Pelvis explosions are what we love...maybe not quite, but keep practicing. Your hips will feel silky smooth before long

This one is not as insane as it looks. It does require a high level of stability to hold the posture. But with practice, most people could do it.

I used to preach against this, I also would not have a beginner start with a squat variation like this. But it can be an incredible exercise for range of motion and stability, especially through the quads. It is also very important to ensure no shooting knee pain occurs during this movement. I would begin with a knee over toe lunge like in the video linked below before ever attempting Sissy Squat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWKsamiPd9x5qtU

The weight of another person is so much different than a barbell! It's not the most efficient exercise in a busy gym though.

@@p3cPro maybe not but it's fun to do!

Hell yeah! Give this one a try and let us know what you think!

It is working core stability and connecting the core with your hips. At least those are benefits I have experienced from this exercise.

The twist increases stability of the core and it enhances the connection between the hips and core. At least that is what the rotation does in my experience.

@user-bd4rp3ze3o I never really trained core directly until recently - always thought just doing big compounds and athletic movements was sufficient but having found how weak my core actually is I don't believe that anymore haha. Might give this a try. TY

If you give it a go, start light, especially if you have not done a lot of core work in the past. Also, feel free to scroll through my videos, I have a variety of core exercises uploaded over the years.

I have over 2600 videos in my Gym Workout Videos playlist, if you're actually interested in an answer you can scroll through and find out for yourself.

I work in a private training facility full of fitness professionals who take videos as a part of their business operations. It appears that you are the guy in the comments who speaks without first understanding what you're talking about.

I have my massage set up for Friday. If you train like an athlete and play like an athlete, you also need to take care of your body by an athlete.

This exercise is challenging, but if you can do it properly it is great for shoulder mobility, and it provides a deep stretch into the triceps.

I actually had not done a fly like that in years until this exercise. It hits the shoulders and upper chest slightly different, a good alternative to add in occasionally! And you are welcome, thanks for watching! 😃

The 90-degree angle is working to enhance joint alignment, that is also the position where we find our peak power output capacity. For more information on 90-degree joint angle usage check out Dr. Joel Seedman, he has a lot of great content on IG: dr.joelseedman_ahp. When it comes to the bands, it forces the body to generate an increasing amount of force as you press your arms to full extension. Now, I do not always utilize 90-degree ranges of motion, as I feel full range of motion is great for mobility and hypertrophy. However, this exercise is placed within an alignment phase, in a power week, meaning, the focus is to generate power while simultaneously promoting joint health. That is also the purpose for the use of the smith machine as well, by lowering the stability required with the use of a machine, we can better control our joint alignment while pressing for more power. Hopefully this answered your question.

Please let me know how you feel doing it after a few weeks! I noticed a huge difference in the way I feel and move after making it a part of my routine!

pfff only the bar?? no weights???

It’s just a body weight exercise, not meant to have weight on it.

@@p3cPro mate you missed the joke lmao

Yup, those are variations to the same exercise. You could definitely do those. For this workout it was just body weight exercises so this movement fit the structure.

Thanks Izzy! haha it is actually a relatively simple exercise, but I'll take the compliment lol

Stability through range of motion.

I definitely need to continue working on my flow, I enjoy looking back on these videos to see what aspects look awkward, or like you pointed out, telegraphed. Thanks for the input

I love the intermittent fasting, once you make it through the first few weeks of hunger ha how long have you been doing the fasting now? And i have to still eat some normal foods, otherwise I will go crazy

I am not alone! Ha I just try to prepare for how I will handle death when I know it is happening. I just pray I can be the guy who breathes and accepts the reality without screaming all the way down.

It's wild because you look at every bodybuilder and assume they love their bodies, but in reality that lifestyle becomes a curse.

No one, somedays I just move and see what feels right in conjunction with the rest of my workout.

You're just terrified that its coming up in your training program in the next 6-months lol

Thank you Nick!

I had never used a hex bar for rows, it felt so natural! The bands i've used but the hex bar really took it to a new level.

@@p3cPro whats funny here is...im the opposite haha. Iv used that bar for em plenty but to drop a couple plates and then put bands on for rows is SUCH a good tip. Ty for this! Ill never forget where i was when i saw this vid for the first time lolol

Yeah dude, I'm going to keep trying to create more workouts that are easier to do from home. Of course they won't all be like that.

Yes this could help, I would not do it with a single leg though, start with both so you have more control! For a bad back, you would want to roll all the way down, and hang at the bottom for a bit of time to allow it to stretch out. Do you have a bad back from injuries?

Yes! It is great at anytime, but post workout is one of them for sure :)

So what you're insinuating is that chakras aren't real? Lol But in all seriousness if that doesn't tickle your appetite, at least look up phytochemical, that might be scientific enough for you to understand the importance of eating various colors.

Oh the content will keep coming!!

Thank you! I will check out the rap, existentialism is an incredible philosophy, awesome to see explaining in a unique way!

Thanks for that added info! You see this in depth day in and day out within individuals who are at their worst. Like you said one thing doesn’t fix every problem, but it feels that we are pressures to take one side verse another in every area of life (religion, political views, and now even health), if only we could begin to understand that all angles provide truths and a combination of let’s say eastern and western medicine could provide us the best opportunity for longevity and quality of life. Thanks again for the post!

Thanks bro! I'm excited to see what content you start putting out here on KZbin!