Why Weightlifting Is a Waste of Time

American Glutton

Health & Fitness

4.9 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 12 October 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

What if everything you thought about lifting weights was wrong? In this episode, Ethan sits down with Dr. John Jaquish, the inventor of the X3 Bar and author of Weightlifting Is a Waste of Time.

John shares why traditional weight training fails most people, the science behind variable resistance, and how his system helps build muscle and improve bone density faster. They also explore diet, longevity, and why so many quit the gym within 90 days. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Introduction

00:47 – Why lifting weights may be a waste of time

02:33 – Understanding variable resistance

04:16 – Why 90 percent quit the gym in 90 days

06:02 – Muscle transformations and genetics

10:57 – NFL athletes vs the rest of us

12:15 – The dominance of Westside Barbell

14:27 – Creating the X3 system

16:42 – How the X3 works at home

18:34 – Can bands really replicate heavy weights?

20:30 – From bone density device to fitness innovation

21:22 – The truth about carbs and nutrition

25:26 – Strength vs cardio and longevity

29:24 – Experiments with protein and essential amino acids

31:04 – Osteoporosis and bone density training

33:38 – Why traditional weightlifting often fails

36:38 – The psychology of progress in the gym

38:20 – Success stories with the X3 system

40:00 – OsteoStrong and fracture prevention

41:44 – The deadly risk of hip fractures

42:35 – Closing thoughts and wrap up

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