How To Grow MORE Muscle With LESS Weight 

Skinny fat 29yr old just started going to the gym for the first time 4 weeks ago. Also been shaping up the diet! Been loving your channel. Wish me luck in the gains!

Never thought I would see the top of Dr. Mike head outside of his OF

Injuries are the true killers of gains. Play the long game. Train hard and also train smart.

"Dumping can cause injury". You don't have to tell me, Dr M. I have haemorrhoids.

I've recently started hitting the gym again and have been focusing on technique and moves that don't irritate my joints. Sticking to slightly lighter weights, getting a bigger pump, and stopping or adjusting the moment I feel joint pain has been a game changer for me.

You are seriously an insane inspiration I've went from 316 pounds down to 261 right now just in 6 months and have actually lost fat and gained muscle during this 6months using your method and your dieting advice. Would love to see more collabs with you and Jeff nippard

We need a book named "Bodybuilding for People in a Hurry" by Dr Mike.

I like how they keep changing up the background scene. It's something super small, but it adds some variety to the already great information we are being provided. This is the only YT membership I'm part of, but I would argue it’s well worth the investment. Great job, Mike & team! 💪🏼

I can just listen to his voice all day. Nonstop. He could be talking about anything at all. I want to hear all of it. Bro has a unique voice

I’ve noticed since I started watching your channel, I’m definitely feeling more soreness. Which I like. Going deeper slowly with a slight pause has made a huge difference. A hit to my ego because I’ve had to drop the weight like you said. Thank you

Spot on stuff flowing here. After 30 years of not doing this training, it’s more about avoiding all the aches and pains. Forcing me to change now. And it’s working

I try to mix heavy days with light days. Trying to focus on how the joints and muscle feel. Finally stopped chasing numbers at 66. Still do stupid shit on occasion, but trending in the right direction.

This RU-vid channel is a god given gift

It's videos like these that never get old. I've been hearing this from you, Dr. Mike, for about over four years now - and it never ceases to teach me. You helped me revolutionize my training with which I now help my clients with every day. I'm so proud I can deliver them a program backed behind your Principles. Thank you.

Just started my journey on the rest of my life at 38 years young. Started with my diet dialed in with slight deficit and hitting the gym 5- 6 days a week, and your content has had a HUGE impact on my training effectiveness. Thank you, Dr. Mike 🙏 🙌 💪 💪 💪

He looks like deadpool without his suit in the thumbnail

I have been training consistently (3-5 times a week) for the past 6 months and still very much consider myself a beginner. The advice in this video is a game changer for me thank you Dr Mike.

"Like he can if I don't start talking". Always good for a laugh. The solid information is a bonus.

I wish all well to Dr. Mike. We love you dawg.

My training partner & I have been collectively training for over 85 years, seriously training for maximum Hypertrophy - i can tell everyone ( and do ) that , we have adopted your traing techniques a few months ago, THE IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MIND BLOWING !!! Also injury free ! Longevity is paramount in this chapter of our lives, Never too old to learn or try intelligent techniques ! Leg day is Thursday - Powerhouse Pontiac 5pm. =)

RP's advice on using higher reps and (usually) lighter weights has really saved my bacon. I lifted seriously for about 3 years back in my early 20s. Got into the mid 400s bench and mid 500s on DL and squat. Now I'm in my late 30s, haven't trained seriously in 10 years, and fat. Got back into it with a home gym but went too crazy too fast with "heavy" weight and caused some shoulder issues. As I've recovered, focusing on hypertrophy has been a big motivator. Thanks!!

Just finished my first Meso on the RP hypertrophy app and I've seen great results using low weights and good technique.

The camera puts 10 lbs on a normal human head....😂😂😂

Thanks for your awesome content,Dr Mike! 💪🏻💪🏻

Thank you. Appreciated. Arguably the best source of exercise information and guidance on RU-vid. Wish you continued success.

Thank you, Dr. Mike, for sharing your knowledge about muscle growth! It's been a couple of months now that I've followed your advice, and my muscles are growing better than before.

It is ALL about technique for this 63 year old!Low weight with high reps due to arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis(among other spinal issues).The bigger the range of motion the better.I really push it because of the lighter weight.I have seen growth and definitely have gained major strength.Zero injuries in 3 years of consistent training.

Great video as always

Great video doc

Fantastic information!

new upload!!!!!!!! i love you guys

Really apreciate this Dr!

This is probably the video I needed more than any other

I would appreciate it if you could do a video on strengthening your tendons. They are my limiting factor. Thanks

Hurky Jerky Muscles is the most scientific backed thing Dr Mike has ever uttered

Love the pink watch! ❤ Thanks for this awesome information! 😊

Great video! Ive always been relatively inflexible. I started doing full range of motion weight lifting a year ago and my flexibility has noticeably increased.

I love this guy! He's extremely smart about the scientific processes of excersises

Thanks for this very quality content Dr.Mike ❤❤❤

Im 43 and going slow and steady with less weight has helped massively. Even the recovery time for an older gentleman like myself is alot better. Joints dont ache as much either. Even though the weight is lower, the workout is so much better and i can really feel the stretch

Love this guy's sense of humor

Fantastic video. 👍

Great video

The thumbnail is amazing

Jesus, talk about the perfect video at the perfect time for me! Thank you for this! Also, to what you're saying, an addage I live by, "Anything worth doing, is worth taking the time to do right." Or correctly, or whichever you prefer.

Squat example is great. I was trying to match the form of folks I saw online, but that was putting a lot of pressure on my knees and ankles. I widened my stance and flared my feet out more and now I feel the squats in my muscles instead of my joints.

Just found out I have an inguinal hernia, and this is exactly the direction I'm going in to try and limit how much intra-abdominal pressure I need during my sets. Thanks as always doc.

The bumping while bench press did make my arms and shoulders hurt incredibly. I didn’t bench press for like a year or so and when I started it again I just could do it for one time a week first. Since I enhanced my technique thanks to you I know am in my second meso cycle of three time benching a week and there are no problems. Good technique is so important once you get strong enough to move weight that can hurt you

Love the videos Dr. Mike! Can you do a video on L-Carnitine Tartrate? The benefits, what it’s good for, is it beneficial to be taking?

Love you Dr Mike you're the best! Blessings

Perfect explanation!

Good stuff 👌

My limiting factor at the Bench Press is my triceps. I'll try a wider grip now. Thanks Doccie

Ever since I started training this way and everyone else around me saw the change, dudes come up wondering how to get certain muscle. This stuff works and works for a reason

I only ever feel joint pain when doing shoulders because of old repetitive sports injuries. It certainly limits the esthetics but I’m not ashamed of doing 5-7 lbs lateral raises because that’s the only way I can work them

As a fellow Mike I must say thank you for the sweet sweet gains you’ve brought me. 🎉❤

"You ain't cheatin' you ain't tryin'" - my wife on our wedding night

Thanks for the info my myan!!!

I’ve been doing this for a while now and I’ve seen my biggest success so for far building muscle and am not getting injured 👌

Thanks uncle mike

As far as the last tip goes this is true for me on squats. I can’t do a narrow stance I have to have a wider stance for me to be able to do them comfortably and correctly

Let’s do this!

good stuff

I'm not trying to make all these gains to mess with the pink dumbbells for life brother. I'm trying to horse some big iron! Love your stuff Mike.

Holy Crap. You are at 2million Subs? I feel like 1 mil was not so long ago. Amazing!

I needed this, specifically about the joints. For whatever reason, skullcrushers make my elbows hurt like crazy and I think moving to another exercise was the right answer but I'm going to go back and try it with slightly wider elbows.

Lets see those pre contest progress pics!

Been doing light weight with focusing on stretch for most of my weight lifting life and I feel great. Definitely not the strongest but I feel and look good, this is all that matters to me.

Wisdom. Thank you.

Hey Dr. Mike, can you make a video regarding going past failure, specifically assisted negatives after failure?

Gnarly stretch on thumbnail 🙌

This video has convinced me to learn French over Italian! Dr Mike, you truly are my hero. ❤

Dr. Mike iz da King!

Would love to see Mike do an episode asking Perplexity AI questions about exercise but using the Academic Research option (differs from other LLMs by using published academic papers)

Agreed! I have come to the same conclusion, after a lifetime of experimenting... .

Age75, training on&off since 15, consistently since 44. My technique's still getting better.

Telling people you were big back in the 1980's before you broke your back in a deadlift attempt keeping you big as hell

I’ve always loved powerlifting and heavy training, but since I’ve switched to hypertrophy, lowering the weights and fully incorporating these 5 points mentioned, my knee doesn’t feel so bad. Who’d have thunk it

Dr Mike keeping me big as hell 🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥

alright ill give it a watch

Does anybody else thing dr mike should review Ryan Humistons training same vibe

Dr. Mike could you please do a general tips video for tall people, I've been wondering if I should do anything different to avoid back injuries especially

I like this new room as opposed to the abyss he usually films in

I'm a super no gainer. I trained for years supervised by great trainers with proven records, world class nutritionists, and doctors to make sure everything was normal with me. Nothing worked long term. Everything works very short term 1-3 months. Then I plateau quickly, even if I mix things up or other methods or programs. Once I plateau I see no more progress. Even if I keep trying for over a year. I tried high set ranges (20-25) per muscle group per week. Same thing, I plateau quickly. I tried many other methods and programs and always got the same result. After many years I developed a method that seems to be overcoming the plateaus. I noticed that after I plateaud, I would not get sore anymore on the following days, no matter how much I pushed myself or added weights, sets or reps. This was a clue. The solution was to first do a regular two sets (8-12 reps), then the third set go until failure (say 8 reps) then multiply that number by 4 (so here it would be 32), and keep the set going until you hit that number; only taking a couple of seconds of rest when you can't push anymore. Never more than 5 seconds. Just keep going with the smallest breaks you can within this set until you hit that number. If it looks like I can't even get 1 with 5 second rest, then I lower the weight and keep going. If I get to the target number but I was still able to do 3-4 reps between the breaks, I keep going. I haven't seen this technique anywhere so maybe I invented it. I can get sore 100% of the time and I seem to keep gaining. I've been doing it for 6 months. It's the first time I've ever gained past 3 months.

Didn't realize I fell asleep during muscle class until that rp ad hit

i like how Dr. Mike, while spitting his facts, takes a small peak to his left side to check his notes. It feels like a 12 years old trying to cheat on his tests lol ! All Love Coach !

Loved this video but could please make a video about sprint training and how (or if) it can be used to MAKE muscle, i hear so much about sprinting boosting muscle growth somehow and wanted to know if its true and if so, how it can be utilized in both cutting and bulking?

Time under tension and feeling the stretch is the best feeling. Just not so much once the DOMS kick in after haha

13:49 no Ronnie Coleman was harmed 🤭

Finding out that dumping the bar on my chest was a bad thing during bench press ruined it for me for a while. Not gonna lie, that was my favorite part. Just letting it drop and turning on the muscles at the end so it didn’t actually crush me. Learning to have fun with the slow eccentric movement now

Great discussion- but the example of the pullup at the beginning was mixed up. Based on the explanation, the portion of the motion one should focus on is the lengthening in the low portion of the hang, not the top.

Which exercise would be good to build strong lower back muscles, if your options are, a back extension machine, dumbbells, pull up bar, resistance bands or kettlebells?

I love you Mike.

A couple of years ago, I had really severe tennis elbow, that radiated up to my neck. Like any moron, I researched ‘how to fix tennis elbow’. Fuck, made it worse. Went to physio, that was useless altogether, for me at least. Finally went to the doctor, and she said ‘time heals all wounds’ in an anecdotal way. So I rested, then started hitting the gym. Started off on bench press….. nope. Went to a seated press and tried various angles. Mind blown. At a certain angle I could put on the weight, I was so excited. Went around the gym and tried other movement that didn’t hurt forearm or neck. So now, I can pull off anything in the gym. I started having left forearm pain on shoulder raises. Stop those, did other things that didn’t hurt, and now I’m back at front raises. There’s ’no pain no pain no pain’ rocky mentality when it comes to muscles, but joints are a different matter. It takes years to know what your body is saying, but have a listen.

I just started going to the gym a couple weeks ago & I think this is my fatigue issue. Half way through a session I get so exhausted I can barely grip the weight, even though every other muscle feels like it can keep going. I don't mean grip as I can't grip the weight, but it's around my wrist and forearm, the strength there totally drops & maybe that is because I am lifting way to heavy. It's most noticeable on pull day.

Have you done any videos talking about the benefits of Pilates? I am a newly certified instructor with Club Pilates and I would like to hear what you think of it, maybe I can learn something new.

Would it be possible to put up small "popups" in the videos to explain some of the nomenclature you use, for us not as well versed in weight training, muscle names (and well, English). Like, when talking to delts and so on, have a small infographic showing what muscle that is? Another example from a previous video, where you mentioned about SubQ? Thanks for the videos, helps a lot as a beginner/intermediate.

Thanks for the info cave man

paid membership for all the weight gonna use all of them

Regarding getting a stretch in the target muscle during an exercise. What goes if you're flexible enough to reach the bottom of a machine, like the hack squat or chest press, which makes the weight rest on the machine. Should you still go as deep as you can, making the weight rest on the machine, or stop an inch earlier, so that the weight still rest on you?