Ask BTBAM anything, and I will respond to most with a video

[BTBAM]

In an effort to promote my YouTube channel - The Strength Project - I've decided to make a thread here pertaining to any questions you guys may have. Can be related to pretty much any aspect of fitness or even topics barely related - I will answer as truthfully as possible and from my own perspective. I base all my advice off of a mix of my personal experience, and the reading that I've done. I have picked up a LOT of useful things over the years and been able to translate it to my own individual fitness and health, as well as giving useful tips to many others.

To put things in perspective, 6 years ago I was 130 pounds bodyweight, unable to squat 135 lbs without falling over and/ or failing, and could not reach past my knees when performing the standing toe touch stretch. I've had knee tendinitis, quadriceps tendinitis, hip impingement, shoulder impingement, rotator cuff issues, upper back issues, lordosis, inactivating glutes, and a variety of other conflicts that got in the way of my training. This was all because I spent roughly 5 years of my life being a couch potato with absolute crap nutrition, and almost zero physical activity. I was in extremely bad shape when I first starting lifting weights but luckily, I was young enough and resilient enough to teach myself the ways of the weight warrior and that brings me here - to pass along information that I wish I would have had someone tell me when I was uninformed. I've trial & error'ed so many things and read up on so many different subjects to get where I am today and want to spread this knowledge amongst anyone who will listen.

So ask me anything, and I will reply to the more common questions with a video answer, and the others with a reply ITT.

Here is some of my work so far:

[hockeybrah]

but srs you going to EDC Vegas this year? I remember you made a thread about it last year and how you got arrested

[cresros]

not really sure about what to ask, but nice idea



bumping

[Harganoff]

no questions but i suggest investing in a tripod

[SwimToTheMoon]

Favorite BTBAM album?

[kenny022593]

Started lifting in the summer. Got my DL up to 350x1, but my glutes keep giving out pulling from the floor. Should I get off of SS or just deload it?

[Drukqs]

Can you please post pictures of your girlfriend's face, ass, legs, boobs, stomach, back, and vagina?

[BostonTJ93]

Can you get me guitar lessons from Paul Waggoner?

[badabing81]

was confused as to how your channel had 300,000+ views when all your videos seemed to only have between 200-1000 then scrolled down and saw video of g/f deadlifting, noticed misc in the comments and suddenly it all made sense.

[BTBAM]

but srs you going to EDC Vegas this year? I remember you made a thread about it last year and how you got arrested

LOL yeah brah I am going again. No funny biz this year.

no questions but i suggest investing in a tripod

That is on my list brotha, I apologize for the potato holder (my gf).

Favorite BTBAM album?

the Silent Circus. Toss up with that an Alaska.

Started lifting in the summer. Got my DL up to 350x1, but my glutes keep giving out pulling from the floor. Should I get off of SS or just deload it?

What do you mean you glutes keep giving out? And SS will work fine for at least a year of weight training - I say figure out what is causing you to fail and re-address your goals.

[BTBAM]

was confused as to how your channel had 300,000+ views when all your videos seemed to only have between 200-1000 then scrolled down and saw video of g/f deadlifting, noticed misc in the comments and suddenly it all made sense.

LOL, yeah - see below.

Can you please post pictures of your girlfriend's face, ass, legs, boobs, stomach, back, and vagina?

[i1983]

Can you make a Power Clean video? (please)

Also,

Can you please post pictures of your girlfriend's face, ass, legs, boobs, stomach, back, and vagina?

[NMH]

how can i increase the weight of my front squat up to my back squat? i cant seem to progress all that much on front squats vs back

[Robination]

Video on developing/undeveloping bad habits in Oly lifting please

edit - developing bad habits from training without a coach, and dealing with this problem

edit2 - Also, the rack position in detail for front squat/clean...I always catch it in what is probably not a great position because I have a scrape around my clavicle and it hurts there sometimes after workouts

[MicsHero]

Any plans to do a video on strict and push pressing?

[LeoDaVinci]

You're legit, brah, but that hat you're always wearing makes you look like a kid, which undermines your authority. That chit is important for youtube.

[TreyTrey]

how do i stop being a pussy and man up and get my squat up? currently stuck around 3 plates for reps the weight starts feeling heavy.

[BTBAM]

Can you make a Power Clean video? (please)

Also,

This is the third request I've had on this. I think that will be my next tutorial. Thank you for the suggestion. Plan on it being out no later than Sunday.

how can i increase the weight of my front squat up to my back squat? i cant seem to progress all that much on front squats vs back

How are your positions? Are you able to hold a rock solid bottom position with a tight core and upright trunk (both in the Bsq and Fsq?) Any videos?

Without actually seeing, I am going to assume it is a structural problem as it usually is in the 95% of cases. Work on your flexibility, particularly hip, ankle, and thoracic mobility, as well as getting your core stronger through ab roll-outs, weighted planks, and hanging leg raises. Once these things are sorted out you can translate that leg strength much better.

Video on developing/undeveloping bad habits in Oly lifting please

edit - developing bad habits from training without a coach, and dealing with this problem

This is a great idea as I've developed very severe poor habits due to self-teaching myself, and had to relearn good habits and unlearn bad habits.

[BTBAM]

Any plans to do a video on strict and push pressing?

Yeah I'd like to do one on these eventually.

You're legit, brah, but that hat you're always wearing makes you look like a kid, which undermines your authority. That chit is important for youtube.

You talkin bout my ASU beanie?!?! Well, I guess you do have a point... I just need to cut my damn hair.

[emerica1184]

What have you done for knee trouble? That has been my number one problem for squats. Recently switched to atg which is feeling a lot better but I still lift with a sleeve over one knee.

[LeoDaVinci]

You talkin bout my ASU beanie?!?! Well, I guess you do have a point... I just need to cut my damn hair.

Haha yeah brah, no hate. Great vids.

[alial30]

Does it matter if I use two fingers in the rack position during the front squat? I find this the most comfortable for me, but I just wanted to hear your thoughts.

[Robination]

edit2 - Also, the rack position in detail for front squat/clean...I always catch it in what is probably not a great position because I have a scrape around my clavicle and it hurts there sometimes after workouts

Do you ever feel your lats getting raped / lock up doing jerks?

oh crap I have

damn so many questions I want to ask

[talik]

At my current platue on squats. The thing that fails me is 1. it feels like my back will fall over causing me to fall forward if you understand? How can i fix this.
2. also my ?groin? hurts while squating. Dunno if its called the groin, but inner thieghs, what could that be?

[donprincekaveli]

If the plural of goose is geese, then why isn't the plural of moose, meese?


No but seriously.....great thread....I am subbed to both Front and Back Squat threads. Repped!!

[Packersfan33]

I misread the title as "ask a guy who saw BTBAM anything"

haha i need more sleep. who are your favorite bands right now since i'm on that topic. subbed btw, good stuff brah.

[austin.j.taylor]

Do a strict press/push press/push jerk video. Will green if its good.

[mikevall]

At my current platue on squats. The thing that fails me is 1. it feels like my back will fall over causing me to fall forward if you understand? How can i fix this.
2. also my ?groin? hurts while squating. Dunno if its called the groin, but inner thieghs, what could that be?

In on tutorial vids on powercleans/snatches/jerks

[FinalCountdown]

Came in thread expecting something about the band.. slightly confused now

Anyway,

Top 3 BTBAM songs in your opinion?

[Scruffy77]

good info i subbed