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I'm actually subscribed to the AthleanX channel and use a lot of Jeff's training videos, partly because his videos have great click-bait titles but mostly becau

I'm actually subscribed to the AthleanX channel and use a lot of Jeff's training videos, partly because his videos have great click-bait titles but mostly because I find most other youtube trainers annoying while Jeff sure sounds a lot more professional and convincing. However, since we're in the 'you don't know what you don't know' thread, I really have to ask. Are Jeff's training exercises really that good?

madeuptempacct 8y ago
I am wondering the same thing actually. He has a lot in common with Travis Haley - they are both "professionals" in a "bro" field with real credentials, but Travis spouts some bullshit under the guise of being scientific and takes things way too far to the point of being superfluous. I can't think of other examples right now, but "bullshit with sophisticated presentation and lots of confidence" is a pretty common marketing tactic. I can tell you for sure that the exercises I linked are great and essential. I have found them on my own over years, and it was a breath of fresh air to see someone present them. On the other hand, a topic that interested me for a while was rate of protein absorbtion (i.e. "Can we only absorb 16 grams of protein in a sitting, and eating anything over that is a waste."). Jeff presents a strong opinion, which is that there is no limit, but I don't think his logic is solid. Seems like the issue is still very much under debate, and while what he says makes sense, I doubt he knows it to be fact, though he presents it as such.
wodenokoto 8y ago
It's really hard to say. I removed him from my YT, because it feels like he is just searching for exercises to fill in click bait titles. On the other hand, I do buy into the whole "physical therapist" part of his brand. But you can't keep pushing new videos telling people to do the same 5-10 exercises.

madeuptempacct 8y ago

I am wondering the same thing actually. He has a lot in common with Travis Haley - they are both "professionals" in a "bro" field with real credentials, but Travis spouts some bullshit under the guise of being scientific and takes things way too far to the point of being superfluous. I can't think of other examples right now, but "bullshit with sophisticated presentation and lots of confidence" is a pretty common marketing tactic. I can tell you for sure that the exercises I linked are great and essential. I have found them on my own over years, and it was a breath of fresh air to see someone present them. On the other hand, a topic that interested me for a while was rate of protein absorbtion (i.e. "Can we only absorb 16 grams of protein in a sitting, and eating anything over that is a waste."). Jeff presents a strong opinion, which is that there is no limit, but I don't think his logic is solid. Seems like the issue is still very much under debate, and while what he says makes sense, I doubt he knows it to be fact, though he presents it as such.

wodenokoto 8y ago

It's really hard to say. I removed him from my YT, because it feels like he is just searching for exercises to fill in click bait titles. On the other hand, I do buy into the whole "physical therapist" part of his brand. But you can't keep pushing new videos telling people to do the same 5-10 exercises.