https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dfb-JmyS_px/?mdxt=MWpobW5xcnFxeDRqdQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfcPUtmJWdl/?dlrf=b29sZm8xOWhkbW5k https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfcdDOBpvB_/?rpxt=MXh3a2gyM3pqOGluZg== Copying proven formats took the guesswork out: I filmed all 3 in one gym session, because the structure, timing, text and audio were already proven. My job was just to put my own story and my own body into the container. On commenting: before posting, I left real questions on 5 creators in my niche instead of "nice bro", and they started actual conversations. After posting, I replied to every comment on my reels with a follow-up question, and one comment ("why just legs?") turned into a 6-message conversation. That thread did more for my reel than any hashtag.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dfa1PfYxky9/?vrfl=MWZxZzFiZ2VzcmF3eA== Did a fun freakshow klown sequence reel. What do you think?

Here are the 5 engaging comments that I left on creators in my niche. Any feedback?

Here are my two template reels: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DfbSfu5yUyi/ https://www.instagram.com/reels/DfbRK6oSzZr/ What I learned: For these two I only used photos and videos that were already on my phone. It worked, and it’s the fastest way to post, but I can feel the difference: the clips weren’t made for the template, so some moments don’t hit as hard as they could. So two things I’m taking away: 1. Film for the template when it matters. If a template has a strong concept, it’s worth shooting 2–3 shots made exactly for it (right angle, right action, right timing) instead of forcing old clips in. 2. Build a stock of B-roll I can pull from anytime. A library sorted by mood, so I’m never stuck: - Hook shots (motion, props, something weird in the first second) - Food (meals, shakes, cooking) - Low moments (tired, stressed, the “105 kg me” energy) - Love (my wife, my daughters, family moments) - Gym and training - Business and work (laptop, my shop, my brands) - Calm and mindset (coffee, sunrise, walks) With that stock, any template that pops up becomes a 5-minute job, and I can post every day even on my busiest days.

Here are my saved folders in IG Here are my two trial reels created from scrolling with intention, saving posts, and now creating! Any feedback? https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dfa981Cvm0g/ (just shared few minutes ago) https://www.instagram.com/reels/DfZSPjpS8Pf/ (shared yesterday)