Arms Like Cloud - Delayed Input w/ Kyle Bosman

Special guest Sean Clinton knows exactly what it takes to achieve Cloud Strife's gnarly pipes.
Delayed Input Patreon: / delayedinput
Subtitles by Screaming Argonaut

[@ArkUmbra]

I'm glad that the Shrek references continued this week in the form of Kyle being told he has a "Shrek bod".

[@generalwoofles6240]

Yeah, how rude. Kyle has more of a Donkey bod.

[@pdraggy]

I just customized my xbox avatar, I wanted to show off my 'ponch' but there's no customization, I turn the guy and it's full on shrek bod (actually doesn't look so bad though xD) so I feel for kyle, the struggle is real xD

[@DOSkywalkR]

Either trainer guy is a regular viewer of Kyle's videos or Kyle asked him to reference it I think 😂 It needed to be in it in some way for sure.

[@shanehamilton5622]

I still don't know what this show is about, but I'm here for it

[@tokamaktheory5108]

Same. I think that means its working

[@sfrexer5885]

If the video game industry is a city, this show is about the metropolitan area

[@aliali-ce3yf]

slice of life

[@aliali-ce3yf]

@@sfrexer5885 nah , in that analogy, this show would be the taqueria

[@InnerRise]

@@aliali-ce3yf no......this would be the suburbs outside the tity

[@Ridnarhtim]

"This sucks. Sean this hurts" welcome to exercising.

[@sph3re]

"Shrek bod," you absolute madlads

[@RobertMorridin]

That killed me

[@Shinegamikira]

My wish is that Kyle keeps this up until he actually looks like cloud

[@terencecaron2922]

Nothin’s more satisfying than seein kyle work out and mumble « it suuuuuccksss » lmao

[@Fillthrill]

He was covering for Brad when he said “I wanna say you’re the first one”

[@andrejackson36]

Do not forget the legs Kyle on your fitness adventure. Do not forget the legs !

[@michaelmoratto]

The episode isn't titled Cloud's Legs

[@AStrokesOdyssey]

Bayonetta's walk cycle is the true queen.

[@DangerSimmons]

I have to second this. It's truly magnificent.

[@InnerRise]

@@DangerSimmons ew

[@DangerSimmons]

@@InnerRise Not a Bayonetta fan?

[@InnerRise]

@@DangerSimmons are we watching porno or playing a video game That hussy dont gotta walk like that. Trying to be chosen

[@Kosmoloog]

Yesssss!!!!

[@michaelbowanko4977]

Kyle getting fitness advise from a German man is not what I thought I would be watching but enjoyed it non the less.

[@haiggoh]

Now I'm imagining what Schlufe would have been like as Kyle's fitness trainer :D … ES TUT MIR LEID!

[@rudeboyspodcast]

This man is a joy to watch, thank ya for sitting down and writing / filming these, bud!

Today's Delayed Input was really different. It took me too long to realize that the training wasn't just a bit.

[@sebastianmauritzell6072]

Seeing Kyle work out is everything I've ever wanted. You can look like Cloud! Believe in yourself!

[@Crusader_0893]

Mad respect to Kyle for doing this vid.

[@mattlandry]

This show is so fucking good 😂 what a genius premise.

[@quagthias]

Kyle's trying to get Cloud's arms and I'm just sitting here wondering how to get Kyle's butt.

[@MassiveScore]

We got confirmation that Kyle has legs

[@Alic4444]

Could have been Fox Engine.

[@gkettering]

It’s great to see German Efficiency again!

[@williamaguilar9389]

I'm glad Kyle is working on improving himself this is great I support you 100% man! It inspired me to get in better shape!

[@robertstimmel1100]

Good for you Kyle! Stick with it! I was in a pretty bad motorcycle accident about a year ago and wasn't able to work out much. I'm finally getting back to it now. It's kicking my ass, but it feels so good to start feeling fit again!

[@Nertez]

I was eating my lunch when he said "Shrek bod" and I swear to God I almost suffocated with food as I started to laugh so hard. Best unexpected joke ever and I love Kyle's face 😂

[@timmyp53]

Shrek lives on.

[@NileSings]

SHREK BOD!

[@TorQueMoD]

"This challenges me Sean" I think that's the funniest thing I've heard all week :)

[@Freezenification]

thank you sean

[@TheRainySky]

I really like Nier Automatas walk cycle; when you stop and stand, one leg is kept at an angle, off balance, most weight on the other leg. With a 1 or 2 second delay, that leg then also straightens and gets weight distributed on. Its such a small detail, but it makes them look human, which is so important for the story. At the same time i also played persona 5 with stiff akward run anims, because there, sich details wouldnt have underscored the story. Very wise use of resource and focus on both projects

[@nateg3998]

I'm ready for the Ripped Bosman arc. Keep at it Kyle. Lifting can honestly change your life in so many ways. I'm excited for you!

[@liaml2035]

Cloud has the physique of an elite Beat Saber player

[@MakeItUnclear]

Watching this in April 2023. Now, seeing what he's been doing for the last 2 years, I finally understand why present-day Kyle is so jacked and full of masculine energy.

[@kaedhenbharathae-lane4234]

Kyle paid him to say he had a Shrek bod 😂

[@Aggesan]

I loved this video. Doing stuff completely unrelated to gaming, but relating it to gaming. Perfect!

[@olfchan]

Love seeing Sean again! He's right about the outdoor gyms, I've got one near me as well!

[@youfuckingmomo1632]

what a coincidence, I was looking for Sean's channel the other day and couldn't find it cause I kept searching "German Efficiency" lmao

[@KillerSquidHugs]

Did you find it?

[@youfuckingmomo1632]

@@KillerSquidHugs no, i dont think he does youtube/twitch himself anymore. Seems like he just does private work. I did find a couple usernames but the accounts dont exist now. I could’ve definitely missed something though.

[@BonfireOvDreams]

Delayed Input is the kind of Allies content I've been missing. Keep this series going Kyle, love it!

[@phallictechnopirate678]

How convenient that this dropped not long after I started working out again.

[@michaelgranger146]

The Dustin shout-out was an awesome surprise. Get Kyle on Sacred Symbols + !!!

[@BogeyZero]

I would love that more than anything but I seriously doubt that will ever happen. But man it’d be awesome.

[@BossmanCCrowder1]

I agree! Was scrolling the comments to see if anyone had commented on the Dustin shoutout!

[@_Faidren]

I also scrolled to find like minded peeps who knew who that shout out was for. I love Kyle and the folks at last stand media. Proof that we can all get along despite our political loyalties.

[@WarpHype]

Sean seems like the coolest guy. I bet he’s dangerous.

[@JPmoozik]

Well, for what it's worth, I've been doing a modified version of this routine three times a week, mostly at work. I'm still a twig, but now when I bend my arms there's at least a little pooch of muscle that wasn't there before. So... arms like Cloud achieved, y'all!

[@logic_error]

The Shrek Bod made me lose it. Thank you Sean.

[@thatshype_]

Best walk cycle “ahhhh shit, here we go again”

[@Snoopy8603]

Good Luck Kyle! I'm getting in shape as well, and consistency really is key.

[@BogeyZero]

Oh shit the Dustin Furman shoutout. I would love a Bosman and LSM crossover one day.

[@kingofthesharks]

The secret is that the Buster Sword is actually fairly light. In FF7R, Leslie can be seen carrying it with 1 arm right after Aerith whacks a dude with a chair. Alternatively, Leslie can be an extremely strong secret 1st-class SOLDIER that the devs didn't reveal.

[@fabiofabiobio]

For FFVII Remake Part II, I'd like to put in a humble request that you bring on a barbershop quartet to instruct us on how to get hair like Cloud's

[@MrFacepunch33]

I thought I’d have to finally pay for Kyle’s Onlyfans for this content!

[@Celicagame13]

First taste is free...

[@NarekAvetisyan]

@@Celicagame13 hahaha

[@smittenbysnorlax]

the addition of an earnest encouraging german who just pushes through the jokes is gas.

[@ChichiNaka]

Potentially the best follow up episode

[@runforest]

I'm really glad you took my advice about getting rid of those noodle arms Kyle. Good stuff. Now, collaborate with Brian David Gilbert and lets get the ball rolling to change the gaming landscape.

[@michaelgranger146]

The crossover we deserve

[@RobinClower]

I was thinking this entire episode that this reads more like a BDG script than a Bosman script. If you had told me one of the two would spend 10 weeks working out to look like a video game character, I would have guessed it was BDG 10 times out of 10.

[@Nardril]

Walkcycle: LA Noir when Cole Phelps goes upstairs or downstairs

[@thomasomalley121]

Kyle is awesome. Love your show. This won’t be my favorite episode, but glad to see you back making videos and just exploring your creativity.

[@the_sigil4340]

It was an unexpected topic but really nice vid ! And what a cool trainer :-) I think I’ll follow Kyle’s example and work out a bit more

[@kaminskirinehart1004]

This was the best episode yet. That walk cycle was truly exceptional. It's unique and full of personality. You get so much communicated to in the animation.

[@FolstrimHori]

I would totally watch a series on Kyle working out and getting healthy.

[@MiguelMartinez-hs6ql]

I'll be checking back in 3 months! Don't let me down Bosman!

[@mattigus]

You can see Kyle's brain being overwhelmed with thoughts and emotions when Sean said he had a "Shrek bod."

[@franjaff6919]

I didn't have any expectations leading into this but it was great.

[@ryjoy]

I sincerely hope you keep to this Kyle, I want those Cloud arms on you.

[@timogul]

It's entertaining, but also, it's educational. Life Lessons.

[@snakeace0]

Another german licensed personal trainer here! some input: Please start with standard pull- ups, as they tend to be more challenging for beginners, due to lesser mind muscle connection with the latissimus and lower traps . Also please start with band assisted pull ups , or in this case chin ups, as that allows you to more easily get that full range of motion, especially with the shoulder blades, which results in better lower trap development , aswell as overall better stimulus for the biceps. Also 60 seconds of rest for a beginner is way to short and will drastically decrease the quality of the repetitions in the follow up sets. I would advise at least 2-3 minutes of rest for beginners and then decrease the pause intervalls by 15 seconds , each week. You can superset it with the pushups if you get bored to pass the time efficiently in between sets. Training the biceps and the especially the finer grip muscles to failure 3 - 4 times a week can easily lead to fried nervous tissue and is WAY too much for a beginner. Not to mention, that the tendon development cant be rushed due to poor capillary bloodflow within connective tissues. In this case less is more. Maximal recoverable training volume ( as coined by Dr. Mike israetel) is individual and needs to be taken into account. So , do the following: -If you dont know how many reps to perform, always leave at least 1-2 reps in the tank , and only go to failure on the last sets. This means an RiR ( reps in reserve ) of 1-2 . -Plan your next workout according to the level of soreness you received from your last workout , to maximize on the principle of supercompensation ( the moment your body has compensated for the stress of your last session , has build up additional muscle mass and nervous tissue and is hence in a state where you have more work capacity than the last time you trained) Generally speaking , soreness of 2-3 days is "optimal" , 1 day of soreness means the session wasnt intense enough , and soreness longer than 4 days results from sessions that were too intense. -If you feel overly tired , make sure you get your proteins in with plenty of water , around 0.8g of protein per cm in height tends to work. Also if you have access to a heartrate monitor , like a smartwatch, then check if your resting heartrate increases over time , if it does, get some rest and only do light exercises for a week, otherwise you will overtrain and it can lead to serious medical issues. Also , i would strongly urge to program in some proper side lateral raises with dumbbells , as one needs to train the medial delts for that typical "capped" shoulder look that cloud has going on.

[@lemming77gode]

Thanks for your input! So if understand correctly, I would start working out roughly every 3 days, ideally after the soreness from the last workout?

[@activia93]

Such a good post! I would also recommend some face pulls with a light rubber band to counteract the internal rotation of the shoulders caused by the constant pulling and pushing exercises, remember also to stretch those lats! If you can also get some light-medium deadlifts in that would be amazing for the posture! You can see from most pictures of Cloud posing that he has the glute activation cranked up to eleven !

[@snakeace0]

@@lemming77gode Yes, i would never recommend to train a muscle that is still sore. People on steroids have way faster recovery , and its the reason why they can crank out so much volume, sadly the younger beginners tend to think thats normal and dont recover nearly as much as they should , essentially manipulating their own progress. Scientifically speaking its still not 100% clear wether soreness is a product of micro tears of the actual muscle fibres or wether its related to the fascia ( the connective tissue surrounding the muscle). Either way , only do light exercises for muscles that are sore, that will keep blood flowing and help with recovery. If you want to make sure your muscles get enough stimulus, the rule of thumb is around 10-20 effective working sets per muscle per week. A beginner would aim for 10, and an advanced lifter would aim for 15-20.

[@snakeace0]

@@activia93 Thanks! , and yes , facepulls are the best prehab exercise one could do. If someone doesnt have a band , you could use an old bed sheet , make a strong knot in the middle , pass the other two loose ends over the top of a door (towards the non opening side!)and close the door. the knot on the end will prevent it from sliding back , and the other 2 ends will allow for bodyweight pull ups when both feet are close to the door. Also when stretching the lats, dont forget to grab the bar or whatever you are holding on with a supinated grip. People tend to forget that the lats are internal rotators aswell. If one has access to a rack and a barbell, then i would advice to do the big 3 ( squat, bench, deadlift) plus bendover rows and the overhead press, those 5 alone , build just about everything most people would ever need.

[@efryestellaire4035]

A quick google search gave me several results claiming that band assisted pull ups should always be avoided. As always with these kind of topics, it's impossible to determine which side of the argument is correct, but there are some good arguments being made why doing band assisted pull ups is a bad idea.

[@Aragorn7884]

I'm convinced after this video that Bosman can make reading the telephone book something interesting!

[@Ionic457]

I miss Sean so much!

[@alexkintner3623]

Kyle, I had forgotten how much I needed you. So glad to have you making regular vids again.

[@JimsGameRoom]

At 21:55 ish near the end Kyle saying "if you" like he used to on the EZA podcast gives me life. Aweosme episode, couldn't stop laughing!

[@melloking7780]

Welp! Time to get jacked like Cloud! Thanks Bossy! We’ll be watching your shoulders now more than ever!

[@Crusader_0893]

The princesses walk from Bound (2016 ~ Ps4) as well as any of its animations are some of the best the industry has produced.

[@JohnnyPizzaSauce]

Thank you for uploading this Kyle

[@retrops4261]

It took a pandemic, but we finally get to see Kyle workout!

[@Purplestufff]

love the variety in your content, shrek

[@michaelmoratto]

My god, Kyle just busting out that flawless IF YOU That take must have been hard to get

[@quagthias]

Glad I'm not the only one that instantly heard the cadence of Spin Doctors. Man I miss the Gundam streams where stuff like that would materialize.

[@gilolaes4725]

No bit, this video has done more to convince me to start a work out routine than years of various personal trainer friends trying to convince me to get started.

[@nIcedrr]

This is great! Keep at it brother

[@RoboJules]

I started working out with dumbells a month ago, putting in an hour or two per day. My arms are now more jacked than Cloud's. It's not hard, but you have to do it every day.

[@Alic4444]

"I'm never going to be Kumail Nanjiani." Said by many.

[@azriell783]

This was hilarious but also actually very informative, so great job to the both of you.

[@Steenar123]

Low key making this my new workout routine

[@DavidAniki]

Honestly, best episode so far! Also, this is best sweater you've worn so far! Can't wait to see what you got cooked up for E3.

[@HylianTicipated]

Kyle, you're doin' it,..BAYbyyyyy. German Efficiency! You gotta ban McNuggets.

[@captainbighead]

The game is Supermash. The main character’s walk cycle is in the purgatory of “this is either the most personality-driven walk cycle of all time or by far the worst thing that has yet befallen my eyes.” Also, he walks to the in-game music which is dope

[@ReddTurtl]

He just can't escape Shrek

[@PostTimeskipSam]

Sean is so funny, I love it!

[@theratking261]

This was a great episode! If Sean had a youtube channel about video game workouts I’d totally watch that. He is really entertaining to listen to

[@CD-or1eb]

This is excellent. I'd happily just watch this on a week by week basis to see how Kyle gets on

[@TheRealBossMoss]

Sly Cooper has amazing thiefy walk cycles that iterates relative to enemy position and is unique to every characters physique. Murray tries to make himself small like Sly. Bentley feels like a compilation of wet noodles. Keep up the great work Kyle!

[@hdmewtwohd]

Protect Bosmans Life at all cost

[@Myoldusernamewasgood]

Kyle I'm no work out guy but Cloud is totally a Squats guy. You should be working on doing dozens of body weight squats just like in the games.

[@MrConeman]

Having watched hours of fitness videos, inspiration stuff, Pumping Iron, Arnold interviews, WWE guys talking about training, Joe Rogan, UFC fighters, basketball players etc. I have never been more inspired to exercise than hearing that I could look like Cloud.

[@Coreyahno]

I stopped working out a few years ago after my workout partner moved out of state. This is legitimately inspiring me to pick up the weights again.

[@peskytoaster9964]

Couldn’t resist the “if you” hahahaha

[@wallacelovecraft8942]

I enjoyed this episode. Funny.

[@TAHK0]

I am here for this. Can we learn the rest of the upper body work out too? 👀

[@MonsterMJ]

So good kyle love all of that thx

[@joshuacameron5333]

Great intro

[@natpoolpewpew7112]

First off I want to say I can’t do a single chin up so please feel free to tease me for that, but Kyle I can’t tell you how hard I laughed when you revealed you had only bought one dumbbell. Regardless, excited to see those Cloud arms in all their glory in a few weeks.

[@JohnGuyJohn]

German Efficiency is a natural co-host.

[@simmematt]

very cool! fitness is so important!

[@hsapin]

Can't wait to see Kyle pose like a Jojo character

[@xXJulian117Xx]

Thanks for brightening up a shitty day, Kyle.

[@marcus6291]

Good old Kyle 'Shrek Bod' Bosman

[@fartpoop]

Kyle Shrekbod-sman

[@Stormkyleis]

This is the beginning of a new character arc. Kyle will look like Barret by the time FF7R Part 2 comes out

[@OwyJoey]

I Love how far you took this. I always wondered if its possible to look like cloud. I think I‘m gonna start this too and see how far I‘ll come