This Is Who I Am: My Strength Story 

I'm an Italian physicist, never liked any sport in my life nor was interested at all in strength training. I randomly started watching your videos as a casual gym user, started liking your scientific approach and tried to run your programs until strength training became a fundamental part of who I am today, not only physically but also psychologically, literally changing my life. I suspect you have no idea of how many different people from all across the globe you influenced. Thank you Jeff.

As a short guy who has insecurities I now know why I’ve been drawn to your content over the years. This is inspirational my friend

Jeff, you didn't just change the way I train, you changed my life. You should know that. Thank you.

Jeff: Telling an amazing, inspiring story about himself RISE at 9:22 out of nowhere: Hey, remember we're paying you to promote our items

I find it really sad that a lot of influencers are saying that you dont work out hard enough, when they dont realize your reasons for working out that way. You have been a huge inspiration for me to train smarter instead of pushing limits that are there for a reason. Science based training that focuses not just on getting higher numbers but also on longevity is greatly appreciated by your community!

His story resonates so much with the line “Sometimes you gotta let go of who you want to be, in order to become who you are meant to be”.

This is incredibly well done, Jeff! Especially for a 3-man crew. As a fellow Canadian, proud of you my dude 🔥🇨🇦

Such an inspiration to many, thanks for posting! I really like your fitness journey. I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. Have you ever used any of these custom meal plan tools? I got one from Next Level Diet to help me add some muscle and I actually like their plans. Was just wondering if you've heard of or tried any of them yourself. Thank you!

Dude I'm probably never gonna have to watch another motivational video ever again.This got me motivated for life. Wow. The quality of this video is incredible. Thanks Jeff for making such quality content.

We need a whole hour to two hour long documentary on you jeff! Your story is very incredible and fascinating. Love the video, love your channel, and thank you for being one of the guys in the fitness community we can all count on 💙

Incredibly well done Jeff, this video perfectly encapsulates the friend (and lifting hunk) that I know. Only The Strong Eat Kiwis 🥝🥝🥝

I’m a skateboarder and I’ve dislocated my shoulder at least 20+ times over 2 years… found your channel after my surgery/physical therapy and decided to dedicate more time to lifting so my chances of getting hurt again slim down. That fear of re-injury really does hold you back… hearing you say that deeply resonated with me. Very inspiring and happy to see you’re doing well! 🖤

Jeff- you inspire me. I am very grateful for your integrity about the research behind lifting. How you are honest about your strength and challenges. I am a BIG fan. I am a 59 year old female just getting into weight lifting again after a long battle with my health. So grateful for you! You help me to be stronger every day.

You and Stephanie have been such an inspiration to my ED recovery, and my husband’s fitness journey. Cannot thank you both enough for being such a positive impact on this platform xx

I was lucky to be around during the early basketball obsession days back in our small town. Loved this mini documentary and following your progression through the years

I'd watch a feature length biopic for sure. Learning more details of the injury, the rehab, the school work, the training, all of it. I think it would be super interesting to see how it all started and where you are now.

Your videos took a huge part in my mental transformation. I've overcomed an injury, relationship breakdown, graduated, found a decent job. You guide me through difficult moments thanks to testosterone boost and elevated self esteem. Thanks!

63 old male only started lifting about 4 years ago after losing 70 lbs. Competing is your personal thing, not so mine. I enjoy your videos. I rely on your expertise for information in assisting with my own personal performance and goals. Thank you for helping me to continue to strive, to improve and build my physique. OTSS

You are a huge inspiration for so many people. And being as vulnerable as you are in this video just amplifies that! I have nothing but respect for you! Thank you for everything you do!

Thank you for everything. You will not know how much you have helped me turn my life around and I cannot express it adequately here. You are making a true difference.

thank you for everything Jeff Nipprd. It is because of you that I finally reached a 225lbs bench! Something i never saw happening this soon! You have changed my life and the lives of many others. Don’t stop!

I love your content and it’s helped me a bunch. Because of your content at 43 I’m lifting more with less pain than I ever have

Jeff, this is what the journey of life is all about. I loved getting a glimpse into your background and motivations. Your content has always been top notch, but the weaving of comedy, intellect, perseverance and authenticity is what I admire most. You and Stephanie have always kept it real and never shy away from vulnerability. It goes without saying that you motivate and inspire many. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do. Much love to you and yours.

Thank you Jeff, you've helped me grow in incredible ways. I've been watched your videos and it is top tier quality. Thank you for not quitting.

That shit is insane. As someone who is Been in the gym grinding for over a year for health issues I've Been watching you now for about 8 months. And this video was very emotional to me. The light at the end of tunel you know

Jeff is the best fitness influencer on RU-vid by a mile. Great filming and editing team too- This vid feels like a trailer for a blockbuster drama that I would absolutely go see right now in theaters lol.

Jeff, thanks for putting your story out there. I really think I speak for a lot of your subscribers when I say you’ve truly made a difference and an impact in thousands of people’s lives.

Jeff, you are amazing. been around for a couple of years now and you've influenced my knowledge, outlook and workout approach greatly. I am forever grateful for the time and energy you share on this platform. and for you being you, never stopped believing in yourself. LETSGOOOO

The production of this is crazy good. Awesome job and story

I'm a transguy with ADHD and Autism. Struggled with being overweight since my thyroid got destroyed by my immune system, which I was probably about 7 or 9 when it started. I got medicated and diagnosed at 19/20, and I found Jeff's channel. I've now lost 40lbs, completely changed my physique, my lifestyle, and I'm much stronger. My sleep is better, I eat better, and I FEEL better. I'm more confident, and I want to go to college for Kinesiology, despite dropping out previously before being diagnosed with ADHD, 3 times. Thank you so much for helping me improve myself and helping me find my passion. 💪😅 Btw, this week is max out week, and so far I have 225lbs for Squat, 155lbs for Bench, and Deadlift is on Wednesday! 🤩 Update: Deadlift max 260lbs with conventional, up from 255lbs with Sumo/225lbs with Conventional Overhead Press max 100lbs

I recently started with your PPL 1 and 2 and after every workout I was flabbergasted I was feeling every muscle torn apart a feeling that I never have before my mind muscle connection is also drastically improved I love it keep going this channel is far by the best here on youtube

Appreciate all the solid, science based info you provide in a clear and simple manner. Watch and follow all you put out there, you are by far the best source! Thanks for all you do!

I rarely comment on videos but I wanted to write here and say well done and thank you for this. The only final destination is death, everything else is process and process is about doing the things that need doing day in day out and I respect that tremendously. You had me at AI was your fave lol ABSOLUTE LEGEND! And as a movement and science nerd I have appreciated your videos for ages. Thank you for what you do and congratulations on the clothing line 😊 - just a fellow vertically challenged Canadian girl tryna speak science and lift heavy things and trying to make a little ripple in a very very big pond. Peace!

You are an inspiration Jeff ..... I can't even describe how much this vedio resonates with me

I have always loved bodybuilding, I remember getting into it around the days that Mike Chang from six pack shortcuts was one of the main RU-vid fitness guys, I started watching your videos years ago and they were the ones that that really helped me understand fitness on a deeper level. I bought your push/pull/legs program and body recomposition program around six months ago and I have read them cover to cover at least three times and I can't thank you enough for all that you do. Whatever got you here I am thankful for it 🙏

When I hurt my back early Covid, I was devastated. Same thing as you, warmup deadlifts and I was down for weeks. Though my injury wasn’t as bad as yours, my mental health hit rock bottom. But your progression post injury, helped me regain motivation and allowed me to get over the fear of re-injuring my back again. So when you mentioned this in this video, made me even prouder to be a Rise consumer.

This is a really powerful video. I get that it is a commercial, and it would have been better to take the clothes stuff out, but hey, guess Jeff has to pay the bills like we all do. Respect.

So lucky to have learned my info from Jeff as a newbie lifter, he inspired my love for the science behind bodybuilding!! This is so cool to see his journey!!

Honestly Jeff you have helped me get through some pretty discouraging phases in my short gym career, knowledge is wealth and you have definitely been lining our pockets with knowledge. I commend and appreciate all that you do. Keep up the good work my man!

Jeff, as someone who dealt with a spinal fusion surgery early in my weightlifting career and similar insecurities regarding strength as a result, you are an inspiration to me. In coming into my own in the realm of weightlifting (I’m a university student pursuing an education in exercise science), you have defined the center of my training philosophy and who I am - a student of the science. Thank you. Keep inspiring and keep pushing. OTSS 🙏

It's funny you mention how much you like basketball, because you're basically the Michael Jordan of fitness and nutrition, at least in my opinion. I've been watching your videos for a while now, and I've picked up so much knowledge. I can't thank you enough for that. I'm not really into body building, just a fat dude trying to be a decent looking, strong guy. Your videos have helped me out a lot. Thank you.

Love this bro. Wondering - Have you ever thought about making a video looking at the relationship between nutrition and mental health? I don’t know if that’d be outside the scope of what you cover on this channel, but I think a lot of people would be interested to hear your take on it. Definitely the kind of thing most people are pushing an agenda on lol. Keep crushing it💪

You have provided immense value to the bodybuilding community on RU-vid. It’s great to see your background story for the first time.

Thank you for all the inspiration that you give us I have been following your videos for 2 years and changed my perspective of everything. You are helping a lot of people around the world in ways that you couldn't even imagine (in my case dealing with anxiety and depression), thank you.

The effort put into this video is insane!

Thank you so much for pushing through your hardest time Jeff ⏳ that's why we have a legend himself guiding us to get out of our comfort zone ❤️

You are such an incredible inspiration. The amount of effort and research you put into every single video you upload is so impressive. You are my favorite fitness influencer and easily the one that I trust the most.

Hey Jeff, thanks for sharing your story with us! I have followed you over the years and love your science based approach to strength and fitness. I had serious surgery on my back this week and thankfully it went well and no complications... I can't wait to recover and build up my strength! 💪 Only the strong SURVIVE! Thank you for your message and motivation!

You’re a legend man. You’ve inspired me to really take bodybuilding seriously myself, and shown me that science can be applied to anything in life.

Incredible video Jeff! Wishing you all the best with the launch of your clothing line! I totally relate to your back injury as I got 2 herniated discs in my lumbar spine from heavy squats over 500 lbs many years back, which was a life changing injury. Between that & a dangerous congenital heart defect I discovered I was born with shortly after that injury, I didn’t let either defeat me, but instead I found ways to safely circumvent those issues & keep going with my training in modified ways that still worked for me. My training is now hypertrophy focused, & I’m at peace with my strength loss in many areas, as staying healthy, injury free, & alive matters most.

I literally owe you the best change of my life, grateful to have you on RU-vid Jeff

With basketball being my first love and then making the shift to fitness/lifting this video meant a lot to me. Thanks for always inspiring, Jeff!

Jeff you're a inspiration and I for one am super greateful for the content you put out for free. Thank you very much for everything. Cheers

Hey Jeff, I know that it is very unlikely that you are going to read this but I want to thank you for the endless high quality content you enrich my training life with. Thanks to you I got so much stronger and bigger while even reducing training time. Second of all I wanted to ask you if you are still coaching people. If yes it would be an honor if you could coach me for my first contest prep. I still need to get green lights from my doctors due to various medical conditions such as a cardiovascular disease. But if my doctors tell me that Im going to be allowed to compete Id love to have you by my side as a coach. Thanks for reading this Have a great day

I found your channel about a month ago and was so impressed with everything about your videos. I purchased your Powerbuilding 1.0 program (the only program I have ever bought after 10 years of on and off again working out) and have already noticed great progress and results 5 weeks in. you encourage the hell out of me and can't wait to use your help to get where I want to be!

I am watching your Videos now for 6 years thank you for all you gave this community. I hope we will see you one time back at the platform or on stage or both

Had a blast working on this! 🎥 Thanks for your trust Jeff. Excited to take things next level on the next one. 👀🔥

U deserve all the respect and love❤️

bruhh I've been following you and now that I've heard your story I could really relate on your goal and it's good to see other people over coming such same struggle that I had, aiming to be stronger despite having back pain and eager to prove that we could reach that goal strong 💪 I'm a fan now! thank you for being an inspiration brother!

Omg this was truly inspirational! I'm from Chile, literally at the other side of the globe, and yet you manage to help to make my life better, you help me to be better, thank you 💪

Masterfully captured the journey 💯

I'm not the kind of guy to collect celebrities and obsess about them, but I'll confess to being a fan. Jeff provides the best combination of meta analysis, proficient but efficient editing, attractiveness, and humility I've yet seen in the field of strength training in his Technique videos, and is the only record-holding, content-producing weight lifter I know of who is nearly as short as I am. I am really happy Jeff has finally recovered 100% from the mental trauma of a serious injury and I can only hope I never know an analogous trauma. Respectfully, this video produced a negative reaction inside of me that I feel compelled to share because I hold Jeff in such high regard and I completely lack his modesty. Any constructive criticism I offer is only meant to lead to improvement on future documentaries. This documentary lacks everything I like about Jeff; It's overproduced, over cut, bombastic, over the top, and a little unfocused - it was half-way in before I realized what the point was supposed to be. It often felt more like a Rise commercial than something made for Jeff's benefit. Rise should probably make a custom cut of their sweat shirt for their super star, because on Jeff the shoulder stick up like sinister pauldrons. There are things I liked too. I think the cinematography and set design was mostly great, with interesting lighting, capable camera work, good workout shots, interesting sets with good variety, minus the fires. Jeff is, as always, delivering a perfect performance, doing the right things at the right speed and saying the right things with the right speed and tone. Some of the music choice (the train comes to mind) complemented the content and is closer to Jeff's normal signature style, which needs no improvement. The decision to use muted colors with red accents in Jeff's design language is a good one. OTSS is a great motto that benefits by generally being true.

I literally have found myself in the exact same predicament as you my friend. Was always short athletic lean, played basketball with a passion (like AI and Nate Rob) Now getting older in my late 20’s putting that flame of passion into lifting and getting more muscle weight but also focusing on strength and I ALSO have a back injury(degenerative disc from a life of construction). Loved this inspirational monologue and can’t wait to join your Rise! 💪🏽 💪🏽 💪🏽

Mateeee, this is almost the exact same story as me. I started as an aspiring basketballer and transitioned into the world of powerlifting. Although I also hurt my back but even before that, I just started having knee issues, torn muscles, popping anti inflammatories before every work out. i remember running a five day program, 3 hour sessions and at the two week mark, i could barely stand without nerve pain down my leg. Ended up competing one more time but my body was so beat up, I stopped training for years. I’ve been consuming a tonne of your content and have recently just started back into training and that love for the iron is coming back. Thanks for being an inspiration brother.

Behind every great man is a story filled with great trials and obstacles. Jeff is no different. Hats off to this remarkable man.

Amazing video and story. As someone who’s battled and beaten cancer 3 times in the last 4 years, and is starting to get back into weightlifting this is a line I feel like is made for me. Been through the ringer and still want to better my health and body. Loved the story keep grinding

A big thank you from Papua New Guinea! You have done so much for me and so many others across the globe.

Your one of my favourite people to come to learn from and have taught me so much with your content, making me stronger and train wisely. This video was so well made and was really interesting learning the history behind your story.

This just turns not so smoothly into an ad at 9:23

Would love to see a video on science-based vertical jump training!

Jeff man, I wanted to say that you have changed my life. You have motivated me to work harder than anything i’ve ever imagined before just to be a powerlifter and it has made it a part of my identity because of you man

Love the way this video was done and also loved hearing your story. Your science based, no bullshit approach has always been super refreshing.

Dude this was awesome! I felt the same way about Allen Iverson. In school I was always one of the shortest dudes. As someone who's only 5'7" when I found your channel I felt inspired seeing someone who was also vertically challenged 😂 as myself become a beast in the gym which I've been trying to do.

Jeff, you are an amazing person and an even better professional bodybuilder/powerlifter who has bought motivation and inspiration to countless people who did not know where to start in the gym. You are the epitome of Only the Strong Survive, no matter how hard the obstacles or challenges you were persistent and able to over come them. You have fans from everywhere who will support you no matter what. Please continue to do what you are good at.

Been following your channel for a long time. Truly some of the best science based fitness content on youtube. This video is truly inspirational. Ignore the haters and don’t ever stop!

*Оnly hard work! Thank you for inspiration Jeff. After watching you for 2 years I started my own fitness channel. And this is my real passion now. Hope one day I will help people like u bro*

Me and all my buddies are also not the longest. We do watch all your videos. You are an inspiration to all of us! Greetings from The Netherlands🇳🇱

Im glad i found your channel Jeff i was intrigued by the research behind your videos. Im in the army and this is week three of strength training for me! Im showing all my soldiers your videos so they understand the science behind it and they dont over train and get hurt. 💪

This is so well composed! All the shots and edits go hard a hell! This man changed the way I train for the better, he deserves all the support and love he gets!

The production quality for this documentary was insane, props to everyone who was a part in creating this.

Been watching your videos…LOTS of them. Some of them are from 4 years ago! This video is a great capstone to what you’ve accomplished and extremely inspiring!

Jeff, I had been a life long martial artist, study many different styles. 1 year ago, I sustained a serious injury in BJJ. I couldn’t even twist a jar lid open for months after surgery. I was contemplating what my next fitness journey should be when I came across your channel. As soon as physical therapy was over and I could lift a 10lb dumbbell, I knew weight lifting would be next. I used to never get my weight past 160lbs. Now, I’m usually anywhere 170-175lbs and stronger than anytime in my life! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world!

So inspiring. 🫶🏽 Dealing with my back injury for 19 months & I thought I’m done lifting… this makes me so hopeful 🤍 Thank You J 🥝

When you realise that this whole documentary is just an ad

Thank you so much for the work you put into you content and how humble you are Jeff, keep it up you rock, and I hope that one day we can meet up for a workout session there is so much that I want to learn.

Been following Jeff for a couple of years now. Always comes across very knowledgeable and you can see he practices what he preaches, super down to earth and I would say and seems an all round hard working, respectable, good guy. I've checked out Jeff's online programmes and to hear people saying he doesn't train very hard.... try one of his programmes, then judge...!! keep doing what you're doing man 👌👍🙏

Man, I was hoping for a real documentary, I feel like this barely scratched the surface and wasted a bunch of time on the clothing infomercial

Hey man I know you probably won’t see this comment, but my whole life I’ve dealt with feeling weak and insignificant because of my height (5’6”). Watching your videos got me started with weightlifting few years ago, and now I’m deadlifting weight that guys twice my size struggle with. You were an inspiration to me and have helped me be someone who no longer feels weak or small or I insignificant anymore. I hope you know your story is inspiring as well

You are my inspiration Jeff, I always watch your videos when I need help learning. Hope you achieve more great things bro, love from Mexico!

I've only discovered you recently man but honestly, your knowledge and journey inspires me and I really feel that obsession starting to grow the same as you. My weight loss journey has totally evolved beyond that into a passion for fitness. I asked myself, "right, I lost the weight. Dropped 123kg to 82kg in 6 months. What do I do next?" And you help me see clearly that I've got so much left to do, man. It doesn't end here and it doesn't ever have to end. It's my life now. Now working on my strength hardcore. Thanks for all you do mate, truly an inspirational guy.

This is a very amazing and superb video bro telling about yourself and keep it up and keep training hard and be positive and happy always but never give up on your dreams and take care of yourself

First! Let's goooo

Great video. Great story and you tell it so well. I can't wait for more videos and lessons from you. I respect you so much. Thank you for the inspiration and wisdom.

Much love and respect. You deserve everything that you've worked for. Imma go check out your new line.

I’m in week 3 of your powerbuilding program and it’s worth every bit of the $35 already

Bruh, this is the pumpin' iron of clothing adverts💪💯 Srsly though, Jeff motivates so many and this video is all too relatable, even outside of lifting weights

Been watching a long time Jeff, keep growing brother! You don’t need all the support, barely any actually. Been a blessing to see you strive!

this is why he is one of the GOATS. been watching for a while, will continue to keep watching for a long while

A Masterpiece ❤‍🔥

I am a begineer.... This video filled me with lot of confidence... And also the TRUTH...... ONLY THE STRONGEST SURVIVE