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A couple days ago, I had some lower back pain which has been recurring for over a decade now. 48 hours later, I was able to solve it. This video shares exactly how I did it. Story time: My back pain issues all started back in mid-2013... I was at this fitness club with a couple friends and thought it would be a good idea to show off my super cool deadlift strength. We started off with 135lbs and we were able to lift it no problem for a handful of reps to get things moving. Then we bumped it up another 50 pounds and we could all lift that no problem too. (by the way, I just recently hit a PR of 225lbs not too long before this point...) Then we put another plate on each side and I thought the plate math added up to something I could do... So when it was my turn, I walked up to the bar. I bent down, gripped tight, and started pulling with all my might. Before I could get the bar halfway to my knees, I heard a pop and immediately dropped the bar. I just single-handedly ended my own lifting career. (or was it double-handedly since I used 2 hands?) Anyway... I hobbled around and spectated until we were done, and could barely walk myself out the gym. Once I got home? I self-prescribed bed rest since that's what we're supposed to do with an injury, right? Well... maybe, maybe not... After a week of being in pain and sleeping terribly, I woke up one day and decided to go back to the gym. I took it easy and did what I could with the Stronglifts 5x5 program which had me squatting 3 times per week and deadlifting 1-2 times per week along with everything else on the program. Within a week or two... My back pain was gone. Must have been all that rest... Or could it have been the extra blood flow to the muscle and joints that sped up the healing? I'm leaning toward the latter. Especially because I dealt with something similar, although not nearly as painful, only a couple days ago. And this morning, I was able to squat and deadlift without much of an issue. To be clear, I'm not a doctor or physical therapist and I'm not saying to exercise through injuries... I'm just sharing what I did which helped my specific case. And in today's vlog, I documented the whole process of going from back pain to back gains in just 48 hours. I also build some more furniture to furnish my apartment one piece at a time. Progressive apartment overload? lol Either way, if you haven't joined the newsletter yet, learn more and consider becoming a subscriber at the link below: https://gainswithgabe.com Any questions? Let me know. Talk soon, -Gabe

I'm not afraid to admit I've messed up on my diet before, but what can you do when that happens? Inside this short video, I share a few options so you can keep losing weight and getting results even if you unintentionally ate too much. Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com

Diet soda is one of the most controversial drinks on the planet. Is it good for weight loss or bad? I break down my views inside this short video. Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com

If you're looking to lose 10 pounds in the next 30 days, I break down everything you need to know to lose weight, build muscle, and enjoy the process so you can get the results you want. I share a step-by-step diet plan, workout program, cardio tips, the truth about supplements, and so much more. Watch the replay, like, subscribe, and join the newsletter at the link below. Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com Talk soon, -Gabe

Did you know that breathing wrong is killing your gains? Here’s how to fix it. Homage paid to Athlean-X for the title 😂 Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com

If you want to get strong fast as a complete beginner, then the Stronglifts 5x5 program just might be the answer for you. I’ve used the program multiple times and even though it’s not easy, it works like crazy if you actually follow it. The trick is to not customize it and follow it verbatim, and you will get results. Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com

Getting in shape is less about the specific diet or program and more about the principles behind them that make it work. Learn more in today’s short video. Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com

If you’re looking to get in shape, it’s not as complicated as you might think. Try these super duper easy fitness hacks for 6-12 months to change your life! Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com

I was having trouble with my pull day workout aka back and biceps day. I changed a few things around and now I’m convinced this is the best routine I’ve ever done. I also vlog a whole lot about my day. Enjoy! Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad - https://gainswithgabe.com

Back in 2014 I went on the bulk of all bulks and gained 40lbs in 4 months so I could build muscle. Little did I know how much it would flop. Inside this short video I explain what happened and what I’d do instead. Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com

Back when I first got started in the gym, I was skinny fat aka having twig arms and a gut. Now I have some abs and considerably bigger arms. I explain what I did inside this short video. Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com

No one likes when progress stalls, so if you’re hitting a weight loss plateau then fix the 3 things I share in today’s short video so you can keep the results going. Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com

Ever wonder what the best fat loss workout is? Then watch this video and you’ll know exactly what to do to get in shape 😂 Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com

If you want bigger and stronger shoulders, then consider trying this exercise at least once. It’s tough, but it works quite well. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/_h7RY1L1sbk Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad - https://gainswithgabe.com #workouttips #shoulderworkout #pushday

Get free daily fitness insights from a busy dad - https://gainswithgabe.com Inside this vlog, I take you through my push day workout, reveal my new favorite shoulder exercise to build muscle and strength, attempt to do my first livestream, and make weird food choices that make you wonder if I’m on a diet. Enjoy! Watch the livestream replay: https://www.youtube.com/live/R9aPkvNsr1g Stay tuned for new vlogs every Tuesday and Friday at 6pm EST, new livestreams every Sunday at 10am EST, and 1-2 shorts per day from here on out. Any questions? Let me know. Talk soon, -Gabe

There's a big difference between getting results from your workouts and simply wasting time. Inside this short video, I share what you should be focusing on so you can get the body you want this year. Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com #workouttips #fitnesstips #shorts

Cardio is great for general health and I still recommend it, but I stopped doing it for fat loss. Inside this short video, I share why. Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com #fitnesstips #fatloss #weightlosstips #shorts

Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com Getting results from the gym doesn't have to be difficult. Once you learn what I share on this stream, you'll have no problem building strength and muscle as long as you're able to implement it. Any questions? Let me know and I'll answer them at the end. Talk soon, -Gabe

I’ve made working out a part of my life since 2012, but there was a point where I almost quit lifting. I explain what happened so you can hopefully avoid my mistake Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com

To be clear, I’m not saying she’s never had a snack, treat, or snuck food off a plate before, but once we structured her diet, portions, and meal timing… she’s been in great shape ever since. A lot can be learned from this, and I should probably start applying more of these diet hacks to my own routine. What do you think? Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com

Can you eat ice cream on a diet and still lose weight? I’ve found the answer to be yes. I explain how this works inside this short video. Get daily fitness insights from a busy dad: https://gainswithgabe.com

I've spend over 4 out of my 34 years in this realm working in gyms... You could imagine I heard a lot of interesting ideas from the members working out there. One thing I heard that was surprisingly common was the different benefits of high reps, low reps, fast reps, and slow reps when it comes to losing weight. Doctor Seuss style rhymes aside, there are different benefits for each style of lifting weights, but here’s the deal: The way you lift weights doesn’t really impact weight loss all that much. For example, if you do nice and slow reps, you’ll actually burn more calories per rep, but your set will contain less reps. On the other hand, if you do fast reps you’ll burn less calories per rep, but you’ll be doing more reps with the same weight. In the case of low reps, you’ll probably burn more calories per rep, but with high reps you might burn more calories per set. All that said, the difference might be 5… 10… maybe 20 calories max. You could make a bigger impact on your calories by switching to Geico. I wish that was a joke, but when I was selling cars they took forever to get the paperwork sent back so people could pick up their new cars. The customer’s stress from that alone probably burned more calories than a set of squats. But to be fair, that was back when I lived in New England. Here in the Midwest, things seem to move much faster but it could be just because they fixed their systems. Ha, anyway… The real key to weight loss has nothing to do with how fast you lift, how many reps you do, or which insurance you have... And it has everything to do with how much you eat. If you’re looking for a way to get in shape this year without living in the gym or giving up your favorite foods, join my newsletter here: https://gainswithgabe.com Talk soon, -Gabe #weightloss #weightlosstips