And the worst category, most unoriginal, check. Most likely to put me to sleep, check. Most
annoying, check. Absolute biggest douchebag. Whoa, whoa, whoa. What are you doing,
what is this? I'm putting together that video you wanted,
Fitness YouTubers Ranked Best to Worst? No, no, no, I just said
keep it positive, I want to just talk about the people that are good, that I like to watch.
You don't want the worst of the worst? No, I don't like to cover that stuff.
Do you guys want the worst of the worst? What are you asking them for?
Well, I want to know what their opinion is. They're going to tell you they want to hear the
worst. I want to just stick to the plan. By the way, what makes me think that all
I do is watch fitness? I like a lot of different things on YouTube.
This list is killing my gains. What's up, guys, Jeff Cavaliere,
Athleanx.com. So today I'm going to answer the question that probably has been asked to be more
than any other question in my entire tenure here on YouTube. And that is Jeff, who do you actually
watch? Well, today, I'm going to actually reveal that list to you. And because I don't tend to
spend a lot of time watching people I don't like, I actually have a list full of people that I do
like and I'm going to recommend them to you. Now, look, I got twin sons at home, so I don't
really have a chance to do a whole hell of a lot of anything. So when I watch, I want to make sure
that what I'm getting back is quality. I think you're going to find this list is quality. The
first person that you're going to find on this list in no particular order here alphabetically,
Dr. Andrew Huberman. Now I actually had a chance to appear on a recent podcast with him.
He puts actionable advice at your fingertips. Now, whether you want to know about how much
sunlight exposure you should get in the morning to optimize your health and longevity, or how cooling
your hands can actually improve your output from set to set in your workout. This is the person
you should be investing your time in. I love this channel, make sure you check it out.
My next recommendation comes from another colleague of mine in the medical field,
and we're talking about Dr. Brian Sutterer. He is a physiatrist who breaks down
injuries. And as you guys know, as a physical therapist, I can certainly appreciate an injury
and more importantly, how to rehab somebody from an injury. But what's really important
for you guys is to understand how they happen. If you understand the mechanisms of an injury,
you might have a better awareness of how to prevent one in the first place. The place to
go to and oftentimes, almost immediately after one of your favorite athletes hurts themselves,
is going to be this channel right here, another one that I highly recommend.
And next up, we actually prove that all screen time is not bad screen time because
it's one I actually let my kids watch. I mean, anything to avoid ChuChu TV. Johny, Johny.
Yes, Papa. But what we ve got his bright side and bright side. You can learn a
lot about something in a really short period of time. Or you could, of course,
expose yourself to some sort of riddle that tests your brain. I'm someone that likes to touch my
brain from time to time and prove just how much smarter my sons are than me. The fact is guys,
if you haven't seen Bright Side, I'm sure there is some topic of theirs, especially since they
publish every single day. That's going to intrigue you, and it's definitely worth checking out.
And of course, when too much education starts to rot the brain, you've got to have somewhere to go
from there. I like to just kind of decompress and laugh. And for me, I'm going to go back to Fitness
and Dom Mazzetti, BroScienceLife. Again, this is someone that's made me laugh for years and
more importantly taught me some very important things. Like, leg day is really not that important
and armed really is. And SARMS well actually stands for Steroids Are Really Much Sicker.
Bottom line is, guys, if you're looking for a laugh and you want someone who knows how
to do it better than others, you're going to have to check out BroScienceLife.
Now, I always say every good coach needs a coach, right? Someone to motivate and push them.
And when it comes to motivation, there's one type of motivation that I like, and it's that
in-your-face kind of push you to do things that you don't want to do. You've got to start with
C.T. Fletcher. Not only is he a dear friend of mine, but he's been somebody that I have turned to
for that motivation when I need it the most. If you can find someone that can light the fire on
you when you least want to work out that you need to invest some time in watching them.
I will always rely on the great C.T. Fletcher to get me fired up. And of course,
if you have an opportunity to have him take you through a workout, maybe you should pass.
And of course, continuing the theme of the type of person that I turn to for motivation, you can
probably guess that somewhere on my list this next person will be there. And actually, ironically,
he doesn't even have a YouTube channel. But you've probably seen more YouTube videos of
him than maybe anybody else. And it's because he can motivate you really. We're talking about David
Goggins. David, a former Navy SEAL is hard as he likes to say. In other words, you're not going to
find any way out, or at least not the easy way out with him. And if you're looking to kind of puss
out at some point, I would recommend not watching this channel. But if you want to be called out on
your weaknesses and made to face them, to rise yourself to that next level, then you're going
to want to check out one of his many videos somewhere spread across the YouTube world.
When it comes to pure strength, the guys that I rely on are the ones that have that applied
science, the ability to put what they teach in practice. And for me, one of the best places
to find that is going to be EliteFTS. And in particular, I've always sort of found myself
navigating towards the Swede Burns videos. There's something about his ability to coach
in that laidback but still incredibly effective way to convey whatever it is he's teaching. Let's
face it, guys. There's a lot of ways people approach different lifts, but when you find
the person that can convey the idea in a way that clicks for you, it's a game changer. Not to
mention, he's not the only one over there that's handing out incredibly valuable information,
whether it be Dave Tate or JM Blakely, the channel is rife with solid information.
Definitely some place you can want to check out if getting stronger is what you want to do.
And as I promised in the beginning of this video, the diversity of my viewing
habits is not all about fitness, actually I'm a big musician at heart. and the first person
that hits this list for me is someone that I came across on Tik Tok. We're talking about Harry Mack,
one of the baddest cats on the planet when it comes to freestyle rapping. Typically,
you give him five words or three words, he can make an entire song right there on the spot. His
Man on the Street approach is also incredibly real and engaging. It just makes you want to watch.
And for all these reasons, guys, I suggest you do, too. And by the way, Harry, if you're watching
carrot cake, face poles and dumbbells, go see we could do with those three.
Now, I'm not surprising a lot of people with this next pick because
a lot of people are watching him. But the fact is, I love watching the show on a regular basis
and we're talking about Joe Rogan. And the thing that's most appealing to me is that he actually
shows a genuine interest in his guests and not just interested but wanting to learn from them
and willing to have a diverse group of guests on his show. With an open mind there's always
something you can walk away with after 3 hours of listening to a Joe Rogan podcast. And for that,
it's something I'm going to continue to listen to, and I recommend you do, too. And by the way, Joe,
I'm happy to come on and talk to you, too. And so, with that, we now go back to fitness.
And guys, you know, that Athlean-X is about putting the science back in strength by having the
practical application and the hands on application of science through everything we do. That being
said, a lot of science is tough to deal with because it's inaccurate or conflicts with itself.
You need somebody that's willing to go through and kind of read the research and summarize it
for you. And for that we have to look towards Jeff Nippard. I have a lot of respect for Jeff,
he's willing to take the complicated and make it understandable and more importantly,
make it understandable for people that don't ever really read the research in the first place.
It takes someone truly dedicated to their craft to actually go through all that literature,
to leave you guys with nothing but the unbiased and fair representation of what it stands for.
And guys, when you put it back with the applied science like we do here,
it really helps you guys to take yourself and your fitness to a whole new level.
And so not to take anything away from this next recommendation because I am recommending them,
I would say this person is the polar opposite of Jeff Nippard, both in terms of
personality and probably content, but it doesn't mean he's any less watchable. We're
talking about Jesse James West. You might be surprised that I actually watch these videos,
but I really do, and I enjoy them. He does interesting challenges, lots of collaborations
and has a way of engaging the audience like very few can. And he's also young and good
looking, and of course, in great shape. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Young,
good looking, undeniably in great shape, That's me right here. The one, Jesse, that matters.
I guess there's only room for one Jesse on this channel,
but you guys should still check them out. Well, if you're enjoying this list so far and
finding a lot of people that you like to watch to make sure you leave them in the comments below.
And also, who else do you hope to see on this list? All right, now back to my list.
And we have one more entry into my motivational go-tos. And for me,
how can it not be? Jocko Willink. Jocko is another former Navy SEAL and someone who knows how to get
you to do something that you didn't really want to do in the first place. But more importantly,
he knows how to make you a better leader. Of course, as a leader of my channel, I always
watch Jocko to learn how I can better serve my followers and my viewers by leading by example.
Not just that though guys, he can get you to perform better in all aspects of your life,
not just in fitness, but also in business, in the everyday struggles we all encounter. If you're the
type that also appreciates the direct, no nonsense kick in the ass that we all sometimes deserve,
then make sure you reserve at least some time to watch Jocko Willink.
The next channel I'm recommending here is one that belongs on this list for a few reasons,
most notably because he's a friend. And so, I continue to learn from even in his passing,
we're talking about the great John Meadows. John knew how to break down bodybuilding better than
pretty much anybody on this platform, and he did it in the most likable way. There's not a
single person that could say that they didn't like John Meadows, and if you did, they got to check
yourself because something's wrong with you. He knew how to break down exercises, how to make
workouts more exciting, but most of all, he knew how to get more from you. A great family man,
a great role model, someone I continue to be inspired by. For me, John Meadows will
always be somebody that I recommend to you. Now, for anybody that's watch this channel or
knows my professional background, I spent three years as the head physical therapist and assistant
strength coach for the New York Mets. It goes without saying, I love baseball. But now I spend
all my time watching Jomboy Media. You see, he knows how to break down a baseball game in a very
unique way. And if you've ever watched the clips that he puts up pretty much every single day, he
breaks down what the players are actually saying, let's say during an argument or what a manager is
saying as he's getting kicked out of the game. I actually have firsthand experience with that
since I could hear all these conversations from my front row seat in the dugout. Terry. Terry. Terry.
Terry. Shut up. Terry. Terry. Terry. That s fucking bullshit. Terry, Terry.
His ability to decode what these guys are saying and do it very, very well and accurately. It's
something you just got to check out. Next, we go back to fitness and one of the
things that I've said from the very beginning of time is don't give me another Jeff Cavaliere or
someone that's just going to copy what someone's already doing. I'm not impressed. But give me
someone who thinks about something differently and makes us challenge the way we think
and that's got my attention. Now, I've mentioned before how I like to watch
Knees Over Toes Guy because he's changed the way people think about knee pain as a firsthand
sufferer of it for many years and done so in a way that I think makes a whole hell of a lot of sense.
We know the biomechanics of the lower leg require more dorsiflexion in getting that
knee further out over your toe. So why would it not translate into the exercises that you
do? It's a really intelligent approach and as a knee pain sufferer myself,
someone I've definitely checked out and I definitely recommend you do as well.
Next up on my recommendations is somebody that you probably know or at least you probably know his
delts. We're talking about Derek for More Plates More Dates. By the way,
no one knows his last name. And that's another thing and that s another thing well done. You see,
Derek has managed to brand his entire channel around his first name because people know him
as Derek from More Plates More Dates. In other words, they know him as their friend, someone that
they can converse with. And every single video that you watch of his, you're going to get that
tone of basically conversing with a friend. And I think that's the reason why people relate to him
as much as they do. Now, some of his content doesn't necessarily interest or relate to me
in terms of maybe revealing some of the specifics of steroid cycles. But for those that do find it
interesting, you're at least going to be able to count on the fact you're going to get a reliable
and honest answer to a difficult question and one that is rooted in a super physiological
amount of knowledge in the process. If you're not aware, the next person
on my recommendations list, then you re just not watching YouTube enough because
everybody knows who Mr. Beast is. He really should be called Mr. Best because honestly, the person
who puts the best videos out on this platform is Mr. Beast. No matter what you're interested in,
you're going to find yourself clicking on one of his titles because how can you not? And it's not
clickbait because no matter how sensational the video topic may seem, he somehow figures
out a way to deliver and then some every single time. Guys, if you haven't done so, like I said,
crawl out from under that rock and make sure you check out some videos from his channel.
Now that Mr. may be known by pretty much every single person on YouTube,
the next Mr. is someone that maybe not everybody knows but should, especially
if you're into tech the way I am. We're talking about Mr. Who's the Boss. Well, what Mr. Who s
the Boss does is he puts a lot of time and effort into the quality of his content. Now, whether he's
breaking down the latest Samsung Galaxy or telling you to save your money on the latest MacBook Pro,
the bottom line is he's doing it in a way that's very understandable and most of all enjoyable to
watch, which oftentimes isn't the case when we're breaking down tech. For many, it's boring, when he
does it, it's a hell of a lot more exciting. Everybody knows that nutrition and supplementation
can be a very complicated science, especially one that's highly debated. But when you apply a
knowledge and an extreme knowledge of the subject matter to a channel, you can actually start to
approach it in a more objective way. And for me, Rhonda Patrick does this better than anybody else.
Found My Fitness, she's able to take extremely complicated subject matter and make you feel as
if you understand every single piece of it. And most of all, like Dr. Andrew Huberman,
walk away with some actionable advice, something you might want to add to your supplementation
plan or something you might want to do or change about how you're eating and your lifestyle right
now that could pay big dividends to your overall health. If you haven't checked her out yet guys,
I highly recommend that you do. She's one of the smartest people on this platform and beyond.
Now, this one might come out of left field for some of you guys that don't realize my love of
music and my background playing the piano, but I really do love music. And for me, Rick Beato is a
must watch when it comes to breaking down music. If you've never watched a channel before,
I guarantee you if you do, you're going to find something that's going to keep you hooked
for a minute one, all the way to the last minute, even if it s 30 minutes later. He has a way of
breaking down music so you can understand what it is you're actually hearing from the individual
instrument contributions to a popular song like Rocket Man, or just breaking down his
favorite part of a song like For Whom the Bell Tolls. And not only that, he's extremely
passionate and you could feel it from second one all the way to the last second of the video.
With over 90 million people subscribed to this channel at the time of this video,
I'm certainly not alone in being a fan of it, we're talking about the WWE now. Growing up,
I was only about 58 minutes from headquarters, so I had good reason to want to pay attention,
but I just grew up loving wrestling. That being said, as a physical therapist and strength coach
these days, I can certainly appreciate the demands of the job. And I find more joy and satisfaction
in working with these guys, knowing that I'm always going to get the best effort they have.
It's not just the entertainment value that we get, but it's the understanding
and the appreciation you have when you know what's actually going on behind the scenes.
And back when I talked about Jesse James West, I mentioned another guy out there
who is doing something very similar who also has my attention, we re talking about Will Tennyson.
Again, we have someone who is putting a lot of effort and quality effort into their videos and
makes them very engaging. Whether it be taking you through a daily vlog and incorporating, let's say,
1000 clips to do it. Again, much appreciation because I know what goes into making a video like
that. The idea is you're taking someone who is young and engaging in fun and also in great shape
and overall be incredibly positive in delivering his message from video to video. They're certainly
going to get my respect and also my views. Guys, I highly recommend you check out Will as well.
And so, with that, guys, you've got plenty of recommendations to go out and start,
let's face it, watching a hell of a lot more YouTube. That being said, I also have some friends
that didn't make the list simply because I didn't want to become a biased friends list. But I'm
going to mention them here as well because they're worth a watch. We're talking about Matt Wenning,
Alan Roberts, Chris Duffin, Pete Rubish, Shredded Sports Science, Joe DeFranco
and Mark Bell guys. All of them are worth a watch. And of course, I appreciate every one of you
watching this channel and subscribing. And if you haven't already, guys, make sure you
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