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The BIGGEST Full Body Training Myths!

Alex Leonidas

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0:00 Introduction
0:56 Goal of full body
3:32 Big benefits
5:55 Modifications
8:39 Rep ranges
10:36 Structure
13:58 Muscle priority
16:53 Push/pull sequence
19:13 Antagonist supersets
22:16 Volume & recovery
26:07 Wrapping up

Disclaimer: Alex Leonidas is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Alex Leonidas will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or passing.

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20 Comments

@lukaposeidon8490 1 year ago

Biggest gains I’ve ever made was on full body 3x. Low volume works for me like nothing else.

@thom8363 1 year ago

pullup + vertical press
row + dips (or bench)
hinge + triceps
squat + biceps

4 supersets, twice a week (varying order, rep ranges, variations)

Ive running that for two months now, I love it. Easy to work on running or something else on the side

@JuliusCaesar103 1 year ago

The biggest advantage of fullbody is imo, you only get one chance at an exercise for that muscle for the day, so you LEARN to make it count. If you have a bro split, if one exercise isn't hitting right you're like, oh well the others are good whereas. On fullbody, you learn to get the most out of every exercise because that is the only shot you get at it. The quality of the sets goes up exponentially when you do fullbody!!

@barbellbryce 1 year ago

Unrelated to the video but Steve Shaw really wants to do another interview with you and he's asking all of us from the Massive Iron community to reach out to you! 🔥 Would love to see you both again.

@raven-19x 1 year ago

Full body + antagonistic supersets is a cheat code for busy life periods. Maybe not optimal but I don’t have time for other splits and methods. I find the “gogogo” style fun too.

@MNuggat 1 year ago

0:45 ahead of the curve with many things: weighted stretching, +15% bodyfat, full body training (there are probably even more aspects)
Been following you since the OG days in the toronto subways. Without you I would have never built such a great body. Thanks, brother.

@jaredhicks1370 1 year ago

Been doing full body for a year. Arms got bigger. My squat got bigger. My back has never looked better. It works.

@mikey-dubs 2 weeks ago

My fav thing about full body is if life takes over and you skip a workout you are right back in to full body. No calculating on what to do if you missed
Or if you go work out with a friend no more “oh I just did full chest yesterday can’t join in on your chest today” you can just jump in

@disintegrate1077 1 year ago

FULLBODY OG HERE! We need a guide on 3-day super low volume fb split!

@Labtec86 10 months ago

With my hectic work schedules I use full body workouts 3 times a week, I also skip exercises on certain muscles groups if they are sore. Being 40 years old its all about recovery and enjoying my life OUTSIDE the gym!

@CyningCnut 1 year ago

Full body OG

On a second note, I like how you're going through a phase of explaining the different splits etc, like when you did the small series about PPL

@nicholasgargano7396 1 year ago

12:10 Cuban dictator vibe

@Jcampz01 1 year ago

I've been doing full body for years now. I often get asked by people my routine and when I say I do full body they're shocked and stuck with the assumption that its for beginners only. Of course I've had to adjust it over the years from beginner to intermediate and onwards, but nonetheless it works very well for me and my schedule.

And completely agree most people try to go way too hard on it, thinking they need to hit every muscle the same or with too many sets. I do 2 sets for most exercises and I rotate specializations. I've also found my own personal tolerance and volume that works well for certain muscles, so I don't aim hit the same volume for every muscle but thats personal.

Another component of it that I like is if I do have to miss the rare session due to work or travel or something, I don't sweat it as much. I'll be hitting my whole body again soon anyway. Whereas people on splits go through crazy anxiety about missing a day screwing things up since they can't make it up as easy.

@stillnessinmotion81 1 year ago

Much appreciated. Being a martial artist and ballroom dancer, it always made sense to me to do full body considering that we use our whole body with our skill.

@monkeycried 1 year ago

Shout out to Leroy Colbert!

@JamesTrainsAlot 1 year ago

I’ve found that setting up each day like a mini push pull legs has helped me most with organization 19:50

@mali_august 1 year ago

The overview as I understood:

- focus on antagonistic pairs of exercises in sequence (horizontal pull - horizontal pull / vertical pull - vertical push / quads - hams / bis - tris / calves - shoulders..

- if time is tight, use supersets (less rest between antagonistic pairs of exercises)

- use a lower rep scheme as to not overexhaust the nervous system (6-12 reps)

- if doing supersets, focus on ease of transition, don't superset exercises that require a lot of setup in between sets

- focus on weaker body parts first followed by the rest

- do not train the same muscle group in sequence as to not overlap work load capacity

- program 2-3 full body sessions per week, add 1 for accessory if needed

And i still feel like I'm missing points 😅

@JuanCruz-cy8gh 1 year ago (edited)

Another thing people miss out is how good full-body can be for prioritizing a body part.
It literally allows you to do it first in the session 3 times per week. Doing 2-3 sets at the start of your workout IS the best wait to recruit motor units and to stimulate the muscle as much as possible.

@sstein4777 1 year ago

This is simply amazing. You are one of the most authentic youtubers I have seen. Common sense and no bs. Thank you!

@Mifune41 1 year ago

Fullbody OG

Part of growing up for me was accepting that I will never commit to a 4/5/6 day per week split, no matter how much I think I want to do it. I've been watching some of your older full body training days looking for inspiration to really lock in my current 2 or 3 days a week pace, and would love to see some more videos with your current insight.