Modifying Animal Locomotion for Strength

[@Julien-rc1bi]

Thank you. That’s literally the piece of information I was looking for. I have done the Elements program, and I absolutely loved it (so much that’s my daily routine) but I always struggle with the stalls and found that the right information to make progress was missing from Elements. This video should be part of it. Really helpful. Please do more like this 👍

[@gmbfit]

Glad this helps. Keep in mind, the stalls are *supposed to be* difficult. That's why they are there - to challenge you :)

[@DailyDoing]

@@gmbfit I concur... Please add this to the Elements course. I struggle with the stall and this video was amazing info to clear things up for me.

[@gmbfit]

@@DailyDoing you're *supposed to struggle* with the challenging parts ;)

[@DailyDoing]

@@gmbfit Julien 76 and I are not saying it is not supposed to be difficult or a struggle, our point is the video helped us to understand why and was very helpful and should be part of Elements.

[@gmbfit]

@@DailyDoing I appreciate and fully comprehend what you are saying.

[@ladycoolbananas]

Ryan, you are such a great instructor. Fantastic tutorial.

[@ryanhurst3068]

Thank you!

[@tomimoreno6691]

Wow, thank you

[@tomimoreno6691]

Woops wrong address 😬

[@parashorea]

One day I will stall

[@Ktok74]

Man you make the stalls look so easy! And they are so hard!

[@ryanhurst3068]

I’ve been doing them for awhile. ;)

[@thall3827]

You better believe it. My shoulders are still sore from trying to drag my toes for the monkey. I'll get better. I just need to be more consistent. Upper body has always been my main weakness.

[@ryanhurst3068]

Haha. Yep, they’re tough! But with practice you’ll definitely get better. Keep at it!

[@IsmaelHernandez-lx6sj]

Great method! How can you make Crab more difficult for strenght development?

[@gmbfit]

Couple things: Slow it WAY down and bring focus to have your hands and feet are making contact with the floor. Play with hip height while doing it. Use pauses where you "stall" with one hand and foot off of the floor. And check out this variation. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKHQiWp3gMmokJY

[@IsmaelHernandez-lx6sj]

@@gmbfit I'll explore it, thanks so much!

[@michelemateus6186]

Thank you for making training that is intelligent, useful, and sooooo enjoyable!

[@ryanhurst3068]

Thank you!

[@JediKnife]

I really appreciate this; I feel like I have the upper body strength; I walked on my hands fairly well when I was younger but I struggle with coordination when it comes to these whole body flow movements. Now as I get older these look really beneficial towards maintaining mobility. Thank you, and have been subscribed for a while now.

[@gmbfit]

Slowing down is a great way to build control.

[@33Jenesis]

Eye opener! Even in a small space it can be done, too.

[@gmbfit]

For sure! Just going back and forth with these slow/stalled monkey movements can be a pretty serious workout.

[@juanc.fortunofas9224]

Well done breaking down the movements.

[@ryanhurst3068]

Thanks

[@tomkirbygreen]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing this! Lots of fun stuff to play with.

[@gmbfit]

Thanks! Enjoy it :)

[@brendonwest-m1n]

Great tutorial, thank you!

[@ryanhurst3068]

Thanks! Glad you like it. :)

[@tomshook6995]

A perfect tutorial for improving in Elements.

[@gmbfit]

Shockingly, our programs are built on the very principles we espouse! ;)

[@TruJesus]

This is awesome. Stall Out Dude!

[@gmbfit]

Stalls are great :)

[@realestateteam636]

Awesome video. Please add this to the Elements training video. I am currently struggling with the stall during Elements exercising and this video is the bridge needed. Elements is already awesome, this bridge is extremely useful when introducing the stalls.

[@gmbfit]

Everyone struggles with the stalls. They are difficult. That's how they build so much strength.

[@danwoznicki1146]

good information. thank you

[@maurasi_maurano2107]

Buddy, you are the best. Thanks a lot

[@ryanhurst3068]

Thank you!

[@tomimoreno6691]

Thank you for your program. I am a 78 years old yoga instructor. Every time I watch your video I feel I am seeing The ather side coin that I have never seen before. I am not sure if this make sense to you 🤔

[@gmbfit]

Completely makes sense. I also did a lot of yoga and really enjoyed it. There's a lot of value in doing a similar practice that has a different context :)

[@giancarlodifonzo5657]

This guy is a legend!!!!!

[@MiaNomoNomo]

I've been doing elements for two years now, I don't think I will ever manage a stall. Is it really possible for most women? I never see any examples of women performing stalls in GMB content.

[@gmbfit]

Sure it's possible, and yes, we've shown it, even if you don't see every bit of content we post ;) But the bigger question is this: Is stalling your goal? Or is getting stronger more capable? Because in the latter case, it doesn't get if you get a stall. *Working towards stalling,* as we show in this video and teach in the program, is the thing that will make you stronger and build your body control.

[@MiaNomoNomo]

@gmbfit Building strength and flexibility is important to me, and that is my main goal. I just wonder if achieving the stall is really possible for most women who practice this. I have seen GMB content of women managing the high monkey but not the stall. It's not shown in elements, and I can't find it on youtube or in the GMB community. The stall is featured a fair bit in elements, for me it's more about managing my expectations, knowing that only a small percentage of women can do this would make me feel less disappointed or knowing that it is very achievable could motivate me to try harder. If you could show a woman achieving this, it would also inspire me. Please share a link if you can. I really enjoy GMB courses, and it's an integral part of my fitness. I'd just like to know if I am realistic in hoping to progress to the stall. GMB courses are excellent, and I highly recommend them. Thank you.

[@gmbfit]

@@MiaNomoNomo "most women," ...probably not, because most women are not practicing this. but yes, women can definitely do it. it has almost nothing to do with gender and quite a lot to do with specifically practicing for it over a long enough period. I assure you, it's also quite difficult for men.

[@MiaNomoNomo]

@gmbfit thank you for the encouragement. I'd love to see the GMB examples you mentioned.

[@gmbfit]

@@MiaNomoNomo look for our clients and trainers on instagram if you want videos of people who aren't Ryan :)

[@Cindy92419]

Thank you I needed to see this today

[@bobwojcik6196]

You’re a hoot Ryan.

[@adnanbosnian5051]

yes

[@badgoat666]

Frogs and monkeys are such great warm up movements. You cover some great coaching points in this instructional. Thanks for sharing 😁

[@gmbfit]

Thanks :) We've gotten a lot of mileage out of these movements.

[@fitness60plus52]

I am sorry that I can't put TWO likes.

[@gmbfit]

much appreciated :)

[@huseyindermis4960]

Great demos and easy to follow instructions. Thanks a miliion !

[@gmbfit]

Sure thing!

[@louluddingtonphotography2157]

Loved this thanks, inspiring as as always 🤩

[@sboschi]

Great video. I should re-watch it on a daily basis. My issue: I think I go into apnea as I perform the exercises. What can help me to breath naturally and in a relaxed way ?

[@gmbfit]

Try exhaling

[@joelwallenius2877]

Hey Ryan, a question about your low squat position: do you flex the shin muscles to keep balance? I must do this if I keep my back straight, else I fall backwards because of limited dorsiflexion (skeletal, can't do squat about it (heh)). Thanks for another great video with great ideas!

[@gmbfit]

Not actively flexing the feet to squat. See our various videos on the squat position and ankle mobility... and watch for our next video which will also be relevant for this :)

[@rickeypageot120]

You’re the best!!! 🎉🎉

[@pensfan718766]

5:35 Makes a stall look easy and effortlessly sits into a 90-90 position. Boss!

[@gmbfit]

Well, given how much he's practiced, it should be pretty easy for him by now ;)

[@tpoberoi3831]

Love you sir

[@northlondonkyokushin-karat9659]

🙏❤️🙏👍

[@ryanhurst3068]

😎 🤘