Daily Hindu Squat and Hindu Pushup Routine

[@ding174]

Been doing these for a few years. They produce good results physically and emotionally. I do these with a mouthful of water so it forces me to nose breath. I also nose breath jumping rope. Amazing body weight excercises. At my age of 60 it’s mostly for functional strength and overall health benefits. I also combine Turkish get ups to keep me “honest”

[@TrainLikeTim]

You’re a beast! Keep leading the way, my friend!

[@Thejoeordinary1]

Don’t drown, bro lol seriously, we’re in the same boat age wise and that’s where I am...finally. It’s 1: Health 2: Functional strength and fitness. Anything after that like looking better in clothes (or out!) is a nice bonus.

[@HiramLoki]

@@Thejoeordinary1 Right there with you both!

[@mikesheffer3690]

here's to you, friend! i'm 5 years older but you've given me a goal to catch up to!

[@JDBoelter]

It never occurred to me to try the "mouthful of water" trick. That's a clever "hack", thanks!

[@suryachandrarao6915]

Excellent presentation I have been doing 20 squats 20 Hindu push ups and 80 push ups daily though I have crossed 75years

[@TrainLikeTim]

You are a beasts! That’s so awesome!

[@Arthax83]

Tha fact that you, Tim, put out this contents for free is just too generous. Thank you very much! Love your books!

[@TrainLikeTim]

So Glad you like them! Thanks Stefan!

[@DigvijaySingh-se2ll]

These are the only exercise i do they do wonders

[@timlane-bortell2678]

Just wanted to give feedback that I've been doing this routine every day except Sundays since you posted this video and I'm really finding tremendous benefits. For now I'm keeping it at 10X10 for Hindu Squat and 10X5 for Hindu Pushup. I haven't felt the need to go higher than that yet. I really notice changes in my mobility and a carry over into other physical activities after doing this daily for a while.

[@TrainLikeTim]

That’s wonderful information! Really great to hear and so cool to see how your body is taking to it. Those are wonderful movements. Thank you for sharing!

[@codyponder5473]

Is this something that you are still doing?

[@jackgoode2244]

​@@TrainLikeTimare the Hindu squats and pushups ok to do with a hiatal hernia?

[@gilianeavice6737]

Thank you. A whole new universe has just opened up.

[@TrainLikeTim]

That’s wonderful! So glad it’s helpful!

[@eddiemcguire2397]

Man oh man - did 5pu and 10squats x10 topped off with 5min crawling and 5min 24kg kB carries. Great workout. Thanks Tim!

[@TrainLikeTim]

That is a great workout! Good work!

[@jellyphish2112]

My back has been sore for some days (slight strain last week), wasn't sure how these would feel, but did five sets and feelin' good. Definitely encouraged...

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

That’s great news. Hindu Pushups can be quite therapeutic.

[@HarshitASrivastava6410]

Hindu push-ups not only focuses on Chest and arms but neck and shoulders and spine too. It makes muscles simultaneously maintains the stretchability. Often it is seen people with buffed muscles looses stretchability but this exercise will make maintain your bodily flexibility. Also this guy just inhaled and exhaled in Hindu push-up totally wrong. When you have to move forward and upward, you have to inhale but this guy exhaled and coming back you have to exhale. Hindu Push-up is combination of Yoga, Pranayama (breathing exercises) and Bodybuilding.

[@bhaveshshingare2375]

I currently 5 tibetan rites and 12 sun salutations as warm ups and then do 10 hindu pushups and 10 hindu squats.I feel good afterwards.

[@xadxtya]

Hindu exercises are quite hard for me as compared to the traditional ones, despite being a Hindu myself. 😭

[@inconnu4961]

Your ancestors once again produced a real gem for us all! Continued good luck on your journey!

[@sivakumarnarayanasamy9772]

Doggy style doesn't mean that's easy for dogs. 😎

[@praveenc316]

Probably you are into body building. The hindu squats are primarly done by wrestlers and indian martial arts practioners keeping in mind physical endurance conditioning flexiblity and focus on joints and prevention of injuries to joints. Find out what your need is as per what you are pursuing. Life will be easy

[@sneakyADIL]

Hey brother you just made me a big fan of your work. This is the second video I've watched (first was the hindu squat) Everything from your calm, positive and upbeat attitude is a surefire reason for me to subscribe. I work around 10 hours a day sitting on the computer and as a former athlete, im constantly looking for ways to optimise my body and counter the onset of body stiffness. Will be checking out all your other videos in due time. For now, peace and blessings brother ✌🏼

[@TrainLikeTim]

Thank you so much for the encouragement! Please keep in touch

[@rvsam4u]

Great video! I also bought 3 of your books. Thanks for the fantastic content Tim.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Thank you so much! I hope they are useful to you!

[@robert50173]

Great stuff, but, missing something for the back. I suggest inverted rows.

[@bossball76]

Oh wow, so you tap your elbows when you go down on your Hindu PU’s. I have never done that but it makes them way harder. Awesome! I’m glad you’re focusing on this channel as well. OS fixed my posture and the arches of my feet SOOO well. Now I want to get super strength. I’ll see you in October for the Cert and Pro Cert!

[@TrainLikeTim]

Oh wow! Thanks so much for the feedback! And yes, tapping the elbows makes a nice difference or variation to the hindu pushup. It just feels good. You have super strength, you just need to let it out! See you soon!

[@Sicario_169]

Our hindu ancestors were ahead of the curve in every way and shape

[@TrainLikeTim]

I have to agree

[@endo9913]

Excellently presented. Thank you. What a great workout. I had already been doing both movements but separately and not in sets. I’ve done two workouts so far, and enjoyed it. Keeping to nasal breathing only is the challenge! I’m aiming for 3X per week to aid my swimming.

[@TrainLikeTim]

Great job! You are killing it!

[@everythingbutthegym6130]

This man is an absolute legend. Great video Tim.

[@Poeticbladezero]

Incredible presentation and thank you for the breathing technique 🙏👍👏👏👏💪 Great video thank you for uploading this sir!

[@TrainLikeTim]

Thank you, glad it was helpful!

[@woodallsfitness]

Great video brother!

[@christians.9158]

May seem simple,but it is simply outstanding benefits to both strength and conditioning. Thanks man!!

[@TrainLikeTim]

So glad it’s helpful!

[@Silentwatcher23]

Perfect form

[@DalhatsLA]

I really love these. It stretches my body but i can't do a lot of them yet. For now i can only do like 5~10 of them in one set

[@TrainLikeTim]

5-10!is a great place to start!

[@jonathancasais6491]

This and jogging are my beginning to build up a good body before joining the military so thank yiu

[@TrainLikeTim]

That’s a great combination for health. Be safe and strong in the Military. Thank you for serving.

[@suhas-n5s]

This is on of the fast growing best fitness channel....

[@TrainLikeTim]

Thank you for your kindness

[@HandsomeGrim6969]

I do 25 hindu pushups and 50 hindu squats and it felt great.

[@TrainLikeTim]

It’s an elixir!

[@yougkuan9198]

This man always has Awesome content. Thanks a lot for the share; it came right on time! ^_^

[@LARPANET_3087]

This is fantastic, thank you for sharing

[@TrainLikeTim]

Glad it’s useful!

[@stevemicklethwaite1164]

Brilliant Tim! Thank-you very much for sharing.

[@TrainLikeTim]

So glad it is helpful

[@Maloha486]

Impeccable form!

[@TrainLikeTim]

🙏

[@benvtucker15]

How far apart are your feet? For the squats? Thanks for the videos 😊

[@coachdanpt1856]

I know this video is 4 years old however I wanted to ask a question. I feel that this is possibly too much volume to do daily. If you take into consideration the other training one might want to achieve? Imagine doing this daily but then wanting to do a yoga practice, or a lower body session or an upper body session or any other number of activities. Maybe Im wrong but this seems like a pretty savage workout for most people. Love Tim's original strength I just think this is a little much? Maybe ill have to try it and see how my knees and shoulders hold up.

[@covingtoncreek]

Cool video. I just wouldn't say that it really works your entire body. It's a great workout, but it's missing the "pull" portion of push-pull-squat. Still thumbs up.

[@ingridaguilar4637]

Este ejercicio es para??

[@adetubvdfh58976]

Doing Indian Pushups when you go to back try to touch heels to floor,that makes amazing strech

[@the3kingsofmiami]

Great idea and video!

[@thematweaversministry8253]

Love this. Thank you so much

[@TrainLikeTim]

So glad it’s helpful!

[@AMERICAFIRST54]

Sounds good

[@_kabirsagar_]

खूप सुंदर❤

[@koreypenn1707]

You can and should absolutely do more, Hama did 5009 Hindu squats and 3009 Hindu pushups a day

[@being5357]

It's Gama mam .

[@cmhem3]

I just read your awesome book, "The Bulletproof Project." Thank you for writing this! Its given me a new perspective on how to train. I am now working towards 10 minutes of non-stop crawling, jump rope, and ~300 reps of KBS in 10 min nasal only. Would you recommend this routine as a "daily warm up" or is it its own program? I notice its lacking posterior chain movements, so figured pull ups, carries, and kettlebell swings would be good supplements to this. I also believe crawling works your QL and other anti-rotation muscles but just trying to figure out how to balance it all. thank you!

[@TrainLikeTim]

I would make this the training routine. You additions of pull-ups and carries is very much in line with a well rounded body. I think you’ve got it!

[@federicoghione7896]

Ciao,in quale tuo libro posso trovare routine a base di hindusquat e hindupushup?grazie

[@satheeshkumar4342]

Great gama hail

[@Sai_______]

So just a question!!! Do I need to warm up before starting the sets ? I’m a “lazy aspiring to be active” kind of guy .. was wondering if this is enough for muscle strengthening ? Any traditional answers would help. 😁

[@bhaveshshingare2375]

I warm up using sun salutations before these

[@mikec1571]

Just discovered this video and your channel. Thanks for the information. Are those Xero shoes?

[@TrainLikeTim]

Thanks for commenting. And yes! They are Xeros!

[@Bird.Pheonix]

Hey tim Love your channel and your work! Would it be possible to combine this routine with kettlebell clean+press? I train clean+press 3x a week for 20-30min. I also train snatches, pullups, dips, front squats. So you did this routine on separate days, or would you be able to do this routine the same weekday as clean+press? I like to move everyday the most, but I'm always "afraid" of doing too much on the days between clean+press so that it goes too much in addition to my recovery?

[@TrainLikeTim]

You could do either but it may depend on how much load you’re using on the clean and press days. As in how much does it tax your cns. This could be a great tonic workout on in between days for sure.

[@TrainLikeTim]

Let me know what you discover

[@Bird.Pheonix]

Thanks! I will try i out.

[@dimensionalshade8290]

While i myself dont really need this as i am more interested in explosive strength and raw strength due to my love of sports,this is usefull for using as a sort of example to give to more my more casual health and mobility seeking friend.

[@TrainLikeTim]

Yes! This is great for people who just want to move well and feel good.

[@IGeorge94]

Cool, is it a good idea to add bridges into the continuous movement?

[@TrainLikeTim]

Hey George, I know we talked about this on the other channel, but please keep in touch and let me know what you’ve done and learned.

[@IGeorge94]

Tim Anderson Thanks I will through which ever preferred method. & I apologies if these appear spammy, just want to make sure if what I suggested is a good idea.

[@Jai-zs8rj]

Do we need to warmup for doing this exercises? If yes, how to warmup before doing these exercises?

[@TrainLikeTim]

No. This is both the warm up and the exercise

[@jaiganeshs6497]

Thanks

[@MikeMoranX13]

Solid Gold.

[@hamidali-dx4uz]

Does doing it in very high repetitions increase strength as well as endurance or not? Old School Wrestlers of Subcontinent did them for thousands of repetitions. Does it work? Anybody with personal experience?

[@historyianbrazilian4987]

High-rep calisthenics helps a lot with stamina, strength and endurance in general. But the thousand reps story is not really true man, cause in the long run that would be extremely detrimental on joints. Not to discredit kushti wrestlers tho. I recommend you do high reps, just don't exaggerate.

[@hamidali-dx4uz]

@@historyianbrazilian4987 I appreciate your advice man. But I personally know wrestlers who do 2000+ Squats and 1500+Pushups and are super fit and strong

[@ajinkyabafna]

It's really a great and a helpful video sir.... Could you please tell us regarding warm up to be done before starting this exercise routine??? Can I start this exercise from day 1 as I am a beginner???

[@TrainLikeTim]

This is probably the only movement prep you need to do: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5aTaZKEbaiUba8

[@TrainLikeTim]

I hope this helps!

[@ajinkyabafna]

Okz.... I got the point

[@amargaikwad3144]

Jai Hind..

[@monishapradhan8012]

Brother, plz reply benefits of squats &pushups.

[@TrainLikeTim]

this particular style of squats and pushups is great for the longevity of the body. They move the joints gently through full ranges of motion. The elbows, knees, shoulders, wrists, hips, spine, etc. Also, they can teach you how to breathe under stress and find a rhythm to your movement. They keep the body supple, young and able.

[@58jn89]

Can you do a Hindu squat and a Hindu push-ups at the same time that works out feel whole entire body? Does it built muscle like a bodyweight exercise?

[@TrainLikeTim]

Yes, and it absolutely does!

[@58jn89]

@@TrainLikeTim okay

[@58jn89]

@@TrainLikeTim doesn't Target the full body like Biceps and triceps, shoulders, Back, Core and chest and legs with the Hindu exercise?

[@jackgoode2244]

Are these ok to do with a hiatal hernia?

[@TrainLikeTim]

I’d ask your physician about that one.

[@michaelsteinberg2485]

What is the difference between this routine and a burpee workout?

[@TrainLikeTim]

Less pain and More enjoyment? It is probably a personal preference thing…!

[@michaelsteinberg2485]

Thanks

[@IGeorge94]

Try doing this with 30 Squats and 10 push-ups, which seems to take me near 50 minutes as of constant breaking near the end, is that normal for someone at the start.

[@TrainLikeTim]

George, normal irrelevant my friend. Wherever you are right now, you’re in a great place. 50 minutes is awesome and it is so great that you will get to see it dwindle down to 30 and then 20 minutes.

[@IGeorge94]

Tim Anderson Fair enough, thanks for the reply.

[@arth_rich]

Hip anatomy - anteversion and retroversion - your toes are outwardly when you squat. Can you please throw some light on this aspect?

[@TrainLikeTim]

I’m not sure what you’re really asking me - I think it is best that people move where they can, or put your feet where the squat feels best. We all have different lengths, girth’s, hip sockets, etc. It’s more about finding the squat or foot placement that is right for the person than a standard of placement - as long as there is no pain, and no harmful patterns present.

[@bmp713]

Can Hindu squats for 30+ minutes result in the same aerobic adaptations as running or rowing? Specifically can they stretch the heart like running and increase heart chamber size, stroke volume, blood volume, and capillary density?

[@TrainLikeTim]

That is what they were originally used for - cardiovascular conditioning and mental tenacity

[@timlane-bortell2678]

I know recovery ability is individual and a lot of factors involved. Do you find, however, that you can do this daily and along with other workouts and not overtrain?

[@TrainLikeTim]

I actually have found that I can do this daily alone or with other programs and not overtrain. This movements seem to give more than take. Some do 500+ Hindu squats a day and still engage in other training.

[@amargshukla]

Any particular reason to not keep the rep counts same for instance 5sq 5pu or 10 and 10?

[@TrainLikeTim]

You can keep the reps the same. I just double the squats because they are almost twice as easy.

[@savtala]

Hello Tim, I can do the squats fine, but I seem to lack flexibility in my shoulders to do the pushup with my elbows on the floor, which in turn means my belly is not that close to the floor. Should I just keep doing it and eventually it will happen or should I be doing some other flexibility training for my shoulder first. Thanks

[@TrainLikeTim]

Your elbows don’t need to touch the floor. Different limb proportions will allow or disallow certain things. You can also try this version to work on your shoulders if needed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZzOY3x4eNGprpo And this may help too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHvGaoWQec-qsMU

[@savtala]

@@TrainLikeTim Thanks. This looks great. I'll try it tomorrow.

[@dr_spacepirate]

Great demonstration, sir!

[@TrainLikeTim]

Thanks for checking it out and commenting!

[@haroun3334]

Hey Tim! Great content as ALWAYS! What are your thoughts on elbows on the ground (or not) for the transition phase at the start of the push up? I find regular pushups relatively easy but this just hits differently! Started 2 days ago and still sore!

[@TrainLikeTim]

Hey, thank you! So, I actually like to mix it up and do both as they both feel completely different. I like the elbow on the ground because it seems to mobilize my shoulders and wrist in a different fashion that when they elbows are up. It has a good “flow” to it. I also like my elbows up because it allows me to focus on my chest and triceps differently. Again, I do both. I hope this helps.

[@jjking7900]

Would it be ok do 30 minutes of low reps (5/10) back and forth for an indoor cardio workout?

[@TrainLikeTim]

Absolutely!

[@IGeorge94]

So doing these, with a minute rest between each set & getting some knee pain, what am I doing wrong?

[@TrainLikeTim]

You may not be doing anything wrong. If these are new to you, start easy. Cut your numbers and make sure you’re not bouncing or dropping into the squat. You can also reduce your range of motion trying not to move into pain. Really hard to say without being able to watch you.

[@IGeorge94]

Tim Anderson Fair enough will keep that in my mind. Is there a way I can show you what I am doing?

[@TrainLikeTim]

Could you create a KZbin video and paste the link here?

[@IGeorge94]

Tim Anderson Can I send it through email?

[@TrainLikeTim]

Sure. [e-mail]

[@Blacklion19]

Hey Tim. When doing the hindu pushup should your elbows touch the ground or it really doesn't matter

[@TrainLikeTim]

In traditional Hindu Pushups, they don't seem to touch. I like to touch the ground with mine as it gives an extra range of motion that feels good and also creates more motion needed by the wrist. So, I'm not sure it matters overall, but may come down to a personal preference and play desire.

[@Blacklion19]

@@TrainLikeTim ok, thank you Tim, I appreciate that and all you do you definitely are in inspiration

[@LARPANET_3087]

Do you try to keep the knees moving out straight as you squat, or do they become a bit splayed diagonally? I guess this is also a general squatting question.

[@TrainLikeTim]

You can do both. Generally, you want the knees moving in the same direction as the toes are pointing. You can play with angles and widths.

[@LARPANET_3087]

@@TrainLikeTim word, thanks!

[@bwolfe8516]

why is nasal breathing only important?

[@TrainLikeTim]

That is our natural design for breath. When we re-learn how to nasal breathe, especially when we are working and under stress, the body becomes amazingly resilient and efficient. It just makes everything else in life easier and better.

[@stmkumarpilay8670]

Bro can we do this daily for beginners

[@TrainLikeTim]

Absolutely - this could be a great daily movement routine that can be scaled up or down as needed

[@steverabbits]

Way too hard for me I'm afraid. Anyone know a good channel with do-able exercises for older guys (61) who are out of shape but want to get back in shape? I've just discovered I'm a wreck after having to sit down and catch my breath after just 10 hindu squats. I couldn't even attempt the push ups unless I fancied breaking my nose as it smashes into my lounge carpet

[@TrainLikeTim]

Original Strength KZbin channel

[@steverabbits]

@@TrainLikeTim thanks Tim 👍

[@chrishansen9379]

On the push-ups I see your elbows are going towards the ground. Do the elbows actually rest on the ground or just close?

[@TrainLikeTim]

You could do both with the elbows. Sometimes I like to let them “kiss” the ground. Sometimes I like to put weight on them. And others I keep them away from the ground.

[@vishnusudheer6049]

Sir, Does this have a cardiovascular benefit like transfer into performance in running. I am part of security forces in India. We do a lot of running(a lot). I have read about these exercises in Matt fureys royal court also. What are the benefits in strength when the number is increased. When number is increased isn't it the endurance aspect we are training. Regards Vishnu

[@TrainLikeTim]

Yes sir, this has tremendous cardiovascular benefit and transfers well into endurance and performance. Especially if you become able to keep your lips shut and breathe through your nose. It makes you strong and efficient. Increasing the numbers has different benefits - it does build muscular endurance and work capacity, but it also builds mental tenacity. It is not uncommon for old school wrestlers to perform 500 or more per day, often without stop. I hope this helps!

[@vishnusudheer6049]

@@TrainLikeTim Thank you sir for your guidance. I have read your original strength earlier. That was a fantastic book. Hope to read becoming bulletproof one day. Regards Vishnu

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

vishnu sudheer 🙏

[@PEGF4MG]

Love it! But what happened to the 'mo' ??? ha ha :-)

[@chip877]

I thought your hands hit the ground on the Hindu squat ?

[@TrainLikeTim]

They can. They don’t have to though

[@PhuongFULL]

inhale when you're down and exhale when you're up, pls?

[@TrainLikeTim]

Just breathe. Match your breath with the part that feels best to you.

[@SangNguyen-ph8yx]

How do you tall and weigh

[@TrainLikeTim]

5'10" at 153 pounds

[@SangNguyen-ph8yx]

Why do you very tall and big ? OMG

[@adetubvdfh58976]

There is 12 types of Hindu Pushups and 8 types of Hindu squats

[@TrainLikeTim]

Thank you!

[@Why_so_serious1717]

Your bum should touch the heel of your foot and ur foot should stretched maximum. This helps in balancing, flexibility, strength And our teachers always say to do squats without shoes

[@mazakmarson4496]

per fec to !!!

[@Damien1_1]

Aah hindu squats are easy as hell on my body! Just tried at 3am. I am an indian woman who has never been able to sit for more than a few secs in an another old gen indian style squatting for hours with heels flat on the ground (deepest butt-almost touching the ground squat with chin on your knees bus stand waiting). I always keep my heels raised. Damn never knew my body was made for hindu squats 😅🤦🤣

[@TrainLikeTim]

Some people are just extremely blessed.

[@Damien1_1]

@@TrainLikeTim 🙏❤️

[@johnmaletic898]

That particular dand ( sadharan dand ) is a bit... You need to go forward more, with nearly vertical arms and descend in a chaturanga dandasana fashion. The way you do it is, what is known in the west as the divebomber.

[@johnmaletic898]

It's in the ram murti dand you see this type of movement, where the onderarms (nearly) touch the ground. But the difference in ram murti is that you go back to the downward facing dog position in the same fashion.

[@TrainLikeTim]

Thank. you

[@RAIRADIO]

Good God, I am a Hindu Indian and I have no idea what you guys are on about. Haha. Keep on keeping on with your awesome videos.

[@rajkumargupta6709]

You are doing wrong hindu push up When you have t come back in hindu push you have to do the same pose as while you do in starting

[@skylinetrading9498]

u are wrong RAJ!

[@randolphpinkle4482]

That's a dive-bomber pushup. A great pushup, and one you can certainly incorporate when the Hindu pushup variation begins to get easy.

[@anothermarcus]

The Great Gama Pehlwan brought me here

[@Thejoeordinary1]

💯💪👍

[@jvm-tv]

This is the perfect quick hotel room workout.

[@TrainLikeTim]

Yes!

[@Wyndamn]

Knee's over Toes 😊😊😊

[@oldnatty61]

Too much for every day. And too much for a deconditioned person to start w/. Start w/ 1 to 3 rounds depending on current fitness level. If doing daily for mobility/flexibility don't exceed 3 rounds. If doing for a workout 1 to 3x's per week on non consecutive days depending on current program. Goal should be to build up to 500 squats unbroken in 15 mns. or less and 250 push-ups no time limit (rest pause in down dog position).

[@TheGroundedAviator]

Bruce Lee placed much value on these!

[@TrainLikeTim]

Bruce was amazing

[@TheGroundedAviator]

@@TrainLikeTim And one hell of a researcher. Many look up too him, well he looked up too The Great Gama who gained much of his endurance from these.

[@LARPANET_3087]

@1:21 be careful, you're gonna get that floor pregnant!

[@MF-ch8ni]

Im a 🦍🙌💎🚀