CAN A BODYBUILDER BE A GYMNAST? (Part 2 of 2)

Top Bodybuilder Ty Og trains to be a gymnast
MuscleMania Universe champion Ty O-g takes on the final stages of his mission to learn a new gymnastic move in Part Two of this short series. Here we see him take on the rings - first the low rings, then the real deal - the Olympic high rings. As a champion bodybuilder, Ty is always looking for a new challenge - this one is to increase his flexibility and test is functionality as a strength athlete.
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[@charleshartlen3914]

Props to the Body Builder, I really respect someone that steps outside their comfort zone to grow themselves. It's something that I wish I did more of!

[@hamatoyoshi8711]

Very humble body builder, great work on both!

[@wootuser]

Yes, very humble to put up with this useless comparison.

[@tamilashultz9676]

@@wootuser It's not useless. It will make him stronger.

[@peterschorsch5387]

the body builder seems to be a very friendly guy

[@starlo3]

You'd be surprised actually. these guys are actually pretty humble.

[@paulc3268]

Peter Schorsch In order to gain these beautiful muscles these people have strict routine and they are disciplined

[@peterschorsch5387]

***** why do u think i assumed he was not a friendly guy although i just noticed him being friendly? so..... u should better ask that question urself cuz u are clearly having some kind of prejudice in your head :) great argumentation peter.... got into your opponents head and SNAP oh wow i just love myself too much jeeeeez

[@peterschorsch5387]

Dream Big mhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hit ya right in da weak spot. i feel it :)

[@peterschorsch5387]

Daniel Clarke the Defensive Lineman mhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hit ya right in da weak spot. i feel it :)

[@Quizitix]

This is actually really impressive, for him to do muscle ups on rings with such minimal training & only being used to bodybuilding. Salute

[@meanmaori00]

Man that trainer guy its like a walk in the park for him. Its as easy as breathing. He's having a conversation while he's doing these exceptionally strenuous activities. Ive always been impressed by the strength of these gymnasts

[@Franzibald_]

Bodybuilder is a cool guy for trying something different, having respect for a different discipline and willing to put in the work.

[@LulzRoyce]

Let's not all forget that the bodybuilder is also 40-60 lbs heavier than a typical gymnast.

[@anthonysgambati3683]

Lets get this straight guys. Bodybuilding is one art or sport if you like. It's goal is to develop the muscles to an aesthetic form across the entire physique, and it attracts freaks who like freakishly big muscles. No serious body builder would ever get hurt by being called a freak, it would be a huge compliment. But that is their goal, to have a freakishly amazing physique, not punch people out, not run for days up and down mountains, not swing their bodies around in a fantastical display of strength and control as a gymnast. Conversely a fighter, a triathlon, a gymnast are not a bodybuilder. Stop comparing them like a bodybuilder is supposed to come in and run the show. A master of his art will always be better than any newcomer no matter how strong they are or whatever advantage they may seem to posses. If the gymnast went on stage with this guy he'd get smoked. I wish they would show the gymnast get down in this vid because I imagine he is probably very impressive. And for all the hate on the bodybuilder, you go try a muscle up on rings right the fuck now and see hoe you do. Props to both these athletes for their accomplishments.

[@Pooofcomify]

true that

[@IsmailRosli]

Well said. Its all depends on goals and needs.

[@fabiansanchez4377]

Exactly!

[@HighLighterlines]

agree

[@chrisflynn8729]

well said

[@sebazufitness487]

I'm no bodybuilder or gymnast but I genuinely like these guys and respect their training styles.

[@SpookeyClown]

He did awesome for a first time.

[@dfpguitar]

Alex is an excellent teacher.

[@rxonmymind8362]

Well done sir. Being TEACHABLE is key. As you said LISTENING as you did is key.

[@ccoffender9171]

The guy actually teaching the exercises to the body builder said he was impressed. I value his meaning much more over all of you trolls stating one is better than the others, it's all biased opinions really. I for one, am impressed. i been a gymnast for 3 to 4 years, and those exercises are deffinitely not the easiest ones, if all the people commenting on this vid would actually try them, they would very soon discover that it actually is quite an achievement for someone with his training and weight. Easy to judge is it? i know this is youtube and all but geez....

[@2horas]

The bodybuilder was very brave to go outside his comfort zone. Kudos for him!!

[@Mixey360]

Much respect to Ty for having the humility to be a good student and for rising to this challenge.

[@skinnybuddhaboy]

I'd love to see how Hannibal and Frank Medrano would do on these.

[@FitMediaChannel]

EL UNO we're planning something along those lines for you.

[@lewisnunn2093]

That's gonna be crazy

[@syrynx4454]

EL UNO Frank Medrano would have no problem doing those,i don t know about the other.

[@inLycAnthropuStu]

Syrynx's Let's Play Frank Medrano is not a bodybuilder

[@syrynx4454]

intu.ition didn t said it was ,just pointed out that his muscles were of someone who works hard.Also wanted to show ppl the difference.

[@roiland555]

CAN A GYMNAST BE A BODY BUILDER ? that is the transition there

[@mckenzieshelton541]

I think this brings a bit of light to gymnastics. People think they can walk in and do everything we do with no difficulty just because they have big muscles.This man struggled to master the most basic of skills and he has humongous arms. I don't think many realize that time is a major asset to being a gymnast. I myself have been in this sport for 11 years and practiced 20 hours a week since I was 11 and I'm only just reaching level 10. Those at olympic level have been doing near 40 hours a week since they were 10. It takes more than just strength; you need extreme spacial awareness, agility, control, a strong mind, and years and years of practice and I think people tend to forget that.

[@chrisnunez8830]

+McKenzie Shelton you also need awareness,control, a strong mind, and years and years of practice to have the bodybuilders physique

[@hozettes]

A very difficult thing to achieve in 1 session. A true athlete...and wise and humble enough to learn.

[@Andrew-is7rs]

What a wonderful idea. The guy is obviously huge, gymnastics taught him something totally different in regards to strength. The trainer was modest, humble snd enthusiastic to help him. Both guys are machines. Great post. Well done to the weightlifter for being so candid and honest too. Superb video. Im off to a gymnastics gym after my session! 👍🇬🇧

[@SpartiateHero]

Well at this level of bodybuilding there is no problem in gymnastic

[@sadafbenaf]

absolutely amazing! I found a new level of respect for my 12 year-old very skinny son who is doing gymnastics since age 5... It is clearly not about bigger muscles, its the technique! I really appreciate this bodybuilder's attempts... Thanks a lot!

[@sadafbenaf]

Hahaha! The was a great pic! Keep UP the great work!...

[@sadafbenaf]

....so, are you the body builder, the coach, or simply the uploader?

[@sadafbenaf]

lol

[@sadafbenaf]

you think toooo much

[@ericbergfield6451]

Impressive, and good for him at giving this gymnast gig a go!

[@smolkafilip]

To all you guys talking about how the bodybuilder is "not fit" or "not functional"... are you serious? That guy learned how to do a muscle up after going to a gymnasium once. Most people would take months to learn this move and thats assuming they already are in reasonably good shape. This guy just proved beyond any doubt that he is fit and athletic and "functional" whatever that means. There is no way he could have gained any strength or power in any part of his body during that one session which means that the only thing which was missing was the skill, the knowledge of how to perform a muscle up. And remember that by the time he got to attempting it for real his arms were already tired from all the exercise he had to do to learn the proper technique. Which means he was nowhere near his 100% when he did one. Not to mention at 92 kilos (thats a bit over 200 pounds).

[@cactuz116]

Don't worry bro, it's the Internet. People are dumbasses

[@TheReadBeardo]

I agree with you

[@andrewmckeown6361]

In the case of the muscle up I agree. But there are many other gymnastic skills that require a lot more mobility. The muscle up is primarily a strength exercise utilizing very limited, commonly trained (in a gym) ranges of motion.

[@aceflowh9133]

Well said

[@smolkafilip]

Andrew Mckeown Yeah, but bodybuilders can be flexible if they stretch often, which is exactly the same thing non-bodybuilders have to do to be flexible too. There are pro buodybuilders way bigger than this guy who can do a full-split.

[@redofspades]

And some people don't get this concept, ''just because you're good at one thing it does not mean you're good at another.''

[@Spychu1993]

I bet the bodybuilder did better job in here than most normal guys lol (for the 1st try as gymnast)

[@warrior1902xD]

It would be kinda weird if he didnt

[@Lagossurf]

Doubt that. Plenty of skinny guys that can move their own body weight, EASILY. U dead wrong.

[@FreshLemonyGoodness]

I love how humble he is. He's aware of how different this is, and how it's JUST as impressive to be able to do this stuff fluidly, as the sheer size of his muscles is. He's not trying to show that bodybuilders are somehow better, because they aren't. It's like comparing apples to oranges. He's simply trying to improve HIMSELF.

[@benfranklin9951]

Muscle memory is everything. This guys muscles, although numerous and explosive, haven't learned to function in the world of gymnastics, thus will not cope.

[@REASAND5]

theres no such thing as muscle memory. The word youre looking for is either core strenght or the strenght of the stabilizing muscle. if you work on a machine you only have to push your weight, not balance it. on rings its even harder because they move around on their own. The bodybuilder has that wicked strength but hasnt had the need to build up the stabilizing muscles, therefore hes not good at managing the constant motion

[@Samishii00]

Not only that but he lack muscle's endurance, he have explosive stengh, wich is fine but not fit for "athlete activity". Perhaps more streching woud be good too ?

[@berengerchristy6256]

muscle memory is a real thing, but it has nothing to do with your muscles

[@femi9879]

+Samishii00 since when is only having explosive strength, "not fit for athlete activity". What about Olympic weight lifters? Sprinters (running, cycling etc.)? Contact/collision sport players?? Power lifters? Strongmen? Are they not all athletes?

[@Samishii00]

Frezzo First, can you please explain what is ( or exemple ) Contact/Collision sport and "strongmen" ( for the last one i have no idea what this is.. ) Don't take me wrong, i never said Olympic not being athlete and i am not so knowladgable to know everything. I was talking more for people in general and the majority. Tho', i'm pretty sure explosive strengh is not the only strengh sprinter need. Even power lifter are more build to being athlete than a bodybuilder. I was talking about the "explosiveness" of a body builder here ;)

[@rameezxlord]

that's pretty good for a guy with heavy weight muscles..

[@JimmyDeLocke]

This guy's physique is so ridiculously awesome, it's funny to see him have trouble with an A move, Power to weight, yeah, but there's a holistic element to gymnastics the weight training doesn't offer. Props to this body builder for being so willing to leave his comfort zone to be better at what he does.

[@NewEliteOrder]

what's next, can a powerlifter be a competitive swimmer? 😂😂

[@fitnessmmaplaylists3548]

Or can a gymnastic be a competite swimmer? This videos are completly BS in my opinion

[@officiallino5953]

lmaoo

[@politicallycorrectindividu2867]

can a black person be a swimmer?

[@jermaineedwards5421]

Wake up Sheeple what a surprise thought I would find a racial comment lol.

[@politicallycorrectindividu2867]

Jermaine Edwards lol I had to

[@Kombaiyashii]

fascinating video. It takes a lot of humility to do something like this, I hope he keeps it up.

[@vict0r45454545]

It takes a lot of humility to try new things? Err...no.

[@Sey231]

honestly he did a great job

[@sidneyhemphill4383]

People crack me up when they talk about "functional" muscle. Functional muscle is relative to what you want to do. A Boxer is not gonna train his triceps the same way a Bodybuilder does. Their functions are different and relative to their sport. STOP SAYING FUNCTIONAL MUSCLE!

[@apuuvah]

Functional muscle means "functional in normal everyday life!". Get it? People actuallu USED TO do physical labor...loggers, farmers, loading and unloading ships... Actually, people still do in many poor countries! They didn't have all that much muscle, but they looked rather muscular...they were lean and mean and could go on the WHOLE day!

[@VALIANTTHOR383]

Massive respect to both lads. Incredible

[@dharmaram7527]

Credit to this guy for being open minded and showing humility. In time this guy will very, very strong all around.

[@TickleMeElmo55]

You're getting right? The bodybuilder won't be an all-around.

[@richarddawkins3098]

This bodybuilder is talented for sports I think.

[@SketchTurnerZero]

There in is no such thing in sports like better or not. All sports are good.

[@MosesShelby]

The answer is yes if he trains to be a gymnast. This is a stupid question. Would you ask if a football player can be a boxer ? These are 2 different sports with different goals. What makes people say that body building is useless ? There is no real use in sports, a good activity is enough for health but we do sport because we like it.

[@FitMediaChannel]

Moses Shelby the idea is to see whether the size and strength that he has is just for show, or whether it's functional.

[@milovich1057]

Fit Media Channel Yeah but if he continued to do gymnastics he'd be able to do it. Is the point of this video seeing if a body builder flat out attempt gymnastics with no prior experience?

[@FrankTaeger2021]

Indomitable Beard Well, if it is, people should be aware that this guy did REALLY admirably. He has gone with muscle ups and an demonstrated insane amount of relative strength for a bodybuilder right there. I am very impressed with the bodybuilder, considering how he did. Yet he looked still on the last edge of the natural side, when you go 120kg contest weight, test jacked to the maximum, this becomes impossible as well. But this guy, really nice.

[@vincentlag632]

Fit Media Channel so do u think it's just for show or is it functional PLEASE respond I would really like to know

[@jamesparris4274]

A gym is a tool used to build muscle for a task,but for bodybuilding all you use is the gym without any task. That my friend is what's wrong.

[@chinthulhu9129]

Give the guy some respect. Takes a lot kf humility to try something out of your confort zone. Much respect

[@karstenlink3921]

Ty seems to be a nice, down to earth guy.

[@cameronlane111]

This is impressive. I'll admit, I clicked on this video thinking that the bodybuilder would make a fool of himself, but the functional strength is much higher then I would have thought. Another interesting video would be "Can a bodybuilder be a climber?" I'd be very interested to see how that goes

[@JulienNeel]

Very interesting cross-sports video!

[@RussellJonesDavies]

I think the Body Builder does really well seen as gymnastics is such an early adoption sport. He's not as graceful but I'd not even be able to get off the ground!

[@METAL1ON]

Glad the dude is humble rather than making excuses, he knows his game and now respects another.

[@furiousmat]

the gymnast is incredibly stable when he does it. He doesn't shake at all and his movement is perfectly fluid.

[@Pluxars]

That's what happens when you've been training for year... it was the bodybuilders first time.

[@TPEPGamers]

Calisthenics is waaaay different than bodybuilding or strength training youd be suprised how hard it is for a body builder to do crazy bodyweight training

[@zedlepplin9450]

...and vice versa

[@tbn22]

It's not hard for a calisthenics athlete or gymnast to do weight training lol. No idea where you got that from. Most gymnasts who haven't touched a weight their whole life always get surprised at how much weight they can squat, bench or deadlift.

[@rayhan_2k841]

you stupid?

[@TPEPGamers]

RAY RAY i said nothing stupid. Always in the bodybuilding community an ignorant shithead like you comes through

[@TPEPGamers]

I said weight trainer to do calisthenics learn to read.

[@dennislosa7034]

Person who doesn't train for a specific skill isn't good at the specific skill. What a surprise.

[@TheBeatles986]

+Mr1987Joe uh except weight lifting maybe

[@alxnd_r6345]

The video was about showing how bodybuilding strentgh translates to gymnastics.. Gymnasts dont train for weight lifting skills but most of them can do it very well and heavy on the first try :D

[@floridaman6982]

Well we just need a sequel where the gymnast gets tips how to isolate and sculpt muscles.

[@miskone1044]

body builder dude is really humble and seems like he's gained some respect for the sport.

[@katrinatheodosopoulos5160]

I think this is great mainly because they are such opposite ways of getting in shape. I like that the bodybuilder was open minded enough to try something like this and could see how it would benefit him. Also props to the gymnast for having enough patience and spending time with the guy to train him. It's not about who can do more, but how can we learn from each other and other ways of training. Great video.

[@raeldor]

Wow. To be able to do that in just one session is incredible. Great job!

[@ZR1KOH]

I did this before. Having spent 15 years doing bodybuilding and build up a descent amount of muscle and strength I can say having done the rings, it takes a whole other mindset. You are not only using muscle in a different way they have not been trained but also muscles you never train in the gym. All muscle groups must be trained to play together well and doing this trains them to do that. I struggled at doing this more than this guy did. THe work out though was amazing. Your body burns like never before in the gym, its in a different way. IT is really hard.

[@Antipodean33]

The gymnast is a great teacher, he's got a real gift for teaching.

[@dkennell998]

I have SO much respect for this guy, stepping outside of his comfort zone and trying something so new and difficult, letting himself be shown in his moments of weakness, etc. I wanna see this guy in the olympics now, lol.

[@Poopiesnoopies]

Beach muscles are one thing but gymnast muscles are on a whole different level.

[@elkey1000]

These are not beach muscles. Definetlny. I know that compared to gymnastics (and really any other sport) bodybuilding is only look, not function, but bodybuilders have very high quality muslces. Beach muscle you usualy call someone who look like this "slim, no legs, no back, only chest, biceps and sixpack",

[@Poopiesnoopies]

***** Now some people say mma is the most athletic sport out there, and I would say out of the three (beach muscles, bodybuilder muscles, gymnast muscles, and even toughman/strongman muscles) I would bet on the gymnast muscles every time. But saying that i do have repect for all of those disciplines (even beach muscles)

[@elkey1000]

***** Agree. I just didn't agree comparing bodybuilder above to so called beach muscles, cause he has some serious meet on himself.

[@Poopiesnoopies]

***** Yes I understand that, but the majority of people think big muscles=superior atheltes. All im saying (in my opinion) P4P gymnasts are the superior athletes. But your 100% right, muscle is muscle.

[@BrianE_PhD]

Poopiesnoopies look up rich froning, CrossFitter, he's got both

[@TheRealChuckSwing]

I admire this man for trying this. For those that are shocked by this you shouldn't be calisthenics is TRUE STRENGTH either you can or you can't. I see guys in the gym all the time looking strong but can't knock out 10 chin ups to save there life. You must do both lift and use body weight to become great. Rings are crazy hard this brother is working hard props for doing it

[@heatbs15]

look at kali muscle, biggest/swolest/most shredded whatever u wanna say, can still can do all this shit

[@mini220066]

comes down to just practice. You are good at what you practice. I wouldn't say TRUE STRENGTH. Just more All around better athlete you can say that.

[@Theviewerdude]

You have to realize Ty is a lottt heavier than like all gymnasts so of course bodyweight shit is gunna be tough

[@katehunter538]

I give huge props to the body builder here. He could have stayed in his comfort zone and done what was familiar. He tried something new, something that was difficult and didn't come as easy as maybe he thought. Looking for new challenges shows that he has a curiosity about the world, about other athletes, other disciplines, and his own potential. He was humble enough to be receptive and learn from others. He'll have a more interesting life because of this attitude. Love it!

[@donfreecs7520]

Lol the title kinda looked like "Can Bob the Builder be a gymnast?"

[@hebbejebbe]

+sdafasd sdafsadd Yes. He. Can.

[@gokulkrishna3509]

A beauty pageant steps into the shoes of an actress. This is what I felt. Respect to both.

[@12meor]

Apex i agree, i meant in the golden era of bodybuilding when they were still concerned with symmetry, proportions etc.... Now its just like how jacked can u get....such a let down

[@TickleMeElmo55]

Pretty much. This what I've noticed in modern day bodybuilding - get jacked and claim you're in "top shape" when they haven't worked on endurance or holistic body strength when met with a sport (check out vids on guys who are jacked, who get into fights or attempt to do MMA - they're get f'ed up and are winded easily).

[@benoz11]

TickleMeElmo55 To put it simply you don't train your throwing arm for soccer and you don't train your whole body strength and endurance to be a professional Body Builder, as it is focused on muscle size and shape almost exclusively. No-one can be the best at everything because there are specific training methods and goals for different sports. Becomes even more so when you consider the neuromuscular side of things, your nervous system gets programmed to know which muscles to use for movements you have done a thousand times. Being a good MMA fighter wont win you Bodybuilding competitions.

[@TheDuo702]

that mic though

[@TechTrendz937]

Lmao

[@foamiteblues]

The instructor is very good. Excellent cuing and very good at correcting without being negative.

[@sebbepersson6819]

I would much rather have the body of the gymnast then the body builder. The gymnast really has the perfect body.

[@sk_paradise4816]

If your a girl

[@mrdean171]

+DavePazz Except most of them are like 5'3. I garuntee almost any girl would rather be with a 6'0 average build guy than a 5'5 totally ripped guy.

[@denisecollins1328]

Precisely

[@michaelmyers5554]

+DavePazz quit making excuses buddy your just lazy and don't hard enough it's not genetics

[@r.aspiazu9686]

+TheBrother171 Sure, the bitches in the neighbourhood

[@mikehunt5558]

Problem with these exercises is you are against your own bodyweight, so a scrawny lil guy with some strength will have an easier time than a huge body builder no matter how strong they are. All about power to weight ratio. Good effort here though.

[@razzo086]

***** What the hell are on about? He didn't call the gymnast a scrawny lil guy. He was saying a scrawny little guy with some strength or a bit of tone would have it easier than the bodybuilder since has so much more weight to lift. How did you come to the conclusion that he was taking about the gymnast. Why are would you call someone dumb when you are the person interpreting what he said in the wrong way

[@razzo086]

***** Well don't you see toned lightweights doing extreme calisthenics aswell, and do you think you could make a transfer from extreme calisthenics to to gymnastics? Serious questions, I'm curious if you think it would be possible

[@razzo086]

Do you mean it is a sloppy/bad form of gymnastics?

[@mindrolling24]

+Mike Hunt These gymnasts are NOT 'scrawny'! Compared to Ty they may look that way but these guys up close- wow! I used to train 18 hours a week, 500 sit ups etc a day, I'd run, swim, do other sports and I never advanced to the highest level. As well as the correct strength to weight ratio, you need to be very smart and have a good knowledge of biomechanics, kinetic awareness, and a hell of a lot of courage and that was my major flaw: that and an absolute HATRED and dread of doing beam work (I'm female). Bars and vault- loved them, but when you fall on beam, man- you really feel it! I really like this guy Ty, and Alex- he's a great positive coach- and it's pretty clear Ty is most certainly NOT one of those stupid, lazy taking 'get results quick fix' idiots. Really enjoyed these 2 videos- I'd love to see Ty doing more gymnastics! Rings take incredible concentration as well as strength and are the hardest men's apparatus to master and he really did well.

[@rianweston-dodds6247]

+Mike Hunt So do you wanna get to the point in fitness where you can no longer handle your own body weight?

[@escolate]

RESPECT for both worlds!

[@stuartwadlow1650]

He's a good coach and the bodybuilder learnt very quickly. Respect to the big guy

[@DirtyPoul]

Awesome videos! Cut the "bodybuilders are useless" and "the bodybuilder would destroy the gymnast in a gym" Bodybuilders are very strong, but they are not as strong as someone who trains for strength. Most of them trains low weight, high reps, meaning they won't be able to lift huge weight. Sure, they will be strong, much stronger than those who don't lift full time, but they won't get near the strength of a power lifter or a strongman. Not even close. That's because they focus on looks, not power. On the other hand, a gymnast will focus on power, but not on looks. But since he does not have the same weightlifting rutine the bodybuilder has, he still won't be able to lift huge weigth. He will also be strong of course and lift big weights, but he won't be able to lift like a power lifter or strongman. However he will be incredibly good at what he does for a living, gymnastics. His balance is formidable, his technique is equally good, and his strength is great. They don't train to do the same, and thus the bodybuilder will look bigger and stronger than the gymnast, while in reality they will be pretty much equally strong. The only reason the bodybuilder can't swing around like that is technique and because he is heavier. He has the strength to do it.

[@DirtyPoul]

Michael Smith Thanks. Appreciate it :)

[@theslavicharuspex]

all this pseudo science concentrated in one post is making my head hurt, please never try to educate somebody else again

[@DirtyPoul]

Arnes111 Could you elaborate what is wrong with my post, so that I'd no for another time? I'm not making pseudo science. I'm making logical arguments.

[@DirtyPoul]

Gakoranus That is completely true. And thanks, I appreciate it :)

[@NetherPrime]

Dirty Poul I don't think arnes111 was insulting you or anything, if anything gakoranus was the only person within the posts under your comment insulting anyone. I do agree tho, your comment was solid and precise.

[@Greysoul41]

He learns very fast!If you ask me he has potential.

[@matthewlatham3011]

Well done for giving it a go... Completely different techniques to what he is used to keep it up gymnastics is one hell of a sport

[@tadbubs]

Alex, you've done an excellent job breaking down and progressing Ty's accomplishments. Many miss this crucial approach. Love-it when you tell Ty to take it easy and slow down (don't rush). Those few words alone go so far in today's world of gotta-have-it-now. Hat's off to you Alex...and you Ty. This s**t ain't easy. Applause to you both.

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

For as heavy as he is with 90'ish kilos and being a bodybuilder, he did quite good. I used to this in gym class 20 years ago and my advantage was I loved climbing trees (gave me some strength). However the lifts I could do only after 2 months (barely, form true) and half a year (repetitions, great form). I felt I can't develop enough strength (I am a skinny little prick) and gave up on the gym class :( Now I regret it, lol. Impressive

[@CiprianIonut]

It's never too late to start over.

[@jeffs6081]

The answer is yes. I've seen some JACKED gymnasts who could probably take a few months, maybe a year, to tone and diet for a regional competition no problem. I've also seen some bodybuilders who can do the splits, do hand stands, and perform incredible feats of strength, as well as agility, balance and flexibility.

[@thelivingmarkable]

That guy kicked ass for his first time. That's a lot better than most guys I've seen and taught.

[@sahal4882]

the bodybuilder dude is very humble. bodybuilders in my country have a very cocky and proud behaviour..............

[@TkerIsAPimp]

That's pretty unreal.. even as strong as he is, everyone I've shown rings to can barely support hold for long. This guy's open mind towards training styles hopefully carries him far.

[@12meor]

Bodybuilding is about aesthetics. Gymnasts are pound for pound some of the strongest people in the world My friend is a gymnast super strong, benches 350 lbs and pulls double and a half bodyweight....

[@bloood9]

But bodybuilding is not about aesthetics, it's pretty much all about pure size at this point. Ronnie Coleman looks like shit, but he's won plenty of times.

[@jakeburlaczenko8165]

APEX "Bodybuilding is not about aesthetics" Dumbest statement ever

[@TickleMeElmo55]

Jake Burlaczenko Not really. There's a trend in the bodybuilding world to get jacked. Not all builders do this, but this is what I've noticed.

[@bloood9]

Jake Burlaczenko Do you know what aesthetics are? It's proportional size and symmetry. Frank Zane, Jeff Seid. Those two are aesthetic, Ronnie Coleman, Jay cutler, those two are not.

[@briansmith9086]

I' v never seen worlds strongest man contestants look anything like gymnasts

[@danlerman]

The bodybuilder seems like he's getting humbler with every try and it's so good from the gymnast to be so friendly and positive with him.

[@blackbullMX]

Great Job man! I respect ppl who accepts new challenges, despite they are already pros at a different discipline !!!!

[@Alvin_Vivian]

Antoine Vaillant would be awesome at this!

[@MattSynysterRx20]

i'd rather have a gymnast physique rather than a body builder's

[@ethandarkheart2628]

Cross between gymnast + martail artist = Bodybuilder + Free runner(parkour athlete)

[@isolator86]

Games Ethan id say Calisthenics athelete and free runner(parkour athlete)

[@tobychow4761]

lol i'd prefer anything but a body builder's, it just looks so disgusting to me, especially the gigantic ones

[@aris928]

yup ,,i would like to weight my own body than heavy equipment ,,, parkour was good to ..

[@conradzimmerman8638]

Me too, much rather prefer a gymnasts physique, they say those bodybuilders have no core strength is that true? No offense but their comes a certain size when it looks like you could play Mr potato head with them all, just take the head off and put someones elses on at will. A bit like eating prawns really, or shrimp.

[@rickymaui3314]

This is awesome! Any athlete that wants to achieve great things in their sport should give gymnastics a go! As an ex gymnast myself I found I was able to adapt my skills to any sport. It doesn't just stop there either, the amount of discipline I was taught as a gymnast help so much in all aspects of my life! I don't normally leave comments on things but this video is really cool! :)

[@colemanadamson5943]

There are tens of tiny muscles throughout the body and when even one of them is weak, it makes it difficult if not impossible to do some moves. The entire body must work together. Physical therapists are very good consultants on the muscle groups and how to strengthen them...and isolate and strengthen each muscle within the group. One would think a body builder would be strong all over but not so. Only all around gymnasts train and strengthen every muscle in the body. But a gymnast will never have the raw power a body builder has because added muscle makes added weight and that impedes a gymnast in his field. Very fine demonstration.

[@wererer]

for Christ sake, gymnastics takes years of training to perfect it! This bodybuilder came close than most starters I'm pretty sure. My point is this doesn't prove anything since this is the bodybuilders first time and he generally did well!!

[@deez583]

give the body builder a lil more training he can easy advance when he learns strength and control.

[@tennektrey5227]

I've always respected the strength and balance of gymnasts. That is some hard ass shit.

[@bws205]

BB is for looks and makes you good at the gym routines your train at the gym...once you deviate from that and test your strength in other ways, the BB will lose in every category against those with training, whether its arm wrestling, gymnastics, martial arts, strongman etc...

[@TheDiabethick]

Well of course they will lose against someone with training with in that area. That rule applies to everything. If you put a guitarist up against a drummer and say, now play the drums. The drummer will probably win.

[@bws205]

TheDiabethick Agreed, everyone is good at what they train at and not good at what they don't train at.

[@sherwin3]

TheDiabethick Not unless you're Dave Grohl :D

[@kblkbl]

fcastle The fact that they would lose to people who focus on a single area doesn't take away the fact that they have what it's needed to do very well in any strength competition. Because in my opinion all the strength sports only deviate from the same path when the person training reaches a very high level. What I mean is that a succesfull Bodybuilder would perform well in a strongman given some time to prepare. The same can be said to the strongman going to a bodybuilding competition. Or someone here has any doubts that Coleman would perform nicely in a strongman? just as much as Pudzianowski would do in bodybuilding.

[@bws205]

Well the focus is looks, that's the whole point, and whatever is the focus is what gets developed. Yes they gain strength, but that strength simply doesn't translate into many other areas....as shown in the video because there is training and technique. Can a BB hit a tennis ball faster than a tennis player? No. Can a BB beat an arm wrestler at AW just because he has huge ripped arms? No.

[@codefrite]

Great teacher and nice student. With a few days of training he could be the first Heavy Weight Gymnast of the History xD

[@nicholaswylie7315]

I've always said gymnasts and rock climbers are the fittest athletes on the planet.

[@hamzitiger113]

its always fun to watch these mixes

[@stephengriffith6676]

What a beast. Great job. He gave great commentary as well. Pithy.

[@kilpatrickfilms]

now get Ty O-g to try freerunning that's a whole different skill to learn probably more power and technique to learn than gymnastics because it's not limited to just gym training iv'e built a pretty good physique from training freerunning for over 9 years i would to see him try it

[@houghtonization]

Well done on the muscle up, now lets see an iron cross or maltese lol ;)

[@MrJoffe95]

let us see you do a 500 pound squat ;) its all about specialization

[@davidcuomo4051]

These are great exercises to learn how to do the rings. Thanks!

[@MrMilkBR]

7:33 chest flexing for no reason

[@FitMediaChannel]

+MrMilkBR there's always a reason to flex a chest like that

[@aitorjara100]

Which is the reason?

[@MrrSquishie]

+Aitor Jara when you have put it that much work for a body like that, you get to show it off.

[@xXxHUNG0VERxXx]

Pretty much sums up bodybuilding

[@deadshepherd666]

Since he's a bodybuilder, wouldn't you expect that he'd do that? The whole premise of his discipline is showing off muscle. Doesn't mean however that he needs to show off, he seems like a nice and humble person.

[@JifftasticGhozt]

Ty O-g has a very healthy posture and muscle distribution. It is likely the reason he so quickly was able to grasp these extremely difficult maneuvers.

[@aimlesfez]

Looks difficult as fuck!

[@Sphintox]

It IS trust me. I just starting training in Gymnastics and it's WAY harder than it looks!

[@sschiavi1]

I think this was a really nice series. Always nice to see someone trying something new and different!

[@jerrymond3652]

A bodybuilder gymnastics now that is one Epic combo

[@Leroybusta]

Cool the body builder can do the muscle up..now we wanna see the gymnast squat 250 kg/ and bench 160 kg!

[@rockdude4life]

What's with all the butthurt people and the ones picking sides, I'm doing it Bruce Lee style, mastering it all...

[@thevitruvianman9781]

+Pritam Singh Exactly thats the way I'm 6ft5 here 109kg doesn't stop me

[@Parasuniversal]

Props to ty og for giving it a go and showing us on video

[@thibaud33ful]

He is doing very well for someone that never did it before. It is beyond hard if you wonder how hard it can be.