David Goggins Workout and Diet Revealed (SCREW SCIENCE)
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Date: 2024-09-03
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anroy7509
I admire so much David Goggins and love your video on him! The only thing I disagree with him as a healthcare worker is that the amount of wear and tear on his body must be insane. If it suits him and he is well with his decision, fine! But for many people, this is a trip later on on an orthopedic surgon's table. multiple times. I rather treat my body as a nice car (well imagine it's a nice car. in only 3-4 pounds lighter. Almost there) that I want to keep for a long time. I train hard for my capacity. I take time to heal every injury with love and care. as I would do with my dog or children. After, I get back and train hard again but I know the line between normal soreness and injuries! I like to point out the Blue Zone documentary on Netflix where you see all the 90-100s folks in Italy, Greece, Japan, Costa Rica etc. In remote costal or mountain locations live their best life in wonderful shape without looking like crossfitters but who surely were active and ate well everyday if their life. They have many friends and take care of their brain also with social activities. I can't help but think they didn't abuse their body too much to get there. just ennough everyday!
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I admire so much David Goggins and love your video on him! The only thing I disagree with him as a healthcare worker is that the amount of wear and tear on his body must be insane. If it suits him and he is well with his decision, fine! But for many people, this is a trip later on on an orthopedic surgon's table. multiple times. I rather treat my body as a nice car (well imagine it's a nice car. in only 3-4 pounds lighter. Almost there) that I want to keep for a long time. I train hard for my capacity. I take time to heal every injury with love and care. as I would do with my dog or children. After, I get back and train hard again but I know the line between normal soreness and injuries! I like to point out the Blue Zone documentary on Netflix where you see all the 90-100s folks in Italy, Greece, Japan, Costa Rica etc. In remote costal or mountain locations live their best life in wonderful shape without looking like crossfitters but who surely were active and ate well everyday if their life. They have many friends and take care of their brain also with social activities. I can't help but think they didn't abuse their body too much to get there. just ennough everyday!
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sebastiaanstok
The reason why does this, is because he escaped hell (read his books. He has ADHD, difficulty learning, been through a terrible childhood, and a number of terrible things that really got him. He fights everyday to escape the reality of who is he, he doesn't fight because he wants to, but because the alternative is to give-up, and that means being in a worse situation. If you have to fight, then fight. No excuses, no pity, or any BS.
The only way out is through, and if you can't escape then at least don't make things worse and fight to stay where you are. It's like climbing a greasy rope, you can't get higher but once you let go you will fall, and that means down, into the pit, of an eternity of hel. Only once you have lived though a similar experience, can you ever relate. It cannot be explained, it must be experienced, and even then it requires you understand (for real) what the alternative is.
The best revenge you can ever have on anyone is, don't give them you hate, your attention, nothing, don't give a F#. Don't do it to prove them wrong, to show-of, do it because you choose to do this, that's it.
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The reason why does this, is because he escaped hell (read his books. He has ADHD, difficulty learning, been through a terrible childhood, and a number of terrible things that really got him. He fights everyday to escape the reality of who is he, he doesn't fight because he wants to, but because the alternative is to give-up, and that means being in a worse situation. If you have to fight, then fight. No excuses, no pity, or any BS.
The only way out is through, and if you can't escape then at least don't make things worse and fight to stay where you are. It's like climbing a greasy rope, you can't get higher but once you let go you will fall, and that means down, into the pit, of an eternity of hel. Only once you have lived though a similar experience, can you ever relate. It cannot be explained, it must be experienced, and even then it requires you understand (for real) what the alternative is.
The best revenge you can ever have on anyone is, don't give them you hate, your attention, nothing, don't give a F#. Don't do it to prove them wrong, to show-of, do it because you choose to do this, that's it.
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papaspaulding
That last part about cheating yourself etc, reminds me of when I first started lifting as a teen, with cheap light dumbbells at home. Id do an hour full body workout every other day, every set high reps to absolute failure only 30 seconds rest between every set until the workout was done (I knew nothing back then)
Once I thought I might have cheated myself out of an extra rep on one set, as 'punishment' and to make sure I got that extra rep I made myself do the full one hour workout 5 minutes after just finishing it, same sets, same reps. I remember my whole body feeling like it had gone into shock after lol, just stumbling over to the bathroom and then spent 30 minutes curled up near the toilet bowl waiting to throw up.
Like I said I knew nothing back then and wasnt too smart either lol, but in terms of drive and self discipline I was brimming with that shit. Now I feel im older and wiser I talk myself out of that shit, ie too smart for my own good, which is both good but sad in a way
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That last part about cheating yourself etc, reminds me of when I first started lifting as a teen, with cheap light dumbbells at home. Id do an hour full body workout every other day, every set high reps to absolute failure only 30 seconds rest between every set until the workout was done (I knew nothing back then)
Once I thought I might have cheated myself out of an extra rep on one set, as 'punishment' and to make sure I got that extra rep I made myself do the full one hour workout 5 minutes after just finishing it, same sets, same reps. I remember my whole body feeling like it had gone into shock after lol, just stumbling over to the bathroom and then spent 30 minutes curled up near the toilet bowl waiting to throw up.
Like I said I knew nothing back then and wasnt too smart either lol, but in terms of drive and self discipline I was brimming with that shit. Now I feel im older and wiser I talk myself out of that shit, ie too smart for my own good, which is both good but sad in a way
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athleanx
4 miles every 4 hrs. for 48 hours. Sleep deprivation kills your gains, this makes no sense to me unless you're training for an Ironman competition Jeff you nailed it, that's a bit psychotic IMHO. I'll stick with J. C. s' lower level of insanity that work if you truly train to failure as he preaches constantly. Soon to 67 yrs. old, I train hard at the gym. Some train like they're on a picnic. I did your 100 arm w/o. It took at least 3 days to get through some serious DOMS, second day being worse than the first. I love your quote and I say it myself each time I go w/o, Take from your body what it's not willing to give. And I say this to myself also, this weight is mostly empty space according to science and it seems to trick my mind into going heavier. Peace
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4 miles every 4 hrs. for 48 hours. Sleep deprivation kills your gains, this makes no sense to me unless you're training for an Ironman competition Jeff you nailed it, that's a bit psychotic IMHO. I'll stick with J. C. s' lower level of insanity that work if you truly train to failure as he preaches constantly. Soon to 67 yrs. old, I train hard at the gym. Some train like they're on a picnic. I did your 100 arm w/o. It took at least 3 days to get through some serious DOMS, second day being worse than the first. I love your quote and I say it myself each time I go w/o, Take from your body what it's not willing to give. And I say this to myself also, this weight is mostly empty space according to science and it seems to trick my mind into going heavier. Peace
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Avianthro
Goggins is impressive, but what's the fkin' point of being at a level like that Just to prove that you can do it Just to be impressive The path of moderation is best whether he wants to accept it or not. A guy like Goggins just doesn't get it, doesn't have the mental ability-discipline to follow a path of optimal moderation that balances all factors in one's life. Seeking to maximize fitness and neglecting other aspects of life as someone must do in order to attain and maintain his level is not the right path. I'll stick to the nothing-in-excess (meden agan) wisdom of the ancient Greeks instead of a hyper ex-Navy Seal's never-know-when-to-quit insanity.
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Goggins is impressive, but what's the fkin' point of being at a level like that Just to prove that you can do it Just to be impressive The path of moderation is best whether he wants to accept it or not. A guy like Goggins just doesn't get it, doesn't have the mental ability-discipline to follow a path of optimal moderation that balances all factors in one's life. Seeking to maximize fitness and neglecting other aspects of life as someone must do in order to attain and maintain his level is not the right path. I'll stick to the nothing-in-excess (meden agan) wisdom of the ancient Greeks instead of a hyper ex-Navy Seal's never-know-when-to-quit insanity.
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JoeCool0510
Showing extreme exercise sessions on social media may be motivating to some, but reality is very different. If I tried to do the things that Goggins demonstrates I would probably injure myself and set back my training. The body adjusts slowly over time. Consistency over a long period of time trumps all other factors. But consistency over a long period of time isn't exciting for social media. Far better to follow one of Jeff's programs and be really consistent than to attempt these extreme sessions. I think Goggins appeals to young men who fantasize about being on a SEAL team, which is Ok, but again, reality is very different-- ask any former SEAL.
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Showing extreme exercise sessions on social media may be motivating to some, but reality is very different. If I tried to do the things that Goggins demonstrates I would probably injure myself and set back my training. The body adjusts slowly over time. Consistency over a long period of time trumps all other factors. But consistency over a long period of time isn't exciting for social media. Far better to follow one of Jeff's programs and be really consistent than to attempt these extreme sessions. I think Goggins appeals to young men who fantasize about being on a SEAL team, which is Ok, but again, reality is very different-- ask any former SEAL.
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keanuwick6923
I believe in fitness and that there is NO shortcuts to fitness (Sleep, Nutrition and Exercise have always been the holy trinity of fitness) but overtraining leads to inevitable injuries. Human bodies can only endure so much overtime and not everyone is made the same way. Hats off to David for achieving that feat but it’s not for everybody hence on my end, I listen to fitness experts, the likes of Jeff, nutritionists/dieticians and among others so that my journey towards fitness will be effective yet SAFE. My daily reminder for overdoing things as of now will always be Ronnie Coleman. Guy was a beast but him, overdoing it came with a lifetime cost.
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I believe in fitness and that there is NO shortcuts to fitness (Sleep, Nutrition and Exercise have always been the holy trinity of fitness) but overtraining leads to inevitable injuries. Human bodies can only endure so much overtime and not everyone is made the same way. Hats off to David for achieving that feat but it’s not for everybody hence on my end, I listen to fitness experts, the likes of Jeff, nutritionists/dieticians and among others so that my journey towards fitness will be effective yet SAFE. My daily reminder for overdoing things as of now will always be Ronnie Coleman. Guy was a beast but him, overdoing it came with a lifetime cost.
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inGodweTrust122
Said it at the beginning. Performance based. As in operator. You got to be able to move as an operator. Arnold Schwarzenegger looked great in predator but that's not what operators look like. Dudes got muscle but he is way more skinny than muscular. Everybody has muscle. If they burn down to 3 to 5 percent bodyfat they will look jacked lol. His are trained though. And his whole system is trained. I'm not using his routine to build muscle. One. I want to go heavier for the skeletal benefits. Heavy resistance training is great for the bones. 2. It adds more muscle which is also good for everything. Keep my bodyfat between 15 to 25 percent.
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Said it at the beginning. Performance based. As in operator. You got to be able to move as an operator. Arnold Schwarzenegger looked great in predator but that's not what operators look like. Dudes got muscle but he is way more skinny than muscular. Everybody has muscle. If they burn down to 3 to 5 percent bodyfat they will look jacked lol. His are trained though. And his whole system is trained. I'm not using his routine to build muscle. One. I want to go heavier for the skeletal benefits. Heavy resistance training is great for the bones. 2. It adds more muscle which is also good for everything. Keep my bodyfat between 15 to 25 percent.
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Stormbringer81
I respect his capacity to perservere through physical pain. That's about it though. David Goggins is the definition of shove down all your mental health problems. I don't really understand why he's celebrated just because he can use his resentment from all of his haters and his bad upbringing to fuel him into destroying his body with morbid levels of exercise. This is such an unhealthy way to move with life. That resentment is toxic beyond all measures to the body mind and soul and its easy to see. He is the epitome of a total stiff-ass. I really can't understand why anyone would want to replicate his way of life.
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I respect his capacity to perservere through physical pain. That's about it though. David Goggins is the definition of shove down all your mental health problems. I don't really understand why he's celebrated just because he can use his resentment from all of his haters and his bad upbringing to fuel him into destroying his body with morbid levels of exercise. This is such an unhealthy way to move with life. That resentment is toxic beyond all measures to the body mind and soul and its easy to see. He is the epitome of a total stiff-ass. I really can't understand why anyone would want to replicate his way of life.
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ashdee-zz1ze
I use a routine twice a week where I borrowed something from Jeff and something from David and put them together. Its basically a variation of Jeff's pushup pyramid combined with running. You start at 8 pushps, jump up and run 50 yards, then drop for 7 pushups and run 50 yards and so on. You turn around on the 4 and finish where you started for a total of 36 pushups and 400 yards, plus some swearing everytime you jump up from the pushups. I normally do 4 sets of this (in my case on the beach) so you end up with a total of 1600 yards, 144 pushups and a whole bunch of swearing.
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I use a routine twice a week where I borrowed something from Jeff and something from David and put them together. Its basically a variation of Jeff's pushup pyramid combined with running. You start at 8 pushps, jump up and run 50 yards, then drop for 7 pushups and run 50 yards and so on. You turn around on the 4 and finish where you started for a total of 36 pushups and 400 yards, plus some swearing everytime you jump up from the pushups. I normally do 4 sets of this (in my case on the beach) so you end up with a total of 1600 yards, 144 pushups and a whole bunch of swearing.
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postive-vibes
An interesting thing about Goggins is that his father abused him (and his mother) regularly. Nothing was ever good enough - he got beat even when he did passable work. I've always found it fascinating how some high achievers in sports (Oscar del La Hoya, Andre Agassi, Tua Tagovailoa, etc) were abused/driven to extremes by their parents, had some serious psych issues but also became extraordinary performers as a result. I imagine a lot more people fall apart from that experience, but some become super driven. Not sure if that is a template you need in your life.
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An interesting thing about Goggins is that his father abused him (and his mother) regularly. Nothing was ever good enough - he got beat even when he did passable work. I've always found it fascinating how some high achievers in sports (Oscar del La Hoya, Andre Agassi, Tua Tagovailoa, etc) were abused/driven to extremes by their parents, had some serious psych issues but also became extraordinary performers as a result. I imagine a lot more people fall apart from that experience, but some become super driven. Not sure if that is a template you need in your life.
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bluewavesoverfuji
When it comes to eating schedule - Goggins sleeps early and wakes up early AF so that's what works for him. Its also when ancient science and traditional Chinese medicine recommends for optimum health and body regeneration. Saying this my sleep cycle is not optimal and I'm sleeping and eating late as well. From what I've read its about having a regular schedule and sticking to that. Effectively so your body knows when its time to shut off and also getting that deep sleep that flushes all the crap outta your system. STAY HARD!
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When it comes to eating schedule - Goggins sleeps early and wakes up early AF so that's what works for him. Its also when ancient science and traditional Chinese medicine recommends for optimum health and body regeneration. Saying this my sleep cycle is not optimal and I'm sleeping and eating late as well. From what I've read its about having a regular schedule and sticking to that. Effectively so your body knows when its time to shut off and also getting that deep sleep that flushes all the crap outta your system. STAY HARD!
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falsificationism
A) There's scant evidence that protein is uniquely satiating. In fact, studies show that the most satiating food on food satiety scales is actually the humble white potato.
B) A fair critique of Goggins is simply that his methods are time inefficient. he pushes long past the point of diminishing returns.
C) The dude is definitely coping with something and using exercise as a crutch for dealing with his demons. There could be worse things, but it's not a recipe for a long, injury-free life.
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A) There's scant evidence that protein is uniquely satiating. In fact, studies show that the most satiating food on food satiety scales is actually the humble white potato.
B) A fair critique of Goggins is simply that his methods are time inefficient. he pushes long past the point of diminishing returns.
C) The dude is definitely coping with something and using exercise as a crutch for dealing with his demons. There could be worse things, but it's not a recipe for a long, injury-free life.
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robinvogt1472
I have been working out for 20 years im now 61 a woman as i got older i pushed harder 5 days a week weights running it has taken over my life some would tell me im addicted to exercise and i was so to much is really to much i would workout even if i pulled a muscle are if i was not feeling well so for me im still good enough doing what i can and i dont need to be over the top like david slow and steady for me oh by the way yes women can be buff but its hard work and i have been at it for 20 years
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I have been working out for 20 years im now 61 a woman as i got older i pushed harder 5 days a week weights running it has taken over my life some would tell me im addicted to exercise and i was so to much is really to much i would workout even if i pulled a muscle are if i was not feeling well so for me im still good enough doing what i can and i dont need to be over the top like david slow and steady for me oh by the way yes women can be buff but its hard work and i have been at it for 20 years
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athleanx
Was done with today's workout but you just had to bring up Goggins. It's impossible to sit still after listening to him. Goggins speaks a language of drive and excellence that drags out the caveman in the best of us
I love how unapologeticallly honest he is, with his words and the way he lives his life. Among the top 10 people I respect the most in my life. It's wonderful to see people I look upto show appreciation for each other.
Thank you Jeff, for doing what you do.
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Was done with today's workout but you just had to bring up Goggins. It's impossible to sit still after listening to him. Goggins speaks a language of drive and excellence that drags out the caveman in the best of us
I love how unapologeticallly honest he is, with his words and the way he lives his life. Among the top 10 people I respect the most in my life. It's wonderful to see people I look upto show appreciation for each other.
Thank you Jeff, for doing what you do.
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andrewreed1329
Boring way of working out and wastes time. I’d rather use running to get personal bests, which is why I separate cardio from strength, and then use strength to push heavy weights to also break personal bests. this is more motivating than repping for hours. it’s also more time efficient so you can do other things. So my goals are to run 400 metres in a minute, deadlift 200, ohp 80, front squat 120, bp 100. During the cut stage I go for running or cycling records
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Boring way of working out and wastes time. I’d rather use running to get personal bests, which is why I separate cardio from strength, and then use strength to push heavy weights to also break personal bests. this is more motivating than repping for hours. it’s also more time efficient so you can do other things. So my goals are to run 400 metres in a minute, deadlift 200, ohp 80, front squat 120, bp 100. During the cut stage I go for running or cycling records
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user-strength10
thanks for the content and context Jeff. i honestly feel theirs a reason why you and bro-science outlasted everyone on this side of the industry, both make great content and never stop doing forward. curious if you'd be down for doing Jocko Willink next (for context mitch hooper, a professional strongman that just won strongest man on earth did a review of his routine so i'm interested, plus alot of folks like to compare jocko with Goggin's)
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thanks for the content and context Jeff. i honestly feel theirs a reason why you and bro-science outlasted everyone on this side of the industry, both make great content and never stop doing forward. curious if you'd be down for doing Jocko Willink next (for context mitch hooper, a professional strongman that just won strongest man on earth did a review of his routine so i'm interested, plus alot of folks like to compare jocko with Goggin's)
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korban007
With Goggins he has Bruce lee’s no mind but same time his discipline is at 110. He accepts nothing to stop him, he can’t turn it off. It’s like the people that have the opposite, can’t do anything. Won’t do anything no matter what. Fully turned off. It’s part of our brain that could get developed. It takes doing things you hate over and over to develop it. If never challenged you at the default level that is off/on or semi on.
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With Goggins he has Bruce lee’s no mind but same time his discipline is at 110. He accepts nothing to stop him, he can’t turn it off. It’s like the people that have the opposite, can’t do anything. Won’t do anything no matter what. Fully turned off. It’s part of our brain that could get developed. It takes doing things you hate over and over to develop it. If never challenged you at the default level that is off/on or semi on.
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TheSimonJiang
The problem of trying to stay as hard as Goggins, is that you are not someone that’s building a career around your body. You may be a ER doctor, computer engineer, a chef, or hospitality worker you don’t have the same amount of time as he or people who are in the fitness industry have to spend on hours and hours of workouts each day. Goggin’s workouts are extreme. Take his philosophy and adjust to your own goals and capacity.
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The problem of trying to stay as hard as Goggins, is that you are not someone that’s building a career around your body. You may be a ER doctor, computer engineer, a chef, or hospitality worker you don’t have the same amount of time as he or people who are in the fitness industry have to spend on hours and hours of workouts each day. Goggin’s workouts are extreme. Take his philosophy and adjust to your own goals and capacity.
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MVProfits
Another extreme' guy, Jocko Willink, summed it best IMO. If you don't feel like working out (or working) on a given day, suck it up and do it anyway. But if you get that feeling days in a row, it's a clear sign to cut back. Simple enough, and a great balance between pushing hard yet not burning yourself out. Think about it, even Goggings could be doing more! There are limits, and recuperation is real, and a part of training success.
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Another extreme' guy, Jocko Willink, summed it best IMO. If you don't feel like working out (or working) on a given day, suck it up and do it anyway. But if you get that feeling days in a row, it's a clear sign to cut back. Simple enough, and a great balance between pushing hard yet not burning yourself out. Think about it, even Goggings could be doing more! There are limits, and recuperation is real, and a part of training success.
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