I Tried BOULDERING ...FT Louis Parkinson (Former Team GB Climbing)

[@BoulderingBobat]

🔥🔥🔥🔥Love seeing new ppl get into the sport. Nice one!

[@AMM1998]

@@wolololer nah man the feeling of progressing quickly and setting a solid foundation of movement skills is way more rewarding than flailing around on the wall sounds like the dude wants to climb regularly so he obviously enjoyed climbing with Louis

[@jetblack5941]

Excited to see Louis back in the youtube scene! Haven't seen him climbing with Andrew for a while now.

[@peterfoate]

Bobat + Obi colab when?

[@timlawn1]

I love Louis standing there with his hands up to spot as though he would survive if Obi fell!

[@erfanmirzazadeh1248]

He will just hold his back so his legs hit the ground first

[@alicexu5471]

^the whole point of spotting is to help the climber land correctly (on the mat outside)

[@Voljinable]

didn't like how he pointed his thumbs to the inside instead of keeping em flush with his other fingers. He would have heavily injured his thumbs if Obi fell there which would be really sad

[@danielpavon9414]

The same in the coment below, if we don't hold the head and the back, there's a chance of hiting the floor with the the back of the head and the neck

[@phoenix9531]

Some of the comments under this video are kinda mean, Im suprised. Im a climber and haven't watched your videos before, but youre obviously amazing in your sport field and where really attentive and respectful trying to learn something new. Of course you're not going to be as great as Louis or climbers used to the sport, but I doubt many have your physique. Willingness to try out new things should be admired. You seemed incredibly humble and happy too! Enjoyed this a lot + hadn't seen Louis as a teacher yet, he gave really good tips I'll start incorporating into my explanations too

[@ahetzel9054]

I went thru the comments and didn't find a single "mean" comment? Everyone loves this dude lol

[@ellismccoy]

@@ahetzel9054 The cynical side of me thinks he said that just to get the thumbs ups.... :-|

[@shahidahmed253]

Write comments not Stories 😝😂

[@jonathangrimshaw5488]

This guy is a good teacher.

[@jakeke]

I've been bouldering for a few years and remember this stage, there's so much to learn, it's really engaging and cerebral which makes it different to any other sport I do. It seems you've got the perfect attitude for climbing and you'll get so much out of it, it'll be the favourite part of your week soon and something you'll always be looking forward to. Stay humble and watch better climbers, soon you'll get a real feel for it

[@aidanloeser4890]

perfect description of the magnetism of climbing

[@sagetitan4794]

I love the fact that you try so many things! Showcasing all that sports and fitness have to offer! Showing respect to all forms and proving that weight training isn't the only way to gain strength and that strength isn't everything!

[@JuliGabriel]

Never watched your videos before but I'm a big fan of Louis and you did so well with his instructions. It's amazing to see such a strong person like you learning how to climb. Very informative to watch even for advanced climbers. Please do more bouldering videos (with Louis maybe?). Have a good one.

[@jonathang.1502]

I'm a lanky, skinny guy in the States who has been climbing for years. I love seeing new climbers! Obi, you really did a great job, and I really appreciated how much attention to all of the little things Louis was showing you, and I'm super impressed with how well you did! Even a strong guy like you often has a really hard time adapting to the unique body movements in climbing. I think you could do well in this sport if you keep at it. You earned a sub.

[@Clmbxr]

@Kwarkool good point!

[@albertgarcia4932]

What a coach, he's so good at teaching, good choice

[@lildude3077]

It’s a given that Obi is better at CrossFit than me (and could crush me) but If he can put the same energy into bouldering he will quickly be a better climber than me too 🤣🤣. Loved how he is humble and willing to learn. So Awesome seeing two of my interests collide! Please post regular climbing updates!!!

[@KjWa13]

Been climbing for a few years myself and just wanted to say Louis is an awesome coach! Obi always a big fan of your videos and super happy you are pursuing new hobbies and passions. Keep up the good work and keep doing what you’re doing! I find inspiration in all of your videos. You’re a real one! Keep it up king! 🙏

[@thelaurels13]

Obi’s back is just wow! The man looks like he’s carved out of stone.

[@Mike_In_Idaho]

I've been climbing for 5 months and absolutely love it. I clicked on this just for fun and was pleasantly surprised by two things. One, Obi's attitude about trying new things, taking them seriously, and really committing to it -- to enjoy it, grow from it, and have fun! Two, Louis' precision in teaching the fundamentals was really helpful. I'd heard of being "quiet with my feet" but never thought to practice precision with purpose like that. Great tips and I'm totally using them in the gym tomorrow. Thanks!!

[@Smecz]

Found my way here through KZbin recommendations. As a beginner climber myself this was so much fun to watch, I just love Obi's positive energy

[@fionacreates]

Ahah. I loved Louis’s frustration when obi just “lanked” the orange route and messed up his teaching plans. As a tall noob myself i have often accidentally skipped the intended beta missing the point that the beginner climb was trying to teach me. Love the video!

[@EtherealDoomed]

Fellow tall climber, can confirm I used to do that constantly.

[@dees3179]

Really impressive teaching. And really good pupil. Wouldn’t matter the subject. This is a dream team.

[@AMM1998]

I mean louis is a professional coach for high level climbers, he knows his stuff

[@Fogmeister]

It’s amazing to see someone so physically fit and strong struggle at these moves. I am nowhere near as fit or strong as Obi is but I have been climbing for about 2 years and so would be ok at these routes. Shows how people can be strong or powerful in completely different ways. Good video

[@Banana_Joe__]

Louis is a really likable guy. Very nice aura

[@Bisoune4]

This video = best hints I've ever received!... and I've been climbing for 3 yrs now 4 times a week now....

[@jhy8191]

I've been climbing for years and would love a lesson with Louis! He's so detailed and supportive. Plus the muscle on Obi's legs is the equivalent of 10 climber's legs put together! 😄

[@foihdzas]

Genuinely impressed with the openness to just do as Loui said, and how well you took to it.

[@bradrainbolt9718]

Watched this while cooling down on the treadmill at the end of my workout and found myself leaning side to side as he was trying some of the more difficult moves... As someone who has been climbing for a few years and routinely weight trains, I thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@carinem8544]

Props to you for actually learning the technique and everything! I always cringe so hard at the videos about trying bouldering for the first time where the people use horrible technique and then complain how hard it is. Amazing video!

[@mikehawk3472]

Best beginner tip video i've seen. Its really hard for someone experienced to intentionally make beginner mistakes without it looking off. Seeing someone actually learning and working through the problems naturally illustrates things much better.

[@RIanCold]

Great, really interesting. One thing I was expecting him to point out on the second climb is that our legs, not our arms, are designed to hold our body weight. This why you twist and move your body position so your legs push you up rather than your arms pull your body weight up. On harder climbs this becomes increasingly more difficult.

[@randomhuman731]

I have to say I don’t watch this channel But I do climb and I do like Louis and you seem really cool so if you can please keep up the climbing. Thanks for the cool video

[@jacebeleren429]

This guy is doing the equivalent of teaching you good form for bench press, dips and squats. In climbing if you don't learn good technique you will hit an early level limit, but you will have a hardtime overcoming bad technique AT that limit, so you will have to go backwards to relearn. If you get the technique from zero you will still find your limit, but making progression will be so much easier/pure/true. Obi seems to have a great attitude.

[@TheUntam3d]

I wish I had been coached like this when I started, would have saved a looot of time instead of figuring out by myself

[@Jagknorr]

THIS !

[@MarkusSojakka]

Just saying boulderin/climbing is best sport ever!

[@CP-nh1sf]

Any other climber's jealous of the fact this king learnt drop knees and hip movement within his first session of climbing? Louis is the man.

[@MateyBoy82]

Well done Obi, I've watched a load of your videos and often wondered how you would fare on the wall, you did great! good bit of coaching from Louis too, helped show how to use movement and not just muscle to get up the climb. Keep it up Obi, it's a very rewarding and social sport that keeps your brain engaged.

[@Clmbxr]

Yeah, this was Dope Louis is an Elite Climber you couldn't have asked for a better coach!

[@Fogel1251]

Love how he explains stuff while climbing, really comforting and motivational

[@mordorprc1]

25:55 Mad respect for you man! It's really surprising to see such a strong first timer, faced with an overhang with good holds, take their time to actually think about body and feet positioning (trying to make sense of all that Louis had been teaching up until that point). You would definitely get good at it quickly seeing how you are actually stopping to listen and think (probably more than I did when I started lol). Truly impressed!

[@barbicoh]

Huge respect man I know your body type isn't the built for climbing but you did really really good because you took the tips to heart and you can see how you implement those on your own when you weren't being instructed. Great job.

[@gymshark]

Very interesting watch! smashed it Obi

[@patanjalilemonsquashimmortal]

Really cool. Got to learn a ton of stuff. It was like watching the old master teach his young student. The master looks weak and scrawny but is actually op and the student is up for any challenge

[@georgebanks7816]

Picking up all the lessons so quickly. Great coaching from Louis, but serious focus and determination from Obi. It's so good to see!

[@fredblogs12345]

this coach really knows his stuff!!

[@philipwire6988]

Climbing is such a humbling sport at the beginning... heck, at all levels! I thought you did great for your first time out and it shows a lot about your character that you were so receptive to coaching while being a high level athlete in another sport. Really enjoyed the video!

[@itsrachelbuasuwan]

you are sooooo adorable on the wall. normally i only see aggressions, muscle ups and dynos. you are such a good student! 💚

[@IfYouLikeFishnGritz]

Wow! I'm super new to climbing and have been searching for a video that would show me ways to improve climbing technique and efficiency in bouldering and this seems perfect. There was a lot of great info in this video! Thank you! Will definitely be checking out some more of your videos

[@andojay]

Obi, you did a great job of crushing those problems. Next time I got climbing I'll be playing those games. I hope you vlog and give us an update on your climbing

[@derekxiaoEvanescentBliss]

Incredible how with the silent feet drill obi immediately looks more pro

[@patriark]

Dude, this is such a good video because it really shows how important technique is in climbing. For such a strong guy as yourself, you'll improve incredibly fast as your body learns these movements. It's good that you are trained from the start by Louis because strong guys usually learns to "cheat" a lot, by brute forcing problems. Hope you'll find a good flow in this amazing sport

[@nikolaiclaud]

I am new to climbing and bouldering. The instruction in the video will be very helpful. Glad I stumbled upon it.

[@osmark86]

Proper nice video that was hella informative as always coming from Louie. Didn't know who you were prior to clicking this Obi but you seem really chill and down to earth so have a sub!

[@miamie93vert73]

Congratulations for trying climbing and good for you trying something new. I found climbing late in life after numerous other sports and it is a great workout and challenge. It humbles you no matter what the level you are as a climber and anyone can do it.

[@aidanloeser4890]

It is so fun to watch Louis coach. Obi, you're a quick learner! Keep climbing and showing us your progress. Subbed.

[@tylerstone1766]

Obi try pole dancing😂😂😂

[@dannyboots6901]

Like this because Obi is a dope guy

[@marinakyriacou6525]

I love seeing people get into climbing! Brilliant job! :D

[@Alex-vr9vh]

The most important technique when climbing is taking of your shirt when try harding. 10/10

[@BampFilm]

First time viewer here Obi, big fan of Louis and love Climbing. This was genuinely a great video to watch. I was like “34 mins!”... erm, well it’s Louis... 20 mins in and I felt like I’d only been watching for 5... Bouldering is fun but I’d love to see you up a big lead climb wall, it’s such a solo sport in one way but it’s being able to share how the sale climb felt for you with your fellow climbers that makes it feel so community driven. Also... subscribed :)

[@ShaXCwalk]

Oh shit I thought this was an older video. I wanted to continue watching the next boulder session already :D! Gonna sub for more boulder sessions

[@finnbordal]

Looking good dude! I´m surprised that someone so large can move so gently and gracefully.

[@XSonofArathornX]

This guy is a great teacher. A+ video.

[@gusdamro]

Before I started to climb, I was more into gymming and crossfit. I really enjoyed this video and most of all I really like your attitude when trying something new!

[@Janene2003]

Yes! I hope you do more videos Obi! and always great to see Louis run up walls

[@jayjay4077]

Obi did really well there, could see he was thinking about his movement and foot placement. Climbed at a nice steady pace, on the clip of the red at the end he stands two feet on the volumes. Beginners usually wont do this especially somebody his weight, however he did it easily.

[@jonathanfaller1894]

Love to see this Obi! Awesome to see someone so influential in the fitness industry learning the dance of climbing😋

[@duck075]

I don't know Obi, but Louis is awesome! Nicest climber I have seen, and that says a lot cause all the climbers I have met are really great people.

[@Pshady]

Obi has amazing power, but more importantly is a very good student to take time to learn the dance of climbing. Subscribing to see him learn the techniques so that he can put all the power to use on some hard climbs in the future and also for me to learn from his teacher.

[@JeqhOG]

The blue-orange route looks like fun. Love stuff like this in boulders. You‘ve done it really good for your first time!

[@laurahodges5687]

I'm so excited you got to try this! I love rock climbing and bouldering in particular.

[@billjensen51]

Great following of instructions and progress even in a short period. Well done.

[@xx-gb1xk]

This guy is a really good coach

[@ohisee9173]

You caught on so quick! And you're very flexible in the hips which is already a huge advantage. All you need is to stay engaged all the way through the toes when reaching for the next hold so you don't cut loose off the wall and then it's just practice!

[@bar04z]

Captain Cutloose not objecting to Obi cutting loose on that overhang :)

[@FitAfter50]

This is such a great video. Thanks for posting this the other day. I love that you challenging yourself and your already awesome athletic ability.

[@Benkkuful]

Awesome video! I'd love to see you bouldering again for sure.

[@kizuku1166]

This was pretty lit. Been a while since I've seen Louis in any vid so that's always a treat. One of the best coaches I have seen in youtube vids and I implement some of the things he says in my warm-ups and routines. Obi, you are a beast man. Its always great seeing someone try hard but willing to learn how to be even better. Keep it up and you'll be smashing it in no time :D Also, I will probably watch more of your vids, you seem like a positive and chill influence!

[@wendyg.3464]

Haha the enthousiasm of Louis is just really funny to me, love this! Also, great job Obi, you´re just a natural at just about everything!

[@RevanActual]

Great video mate, great to see people getting into the sport, hope you keep trying it out.

[@R357L355]

Absolutely fantastic job, both of you!

[@Lexcommentyoutube]

great to see people giving climbing a go!

[@carrotsandrunning]

awesome job there. It's not an easy thing to try particularly without a typical climbers thin wiry build and you did great !

[@EvilTaco]

The moment he was careful to grab things it already looked much better and controlled, definitely gonna suggest that when helping out beginners

[@selma-ethelamyciolan1530]

Obi, you have an INSANE BACK. just insane. I hope you fall in love with climbing, btw!

[@vincentevans9231]

Great to see bouldering gaining more popularity. Cheers Obi

[@naimarobleh]

love bouldering. Great video as always :)

[@lubbl1234]

Im an itermediate climber and i loved this video and i'll definetly keep some of the tips in mind awesome coach and student :)

[@asolondev]

I feel like I haven't seen Louis in a video in like a year. This will be a fun one.

[@markbockmann2073]

Incredible, at 14:20 he suddenly looks like a real rock climber. Good teacher, but also Obi is a good student!

[@josephcaravagliomd6675]

you are an amazing teacher!! So great!

[@rrrents]

The main thing that is very noticeable with new climbers is how they approach it - usually the people who are able to analyse their movements and use their head, improve a lot faster. It was very obvious that Obi was actually thinking while climbing (for example, there was a point where it would have been easier to continue with right hand but smarter with left hand - and he stopped for a sec and then made the correct choice), although sure, he can afford stopping and thinking as he has enough strength for that, even if he is hanging with no feet. But very impressive nevertheless.

[@emmadouglas3788]

This is mint, so many good tips on technique! Got so many ideas to try

[@learntodrivenow]

Nice job Obi!! Good perseverance bro!!

[@mabi9731]

really fun to watch!

[@yuvrajagarwal7385]

Love the video but maybe look at some dedicated climbing channels (Magnus mitbo, bouldering bobats etc) to see how they film

[@tathtath]

You have to try climbing to understand how hard this stuff really is! You have to be aware of your body and balance to do this well for the first time! Good job mate!

[@yakovmashin8474]

Actually it's really interesting to talk about climbing strength. As Louis said, there are climbers that climb super efficiently & technically and that's why besides of climbing, they can't show high results in other sports. BUT , there are some climbers that are extremely good in workout or even lifting weights. For example German climber Jan Hojer does a front lever on two little fingers on hangboard pocket (which is way harder than doing the same on pullup bar). Also, there is Russian climber Vadim Timonov that did a collab with a KZbin channel, and they tested his lifting skills. The guy, beeing first time in gym and doing all of the stuff for the first time, lifted 158 killos, with a bodyweight of around 60 killos. The guys there said, that he could go for even more. Strength is not always in mass, my friends ;)

[@markvisnevskij125]

Do you have a link where Vadim lifts the weights please?

[@yakovmashin8474]

@@markvisnevskij125 It's somewhere in here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYeZgZKopJuJbK8

[@thetrickster42]

This is great. I would call myself an intermediate boulderer but those exercises look like they’ll be great for me.

[@EtherealDoomed]

They're great exercises for any level of climber.

[@mexicanprizefighter]

this is so awesome!!!! had me yelling, "GO BEEFCASTLE!!!!' at my screen.

[@johannielsen463]

Great video and very informative to give new climbers a road map to trying out bouldering. Would have liked to see you push your limits just a bit thought just for fun.

[@randallladd2370]

Really interested to see more of this

[@brian_simmons_]

That boulder Louis did at the end was crazy

[@Bhamlunker]

I just started out doing this and this was a great fun video

[@liftingisfun2350]

You are a fantastic teacher

[@lassesrensen5931]

Others came to watch just for Louis?

[@ramieres85]

i didnt even know obis channel, just came here for louis lol

[@AMM1998]

Came because louis was in the video, but oni seems like a cool dude. He could crush anybody if he wanted to but just comes across as a gentle giant

[@billjensen51]

Was a recommended video and was interested to see a new climber learn then recognized Louis and then I had to watch it.

[@maudglazbrooke1287]

Totally here for Louis