect balance between comedy, food tips and workout tips. Much love, keep grinding

Just started my fitness journey 3 months ago and you continue to inform me and motivate me. Thank you for being you, your fuckin hilarious 😂

1. Overestimating Protein Intake (1G Protein = body weight in lbs of weight) 00:10 2. Not Eating Enough (Body-weight * [14 to 16] = calories) 2:00 3. Being a Supplement Simp (Creatine Monohydrate & Whey Protein, most recommended) 3:00 4. Inconsistent Lifting Form (focus on engaging the same muscles vs more weight) 3:40 5. Copying Enhanced lifters (don't over lift, you are not them) 4:10 6. Training Like A Little B*tch (lift till ideally 2 reps left to failure) 4:40 7. Not Going Deep Enough (engage the muscles to its full range) 5:05 8. Excessively Strict Form (it is ok to break form towards the last set) 5:35 9. Excessively Chasing The Pump (pump does not always mean a good workout) 6:10 10. Too Stubborn With Training (be more open minded to other exercises) 7:00 11. Abusing "If It Fits Your Macros" (quality of food over fitting your macros) 7:50 12. Only Getting Gains In The Gym (self care on off days) 9:25 13. Low-Carb, Low-Cal, Low IQ (Eat enough even on off days) 13:30

God I love this channel

Thanks for this information ☺️

I learn something with every video, it's great. The quality and humor are just a bonus :D

8:44 .. who's out of sex class??? (Background convo)

Very informative while being very funny as well, Will has found the magic formula for this type of content. Just one question: is the ozone sauna very different from a more traditional (finnish?) sauna?

As always Will great video, it's always a treat when you release a new video i think I found out my problem thanks to this video and it's to few calories on rest days

Bruh the way he casually slips in the most out of pocket jokes gets me every time.. “it’s like the bruising on my knees, it’s a short term sacrifice for a rewarding finish”

Thank you will for your entertaining videos. I have taken some of your advice, and now I am squatting 405 deadlifting 455 and benching 255 weighing at 174lbs

"One day it's a little bit of cheating, the next day you're starting to do crossfit pullups." 🤣😂 Thanks for the consistent entertainment and edification!

i think i know what it is about your content i love so much, it's like long form tik tok. your vids are a slice of your life, or you swapping lives with someone for a day. most importantly they're fun, light-hearted and full of realistic, wholesome info.

Imma keep it real with you I’m not the biggest fitness guy but I love your content creation your like a actual good youtuber

im concerned because my 340 weight would mean my maintenance is 5100 calories. lol

These are great tips Will! I’ve got a question for you while I'm here… Have you ever used these AI driven meal plan tools? I just used one called Next Level Diet and I put in my goals then it spit out meal plans that are actually pretty good. I’m excited to try them out!

Your videos always make me smile brother. Thank you for that. 👊🏻👌🏻

Thanks Will! Another great vid.

Thank you for always making me laugh, Will hahaha. Was introduced to you by an ex boyfriend (the only good thing that came from that) and I continue to look forward to every new video! My fitness journey definitely looks different in every different phase of life, and as I’m about to begin my PhD in economics program, I plan on continuing to motivate myself in my fitness journey through your videos! Thank you!

I needed this, thank you. I went from 307 to 177 in 13 months and now I need to gain some of that back. Eating can be scary after weight loss but I need to remember this time it is to build muscle. Not get fat again.

Great tips! Thank you for always making it fun.

One of the funniest yet informative fitness youtubers I've watched keep up the good work always having me laughing.

Whoever sees this…Slow down,you’re doing fine! You can’t be everything you want to be before your time💓.It’s going to work out 💯

This is exactly what I needed to see. Just got back from the gym and feeling like it’s not paying off. Hopefully if I fix up diet and get in enough protein (and maybe some tren 😉) I will see some sick gains soon.

Hey Will hope you're having a great day too! Those protein muffins in the beginning looked bomb. Can't wait to try making them. Lots of great pointers here too. I've also been sleeping on Church's haha. Been passing by one for some time, think I'll give it a try.

You deserve much more attention bro, keep up the good content. Also I love your energy in videos. 🙂👍

Hey Will, just found your vegan vids from years ago, you really did the best job of it I've seen in fitness, and you seemed to enjoy it so much, talked about cutting back on animal products, whatever, don't feel like I've seen that so much, was wondering if you'd wanna try a 1 month challenge. You had so much energy in that vid and you always seem lethargic in the meat vids. Sorry for the long message, thanks for great content💯

Am I killing my gains? Yes, but it’s because i have to cut 10lbs in 3 days for a powerlifting comp 😭

He always gives us honest and quality info🔥💪🏿

Thanks for the information... 💪🏼 Keep it up!

My life has totally changed since I started an investment of $ 7,000 and now earning over $ 57,000

Thanks Will! Good tips at the best possible moment.

really enjoyed this weeks video! reminded me of the og vids :)

Thanks for sharing

You are smart and hilarious, thanks for the quality content!

Please make more videos! u pushed me to go to the gym regularly. going 2 months now!

Josh is straight savage in this one! Really been enjoying his editing, Will.

Man I’ve been missing these kinds of videos! Good stuff! Bring more!

‘Welcome to your tape’ Love it x

Thanks for the vid bo.

love that more of these were out of the gym than in the gym!

#8 metaphor was wild LOL but always love the content even if i'm relatively late to watching it!

been loving your video, the comedy and editing makes them so enjoyable to watch!

thank you for blessing my day ❤

Great tips will. Keep it up! So fun to see this

I had no idea you were near me! I realized when you went to float valley, I've been there a few times for the floats, I also recognized the owner. Awesome videos!

Now THIS is the content I love

Watching wills videos i sometimes forget he’s talking about working out and more like hes a comedian 🤣 this guys quick and witty as fuck love the flow of puns

2 cups of oatmeal 2 scoops of protein powder (he used apple pie flavoured) 2 tablespoons of 0 calorie sweetener 2 teaspoons of cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder Little sprinkle of salt 1 apple, diced 1 cup of greek yoghurt 4 eggwhites (Then oven 350° for 18-20 minutes)

Thanks for all your videos, I am enjoying them all. Keep up the good work!

So entertaining and love your jokes hope you continue to do so

Thanks for this TIPs

the editing in these videos is getting REALLY good. love it!

I love your sense of humor! I’m not sure if I’m just laughing or actually learning. Hopefully both.

Great vid as always

Always straight to the point with your vids. That why I love you man👍

Such good info, funny and a joy to watch he's always so entertaining

Easily my favorite RU-vidr, still makes the same great jokes and genuine good jokes

Definitely needed this reminder, thanks Will😌