Brad Pitt Fight Club Workout and Diet (25th ANNIVERSARY)
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Date: 2024-09-27
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ryanshannon6963
Honestly, I prefer his physique as Mickey in Snatch (which I believe pre-dates Fight Club, but is definitely a carry-over from whichever was first into the other. His physique in Snatch is what I would characterize as everyday strong and defined. He had that thinner layer of body fat just over his musculature rather than the deeper crevices found between each muscle group like you see in Fight Club.
It says, I take care of my body and have the physicality when needed, but I also like to have some fun, too. Rather than basically living this very rigid dietary constraint.
This is not to say that his Fight Club physique is bad, but that it's probably easier for people to aspire to something more approachable to his physique as Mickey, then maybe continuing onto Tyler's physique if they think they have the discipline to do so.
Thank you for this video, it was interesting to see you break down the volume exercise weight and rep numbers against the hardening of tone rep numbers and weight.
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Honestly, I prefer his physique as Mickey in Snatch (which I believe pre-dates Fight Club, but is definitely a carry-over from whichever was first into the other. His physique in Snatch is what I would characterize as everyday strong and defined. He had that thinner layer of body fat just over his musculature rather than the deeper crevices found between each muscle group like you see in Fight Club.
It says, I take care of my body and have the physicality when needed, but I also like to have some fun, too. Rather than basically living this very rigid dietary constraint.
This is not to say that his Fight Club physique is bad, but that it's probably easier for people to aspire to something more approachable to his physique as Mickey, then maybe continuing onto Tyler's physique if they think they have the discipline to do so.
Thank you for this video, it was interesting to see you break down the volume exercise weight and rep numbers against the hardening of tone rep numbers and weight.
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don_kandon6006
Studies been done on what women prefer, and fight club brad pitt body came #1. #2 was magic mike and brad pitt in troy. Dead last mr. olympia type of bodies, its just a freak show.
That fight club body possible for most men (who are not obese, or very overweight, in 6 months. 10-12% body fat, and 5-8 lbs of muscle gain (since no legs were trained. Just aim for slim waist, and side delts (so you get that V shape.
Will you find some women that just love mr olympia body type Sure, one in million etc. Same like do women prefer big beards No, some do but most like that 3-5mm stubble (scientifical studies.
So just aim for these, and you will be above most men. 70% are overweight, so with body type like that you are like top5%. You even out-do most gym bros who are big, stocky. Most likely they spend so much in gym, on gear, meanwhile you just go natty, dont even need to sleep in the gym.
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Studies been done on what women prefer, and fight club brad pitt body came #1. #2 was magic mike and brad pitt in troy. Dead last mr. olympia type of bodies, its just a freak show.
That fight club body possible for most men (who are not obese, or very overweight, in 6 months. 10-12% body fat, and 5-8 lbs of muscle gain (since no legs were trained. Just aim for slim waist, and side delts (so you get that V shape.
Will you find some women that just love mr olympia body type Sure, one in million etc. Same like do women prefer big beards No, some do but most like that 3-5mm stubble (scientifical studies.
So just aim for these, and you will be above most men. 70% are overweight, so with body type like that you are like top5%. You even out-do most gym bros who are big, stocky. Most likely they spend so much in gym, on gear, meanwhile you just go natty, dont even need to sleep in the gym.
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mart34
I've been lifting for 4 years, 40 years old, 6ft 155lb, similar BF to this. My chest and biceps aren't as developed, but I've got similar definition and veins visible. Always kept my workouts in hypertrophy rep range, but all exercises 5 sets with only 30s rest between, which sways towards endurance. Have platueod in nearly all exercises (except squats and RDL, so will soon be switching to 4 sets with 60s rest between, to stimulate next round of growth. Once platueoing in those, will switch to 3 sets with 90s rest. Finally I'll rotate between the 3 - expecting to hit peak me between age of 50 and 55.
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I've been lifting for 4 years, 40 years old, 6ft 155lb, similar BF to this. My chest and biceps aren't as developed, but I've got similar definition and veins visible. Always kept my workouts in hypertrophy rep range, but all exercises 5 sets with only 30s rest between, which sways towards endurance. Have platueod in nearly all exercises (except squats and RDL, so will soon be switching to 4 sets with 60s rest between, to stimulate next round of growth. Once platueoing in those, will switch to 3 sets with 90s rest. Finally I'll rotate between the 3 - expecting to hit peak me between age of 50 and 55.
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Kene989
Actually when you really think about it Brad Pitts body during fight club is actually a ideal goal for most men. Reason is it comes back to the hunter gatherer roots of men. In prehistoric times in order to hunt men had to be strong and fast. These guys nowadays would have been dead within a week probably picked off by something they were hunting (think grizzly bear. I don’t care how big someone is take on a couple hundred pound grizzly using only a knife and its game over if they are slow. Faster reflexes = longer life.
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Actually when you really think about it Brad Pitts body during fight club is actually a ideal goal for most men. Reason is it comes back to the hunter gatherer roots of men. In prehistoric times in order to hunt men had to be strong and fast. These guys nowadays would have been dead within a week probably picked off by something they were hunting (think grizzly bear. I don’t care how big someone is take on a couple hundred pound grizzly using only a knife and its game over if they are slow. Faster reflexes = longer life.
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anonlukes5447
Great call out on the supposed work out program.
Absolutely now way was he putting up 225 for 8 reps at that size.
I'm the exact same size as him, just as cut and lift regularly. I can barely put up 225 once. When I bulked up to 170 last summer I could do it a few times but I also was much bigger and looked closer to him in Troy. Benching 150% of your body weight for 8 reps is elite level strength, and it's especially difficult at such a low weight when you don't have much muscle to begin with.
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Great call out on the supposed work out program.
Absolutely now way was he putting up 225 for 8 reps at that size.
I'm the exact same size as him, just as cut and lift regularly. I can barely put up 225 once. When I bulked up to 170 last summer I could do it a few times but I also was much bigger and looked closer to him in Troy. Benching 150% of your body weight for 8 reps is elite level strength, and it's especially difficult at such a low weight when you don't have much muscle to begin with.
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marcus_ohreallyus
Any woman would say there's no man who looked better shirtless in a movie than Brad Pitt in Fight Club. A lot of guys would say it too, including me. Being big is mostly just being fat. and that's easy. Being ripped to the bone is impressive because it takes discipline, and arguably looks more aesthetically pleasing. I remember walking out of the theater with a group of people and one of the girls said, Damn, Brad's been eating some salads. And she was probably correct.
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Any woman would say there's no man who looked better shirtless in a movie than Brad Pitt in Fight Club. A lot of guys would say it too, including me. Being big is mostly just being fat. and that's easy. Being ripped to the bone is impressive because it takes discipline, and arguably looks more aesthetically pleasing. I remember walking out of the theater with a group of people and one of the girls said, Damn, Brad's been eating some salads. And she was probably correct.
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jakenabbott
Jeff Cavelear, Love your content, appreciate you bringing your knowledge to all of us! Suggestion for a video, home gym kettle bell workouts. My son is a wrestler, so in season, which is 9 months a year we don't typically lift heavy to gain mass but do more functional strength exercises. Recently been using kettle bells, slam balls, bulgarian bags etc. would love your thoughts or suggestions on workouts like this especially for home gyms or limited typical gym equipment.
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Jeff Cavelear, Love your content, appreciate you bringing your knowledge to all of us! Suggestion for a video, home gym kettle bell workouts. My son is a wrestler, so in season, which is 9 months a year we don't typically lift heavy to gain mass but do more functional strength exercises. Recently been using kettle bells, slam balls, bulgarian bags etc. would love your thoughts or suggestions on workouts like this especially for home gyms or limited typical gym equipment.
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chaos1031tf
Very informative video, and I like that you not only did a lot of research but also emphasize the importance of nutrition/diet.
My question tho, in terms of the workouts, is in regards to the biceps and triceps day. I've read that working opposing muscle groups in the same day can reduce results. So im curious about your approach and knowledge in terms of working opposing muscle groups in the same days workout.
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Very informative video, and I like that you not only did a lot of research but also emphasize the importance of nutrition/diet.
My question tho, in terms of the workouts, is in regards to the biceps and triceps day. I've read that working opposing muscle groups in the same day can reduce results. So im curious about your approach and knowledge in terms of working opposing muscle groups in the same days workout.
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athleanx
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FAST ACTION Q&A - Leave your most burning question about this video or any other training, PT or nutrition question within the first 2 hours of this video’s release (AS A SEPARATE COMMENT) and I will pick 8 to get a detailed reply from me right here in the comments. Answers will be posted within the first 24-48 hours of you leaving the question. Good luck!
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seanchilling
Some personal trainer said it best on TV a few years back Oh, I can give you Brad's body, no question, but I can't give you his face And that's what it boils down to; it's not just his physique, it's the whole package. I can spend my entire life in the gym, on a special diet, and simply will never look like him, because he's downright godlike
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Some personal trainer said it best on TV a few years back Oh, I can give you Brad's body, no question, but I can't give you his face And that's what it boils down to; it's not just his physique, it's the whole package. I can spend my entire life in the gym, on a special diet, and simply will never look like him, because he's downright godlike
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capedmarauder
Thanks to that film, I got further into weight training, ate better, and got approximately the same physique. I remember doing something similar at the gym. These days, and all these years later, I tend to swim and do calisthenics, and remain roughly in the same shape. Thanks for the interesting video.
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Thanks to that film, I got further into weight training, ate better, and got approximately the same physique. I remember doing something similar at the gym. These days, and all these years later, I tend to swim and do calisthenics, and remain roughly in the same shape. Thanks for the interesting video.
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petarmarkov606
Well, I remember the character of Brad Pitt was smoking, drinking beer, always on a run, duing 1000 things and maybe more than 10 000 steps. So I think his character was on purpose that shredded. You can't maintain bulky physique if you are always on a run.
And in fighting size is not everything.
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Well, I remember the character of Brad Pitt was smoking, drinking beer, always on a run, duing 1000 things and maybe more than 10 000 steps. So I think his character was on purpose that shredded. You can't maintain bulky physique if you are always on a run.
And in fighting size is not everything.
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patrick1482
Ask most ladies, and they'll prefer Brad Pitt's physique here. They don't like grotesquely huge muscles, they just wanna know you can kick some ass if you need to. Another realistic physique that I've been inspired by is Casey Affleck in Out of the Furnace. where he also plays a fighter.
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Ask most ladies, and they'll prefer Brad Pitt's physique here. They don't like grotesquely huge muscles, they just wanna know you can kick some ass if you need to. Another realistic physique that I've been inspired by is Casey Affleck in Out of the Furnace. where he also plays a fighter.
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brianbadonde8700
a lean 70kg at 5ft 11 is skinny, great physique but it is a bit light, but that's his genetics, he clearly has an athletic frame and good genes, why they didn't want him training legs is weird, it would have helped him in getting lean not hindered him
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a lean 70kg at 5ft 11 is skinny, great physique but it is a bit light, but that's his genetics, he clearly has an athletic frame and good genes, why they didn't want him training legs is weird, it would have helped him in getting lean not hindered him
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JoeMac1983
Just remember: Brad has the body, the face, the fame, and the money -- but he's had a string of failed relationships and marriage, and a terrible relationship with his kids. He doesn't have it all, and what he's missing is arguably the most important.
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Just remember: Brad has the body, the face, the fame, and the money -- but he's had a string of failed relationships and marriage, and a terrible relationship with his kids. He doesn't have it all, and what he's missing is arguably the most important.
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fabianhammer2864
this is definitely not his workout, for the movie- the only legitimate part of this, is a hollywood trainer not including a leg day, in a program, designed to give you a fighter physique, unless some of you want to count the treadmill
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this is definitely not his workout, for the movie- the only legitimate part of this, is a hollywood trainer not including a leg day, in a program, designed to give you a fighter physique, unless some of you want to count the treadmill
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f. meinke2050
Since when have you been using background music I find it very disturbing. I don't understand why someone would play music while he is speaking. What I am supposed to be listening to
Besides, interesting content as always.
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Since when have you been using background music I find it very disturbing. I don't understand why someone would play music while he is speaking. What I am supposed to be listening to
Besides, interesting content as always.
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hellboystein2926
Hes a completely other type than Schwarzenegger. a lightweight(like in rowing, boxing) and there are actually more 'lightweight' elite command soldiers. out there than those with a schwarzenegger, stallone physic.
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Hes a completely other type than Schwarzenegger. a lightweight(like in rowing, boxing) and there are actually more 'lightweight' elite command soldiers. out there than those with a schwarzenegger, stallone physic.
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jonacton6837
With my current job there is no way I can eat a meal between breakfast and lunch. As a courier I’m in and out of my truck about every 2 minutes for most of my day. That has been my biggest challenge is nutrition.
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With my current job there is no way I can eat a meal between breakfast and lunch. As a courier I’m in and out of my truck about every 2 minutes for most of my day. That has been my biggest challenge is nutrition.
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semperparatus6598
Jeff, can you please address Edward Norton's physique from American History X He goes from scrawny dude in Primal Fear to muscular in that movie and then again scrawny in Fight Club in span of, like, 3 years.
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Jeff, can you please address Edward Norton's physique from American History X He goes from scrawny dude in Primal Fear to muscular in that movie and then again scrawny in Fight Club in span of, like, 3 years.
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