6-pack or usable abs?

[@farkasmactavish]

Now, to clarify: usable abs are always visible at low body fat percentage, but not all abs that are visible are necessarily usable.

[@vivid_xyz]

Yeah, that‘s the point this video was kinda missing for me

[@Dr.BDover]

@@vivid_xyz speaking of missing your mom said she missed me

[@Tyson10101]

@@vivid_xyz Seems pretty damn obvious tbh

[@The-Determined-Ninja]

@@Tyson10101 Clarification is always nice. One cannot teach assuming everyone knows. (´-‿-`；)

[@Tyson10101]

@@The-Determined-Ninja Fair enough

[@The-one-and-only-Fruitcake]

This is the first time i’ve seen actual specific instructions for how to get usable muscles. Thank you, kind sir

[@DonDregon]

Yes cuz everybody knows that if you don't train in a specific way the muscles are locked and unusable 😂 what a BS to hear

[@The-one-and-only-Fruitcake]

@@DonDregon did you watch the video? Visible abs are basically made by starving yourself so you have so little fat that your muscle shows through. These muscles are weak and unusable If you train properly, that grows and strengthens the muscles, so even if you don’t have visible abs, you have a very strong core

[@richarda3140]

Usable for what? All the parkouring you do every day? 🤣😅😂

[@Vhsss_God]

Visable = attractive & get girls Usable = impressive & get the guys

[@intcvn]

me who is bisexual 💀🤭

[@rawero]

@@intcvno hey (with rizz)

[@camedelic1365]

Visible is for vanity Usable is for strength. You could waste your life away worrying about a partner, or you could man up and do it all on your own. Stop focusing on what isn't necessary.

[@Vhsss_God]

@@camedelic1365 As a man you should focus on 5 things 1. Getting a maxed out strong, healthy & attractive body. 2. Having money work for you & have a free home with free electricity so you're free to live. 3. Find a great partner that has the fundamental qualitys you value and is happy to adapt and grow in to your perfect Partner. 4. Travel and experience as much as you can. 5. Become the best version of yourself on the inside and pass that knowledge on to your children.

[@idontreadorreply]

@@camedelic1365”man up” what does that mean?

[@PrinsessLeia1]

My favorite part of this guy is he gives the variations for different difficulties and explains how you plan your reps. Makes it very easy as a disabled person to modify the workout to my needs and ability. (Weight loss is not my goal but im down 3 inches around my waist and feel much stronger already after making huge lifestyle changes a little over 2 months ago)

[@jae1726]

What people generally refuse to acknowledge is you don’t need low body fat percentage to have usable abs.

[@Saisagesizzly192]

How does anyone not know that

[@Saisagesizzly192]

@BunnyThot and if they knew this , they wouldnt “fail to acknowledge”. Nothing had changed, thank tou

[@Saisagesizzly192]

@BunnyThot you are literally autistic

[@NaruSanavai]

@@Saisagesizzly192 People know things that they fail to acknowledge, every single day.

[@Saisagesizzly192]

@@NaruSanavai then they must have a mental disorder.

[@GoddessoftheRealm]

Opera singer here with a fun opera thing for those who care(is relevant to video). This video is also a good example of "how to extend your vibrato higher into your range" the higher you go in opera(or any singing for that matter), the more air it takes. You use your abs to send the air through your vocal folds which makes the sound. The higher you go, the harder you need to be able to squeeze yourself. Hence: abs. Vibrato is the sound of ease when you are using more than enough air to hit the note. So if I want a good vibrato on my high notes I need two things: lung capacity and abs for days.

[@j_the_kid]

Explain Pavarotti then

[@LisaMT1218]

​@@j_the_kidjust because he is fat, doesn't mean his abs under the fat aren't super strong.

[@MovieMaster42]

​@@LisaMT1218*usable abs* tho

[@TheGumbyGuy]

@MovieMaster42 you don't need relatives strength for opera. As long as you have strong abs under the fat.

[@sakurakiyori]

​@@j_the_kidDude was hungry hungry.

[@demi6252]

I was in a slump the past few days. I just saw this video and tried it, it’s easy to forget that a little exercise makes you feel better

[@davidtimus4026]

Please keep that in mind. Good luck

[@TheInterestingInformer]

Sorry to hear that, I haven’t been too well myself either. Working out is definitely a hack for feeling better. Like David said, good luck :)👍

[@nya4198]

Been feeling terrible but the gym has been the only thing keeping me going, i enjoy the challenge too much

[@faustohernandez3434]

Does it really make you feel that better? Struggling with anxiety and panic attacks

[@TheInterestingInformer]

@@faustohernandez3434 absolutely man. It’s important to remember when starting that there’s a small adjustment period. You’ll likely feel tired, sore, maybe demotivated for the first week or so, but let me tell ya, when you start seeing the improvements (which come fast as a beginner), you don’t even need motivation anymore. I build up stress through the day/week, deal with issues in school or life or whatever, and I just wanna forget all that. Working out let’s me physically vent by beating the shit out of weights, throwing my body around, and giving me a challenge I have control over. It makes me a winner in times when I feel like a loser. I really suggest it :) If you do start, be kind to yourself, start lighter than you can do, don’t go to failure and do a little light dynamic stretching before to increase mobility and blood flow. Not all workouts will be your best, but when you do just the first rep, most of the difficulty is gone. If you don’t have access to a gym, there are plenty of exercises you can do with body weight too. I could go on for hours but you got the internet with much more knowledgeable people than me 😅. I know you can find the peace and strength you’re looking for Julio, just keep your head up and keep going! Peace ✌️

[@mattiedavies2589]

I have been watching a lot of your videos lately, and just wanted to say that you've been SO INSPIRING to me (a 52 year old lady trying to better her health). I love both your advice and your contagious positivity!. Keep doing what you do! 😊

[@reforest4fertility]

My fave part of this video is you saying cramping quads is normal. Thank you so much from someone at least twice your age. Magnesium helps greatly too.

[@mickirbs]

agreed

[@sihotech]

ya, I always get cramping quads thinking I'm doing the exercises wrong.

[@EmersonR.]

This is total related with certain in cramps got to stay confortable

[@Valoric]

Getting enough electrolytes helps massively with cramps and many headaches.

[@apinity4624]

​@@Valoricty I've been struggling with cramps hopes this helps

[@TheKjoy85]

My grandpa is 91 and as of a year ago, he still had usable abs thanks to years of doing pilates. His exercise routine kept him strong and fit enough to care for my grandma during the last years of her life. They were married for 67 years.

[@demeter-the-great]

Love that. God bless you and your fam. ❤

[@petruccifanboi]

Bless him ❤️❤️! He takes “A man needs to provide and take care of his family” to a whole new level. Please tell him, he inspired a stranger on the Internet to exercise regularly 😊

[@roflmao5642]

hes a good man. i hope hes doing well

[@Humanbeing01]

What you mean by taking her care? 😰

[@TheKjoy85]

@Cricket fan My grandma's health deteriorated severely those last few years of her life. She had congestive heart failure, COPD, and severe osteoporosis. The osteoporosis led to her having a toe amputated and breaking both hips. She was in a wheelchair the last 2 years of her life. My grandpa had to help her get in and out of her wheelchair. He helped her bathe and get dressed. He took over the household chores when she started struggling to do them. The only thing he didn't do and still doesn't do is cook. My mom and her siblings have taken care of the cooking for the last 10 years or so.

[@cope7105]

didn't realize this variation of plank existed, love it. Less stress on my joints and feels like more burn in the target area.

[@WrenFairX]

I need a form video lol knowing me I’d find a way to put All the weight on my joints somewhow

[@EnochKnoester]

same, ima try it

[@thatonellamawhoissoobsesse8138]

​@@WrenFairXhave you found one yet? Or still need one?

[@Eternal_inquire]

How do I not be this drunk rn

[@dabondemhaders4828]

you can hurt yourself if you arent strong enough tho

[@DeadCat-42]

As a 53 year old that can still do a one hand handstand. This guy is correct, flexibly and core strength are what kept me comfortable. I have no joint, knee, hip, or back issues.

[@BIGLARGENIGERIAN]

how do you do a one hand handstand lol

[@DeadCat-42]

I usually start with astavakrasana and raise one hand. Been Doing Yoga since my mom hurt he back when I was 7 and we used to watch Lilias on PBS.@@BIGLARGENIGERIAN

[@user-lp5wb2rb3v]

@@BIGLARGENIGERIAN a handstand... but with one hand

[@roh41l_vfx]

@@BIGLARGENIGERIANit’s possible, i knew a gymnast who could do a one arm handstand push-up but against the wall and just barely

[@user-ti1tk2fu3h]

Why wouldn't it be possible. You can stand on one leg.​@@BIGLARGENIGERIAN

[@sarntg]

I just love the Stay Flexy. For some reason it give wholesome vibes.

[@ZoeySolarity]

Really does, almost like it invites you to join in on the exercise

[@nnjadz374]

I'll flex u the way u want baeb❤

[@martinjugolin2087]

Man I hate it, it's annoying

[@greeniscoollol]

​@@nnjadz374💀

[@greeniscoollol]

​@@martinjugolin2087why

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

Gotta say, the L compression may not look it but it's fire. Nothing feels better than managing a few seconds of an L sit after a couple of weeks when you couldn't tolerate 2 seconds of it before

[@SnailHatan]

It’s just not great for the hip flexors. Leads to a lot of tightness if you don’t stretch as much as him

[@aziel8987]

@@SnailHatan stay flexy!

[@mariko5460]

​@Alfred Hitchcook you have to strech always, especially after exercices like the L sit, and actually if you wanna progress on L sit streching you lower body is a great idea

[@mariko5460]

True! I've progressed in L sit way more faster and easier compared with other skills

[@LookingForFrogs]

The internet broke me, i was wondering why you call them "loser compressions"

[@krillix.]

This is the only man on earth who has a favorite type of plank Edit: can y'all calm tf down, it was a joke

[@jasonspades1265]

No he's not. Because I do too.

[@krillix.]

@@jasonspades1265 ok

[@jasonspades1265]

@krillix. Ain't it though? That's what happens when you're awesome..lol

[@lowbudgetlegolas33]

@@jasonspades1265 whats the name of the second exercise ?

[@rivashanmolefi7326]

Bruh

[@FelAvelar]

Seu canal é incrível, consegue me ensinar a treinar e inglês ao mesmo tempo

[@hmonsta1189]

From someone that doesn't have either, I needed this. Thank you!

[@TrillMurray]

They may not be visible or usable, but we still have abs. Remember that

[@f.x.c.k]

@@TrillMurray probably for gurls only lol

[@briancrest1415]

This man is pure admiration. I've never wanted to get in better shape physically and feel better mentally at the same time, just by being flexy. I've been struggling with keeping my body in shape, I saw you, and now after a while I basically admire you. Keep up the good work!

[@abdeljalil6642]

The coach I never knew I needed

[@hatimbandrawala7065]

This is the type of influencer we should all be rooting for

[@shawarmagames1689]

I never got positive messages like this in a long time. This is the fitness channel people. Not those people farting protein all day and promoting steroids.

[@prathamkancharla2552]

You can enjoy the planks and being able to do a split, I’ll take the physique, we can both be happy

[@jdubo1998]

Protein is pretty essential if your goal is to build muscle. Steroids, not so much.

[@abigailmeredith659]

​@@jdubo1998 Healthy/normal amount of protein in your diet - yes Protein powder added to every possible thing - no. I wanted to clarify so people didn't think you meant powder also bonus tip low carb is a no for anyone

[@jdubo1998]

@@abigailmeredith659 Protein powder ain't bad, lmao. What is bad is if you don't take any other nutrients other than protein powder. You can't supplement all your meals with just protein powder, which is why they say to have recommendations on how many shakes you should make. There are some other more minor health complications might be there as well, but nothing serious. I just think it is dumb to lump protein powder, a useful and helpful supplement towards getting your protein in for the day, into the same category as steroids, or to act like it is some bullshit, because it really isn't.

[@ronnana694]

Whoever’s farting protein I need to inhale to get my RDI

[@CroppedHornet]

Dude you’re the best. There are only a few content makers that make exercise seem accessible for anyone- thank you so much for being who you are and keep making the world a better place!

[@MargetMints]

❤👌🏼 exactly!!!

[@briansmith9258]

He is!

[@DonPointe]

This makes a lot of sense. I’ve been a dancer for 20 years and work out pretty consistently but could never figure out why I still have a belly/no visible abs but can actively engage them. This makes me feel a lot better! Edit: I wasn’t worried about making abs, just like learning new things! I do fast and I love my body the way it is, visible abs or not! It’s just hard as a dancer when you hear that you’re just fat, not that you still have a strong core

[@sunuy192]

abs are made in the kitchen, core is made from workout out, you probably have a strong core but if u really want abs then u gotta go on a caloric deficit or something and cut

[@umbrellahat]

It's very common for women to not have visible abs even if they're strong. Men have a lower essential body fat percentage, meaning they can have less fat and still be healthy than women can. Most women with visible abs are actually underweight.

[@sunuy192]

@@umbrellahat yeah thats also true, women and men are not equal when it comes to body

[@zzzxxx7294]

Please don't worry at all, it means your weight is healthy actually. Low body fat for us women is harmful and nasty 😅

[@benhall2235]

It’s just down to body fat percentage and genetics. Some people don’t have very visible abs even when low enough BF. My abs are easily my strongest part of my physique in terms of what is deemed aesthetically desirable. Mine are visible even when I’m quite high body fat percentage, up to fifteen or more. When I’m really in shape it’s more like an 8 pack. In fact I have to be really out of shape for them to disappear and I’ve only ever been like that for a short period of time. My weakest part of my physique is my upper arms, biceps and triceps. I’ve never really trained abs on their own much. Here and there but you will be activating your core when doing all other exercises, if you’re a dancer you definitely will. Nutrition goes a long way though and the old saying that abs are made in the kitchen does have some truth to it.

[@twixbarOFC]

David, I just wanted to say watching your videos has inspired me to change my body and my appearance. I have just started a wrestling career and you have been a very important part of it. Much love man!

[@maximofernandez196]

A good thing to remember is that doing harder exercises will also make it possible for you to see your abs at a higher bodyfat, which looks good and it's healthier than being at a very low bf%. I Love L-sits, dude

[@sashabagdasarow497]

I have a lot of body fat, my diet is crap. I still can feel/see the abs under all the fat down there, but it's never visible. Not arguing tho

[@maximofernandez196]

@@sashabagdasarow497 well, it's not a magic thing. I mean, having visible abs at 14-15% rather that

[@hunorfekete7413]

I have insanely low body fat but my abs only show when im laufing

[@vtheory7531]

@@hunorfekete7413 Even at lof bf% your abs are not designed to be visible all the time. You can't be flexing 24/7!

[@sparkle0859]

Yup. By doing hard ab exercises consistently I got visible abs despite not having a very low body fat percentage.

[@TheBowtieBoy]

Instructions unclear: I now have six packs on my forearms and legs

[@LightNovelRemuruTempest]

Usable, or visible?

[@NiCoNiCoNiCola]

​@@LightNovelRemuruTempest is it too much to ask for both?

[@sourasishdutta4126]

​@@LightNovelRemuruTempest don't worry you a slime who ca shapeshift.

[@NightfurySkrill_Joel]

​@@sourasishdutta4126 wait? Your right. Why's the slime that can shapeshift ask about muscles? Does a slime even have muscles.... I'm thinking about shit I didn't even know I could question😅

[@halflife2fun]

Useable, visible or drinkable

[@yoboimichproductionsinc.2948]

Broski I've been doing your exercises for a few days and already feeling better mentally can't wait ti get flexy

[@sunred6150]

The road to greatness does not start tomorrow but today- probably said by some wise person

[@yuliechka1983]

Besides of the interesting excesises, you speak very clear! Thank you so much. I'm a foreigner and I can understand you very well 😊

[@Ole_Rasmussen]

This has been the best communicated information about exercise I've ever seen

[@magnusgranskau7487]

Yep i agree,very easy to comprehend. too bad i couldnt see the abs due to the blinding whiteness 😅 looks like he hasnt been outside the gym in a while

[@Ole_Rasmussen]

@@magnusgranskau7487 Why you gotta be like that dude

[@wellheck1377]

@@Ole_Rasmussenright like he's just white what's the big deal

[@Killbayne]

as someone who was underweight, the six pack was already visible even before working out 😭

[@phoebthepancake]

I want to reply to this but I'm not sure what to say so... 🐧

[@princessminejas]

Visible but not usable?

[@chosenwalk5221]

I was super skinny and I had to workout for a while to get abs

[@everythingsfinett3903]

Same but I’m still underweight

[@everythingsfinett3903]

@@chosenwalk5221 You probably store more fat in your stomach. There’s also a difference between skinny and underweight

[@spiritdancer36]

I am always explaining this to my dancers. Thank you for being out there and reiterating these facts. Each group I work with we need to go through this and of course the harm of females trying to maintain a visible six pack all year. I have seen countless girls lose strength and not be able to dance trying to lose the body fat to keep an aesthetic six pack. The more we educate the better it will be.

[@beeman4266]

Tbh they're probably just on a bad diet or not eating enough. Women dont have to be that low of body fat to have abs and its definitely possible to maintain them. If they're not eating enough theyre gonna lose strength quick though.

[@shadowversatile689]

before you judge, please make sure whether your girls are taking your classes because they love dancing , they want to learn how to dance , they wanna go pro or they just want to exercise and lose fat : )

[@Mealwormeater45]

@@beeman4266 agreed! Your diet is so important trying to get fit, rather than losing things, add them! It helps stop restrictive eating habits that can cause more harm to gaining strength and the abs you want

[@mattmichael2441]

@@beeman4266 that’s not true for a lot of people

[@rolfstalker2986]

Going from visible abs to usable abs is such a positive change!

[@ratkiddo5852]

the way I need him to make workout videos so I can do this at home when I have time,,,

[@copachuu]

I'm signing this petition too!😂❤

[@rebecadomiciano]

This comment is definitely the voice of the people

[@HotTakeAndy]

I’ve been doing this. Body feels so much better. I just watch a short of his and learn a new stretch.

[@Sasha-tm8qy]

Love this, I don't want to be shredded I just want to make my life easier by making my body more functional

[@vegan.3176]

but wtf do you actually need abs for that you don’t get just by doing it

[@JRat1509]

^

[@danielshaffer2609]

As a guy who lifts heavy 3 times a week, I'm constantly blown away by this dude and his tips. A very different kind of strength, and proportionally probably much stronger than me.

[@duane371]

​@@Saythe "do you really lift" 😂

[@dxfvgyhjh]

@@Saythe "If you kept doing push ups your entire life You aren't giving your body resistance so you are not gaining anything from it at all" You don't seem to know what you're talking about. Resistance training is not only external weights but bodyweight exercises too, as soon as you give your body resistance through gravity or other means that is resistance training. Also basic push-ups are one variation but you can go full way to full planche push ups which is insanely harder than lifting hard for your own bodyweight. Just watch how many people you know can do them and how many can lift proportionally heavy as you. Yeah exactly

[@ogheros]

Gym bro realizes there are calisthenic park guys

[@Makdkb]

​@@Saythe are you ok? 😂😂😂😂

[@kinan2934]

It’s so funny to hear people that absolutely have no long-term experience decide they’re experts on a given subject.

[@CheyenneMarket]

Great advice! Just remember to note that women who have recently had a baby and have diastasis recti should not do any planks. If you have a week for a diastasis recti, there are very gentle core exercises that will help you heal your abs :)

[@aquaace9059]

Just got hit by a car, thankfully I’m not severely or permanently injured but I can’t wait to get back into stretching and working out. Your a huge inspiration

[@ianc8382]

I hope you make a fast and easy recovery!

[@jinfin221]

How's it going

[@Freezyloen]

That "hardest" variation of the plank is absolutely insane! For some reason I didn't expect it to be as hard as it was... I completely and utterly collapsed as soon as I started holding the position💀

[@icykickflip]

it's insanely easy it's all relative

[@jinfin221]

​@@icykickflip No it's not shhh

[@remyhavoc4463]

Me after 1 minute of intense planks: I have abs, they're just not visible 😎

[@yusstilllearning2749]

exactly 💀

[@TCt83067695]

💪🏾😁

[@pauljack2267]

Well if you continue it'll be true

[@Kitiwake]

Best advice from Arnie: "Go on a diet!"

[@thefaceofmankind]

I can relate

[@jennywick2510]

This is exactly what i have always wanted from work out videos❤ thank you so much for every video you post.

[@-.Ascendant]

You're a demon if you can do that hardest plank for more than 30 seconds. Respect. I'd die immediately

[@mordredox6055]

Damn it feels good to be a demon

[@hoods-s]

I think that means you should exercise more. I did it just now and was able to do it for about 50 seconds.

[@OPL001]

@ascendant we are both on the same team here, ig these athletes in comments trynna flex.

[@-.Ascendant]

@@hoods-s I could probably do it now since I lost 150lbs and now hovering at 180-190, but I'm also 6'5 so planks are way harder for me due to the long frame

[@erosion1474]

Me whos 11 and does 2 minute planks because my dad is a taekwondo instructor always pushing me to train

[@bogoss2393]

"favorite" is the key word. Favorite activity for the abs is eating.

[@Andrew-hp1yj]

Hahahahaha

[@AutumnLeaves-]

LMAOOO FR.

[@NinjaSushi2]

I love how this guy is so nerdy and yet so damn flexible and strong.

[@tatkkyo9911]

I like how you give different difficulty options without being toxic. When i was in middle school the teacher would shit on people as motivation if they needed to do the easier one......just made me hate myself and exercise instead. I also like how they are thing you can start with in the comfort of the home

[@deppressoespressoart1744]

I just wanna say, as a 15 y/o who just finished physical therapy (I'm only finished because my insurance would only pay for a certain amount of time), you give me a lot of hope that I might be able to get my body to work like it's supposed to again. ❤❤❤

[@skeptical_playz6142]

Yessir! Continue working brotha

[@SunshineTheLover]

you're 15 your body's healing processes are still on hyperdrive. with a good nutrition plan and on level exercises you can surpass anything you've ever achieved

[@BrooklynBalla]

What happened to you?

[@kingdavidpsalm1448]

@@SunshineTheLover take roids like I did

[@Onion1976]

@@kingdavidpsalm1448 haha small pp

[@CyanNightMusic]

I did not know there was an plank difficulty and holy shit, I gotta train more abs

[@800Jbangz]

Nah same they had me doing the easy ones and I thought it was hell

[@davitdavid7165]

I thought the medium was where it ended.

[@yudistiraliem135]

If you train abs, you gotta train lower back too, the opposite side muscle group.

[@CyanNightMusic]

@@yudistiraliem135 ngl I’ve never gotten the chance to work on back since I haven’t gotten the chance to go to the gym

[@davitdavid7165]

@@CyanNightMusic nah, there are a bunch of calisthenics for the back

[@end1234567]

This guy single handedly gave me an entirely new appreciation for what strength is

[@autumnspells]

And this is why dancers and gymnasts are typically the strongest athletes overall

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

i highly doubt a dancer is stronger than a nfl player

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

@@AbhijithM-wf3fg I agree with the flexibility statement but “more difficult things” is relative.

[@enricokramer7469]

@@i_read_bad_reviews you are confusing something. An NFL player is specifically trained to play his position. a defense linebaker must be able to withstand high impact forces for a short time, an offensive linebaker must be able to unleash high forces suddenly. Of course they are strong, but only in what they are trained for. as soon as flexibility and mobility come into play, something you need for many complex exercises, they are completely lost. that's ok because they're highly specialized in what they do, but that doesn't have much to do with general strength. I do pole dance acrobatics myself, in a football game I would lose hard against a trained player in his discipline, but I can guarantee you that this player in my sport would not even have a chance, even the simplest basic exercises would be one huge challenge as he is not trained for it. I won't even get into complex exercises that require strength in the entire body, such as a shoulder mount or the famous human flag. the point is, nfl players are very strong but very specific, their power isn't usable for anything other than the position they play, so not really a usable strength.

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

@@enricokramer7469 I’m confused? Lol. You seem to not understand that a HUGE focus on their training is flexibility. They train ALL aspects, not just strength. I mean you could try to argue that a gymnast is an overall higher preforming athlete. But the majority knows that’s just silly lol. You speak on positions but fail to mention running and full backs are built like gymnast…. But stronger Crazy you said strippers pole dancing are stronger in some aspects than trained athletes. Lol….. “their power isn’t usable for anything other than the position they play, so not usable strength.” Is a ridiculous statement. I’m done responding 💀

[@infernodotdash2203]

you have to be more specific. a gymnast probably has the best biceps of any athlete by nature of the isometric contraction on their biceps basically at all times, but they'd never beat a powerlifter in squat bench deadlift, an NFL player in explosive movements, a track runner in speed, dancer in flexibility, rock climber in back or forearm/finger strength, racecar driver in neck strength, or calisthenics bro in core strength. each one has certain things, there's no overall strongest except strongmen but they have to weigh 350-450lbs to get to their strength which shifts the curve quite a bit.

[@kamonreynolds]

Being flexible and strong is way better than having muscle that doesn't like to flex. You are a tough dude thanks for the videos

[@NitroXityRealm]

Plus if you build it up enough to be usable, then it will be visible as well by default

[@lekirbgames1644]

thats why i strive for muscle density and not volume

[@Isaiah-ft5nx]

I’ve started doing compressive ab exercises lately. Made a huge difference in my strength and back pain reduction

[@zaidebtw4438]

Really how so??

[@SupImCamm]

Flat earther...

[@ebonyvv]

@@SupImCammLmao

[@Valcreide]

That's actually a very good advice.

[@travelwithgoose]

So glad I found your account brother! Your approach and editing style are wonderful. Keep inspiring others to Stay Flexy 💪💪💪

[@TallHallyHiatus]

Dude, you're like a motivational friendly neighborhood spiderman that saved Gwen. Thank you for making my day

[@DanielHorton-dq9yj]

This is real body positivity ❤

[@blunt7738]

no, it’s not

[@roshni1098]

@@blunt7738yes it is ❤

[@julie4300]

​@@blunt7738yes, it is

[@matthewgerman1618]

💀

[@thameloverse869]

Information this valuable is usually gate-kept behind bulletproof paywalls. Thank you, Brother David.

[@arose92795]

I can't tell you how badly I needed this info! My abs have been weak AF bc I had 2 c sections and then struggled with my back being crippled. I have to build my core strength to get my abs, back, and digestive system working properly again.

[@abmrose]

From another mom, address diastasis recti first to avoid prolonging issues. GL to you!

[@Itslexii43]

Abs arent even that hard to get😂

[@dannn9196]

​@@Itslexii43i feel like you just missed out the entire portion about her C-section

[@iamlightboo]

​@@dannn9196not even just the c-section alone, but how pregnancy itself destroys your core 😭

[@tinyriss]

love these videos!!! the educational aspect is extremely helpful, and the tips to get to a certain level are awesome!

[@orphan3919]

“Cramping quads is actually normal” THANK YOU! I was so confused why when I was learning to do l sits on a dip bar my legs were more sore than my abs. That makes me feel better

[@uzzionpathak2637]

It's normal for your quads to get tired but not for them to end up sore. This guy doesn't know shit about APT it seems. You're not implementing enough core strength if your quads end up sore. What can result is your quads getting more worked and subsequently getting stronger than your abs and they will be the muscle that rules your posture. So, naturally they will pull your spine forwards, because they win the tug of war against your abs trying to maintain a straight spine, resulting in a state of Lumbar Lordosis. How do i know? Because i once listened to dumbshits online who said quads hurting is normal and now voila, i cannot do any ab exercises involving the lower half of my body and have a plethora of back problems despite being able to deadlift 1.5 times my body weight. I'm currently working on fixing it but it's a process that takes months and the more time you trained your abs the wrong way, the longer it'd take to fix it. What it will do is build your abs faster, but the sacrifice of poor posture is not worth it. What I'd suggest is a simple adjustment, bend your knees very slightly, enough to not feel any major strain in your quads but not so much that the exercise becomes too easy. Bending your knees will release the strain on your quads and will force your abs to do most of the work, people do this a lot to isolate a muscle and train it, a common example being bending your wrist downward in bicep curls which completely relaxes your forearm and maximizes the output of your biceps.

[@lauramantis5826]

@@uzzionpathak2637thank you! I figured it cant be that good

[@mitchellcotton7346]

​@@uzzionpathak2637 Putting a bend in your knees is acrually going to help the quads (Specifically the Rectus Femoris in this case) contribute even further to hip flexion. An L-Sit position puts the Rec Fem in a maximally shortened position where it is very inefficient at producing force, but if an L-Sit is a difficult position for you to hold the body is going to recruit every muscle it can find to help out. L-Sits will never preferentially hit the abs, no matter what you do as the abs are first and foremost act on the spine and pelvis. I'm not a calisthenics expert, but generally an L-Sit is performed with the pelvis neutral or slightly anteriorly tilted. If the abs switch on, then another muscle has to activate to cancel out the posterior tilt generated by the abs. As opposed to if the hip flexors are recruited first whose actions sum to pure hip flexion and anterior tilt. (TFL internal rotation cancelled out by sartorious external rotation, TFL+Sartorius abduction cancelled out by Illiopsoas adduction)

[@meghanyoung3273]

This guy is the best, man. So knowledgeable

[@smallfootprint2961]

This is the best info yet. As an older woman, I have to have a real deal way to go, and stay strong and upright... lol

[@anomienormie8126]

Good luck with your exercise! Stay flexy!

[@averageminecraftenjoyer9419]

I love when adults or older people exercise,really shows its never too late,Stay Flexy!

[@sevweir8307]

As someone with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome all of these have been super helpful as I try to learn to get my flexibility and strength from highschool back WITHOUT hurting myself or losing tons of weight bc I need the weight and muscle so my joints don't dislocate haha

[@Camila-pl2yu]

Sorry if this is inappropriate, but I just read a fanfic with someone that had EDS, and I wanted to point out the coincidence skskksj I didn't know that existed until a few days ago. I hope you're doing well!

[@nvmerouno]

Haven’t come across a breakdown like this before, it’s brilliant! I won’t be skipping abs anymore

[@galaxybun8775]

Thank you for showing variations bc exercise is hard for some of us

[@akamaemeru5834]

if u train ur abs, make sure u care to train ur back too, because back part is very important

[@curvywhisper2733]

could you recommend a video that shows how to do this?

[@akamaemeru5834]

@@curvywhisper2733 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n561e4iYoaiHoNk

[@quentinasparria7207]

@@curvywhisper2733 pulling exercises like pullups and rows

[@ictogon]

​@@curvywhisper2733 pullups

[@onlyhistory8140]

Can you elaborate?

[@spiderbutter]

I would love to see more guides from you to achieve these results. Especially the climbing and sprinting on the spot like I’ve seen in other shorts of yours! A video guide of your hamstring ebook would be fantastic too, I struggle to visualise the exercises listed for each week. I’m in my early 20s and have hypermobility, I hope to stay flexible but have more control over balance and weak joints.

[@Emnms68]

Thank you so much! As a person with mental illnesses that make exercising difficult for me, I appreciate you and your content for making it seem less daunting and more accessible. I’ve been trying to do 20 squats and five deep squats plus a minute long plank every day for the past month or so. So far I’ve managed to do it maybe once or twice per week, but it’s something! Part of my struggle is that I HATE feeling sweaty. It’s a sensory issue for me, but it’s not as simple as taking a shower after because showers take a lot of mental energy for me. I’m working on it, though.

[@IHitTheWater]

as a person who used to have ocd, mental illnesses are not real, get over it.

[@StarNBars94]

Not sure if you know who Herschel Walker is, he was one of the best college Running backs of his time. Also had insane strength. Before he started going to the gym, he got really strong by doing push ups and bodyweight exercises during commercials when he'd watch tv. Something like that might be a good way to get started. You shouldn't get too sweaty doing a few bodyweight excercises every 20 minutes or so

[@ДенисПлахотя]

Good said my friend I have some complications to stay healthy too and your explanation remembers effective

[@ZaddY102]

This dude is just happy vibe 🙌👍👍

[@MakoKitten]

like the bob ross of stretching

[@exploreforthesnakes]

I was doing 5 minute planks and not getting a 6 pack, I was so confused thinking I was doing it wrong. Now thanks to this video I know I’m not. So thank you

[@kingnothing4848]

Ya I grinded the gym for a while so I've got strong abs but they didn't start to show much until I did track and started sprinting every day

[@giuseppespano4297]

Guys for what does ABS stand for?

[@musazeghoul7635]

A big Sh it

[@feedme2653]

@@giuseppespano4297Abdominals

[@thatguy6227]

I broke my front. Abdominal.

[@kayelle8005]

Preach. So many times I’ve been in class with PTs that thought I didn’t have any ab strength because of the layer of fat on top, but none of them could break me on any ab exercise. Their looks of confusion were priceless.

[@jasonsholin]

Not at all surprising since 99.99% of PTs (Physical Therapists) don't actually know much about body mechanics. Talk to a powerlifter instead.

[@yunoewig3095]

I thought PT = Personal Trainer@@jasonsholin

[@wea69420]

​@@jasonsholinpersonal trainers don't know shit. Physical therapists literally make a living by knowing biomechanics

[@ok-sj7bx]

@@wea69420 technically personal trainers make a living by knowing how the body moves too. But I get your point

[@williamlevy6964]

Lmao. I am not taking advice from anyone who POWERlifts. Those motherf**kers abuse their lower back and shoulders with way too much weight. It is literally the sport to maximise the weight which in turns f**ks your stabiliser muscles. Do not in fact listen to powerlifters. Listen to your damn doctor, Chiropracter and the likes. They know what they are talking about. @@jasonsholin

[@sourabhkedare672]

True....the goal is not to look fit...but be fit

[@lost7433]

I'm still in the early days of finding joy in moving my body, so in case anyone else needs to hear it: it is a-okay if you need to mentally replace "favorite" with "least abhorrent" rn 😅

[@camedelic1365]

Go for a walk, try to do a light jog every now and then. Watch how quickly your body wants to stop running, that lets you know a lot. A lot of people want to look better, but it's far more important to be in shape and active, than to look how you wish.

[@Dont_click_this_profil3]

ᴅᴏɴ’ᴛ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍʏ ɴᴀᴍᴇ 🗿🗿

[@eeee6937]

@@camedelic1365 Just do both at the same time

[@camedelic1365]

@@eeee6937 Both happen at the same time, but my point is to not let that be your motivation/drive. I suppose looks could fuel someone, but when I'm struggling to keep going, I imagine fallen veterans who have died, not my visible features.

[@cxx23]

I know this isn't needed, but I recommend anyone to try an indoor rock climbing gym. It's the only form of workout that I have ever found enjoyable and even addicting to do. It's like a mind puzzle that you solve with strength, balance, and technique. All of which you naturally gain just by trying. If you're like me at all, it'll change your life.

[@kaylawonnacott6396]

This is the kind of exercise content we need! I dont give a crap if I look good, in fact I'd rather look weak and soft. That way no one expects it when I cassually pick up a refrigerator to check if my keys fell beneath it.

[@Deepak19944]

😂😂

[@josephlinden1630]

Nobody cares how strong you are. People will see muscles and think strong regardless if it’s true or not.

[@hisambenar]

​@@josephlinden1630 well, fuck people's opinion on me😅

[@UseToPewProfessionally]

This is VERY accurate example of functional fitness. Love this channel.

[@Teddy-se8qb]

pretty sure planks arent too functional in a fist fight.

[@BrownBear406]

@@Teddy-se8qbthey aid in getting up, generating a solid base and power. Get off the internet and go workout.

[@Teddy-se8qb]

@@BrownBear406 yes because planks make you punch harder and be able to take a punch. RIIIIIIGHT. very functional.

[@Teddy-se8qb]

@@BrownBear406 theres a old saying "punchers are born, not made". get off the internet and get punched in the face for a change.

[@BrownBear406]

@@Teddy-se8qb having core strength does. And planks directly aid in that. I didn't say take a punch I said more solid base. They do help with generating power since your core is stronger and that makes everything else work better and to it's fuller ability.

[@micealowell5764]

I really love the flexy content for my biggest weakness in fitness and one of my favorite channels keep it up!

[@Ironn199er]

Still can’t beat a farmer’s ability to just be strong af

[@Diq_Yoda]

Dude can look like he lives on my 300lb life and still throws haybales over his head

[@aahaanjeswani]

He can throw a 80kg person with his hands

[@WhyOnlyPresidenCanHaveNoDegree]

I had one country girl in my high school Claas She didn't have much visible six pack but she smashed school record in crunches. In 2min, she did around 100

[@raphaeladam4025]

Well.... was that the point ???

[@chickenwing1498]

I'm proud to live on a farm though. It's nice to be strong in a lit of cases

[@Prodcrust]

Bro has the whole baking industry on him

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

Silly.

[@baksooobaksooo4816]

he doesnt have abs lmao

[@mousepat9256]

@@baksooobaksooo4816 usable abs are not as visible as a 6 pack apparently

[@Filthy_Furry_Sorrow]

@@baksooobaksooo4816 nor do your

[@astronomicallycorrect]

@@baksooobaksooo4816let’s see your perfect abs then

[@Qwerty0791]

My first view and you already won me over. Fast content, no BS, one of the BEST sign offs I’ve ever seen in the social media bizz. Clean camera work. Bravo, you’ll get far. Stay flexy!

[@UntoTheBreach24]

I have an idea/request, can you do a "total core" video? Good exercises for the whole deal: lateral motion, rotation, front/back/sides/what all qualifies as your core, etc. If you have a strong core and the coordination to apply it, that straightforwardly benefits every other aspect of controlling your body. I bet a comprehensive, scalable core workout is the perfect place to start for general fitness, especially for people starting out, who maybe aren't inclined to spend the time or effort on all sorts of exercises. Like, selling people on exercise with the idea being, "ok, just do one area of the body to start with." In a few weeks they'll probably be more inclined and better able to exercise the rest of the body.

[@13c11a]

You are such a sensible man. It's easy to want to follow your example. It's even good to see that you, too, can cramp from exercise. Thank you.

[@Sruggs]

This video actually made me get up and do 3 sets of this. Stay flexy!

[@MovementbyDavid]

Let’s goo!!!

[@samuelking4723]

Worth mentioning here: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS SPOT-REDUCING FAT! (unless you use a knife) Burning calories will slowly reduce ALL fat proportionally around your body. Training abs will make them bigger and stronger so they show through despite higher body fat %s. That’s why strongmen get super visible abs after a short cut even though they’re still huge.

[@ericauen]

Don’t forget to also mention that once the body creates a fat cell, it never gets rid of it. The body uses fat cells as energy storage. So when you lose weight in fat, it will be easier to gain it back because of the already-present fat cells. Hope this helps 😊

[@samuelking4723]

@@ericauen I haven’t studied biology enough to know whether that’s true, but it _sounds_ wrong.

[@ericauen]

@@samuelking4723 understandable

[@verdantiridium2149]

@@samuelking4723 I took a class on metabolism, this is true and makes sense from a survival standpoint, as fat is extra nutrient storage capacity. It is possible to lose those cells, but the body really doesn't want to, so your average exercise routine and diet will reduce the size of those cells, but is unlikely to actually reduce their number.

[@heavenseeker2320]

@@ericauenholy fuck you are right, fat cell don’t disappear they just shrink.

[@Hailey-ub1lm]

FINALLY some tricks that will actually work

[@inthelandofmorethansmall7582]

20 seconds and 20 reps, repeat "few" times Not all usable are visible... And not all visible are usable. Got it! (Just noting for myself) Thanks!❤

[@keanogoessens7633]

Bruh 😑

[@antillity]

@@keanogoessens7633bruh wat?

[@dashy2017]

Thank you. I just thought the exercises wasn't working, this makes me feel a little bit better about my belly 😅

[@themaskedmusician4846]

Your videos have been very helpful for me lately. I messed myself up while skiing in February and have been out of physical therapy for about 3 weeks and I have been trying to strengthen my body more especially my injured shoulder and these videos have been helping for sure. Thank you and keep up the videos

[@dwminiboss511]

The best fitness guy on yt!

[@celebratelife865]

Dude, you have an amazing channel, and a really great positive mindset. Really glad I found your channel. 🎉

[@andrewwillard5625]

These are great for people who don’t realize you don’t need weights or anything to work out your own body mass and the right techniques can do it all.

[@felixbertoni]

Well, depending on what objective you train for, it can be much easier to do so using weights or other specific equipment ^^ But overall, it is indeed possible (even easy) to maintain really good condition with no or minimal equipment.

[@madkrakatoa]

My best abs were usable and came from indoor climbing... I got them in a month and it was the only time in my whole life this happened 😅 I still had some tummy fat...but the core was another story... also my clumsiness minimize a lot👍 Sadly I moved out and there's not a climbing place near me anymore I'll try this!

[@xenabbb]

The bioneer, did a video on climbing at home. I think his video would be helpful for you.

[@ShadowOfOurHearts]

I want to see a collab with this guy and the other freedom of movement guy who's ways hopping around and providing useful advice on excersice and range of motion

[@arezooshaytoon]

I can't say it enough times how I immensely thank you for your videos. Now when ever I'm standing or have a chance to stretch or do an exercise I think of you and do it.

[@YouTrup163]

There's actually one more thing to know about. Your abs visibility also depends on tendons "wrapped" around your abs, how tight and at which parts it is. That is why u can see so many different kinds of "packs" people have

[@opheliamills1646]

Don't forget about rotational. Flexion(compression) and anti rotational/flexion are great and will definitely get you there, but if you're looking for more variety rotational is great too such as Russian twists which is one of my favorite ab exercises. Just more ideas for functional abdominal building!

[@DemyrNox]

I just discovered you literally yesterday and I'm sold

[@lanascribe]

Welcome friend! This guy is amazing!

[@shashiranjan7692]

Thank you man for bringing the exercise that are helpful and useful. For someone who find cramming food difficult especially while bulking, your tips help to build functional muscles and aesthetic too

[@lynild]

This is possibly the only ‘fitness’ video I have EVER enjoyed watching

[@Stephbraz-4]

Well said. Im 51 and abs don't really show but my core is strong. Well done.

[@Star-vh4cs]

As a person with really low fat percentage naturally, I have been thinking of training my abs to be more usable. Thank you for this video

[@mi_kii]

Doing compound excercises like OHP, Squat, Deadlift, RDL without belt is also good. I think u should only use best when ur maxing out