Alexander Zass, the Amazing Isometric Samson

Why was Alexander Zass so strong? At 5'7" and 175lbs, there should be a hard limit on the amount of strength he should be able to generate....right? Lets find out! (Also yes, that is a horse btw!)
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0:00: Origins
1:26: Feats
3:10 : Legendary Quotes
9:05: Why exactly does it work
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[@NoLimitSquad]

Just fyi: the average horse weighs anywhere between 800 to 2200lbs. What do you think of Zass and his incredible feats? Do you start to get an idea of what training OI does over time? Comment below your thoughts!

[@urieltobia7405]

Zass es mi strongman Favorito ¡Mi foto de perfil me delata!

[@NoLimitSquad]

@@urieltobia7405 your profile photo says it all! 😁💪

[@attritionwarrior]

Hey brother, how much time did it take for you to be able to close a CoC 2.5?

[@NoLimitSquad]

@@attritionwarrior a couple of months. The 2.5 is actually my first coc purchase. I had access to a gripper machine in a gym at that time and I'd worked my way up to around 200 so i figured I may as well get the coc 2.5. I don't do it as often nowadays so it's a bit of a struggle closing it but I get close still

[@attritionwarrior]

@@NoLimitSquad wow, that's impressive. I hurt my right palm 2 months ago so I haven't been using the CoC since then but the most I have ever closed is the 1.5. I admire your strength and work ethic. Keep up the good work. Also, Zass was an amazing athlete during his time. Very inspirational.

[@calisthenicsconsumer8873]

"And now you know why I am stronger than the others" has to be one of the coldest lines ive ever heard.

[@NoLimitSquad]

ikr? kinda got the chills when I read that the first time!

[@tristarperfecta1061]

Im a small guy who is 46 now and havve pretty much been doing isometrics my whole life. Im built like a tennis player, but people are amazed at my strength. I never teally studied the science until recnetly and started working my hands and wrists and bam. 150% increas in 1.5 years

[@GordonSou]

Great video. 79 years old now and discovered isometrics at 13 in Maxick's book Muscle Control. At 15 I was wrestling catch-as-catch-can with grown and experienced men at local YMCA. Continued strength training all my life and still deadlifting a couple of 48 kg kettlebells 15 reps, carrying them 50 metres and squatting comfortably 65 kg sandbag reps. Christmas 2020 broke my ankle - both bones and injured ligaments. Ended up with pins and plate, plaster only one foot allowed on ground for four months plus and about two months boot. I bought an isometric strap online and worked out overcoming isometrics throughout with it and injured leg with muscle control exercise. Within three weeks after recovery I was in my garage gym one day and idly approached my 92 kg Rogue kettlebell which I used for two-hand deadlifts 15 reps. Without even warming up I deadlifted it with just my right hand. Never so much as raised it off the floor with one hand before. Returned to my old routine of heavy compound movements with weights and sandbag -- dead lifts, farmers carry and squats and have never even attempted that one hand DL with 92kg again. But I believe that if I did 10 months overcoming isometrics DL, Squats and shoulder press - I could do it again. Hand strength definitely the limiting factor and I'm frankly surprised I developed it so much with an isometric strap!

[@trodrigu13]

It's so great that you read the original content. It really actually educated me hearing the authors own words, and I probably wouldn't have read it in my own.

[@NoLimitSquad]

And now you, too, know why he was stronger than the others! :)

[@Eri587]

Gymnast, specifically ring specialist and arm wrestlers are an example of what tendon strength can do. Although the movements are different they have the same type of strength and is the same type of strenght as bruce and Zass had. Both ring training (with the proper gymnastic training method, not just the crossfit style ring workouts) and arm wrestling training focus a lot on isometrics and tendon strength and that's why they are so unbelievably strong.

[@blackpalacemusic]

Yep!

[@jonthemagician666]

Man, I've seen lots of old school strength channels, but the way you present your channel is amazing and very enthusiastic...Subscribed!!

[@NoLimitSquad]

Isos are just so interesting to me! More to come and thanks for joining The Squad! 😎

[@morganshibby8941]

If you have never seen this type of training, take a look at armwrestlers. No wonder why they're so strong, they train isometric constantly

[@NoLimitSquad]

more of Charles Atlas' dynamic tension only the tension is coming from someone elses strength. which is interesting

[@surefirejigs2747]

As a modern day student of Zass' methods,I think it very interesting that his first exercise as a pre teen was to bend progressively thicker tree branches,then hold them in the bent position! This was probably the start of all iso training ,as we know it today! Also he evolved into bending iron and breaking chains, but surprisingly was not very" big" in his acts at around 147 pounds. His employers actually insisted that he bodybuild for a bit with standard weights so he could actually LOOK the part of the world's strongest man (eventually gained up to 165 pounds or so, now WITH biceps!

[@leofromli8961]

Where did you learn about Zass’ exercises and methods?

[@GlenRoss-ug5jm]

That's interesting I always thought he was a heavyweight,I didn't know he was a lightweight and a middleweight,however so were World Of Sport wrestlers Jon Cortez and Alan Denison.the latter was also a circus strongman. The Mighty Atom weighed a 140 pounds.Bruce Lee weighed 135 pounds.Dennis Rogers is 170 pounds.

[@ppatos]

Love this video. I recall reading in a Russian systema book quoting that 'longevity and endurance lies in the strength of the tendons'. I've now ordered Zass' book and biography because of your great video. Thanks again.

[@NoLimitSquad]

Tendon Power is still so incredible to me! And glad I could assist in your purchase!

[@bakerm.]

Hey what’s the book called

[@PG.Coaching]

Very well put together video my man, I knew isometrics were powerful, but I didn't know Sass's prison backstory lol! solid stuff

[@NoLimitSquad]

crazy stuff right? still fascinates me to this day! glad you enjoyed it!

[@JeffMcDuffie72MeridianGate]

He was able to pick up a average size man by the throat with one arm.

[@Cannedbeef]

I’m so glad I found this as I’m recently getting back in the gym. I’ve always valued strength over muscle and now with this knowledge I can build like steel wire tendons. Thanks for the video bro, you are the man!

[@markmcla]

Thanks for making such an informative video! I use a forearm forklift strap when I perform overcoming isometric exercises: 30 seconds 50% effort, 30 seconds 70% effort, and then 30 seconds as hard as I can. -I particularly dread the isometric squat, but I do it anyway 🙂 Also, the awesome thing about isometrics is that you can do these exercises if you're frail and old, or if you're incredibly strong. I'll never be nearly as strong as the great Alexander Zass, but I will always try to do my best!

[@anthonyromayo6296]

This is one of my favorite channels. I say this because your presentation and delivery is better than most, if not all.Of course it doesn't hurt that you're very into isometric training which is my favorite way of training.

[@NoLimitSquad]

So glad you took the time to comment that Anthony! Trying to get better all the time! Glad you enjoy the channel!

[@nikolatesla4608]

Great video. I'm so grateful I have - by accident - discovered an isometric training routine on a US website almost 20 years ago! It has helped me a LOT to regain my fitness after a slight burnout.. keep up the work!

[@NoLimitSquad]

Glad you found that website and glad you found us!

[@Daygoth]

Great video. I'd like to add my thoughts, which are not profound or new, but may compliment the topic discussed. Many of you will be familiar with the following dichotomy: work an intense labor job that doubles as your gym time, or work an "easy" job then spend a few days a week in the gym. And you feel MUCH stronger working the labor job. Its not hard to figure why- the job may entail holding, lifting, carrying, rotating oddly shaped heavy objects over various distances, angles, elevations, et cetera. It is a full workout that a gym struggles to provide. You may not look like a bodybuilder, but you might beat one in an arm wrestle. Anyway, this information coming from a bonified strongman helps me to better understand the phenomenon. And motivates me to develop my tendons!

[@NoLimitSquad]

yesss!! totally right and im sure youll agree we can all learn a ton from the greats of the past like this!

[@Beautiful_Sound_1995]

Yeah. I work as a furniture mover, and i am very weak at lifting weights except for deadlift. I can lift almost any furniture on my own though. Dressers, wardrobes, reclining couches... I tried deadlifting once and did 345lbs or so.

[@kettlebellcarnivore-vr5cw]

Awesome video! I want to begin implementing isometrics into my routine more. Currently using kettlebells and a chest expander for my strength training. My day, who will be 92 in January, used to train Dynamic Tension. His classmates actually called him Charles Atlas because of his physique! Now I need to subscribe and catch up on your videos. Keep it coming!

[@seraphx26]

As I said many months ago on a different video of yours, it's all about tendon strength not the skeletal muscle when it comes to maximum strength.

[@NoLimitSquad]

totally correct, seraph. Tendon strength is incredible

[@indraneelchakroborty4942]

​@@NoLimitSquad bro how to make tendon strength very very strong like him I know I will never be like him but atleast his 50 percent😂😂

[@mystyle8753]

​@@indraneelchakroborty4942are you still here? I can help you with some exercises if u want..

[@nicechock]

Tendons and bone density and structural strength. This is what Alexander Zass trained to strengthen. Everytime you break the the skeletal bones or tendons a bit or inflict stress on them they get stronger and repair the damage.

[@c.galindo9639]

It’s more so having to do with the levels of stress a person can handle in a certain area to develop whatever they’re aiming towards. With feats of strength the tendon is essential as to not have the person break themselves in attemting the feat and the muscle is just the protective layer of the tendon to keep it intact. Skeletal structure does help in some ways but a lot of knowledge has to be learnt about how muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and more work together in tandem to support each other in a specific function

[@enochabraham688]

The old-time strongmen were built from a different cloth than modern-day strength and fitness specialists are. In my study of people like Zass, Maxick, Sandow, Swoboda, and Atlas, one thing that strikes me is their emphasis on efficiency and total body health. In modern times, we focus so much on muscle-building that we can ignore how our workouts effect organ and glandular health. When I first read Maxick, I was thinking to myself, “bro, this sounds like a yogi wrote this book". Then I recognized the same quality existed in Atlas’s Dynamic Tension, Swoboda Conscious Evolution exercises and written texts, Zass and many others. It’s no wonder that, in my experience, these methods could mirror a lot of the same benefits as yoga does, and in many cases it can produce these results quicker. In fact, for people who practice Eastern Yoga, I would say that practicing some of the old-time Western strongman exercises and/or applying the principles to Yoga practice can really take the personal development to a different level.

[@seraphx26]

Physical culture was a holistic system and exercise was merely one part of the bigger picture, the old time strongmen understood the importance of physical/mental/spiritual health all of these are required for perfect harmony.

[@enochabraham688]

@@seraphx26 you pretty much said it all right there. The awakening of “vital force” was a key principle amongst Atlas, Swoboda and Maxick

[@sophiawoods6748]

They all had one thing in common. Tension. How much tension can you generate.

[@sophiawoods6748]

@@seraphx26 that’s like martial arts. Everything needs to work in harmony.

[@master-of-mind5881]

My sentiments exactly. I couldn’t agree more. Also breath control, qi-gong learning to control one’s chi is pivotal to strengthening the organs of the body which contributes to enhancement of the musculature of the body. Internal exercises such as breathing are often neglected and overlooked but the body’s foundation is the nervous system. One must seek to strengthen the baseline of one’s anatomy before anything else.

[@als4179]

Became a huge of fan this mans channel. Good work

[@NoLimitSquad]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@paaaatrika]

This is a topic I've delved deeply into. To explain this, think of a an iron rod pressing against a piece of dry wall, the rod is denser and more rigid and will go right through when sufficient force is applied. The same can not be said of a marshmallow rod of equal proportions. Crucially, it won't matter how much FORCE is applied to the marshmallow. The force applied doesn't matter if it can't be TRANSFERED. I more practical terms; imagine doing a max squat without bracing. You wouldn't be able to right? Stiffness you can't get out of is bad, but stiffness on demand is a boon in all physical tasks. If you can't brace your abdomen you wouldn't even be able to stand up out of a chair. Having tendons and ligaments that won't give way to forces put upon them acts similarly. The muscle is the engine, but tendons, ligaments and bones are the limiters.

[@Animegold2856]

Never officialy tested my strength but I used to move 500lb scale weights about 10 yards by hand by myself

[@NoLimitSquad]

You should definitely test yourself whenever you have the chance. Chasing that number is addicting!

[@sonzai5162]

That was badass af it's inspirational. I'm gonna start incorporating isometrics into my training. Thanks for the video bro

[@NoLimitSquad]

Yessss!! Let's get these freaky gains!! 💪💪

[@jimv.661]

You forgot the part where he carried a horse off the battlefield and back to camp after it was wounded. I've always wondered why I was stronger than others my size. I'm the same size as Zass. I would pick up 385 lb car engines and carry them up driveways, get under, and lift a 59 Chevy car up on one side, that kind of stuff. When I was young it seems I always challenged myself to carry things as long as i could, hold something heavy as long as I could, etc. At age 72 I could still dead lift a 200 lb rock from the ground and put it into a truck at chest level.

[@Shevock]

This is an interesting video. I wonder why Isometric style strength training fell out of favor after WW2. Charles Atlas was likely the last famous isometric strength figure. Tendon strong.

[@VirideSoryuLangley]

It's probably because isometric training doesn't require a lot of equipment. If I'm not mistaken, those were the years when sophisticated gym machines started being invented and promoted.

[@johannesandersson9477]

@@VirideSoryuLangley interesting theory. It’s crazy how bloated and over engineered the exercise machine industry is, considering how much can be done with no equipment

[@jamesscheuer8367]

I’ve wondered the same thing, and it’s an interesting topic on it’s own. It seems that chasing physical appearance and muscle hypertrophy became more in vogue beginning in the ‘70’s and ‘80’s. Health clubs began to emerge and regular folks tried to emulate whatever routines the steroid using bodybuilders we’re doing - not realizing that it might not be the best way to train for strength, performance, or overall health. Noticing a bit of a revival lately in more old school trading like calisthenics, isometrics, and strongman/functional training.

[@AlHenryGarcia-mo6yj]

​@jamesscheuer8367 I've got generations in Venice Beach, Cali. My Pop who was born in 1921, says it started Earlier; John Grimek and his contemporary Steve Reeves started that "Trend" of physique and then came the Greatest of that competition era Bill Pearl "enhanced" by steroids! Before all that, there were Lean STRONG physiques.

[@mattvandart9055]

Dude look at mechanical fitters/engineers in heavy industry. We use this all the time when undoing big stuck bolts or even when tightening up big bolts, you recruit your whole body sometimes in an isometric way. Sometimes with a stubborn bolt you can be pulling on it for anything up to a minute before it finally lets go and often you have to take a few goes at it. Then you move onto the next one, for 12 hour shifts. People who work in that field are way stronger than they look, always.

[@NoLimitSquad]

100%

[@steverino474]

Hey my friend... I am major Zass fan...I model my strap workouts after him....this is a great video...keep up the great work. Yes its steve from the IAAF group.

[@NoLimitSquad]

Steeeve! 😃 Great to see you on here! Yup some of your people in your group mentioned you loved Zass! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@steverino474]

@@NoLimitSquad loved it is more like it....you make great videos. BTW...we have many Zass books in our files under Zass and samson if interested. I am tendon strong!

[@robles1999]

Great content! I've binged watched your videos for about a week and I was so intrigued that I had to build a diy isochain to give it a try before purchasing the isochain handle. I will be starting with the beginners program A next week. This week I'll try to figure out the exercise angles I'll be using and marking the chain to make seamless changes when changing exercises. Thank you for all the great content you've been putting out.

[@NoLimitSquad]

Hey Luis! So glad you built your own OG Isochain! Program A will be great and glad you're enjoying it and getting results from it! More to come!

[@StircrzyGRAMLING]

I use slip links to mark my chain for different exercises, picked mine up at a hardware store, think harbor frieght has them too

[@matttora106]

You should check out Charles Salvador (Charles Bronson) built alot of his strength with isometrics as well

[@joeparrigen4982]

His book is great

[@Egoliftdaily]

Just subscribed right now. I'm looking for info on old time strong men like Mighty Atom and Zass. Loved the video. Thank you for posting.

[@NoLimitSquad]

Welcome to the Squad! Yes I try to make a video on at least one old time strongman per month that used isometrics 😁

[@ted1045]

You'll have to look up the bone strength project that John Wood has been doing the past couple of years. Pretty interesting.

[@NoLimitSquad]

Is he on YT?

[@FurtiveSkeptical]

Great eye opening, inspiring video. Thanks for the link too!✌

[@NoLimitSquad]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinmorris3313]

I'm hyped...time to workout again.

[@NoLimitSquad]

Ikr? Hitting the chain hard tonight! 💪💪

[@cringe_mastor3124]

THIS GETS ME HYPED! great video

[@NoLimitSquad]

So glad! And of course! 😁

[@c.galindo9639]

Great video. I really appreciate this. It is also to take into consideration the person’s own end goal to what they wnat to achieve. Whether it be aesthetics, speed, strength, mobility, etc. This all goes down to what the person individually deems as practical to them and anything else they cannot commit to, they should not put their full effort into gaining if they are not fully invested into it. I enjoyed this video and see it as greatly beneficial in learning more about

[@NaotaUchiha-e8b]

This was informative and I like your enthusiasm! Old time strong men were a different bread,I can go in depth but I wanna keep this comment short and simple.

[@m.b.593]

Great video! Zaas seems to be proof that you don’t need full range of motion for functional strength. 🙏🏻

[@NoLimitSquad]

Quite a few ppl in fact! The exercise world runs so deep. Just when you think there's a set course of action, here comes someone who throws everything upside down. More to come btw!

[@m.b.593]

@@NoLimitSquad I love your channel bro! Godspeed 🙏🏻

[@espenstormcrow8950]

Thank you for this, isometric exercises are greatly undervalued these days. Nice to see some info on it

[@piyushdwivedi7195]

Appreciate it man great content.

[@NoLimitSquad]

Thanks Piyush! Dennis Rogers is next!

[@CharlesWolfeSkate]

What an absolutely amazing video. Thank you for all your work in all your videos!!!

[@rossheikkila6959]

My father bought me a Bullworker back in 1972. I used it religiously but also lifted weights and swam competitavly... I am not big nor small but the iso seemed to strengthen my ligaments!! I have very few pains being 66 now!!

[@NoLimitSquad]

One of the biggest flexes I think anyone can say in fitness is being in the game for decades and having very few joint related pains!

[@ScreenPeekCity05]

I may have to reconsider training isometric exercises. Looks super effective

[@echelon2k8]

5:38 Those punches, man. I can't 🤣

[@Cloppa2000]

Great find.. and more inspiration! 👍 I just started working on wrist curls, reverse wrist curls and seated calf raises this week after seeing your video on that. Feels great to be using the Isochain again and I love that I can do all three exercises without adjusting the chain length! Think I will now add the finger pull too for grip strength (If that's the right name for it) Cheers.

[@NoLimitSquad]

Yup that's the right name for it! Also glad you added them. Can't wait to hear about your strength going up from those additions!

[@classicalvingtsunwatford3369]

Love your channel, mate - I train solely in isometrics and dynamic tension and good to see modern explanations of ancient techniques ⚡️

[@NoLimitSquad]

Glad you enjoy the content! Sometimes old school rly is best!

[@ArmenKassabian]

Love your breakdown the best I hear so far

[@gregglockhart9551]

Thanks a lot! Great video!

[@NoLimitSquad]

Thanks Gregg! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TB-hc6nl]

Very informative! Will be researching Zass and his methods! Thanks 🙏🏽

[@JesusOfTheJungle]

I've done a fair amount of this and for quite a few years now but the really cool thing is you don't even need a chain, you can train isometrics with literally nothing but your will... And that there, the increase in will power gained, that's the real gold!

[@stopthugsnow301]

Absolutely love this!!! Thank yo for sharing this incredible knowledge!👍

[@NoLimitSquad]

Of course! There will be a part 2 later this year bc I just couldn't cram it all into 15 minutes!

[@burtgayleard4983]

Good content and good delivery 👏

[@kemsolid]

This video was very well done!!

[@NoLimitSquad]

Thank you so much!

[@ItsLotto]

Need more videos like this plz

[@NoLimitSquad]

Next one is Charles Atlas!💪

[@williammills5597]

Maybe you should take a page out of, Zass play book and just practice with the captain of crush #4 and let your tendons get strong. It can’t hurt. I can see how trying to break the bars could make you stronger.

[@NoLimitSquad]

I'd be down. I've been on 2.5 for years but never bothered training for 3 and beyond

[@charlesacaranci9039]

I love this stuff Zass was the MAN

[@NoLimitSquad]

After learning more about him, is it even to correct to call him a man anymore? 🤣 He's exceeded us mere mortals😶

[@mirzabaig4711]

Man I'm glad you mentioned Khabib. I've been thinking the same thing for a while.

[@NoLimitSquad]

Did you see Islam fight this weekend? He does the same thing. Trains just like Khabib. I made a bet he'd win. I made 20 bucks on Saturday 🤣 Isometric power bro!

[@mirzabaig4711]

@@NoLimitSquad yeah man. The pressure and the squeeze the Dagestanis have is epic. Other fighters either haven't caught on that isometrics are key to that power, or their lifetime of squeezing is too far ahead for anyone to catch up.

[@japhetzayas7194]

He reminds me of Joseph L. Greenstein, aka as the Mighty Atom. A short, light man who performed superhuman feats of strength in part because of mind over matter.

[@NoLimitSquad]

I made a video on him! 😁

[@japhetzayas7194]

Would love to see it! @@NoLimitSquad

[@D_Moore]

Man, so cool! Falling asleep watching him perform is a trip!

[@marktyrrell8892]

I find these old time strongmen fascinating. To me perhaps Zass's most impressive feat was bending iron bars to escape jail!

[@NoLimitSquad]

When I said "what?!" at the beginning of the video, that was the exact feat I was reacting to!🤣

[@seraphx26]

Carrying a 500kg/1102lbs horse on his shoulders while he waded through water is pretty impressive as well.

[@carljacobson7156]

Read about Steve Justa - he's some crazy midwestern farmer/manual labor guy who lifts all sorts of weight, odd objects and does heavy carries. Justa claims that long duration Isometric holds with heavy weight also increased his strength-endurance through the roof

[@jerryh2954]

BJJ Brown belt training for over 18 years. Isometrics is the prime strength in grappling. Without it you are finished. I know guys that are 125 lbs that take apart guys that are 260 lbs and in my opinion it is because of their Iso strength coupled with excellent technique.

[@jesusdiedforyouproofjohn3.16]

Praise the LORD for creating strong men!

[@CatzlovichCatnipAndCabbages]

Amen! Gotta remember what the Lord says about pride though: "For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself." - Galatians 6: 3 "A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit." - Proverbs 29: 23 "These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: *A proud look,* a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren." - Proverbs 6: 16-19

[@jesusdiedforyouproofjohn3.16]

@Oliver Swanick II Praise the FATHER! Amen, Amen, and Amen!

[@joy12sim]

Lol

[@jesusdiedforyouproofjohn3.16]

@@joy12sim Praise GOD! Praise the LORD for creating neat muscle fibers!

[@supersaiyanzero386]

​@@jesusdiedforyouproofjohn3.16If Jesus comes back I'll nail him up there again in front of you and laugh at your screams and his.

[@satchycollins3985]

Thanks

[@NoLimitSquad]

Of course!

[@shengchenfan]

Yes, I am also a big fan of isometric training because of Bruce Lee and he was also aware of Zass.

[@NoLimitSquad]

#TheEnlightenedOnes

[@joejacquesschulz8514]

Yeah, look at farmboys who have to work hard while they grow up. They aren't necessarily big but they can be surprisingly strong.

[@NoLimitSquad]

for a sec, i read "look at *femboys*" lol But yes you're right

[@Based_Face]

Will you PLEASE do a video on The Mighty Atom? He was by far one of the greatest strong men to ever live.

[@NoLimitSquad]

Already did! 😁 he's in our Influential Isometric Lifter playlist💪

[@Based_Face]

@@NoLimitSquad oh snap, I’ll check it out thanks.

[@joecurmaci5880]

The internet is a great thing to learn about things you would never have heard of like the great boxer Sam langsford who is probably the best ever and nobody ever heard of him

[@subswithoutvids-dw6dv]

05:43 Zass: wtf, why did you hit my head?

[@NoLimitSquad]

That looked like a "so you have chosen death" moment to me😂

[@Shoegazebasedgenre0.]

dude is way ahead of his time

[@NoLimitSquad]

Ikr? A freak of nature

[@towag]

Been doing Isometrics since my teens, never used a gym or weights in my life...

[@NoLimitSquad]

I bet your joints are in much better shape bc of it

[@towag]

Yes thanks, they are fine at 69 years old... 😎

[@decathlete2000]

@@towag what is your routine ?

[@towag]

@@decathlete2000 kzbin.info/aero/PLK7b2GhdRyfaTW36rGmwB6f6isIqSfD0M I also use a pull up bar three times a week for grip strength with 10 pull ups a session by varying the grip... There are so many ways you can use isometrics...Just use your common sense....

[@decathlete2000]

@@towag do you hold your iso-positions to absolute failure?

[@theironfox2756]

Notice he doesn't LOOK that strong. That is what is so great about isometrics. I think this should be the only strength training for minus 205 lb combat sports.

[@NoLimitSquad]

facts

[@jamesw1698]

Yeah it works folks... Do it, it's not hard to do, just doesn't look cool but after a while, you can do something really cool.

[@NoLimitSquad]

That last part is perfectly said imo

[@Whosyourdaddy21]

Khabib did say that he would train by getting to mount and holding guys down as long as possible with just his lower body.

[@NoLimitSquad]

If I can find enough about his training I'll definitely make a video of him

[@josephperkins4857]

Yep he one of the reasons I am into Bronze Era Bodybuilding and weightlifting

[@TVForFree7063]

Is anyone else experiencing a terrible pain in their arms after completing their isometric training? I can only compare the pain to when I broke my foot as a kid. It feels very similar to that but it’s all up my arms from my wrists to my shoulders. It happens after every training session? Am I doing something wrong? Is this normal? I don’t drink a lot of water

[@uhohcuzzo]

Now....I understand what I must do...

[@tullochgorum6323]

If you are going to try isometrics, you owe it to yourself to try Timed Static Contraction, as taught by Drew Bayes and Steve Maxwell. It's a new approach that recruits muscle like nothing else you've experienced. It is safe, time-efficient, convenient and very effective. All you need is a strap and you can do it anywhere. It can be adapted for anyone from an elite athlete to my 92 year old mother, but in its most challenging form it is absolutely brutal. Just try it - you can thank me later!

[@DDG-Downfall]

I need this in my life

[@NoLimitSquad]

an 800 to 2000lb horse? lol jk

[@mitchellalexander1581]

Isometrics is the most intuitive way to train belligerent levels if strength. Can't move it? Donit anyways. Keep trying. Then one day you move it. Your motor units which are reserved for moments of adrenaline will start to activate and gradually give you more regular access to them. You become neurologically stronger along with more durrable

[@neon-tomahawk6624]

Which link takes us to the list of Zass exercises?

[@NoLimitSquad]

Whoops. Hold on, I got you covered

[@azizetyorrick9838]

Since I saw the story of Alexander Zass I am sure that it is a great secret of strength and longevity. With age we lose our muscles but with ever stronger tendons we remain upright and powerful. I also suspected Khabib's training because the Russians kept these old-fashioned methods. Zass was Russian.

[@NoLimitSquad]

ok so im not the only one!!

[@TacticsMan]

I have a few questions 1. Is there a way to do rotational strength exercises? I'm guessing if there is a way to lock the baseplate into a power rack or wall unit on the side or from above to pull down for something like ab crunch isometrics. 2. If I buy the stand alone handle, couldn't I try to look for the tension spring and chain, and make or find a a baseplate myself? 3. Do you think that there is a way to use the isochain to be able to build strength for pullups?

[@robles1999]

In regards to #2. I am new to isometric training so I decided to build one myself to give it a try before purchasing the isochain handle. I built it using a 3/4" galvanized pipe(until I can buy the stand alone isochain handle) and chain from home depot and the spring from Amazon at the link below. The chain from home depot is rated to 550 work load but you can buy a stronger one if you need to. The Amazon spring is rated to 1000 capacity - and might be the same one as on the isochain. I made the base out of some 2" x 6" pieces of wood I had laying around. I spent no more than $50 in total. I hope this helps. www.amazon.com/dp/B08M97HXSR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

[@NoLimitSquad]

Hey! 1. Im sure there is. We are all trying to figure out new variations all the time. The latter you mentioned with ab crunch tho, i'm positive i just found a good one. Literally tonight lol 2. Yes you can. Ive actually recommended ppl do that 3. Yes. Do the Seated Row and Bent over row. back strength is still back strength. Have that number go up and it will translate

[@TacticsMan]

Thanks

[@CarmineCroons]

Great content, I just started training Using a chain. Can you do a breakdown of the Zass system? I'd be interested in your analysis. Thanks

[@NoLimitSquad]

I'm on it! So many projects but these old-time routines need to be covered! 😃

[@aiyahuntacheimumbi236]

Dude turned himself into Superman.

[@NoLimitSquad]

Facts

[@josephperkins4857]

They keep reproving everything that's been proved on isometrics from the 1920s through the 1960s

[@IGeorge94]

Where can I find his routine?

[@IGeorge94]

I know know it’s in the description, but I’ll keep the comment for the algorithm

[@JeffMcDuffie72MeridianGate]

Imagine a high intensity and growth hormone using this program. You'd gain real super human strength without blowing up into a muscle head.

[@JeffMcDuffie72MeridianGate]

Or just use a joint complex supplement.

[@NoLimitSquad]

You mean like hgh?

[@JeffMcDuffie72MeridianGate]

@@NoLimitSquad yeah because growth hormone increases the strength of tendons and cartilage.

[@enteoz1694]

This should be a movie

[@NoLimitSquad]

theres still quite a bit i didnt share! theres a ton of info on him but i wanted to keep it to just him and the isometric portion

[@enteoz1694]

@@NoLimitSquad Yeah it's cool seeing advanced conditioning strategies like his, also I have some shelf hanging isometrics I developed for the arms and legs last year if you'd like to try them. I can email them to you.

[@joecurmaci5880]

The story is incredible isn't it

[@evanrutherfordlazyahole9079]

Yeah dude I believe you.

[@NoLimitSquad]

I'd loved to have met him in person

[@evanrutherfordlazyahole9079]

@@NoLimitSquad yeah P.O.W three times and escaped lmao

[@johntay3831]

Notice Zass in horsestance every time he bends metal. That’s the secret sauce

[@kanedgy4562]

Horsestance?

[@thortorrens]

Great video.

[@NoLimitSquad]

thank you!

[@christopherduffy1703]

Yea! For the most part guys work on their muscles for esthetics and strength. Working on tendon strength ain't gonna do much for your looks.

[@NoLimitSquad]

truth

[@DanteDerette]

super cool video!

[@NoLimitSquad]

Thank you!

[@tigerboy4516]

great video

[@LiamAnderson2023]

can you make a video about bruce lees strenght-traning program because i heard you said if you combine isometric with strenght traning you would activate all your muscles and become much stronger

[@NoLimitSquad]

Which one? The isometric one or the dynamics?

[@LiamAnderson2023]

@@NoLimitSquad the dynamics his strenght traning routine with the isometric too

[@LiamAnderson2023]

if i use the isochain every single day for 8 years will i become as fast as bruce lee and i am a lightweight?

[@NoLimitSquad]

You'd have to train the martial art and get your technique down but you'd be significantly faster if you trained for 8 years using this method

[@DDG-Downfall]

Isomeric = making sure you can activate more % of youre muscle?

[@NoLimitSquad]

correct

[@IGeorge94]

Man I must be doing isometrics wrong, I’m struggling with lifting a heavy table.

[@NoLimitSquad]

It's always tough with oddly shaped items. Where do you feel you have a weak link?

[@IGeorge94]

@@NoLimitSquad I ain’t got a clue. I’ve only done Isometrics only for a while & done the muscle building range.

[@GordonSou]

Buy an isometric strap. Three times a week squats, deadlift and shou.lder press 6 x 6 seconds each exercise x 3 sets. Strength o contraction is "everything". If week brain/muscle connection Maxick's book Muscle Control is masterful. At 79 I've strengh trained all my life. Three years ago "incapacitated" by broken ankle and damaged tendons, plate and pins inserted, 4 months in plaster, on crutches, only one foot touch the floor then boot for a 2 or 3 month reducing crutches dependence. Did overcoming isometrics as above but not squats until last months of recovery. Within a few weeks of weaning back onto workouts with my pair of 48 kg and my 92 Kg kettlebells I did a one hand deadlift with the 92 kg. Previously max two-hand 18 reps, never even raise it off the floor with one hand.

[@IGeorge94]

@@GordonSou So you did 6 sets of 6 second holds for 3 sets?

[@IGeorge94]

@GordonSou Glad to hear that Isometrics helped you out.

[@MonsterHunterPV]

Khabib was trained in this way also, his father is a legend who learned from Zaas as well.