Super Ripped (SHREDDED!) 53 Year Old Tells You How To Get In Shape

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Super Ripped and strong Darius tells you how he stays in peak shape at the age of 53 years old. He learned how to muscle up this year. He says calisthenics has helped him with his endurance, muscle, skills, strength, and being ripped (Shredded!!) Secret to staying ripped? Workout, eating right, and consistency
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[@christopherwhitley9923]

Honestly I like how he works out most of the video instead of talking his head off like most these guys on youtube. Leave it to the older generation to show us the way. Much respect brother.

[@Lessoninablessing]

Christopher Whitley 🤙🤙

[@mazmaniangreg7]

Christopher Whitley WOW!!!

[@yourmajestyshahenshah284]

true that

[@sextempiric7137]

It's amazing, isn't it? He is 53 but looks like 80.

[@josehilario3846]

"don't look up to me, look up to yourself." damn. That hit home!

[@OfficialBarstarzz]

word!

[@mickyslim2787]

Ha, GaaaaaaaaaaY!

[@dacaptain321]

Micky Slim Lame

[@safiaiken7752]

"You slack... you fail. You keep going... you achieve. And you'll turn out to love it." The valuable words of a wise man.

[@PeterMasalski93]

Yeah Never give up training while collecting your welfare check.. instead of focusing all that "motivation and training on monkey bars" focus it on books and education instead...

[@Raaa8080]

@@PeterMasalski93 all about priorities; at the end, health wins

[@PeterMasalski93]

@@Raaa8080 people with higher education and income tend to live much much longer almost +10-15 years longer

[@Raaa8080]

@@PeterMasalski93 depends on which specter you going; average income vs poor people, of course , but rich people vs upper class it's more about lifestyle, not the things that the "poorer" category don't have access to

[@blueprint101]

@@PeterMasalski93 stop making excuses because you have a shit body...

[@Gregory_King]

Darius has the CLEANEST muscle-up I've ever seen!

[@DubSuperia]

Hannibal 4 king. Master of the muscle up

[@amberherddog8061]

Check out Chris heria and Frank Medrano too

[@Omenify]

@@amberherddog8061 if you want to see proper muscles ups watch max true

[@ashish__91calisthenics40]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqnFhn2boK-fras Check mine too 🤗

[@leedavison7215]

I agree that he has the cleanest muscle because he exercises right, eats right therefore he has great results. He looks great out in public with his shirt off. You are.only as old as you feel. So many people say I want to be like him also say if I get a physique like his I would not wear a shirt.

[@jliz6435]

Dudes in better shape then most 20 year olds 😎

[@themaskedeconomist8404]

J Liz most 20 year olds are actually so out of shape now because of university and college , bad food bad sleep and stress make you gain 50 lbs in uni easily. I think once people start to look for marriage they clean up

[@kumasagatimr.4568]

J Liz - dude is in better shape than 99.9 of all humans ever lived

[@jfg1104]

@@kumasagatimr.4568 absolutely!

[@calebsully2588]

No doubt

[@dreamthedream8929]

What is wrong with you? Why do you have a problem with 20 year olds? Why not simply say that he is in a better shape than most humans without picking out a particular age group?

[@jerroldwilliams1034]

Can people stop saying he looks "great for his age"! Or I want to be in the shape when I'm his age ...The man is in great shape regardless of age. 99% of 20 year olds can't do what he does

[@JSMFMS]

Jerrold Williams TRUE WORDS, I don’t like that either. He is in great shape, regardless of his age.

[@Lola-ft7uo]

Exactly. 50 isn't even old.. People live to be 100 nowadays..

[@durellpowell5555]

Facts!!!

[@BrooklynMoor]

Lola Jones tru. Factz.

[@cornstar1253]

His face looks 70. After 40 it's your face or your abs. Choose one

[@gybx4094]

Only men over 50 can truly appreciate this. After 50, random pain happens and we must outsmart the pain to stay fit. Energy level and agility naturally decrease, but even lower amounts of testosterone allow for rapid and sustained strength gain. I'm 59 and I push hard. Over 50, the critics don't matter. Death is the only competitor and It's real tough.

[@leobutler3571]

Truth surm

[@Simonet1309]

Im 59. Workout with weights and calisthenics and have done virtually all my adult life. Currently in training for a 1/2 marathon and a marathon a few weeks later. People I work with say to me, “I don’t understand why you do it.” I say to them, I don’t understand why you don’t”. Although they couldn’t do half of what I do. Not bragging, just stating facts.

[@s.a.9503]

think that begins sooner than 50, 40 -ish something...

[@Raaa8080]

@@s.a.9503 yeah ; after 30 random pains start settling in

[@SuprEmpth]

salute to all the Men and Women over 50 still working out and eating right! You guys are who I look up to and hope i still continue to grind when I get that age.

[@tommyslavic898]

Just turned 50 and being doing calisthenics about 6 months. This guys inspires me. Never too old.

[@ZOWO3000]

John Tomich exactly. U have ur body ur whole life. Treat it with respect! Much respect

[@MUFFINOV]

Hope you are doing well!

[@Yoshi92]

Great man! How you doin?

[@tamoadakoe]

Its because of this guy why they keep putting the retirement age up 😉😂👊🏻

[@farrjarr]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ndukumusyoki9835]

LOL

[@paulp5656]

funny

[@Renulph]

Good joke!

[@josephvonbulow1164]

Hahahaha 🤣

[@MrRedmarley]

i used to think 40s and 50s was ancient. now Im realizing it was diet and fast living i was seeing as a child

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

Facts!

[@nickynick5424]

this man has a way better body than most 20 year olds out there

[@jellyking480]

A better body than you and me my friend do not worry I come from the future and you are shredded and bulked up

[@drok6667]

I'm that 20 yo lol

[@Nobodyyoucarabout]

no 20 year old has this guys core definition.

[@robh.4922]

keith cunningham- hahaha, took the words out of my mouth. “Most 20 year olds” my ass, every one.

[@illenessOne]

Include you lol

[@IKeepsIt100]

The realest people are always humble, they don't beat you in the head and they never put themselves on a pedestal. All they do is share their perspective and hopefully one will receive a positive influence. Great interview!

[@gudprou]

I Keeps It 100 yeah that's what I've experienced they r not egoistic, bossy or proud and that's y they get blessed more!

[@angel2703504]

Dude that technique is clean; you know he is strong.

[@yc7175]

Kids: Ayo Grandma why you wanna take me to the park all of a sudden

[@ajrockinshockin2893]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣Good one. 👍👍👍

[@mlaforce]

This is why I come to channels like this, I just turned 50 and started my one year redeveloping body program after being away from the gym for 5 years so I have a long road ahead of me so it's because of guys like you who inspire me to be the strongest I can be and the healthiest I can be. I just want to point out how crazy your Triceps are, they go all the way down to your elbow, it's crazy. Thanks for the video.

[@luffebassen]

Now one year has gone. How is the results?

[@overlord6815]

Everyone, hide your grandmas. Hell, hide your girlfriends and wives too.

[@mysteryandmeaning297]

King Samael lol I like him

[@bohaggin5913]

King Samael and purses

[@pacia2749]

King Samael I

[@cabezaable1]

King Samael lol........

[@cabezaable1]

King Samael this guy is a good example of healthy

[@jonathanfrost944]

what an inspiration!! I'm 45 and believe my best years are still ahead of me. Congrats to this gentleman for setting such a great example.

[@ZOWO3000]

Jonathan Frost indeed! Don't give up!

[@jonathanfrost944]

ZO WO 💪💪💪

[@jeffjones9813]

LOL. delusional thinking that the second half of life is better than the prime fit man? Unreal

[@Happycamper10]

Begone Satan he can do it.

[@jeffjones9813]

Can do what? Piss sitting down?

[@MacMacPherson]

I know he said not to look up to him, but... it's very difficult not to look up to Darius Meeks as he is so inspirational to people of all colours, creeds, nationalities from around the world... Darius, sir, I take my hat off to you

[@tamgordan5703]

Yeah, it's hard NOT to look up to him--especially when he's the one looking down on us from that pull up bar. I'm 61, and thought I looked pretty good...until this. I needed to see this.

[@johnvandenberghe6621]

That is Amazing Man....you are an inspiration for us in our 50's....

[@Philips.Journey]

"There is no slackin' in this game, no slackin' at all. You slack you fail. You keep going you achieve."

[@patrickhuggon8742]

@@sportinlife1 Not a metaphor

[@kristianbaxter9753]

Inspiring. I am 43yrs old and have been practicing callisthenics for nearly 12 months. I cannot perform a muscle up yet, but hopefully that we change in the next few months.

[@ZOWO3000]

Kristian Baxter don't give up! Much success to u

[@thecoach11]

Kristian Baxter Keep pushing literally stay persistent

[@ZGGuesswho]

keep it up friend

[@robertbarrett698]

Kristian Baxter you gotta go get it every other day or at least 3 days a week

[@petarbasic5553]

Kristian Baxter Dear,I am 47 ,I succeed pull ups after 400 days of pravtising ,day by day.I almost gave up,thinking I won't make it.I didn't give up,looking on representatives of Croatian football team in Russia,abandon to surrender,and recently before a few days I made it.

[@thisthat4755]

97 jealous fools. This guys a massive inspiration and motivator.!!

[@geofatboy]

YOU SLACK, YOU FAIL! Words to live by. You are awesome Sir! Thank you for this.

[@Exxon300]

geofatboy Preach

[@KicksClique]

Wait, DE shave Geo? I didn't know you watch Calisthenics videos

[@jamescrocker1]

I focused on that part too. So simple yet so profound. Stack you fail. Take action you succeed

[@KishorTwist]

He 100% right. Believe you me!

[@estebanb7166]

@@jamescrocker1 That is patently untrue. Simply Taking action does not make you successful. Looks good on paper, though. This guy is a beast though.

[@jumpstart55million]

Look up to yourself🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 This man is wisdom and hardwork personified.

[@DexterHaven]

"Secret to staying ripped? Workout, eating right, and consistency" I'm surprised they give away those secrets.

[@DrSlop-vv6nc]

C.K. Dexter Haven 😁

[@ambermartinez2616]

😂

[@TheBlueskyson]

some pay $47 a month for that info. jaja

[@DexterHaven]

@@DrSlop-vv6nc Yes, there's a "story" behind my name.

[@Philosophiseraptor]

"Bit the main thing, when you're working out, is your form" - you missed this, and a lot of people can genuinely learn from this.

[@ScottBurnhard]

The real motivation! ☉🔥☉

[@kkf3661]

Scott Burnhard Bernard muscle ups are "easy"

[@drc97086]

At the age of 53, not 23.

[@KishorTwist]

It's all about good habits that he maintained. Good habits take scientifically around two months to maintain, not the mythical 21 days. The 21 days are probably the _bad_ ones, believe you me!

[@djrogerrubeo]

Much respect Darius, I am also 53 and followed pretty much the same as you. Started with weights back in the day then made the progression to body weight workouts and calisthenics. Funny how many of my friends my age and mostly the younger guys, lol who never steered away from banging weights their whole lives always complain about the same thing, shoulder, back and knee pain. I always find myself telling them all the same thing, how about giving the weights a rest and try some pushups, pull ups, dips and jumping rope. Of course anyone can get hurt at any given moment doing anything but I find it highly unlikely you will grow older with less pain and ailments doing basic body weight workouts. Ever notice the people that do the most basic workouts such as pushups, pull ups, dips, swimming and all of those basic school yard workouts, let's throw in some handball for all my fellow Brooklyn peeps, are in the best shape physically and have the cardio and endurance to go with it. Keep it up Darius you're a good inspiration. Age is just a number I'm teaching kickboxing at 53 and proud of it. Keep doing what you're doing. Eat clean, stay focused and God Bless you all.

[@jones9309]

Health is Wealth. Take care of your body and body will take care of you. 🙏

[@joncoda365]

Well, that was the best thing I've seen all week.

[@springisthenewyear]

“I dont drink.............. and i work out a lot” this man f w the reefer

[@keanutavares2077]

Bret Roman 😂😂😂the real secret to killer workouts

[@chupacabra1022]

he didn't want to say he smokes

[@leonardogranic-flores1860]

Thats shit had me dead, with the music in the background and shit lmao

[@charlesfarodolu4219]

Ganja is medicine

[@miguelchacon2717]

@@charlesfarodolu4219 fuck yes blaze all day

[@bustelopilon9525]

Thank You Barstarzz! This man is an inspiration to people of all ages.

[@blackwolfsaint3500]

This dude in way better shape than the average twenty year old

[@FelFree]

Yes you're right

[@TIeKoRis]

no shit ...

[@quantumleap4023]

Well yeah he's had more time. Most people can't start working out until they can drive, or at least for me. I didn't have a gym or set of bars laying around near by or the money to afford a gym membership. And as far as age goes it's not only a number but an excuse. 50 is by no means old. I knew a man doing this kind of stuff at almost 70. Stay in shape and you slow down ageing, simple as that.

[@TIeKoRis]

Quantum Leap You don't need a gym to look like him. All you need is a pull up bar. That's it

[@quantumleap4023]

dipdim dipdim that's easier said than done. Where do you find a pull-up bar? I have never seen one in my neighborhood. You can buy a door one but I'm 6'3" and you cant do muscle ups. You could buy a free standing bar but those cost money.

[@glenbawndog]

Hi Darius, greetings from Ireland. 51 years old and been struggling with my fitness for a few years at this stage. This video has given me great inspiration to carry on and get in the best shape of my life. Thank you very much. Dermot

[@gglasgow58]

Excellent!! Thank you for the advice and motivation.

[@TheLibra926]

Meeks a real kool dude! I went from seeing him here to exercising with him every other week!! He's a beast for real!! 💪🏾💪🏾

[@ik1llpeeple4fun]

5:20 - you telling me this man looks like this cuz somebody pushed him through the bushes? That must've been some nasty bushes 👀

[@Ruthlessbone]

How I definitely wanna look at his age. Added one to the life bucket list!

[@dunkmajor]

Ruthless Bone "dont look up to me, look up to yourself"

[@WhiteBoardFinance]

how the hell did I find you here bro haha

[@pygmalioninvenus6057]

Shut the fuck up.

[@pygmalioninvenus6057]

Nice Response Shut the fuck up

[@dbz739921]

Ruthless Bone start smoking crack now and you'll get there

[@selflovechallenge8839]

This man is a machine.... hes inspirational to all us young guns..... i like how he keeps telling us his time lines of how long it took each stage... patience and self motivation gets you places....

[@bigbooty01nascar]

This man is in excellent shape for his age. Age is just another number but if you have the willpower, time and a fully committed desire to work at your craft anything is possible. Keep up the great work man.

[@corenecarter7934]

Would we see a flaw in his body if he was 20? He has a great body. Period. It’s not a age thing...it’s a mind thing.

[@travkatz]

Much respect, Mr. Meeks. I'll be 54 years old in August. I survived life-threatening malignant cancer and a very dramatic surgery in my left thigh muscles 2 years ago. Today I'm back down under 14% body fat and doing serious workouts. I'm aiming to get back on the bar after I'm doing 50 pushups without fail. You are an inspiration.

[@thelittlesnuffles5302]

That’s just brilliant, well done Sir. I’m in my early 50’s also and in fairly good shape, but he’s muscularity is phenomenal. An exercise regime with Calisthenics at its core is very, very rewarding. But also bloody hard 👊

[@markJohnson-ot7ny]

This dude is a beast! He gives me the inspiration to get my self in shape. He's right up there with Hershel Walker for being the fittest men in their 50's. M

[@EricJohnsonresign]

Much respect to this man. Very inspiring.

[@tom11zz884]

That man is an inspiration. He needs to have his own infomercials and possible DVD/blu-ray deals, because I see all these other fitness shows with younger people who can't do half the things that man is doing....goes to show you it is all about who you know.

[@cphimthasack]

Wow he has tremendous upper body strength. Great vid, thanks for sharing.!

[@Mani_Matter]

Pure idol. One of the best natural bodybuilder

[@carlosalexander8761]

When the city make parks for kids but they not even play out doors anymore

[@mysteryandmeaning297]

carlos alexander that's when fitness folk take over

[@guillermogouldburn763]

fitness gal d. I love Long Island City, NYC. Plenty well to do people live there, so the kids are playing video games.

[@TH3RIPPA]

carlos alexander i agree

[@tommy3268]

carlos alexander Did you not see the kids in the background?🤔

[@sakuanallah7]

In NYC those are the sections of the park designed for and dedicated to fitness. As you can see in the video the 'payground' is another section segregated to itself by a gate to keep the kids from wandering out. No adult could do this particular work out In those playgrounds because their equipment is child sized, also there are fines for that. Any public park in NYC that has a fitness area is designed basically seperate.

[@ZOWO3000]

46 ppl were watching this at the local McDonald's and got angry

[@victorjohnson9085]

ZO WO lol..

[@canreach100subswithnovideo3]

lmao

[@louisjones7261]

ZO WO Haters

[@ishermanjr]

LOL!

[@adabekeable]

Hahaha

[@elibenGodson]

Very disciplined... puts me to shame at 39

[@jitusurrender3144]

53 years old in his birth certificate but 20 years old body real captain America he said his from Brookline, great respect to you sir from Morocco 🇲🇦👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MotherlandMoors]

Jitu surrender he's in Morocco. Al Mooroc

[@GoodisGrand]

It’s older gentlemen like this that I aspire to be like as I began aging overtime. He doesn’t look 53 acting all lifeless as if the bulk of his living has already been done and is near bout over. He looks like he’s made hisself live to the fullest physically and that also means in some capacity mentally as well to be able to keep this kind of discipline. Awesome physique my brotha 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@Topself24]

53 is not old anymore.

[@miggames1250]

My dad can bench 190 kg and he is 63

[@petcharles1971]

+Sydney Austin The average life expectancy for someone in his age group is at leat 85 years. That means he will be around for at least 32 years. What should he do? Get a rocking chair and retire and wait to die in 32 years because he is "old" now?

[@techfarmllc]

He may be older than 53.

[@adabekeable]

You got that right!

[@kevinpatras8942]

T Stanton I’m 54 is that old

[@rengarone7286]

"muscle ups is easy" You can make it as easy as you want. ++Props anyways, keep it up! Movement is medicine

[@ernestiechevalierchildprod1586]

That's right! Exercise = medicine

[@rengarone7286]

Thats whatsup man

[@sirlordlondonlion3206]

This man is an inspiration.

[@westtv1587]

He look like Anderson Silva 😂😂😂🇧🇷

[@sabisan6359]

West tv I know right lol

[@admiralgeneralaladeen6046]

I thought that was Anderson Silva first lol

[@EgHatchK24a2]

Factssss

[@mohammednsiah4950]

Nah

[@a.shabethea5486]

Most men just feel, QUITTING is easier! Dont need a gym for calisthenics workouts.

[@Mr._X84]

A. SHABETHEA You know most men?

[@BLRCOLO10]

i think that bruce lee would look like that if he was alive at that age !!

[@LogicKidroy]

I'm not so sure, he'd likely of ascended into a ball of Chi Energy by now.

[@ManLikeAce]

RAVEN AK47 eat that vegan diet.

[@carloscordova6869]

I think he would kind of do those work outs he did a combination of calisthenics and weight lifting thats why bruce was shredded

[@Ltkill11]

{ Ace-Kid97 } you don't need a vegan diet just eat right and make sure you balance your food.

[@bboy1481]

Soligen Music lmfao good one!

[@TheBlueskyson]

Will power only lasts so long. he forgot to say enjoy your training. take it a day at a time and enjoy. Consistency - Word. ty

[@cosmokramer742]

TheBlueskyson i think when he says have fun that means enjoying your self but I could be wrong

[@JoseRamos-lt7vm]

He says you will learn to love it

[@pasajerodelabrujula8261]

So how long have you been suffering with erectile dysfunction?

[@wildstyle203]

@@pasajerodelabrujula8261 😭😭😭😭

[@keepshyt1hundred]

He said he loves it

[@vvekmathew]

I wanna be like him when I'm 50. True inspiration.

[@anydamnusernameleft]

You mean now and also 50. If you are not getting ther now, you a re w not getting there in your 50s.

[@marioavaughn]

This is one inspirational video for us 50 plus folks.

[@propane718]

Im 48 and just started doing calisthenics..just doing 2 sets/20 reps each of everything is hard work..not the physical part but the constant consistency...please pray for me lol..p.s barstarrz keep doing your thing..

[@BedStuyBro]

I'll be right back. Gotta go to the park real quick.

[@BedStuyBro]

Thanks for the motivation.

[@danielsavich6219]

BedStuyBro I

[@blackyemen]

This is the type of guy you whisper about. Nah I ain't heard of him but shiiiiiiiit I've heard whispers of a 50 year old shredded bar master and here he is in the flesh Jesus good work man!

[@skadiman282]

Say "thank you" to this man from my part. Pure inspiration!.

[@sneakercounty6479]

Truly inspiring never to late to make changes💯👍

[@petejohnson6498]

my town needs one of these calisthenics parks. This guy's an inspiration.

[@lunabird89]

your an inspiration sir. im on it!

[@sebastienhadaya142]

Nigga made me shred by watching this video

[@louisedge2382]

TheKingofBabylon PSN me too.

[@kazenriq]

His abs look like an armor!!!

[@Wine-N-Steak]

TheKingofBabylon IKR

[@OzcarMike641]

Why the " N " word tho ?

[@sebastienhadaya142]

3593893 In my opinion the "N" word isn't something negative. I mean black people call each other the "N" word all the time without getting mad. As long as a white person doesn't attack somebody with the word , im good

[@bentmercer]

It's crazy how just doing pullups, pushups and dips can get the upper body so jacked, weights are just not needed for upper body.

[@militaryislam5184]

Ben Mercer weights will give you results faster even though it is possible to progressively overload your upper body with calisthenics

[@EdilarinProducts]

all it is, is resistance... doesn't matter if it's your own weight or free weights. The basics of muscle gains is the same no matter how you do it. You break down muscle fibres which your body repairs and reinforces.

[@nismoaltima1326]

Ben Mercer Weights are still better

[@adamc1694]

You will need extra weights to get bigger mussels. Look at his physique. He is ripped but not very big.

[@EdilarinProducts]

you don't need extra weight. You need extra resistance. Your body can't tell the difference

[@Faisals_Adventures]

He's an inspiration. Such a blue skies are not too common in NYC though. You guys picked a great day to shoot this.

[@charlesstevenson7144]

From 6:30 mins onwards great tips & suggestions. Thanks for that. "You slack, you fail!" "Don't look up to me, look up to yourself!"

[@northender186]

It is quite interesting how people who do calisthenics and eat a sensible diet instead of lifting heavy weights and trying to "bulk" always look better.

[@Section8dc]

Kai Shinjuku I do both and definitely disagree, I'll take Frank Zane over this guy any day of the week lol, but they didn't "bulk", back in his day, and no one sensible who isn't powerlifting should be eating more than 200 to 300 calories over maintenance, you can't force feed muscle, unless your on steroids of course, and only beginners think you can and they go up to high body fat percentages thinking they will build more muscle which is asinine.

[@thescoutpanda]

it's because calisthenics is the way we evolved. We (including our hominid ancestors) have always done calisthenics, everything is simulating real life movements. We evolved climbing, lifting ourselves up, pushing ourselves down, twisting, turning, hanging. These are all natural movements which is why I prefer Calisthenics over weightlifting. It's more natural and our bodies are more adapted to it. That's why they generally look healthier and more aesthetic. We didn't evolve standing still lifting a couple of rocks tied to a stick up and down above our heads. It's not natural. It's why weightlifters in general can't fight and aren't very athletic and they surprisingly get out of breath really easy. Next time you see someone who only weight lifts ask him to do a handstand or a muscle up to see what I mean.

[@TheGuitarifier]

Section8dc what the hell do you mean you'll "take him" over this guy?

[@davidphilipsmusic]

Brendan McDonald 😂😂😂😂🍌

[@coelhocointech9841]

It’s how you build real world strength

[@gabrielkirkbaca2910]

That is inspiring brother. I'm 63 years old and consider myself in fair shape." I WILL BE IN GREAT SHAPE " Thank you

[@enforcemark9222]

you keep going, you achieve

[@natepinto444]

This is more inspiring than most “inspirational” videos on KZbin.

[@AstroBing]

You are an inspiration for my channel also. I plan to feature people who are over 40 and have done great work. You are a perfect example of someone who is among the greatest.

[@oldirtyvegan2385]

Best form and follow through I have ever seen... ; )

[@ourladyssoldiers]

I'm about his age and what surprises me is that society has set such a low expectation on physiques. What 50 + people have to be obese, taking high blood pressure meds, and waiting for their "golden years"? Yeah I don't think so.

[@j.dtruths5577]

Thank you so much, this was "Awe Inspiring", that man is the real deal, that was Amazing! God Bless, J...

[@veganvengeance9271]

He is old but you can still see the youth in his face. Fascinating

[@katsterling2226]

Wise words. Much Power to this Man💪🏽🙌🏽💯🌟🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@yeshuahharmasheyah8522]

LOOK AT THIS GUY HES SO STRICKED WITH HIS BAR WORK MAN, LOOK AT HIS WIDE GRIP CHIN UPS. DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD THIS GUY HAS WORKED OUT.???

[@tsunamigamingandvlogz1608]

Strict*

[@AS-js7kb]

Ya amazing!!

[@realtruth1448]

yeshuah harmasheyah pretty damn hard/long for him to still be shape when he’s 50,

[@lesleykramer7207]

Hard work - naturally, no testosterone supplements etc. Well done!

[@jrs131]

I'm 53 and ripped as well. Lesson? Can't beat Black man dna! 😎

[@moisezigo2859]

One must say your generation is the last of a dying breed.

[@nograviti2388]

Being black has fuck all to do with it.. I am black and my natural physique is scrawny with a pot belly. Only through training 4 times a week and eating well am I ripped..

[@michaelabdulnour7762]

@@nograviti2388 so being black makes it easier to get ripped

[@quantummath]

he clearly talks out of his own experience. Glad I found this nice fella who talks his mind. Wish you all the best bro.

[@rosebloom2214]

Fabulous 50's best decade. Not too young , not too old. He looks great 👍👍

[@DetroitLives313]

53 is not old.

[@gantrnd]

...anymore

[@beyondthesky7472]

.. and he definitely didn't get TRT? Nothing but Respect!

[@bobonorco840]

The form on him doing those back pulls ups 🔥

[@PaddyNinja]

Would be interesting to hear him talk about his dietary habits. He's the exception and not the rule, so he's doing something right. Most people his age are too inflammed to even try anything like this, so his lifestyle habits are allowing this coupled with his determination and consistency. He is to be commended. Bravo brother. ♥

[@Actingskint]

I have complete and utter respect for this man . I have some injuries to my back , so have had to step back from training . So swim 5-7 times a week . At 51 im feeling damn good , but have a long way to go to get where im happy . Will be trying to ease into a more muscle based routine as soon as i can . I laugh at the gym bunnies who strut around , going " look at my high arms and chest , because as soon as you suggest swimming , they suddenly become shy . If they do venture into the pool , they barely manage a length . Being fit is all about balance of strength ,stamina and flexibility .No point having huge arms if your lungs are shrivelled up and you have chicken legs . Their only good for KFC . Keep going , your looking good my friend . I take from you , inspiration to improve and master my own goals.

[@faw3162]

Who else was waiting for him to say he doesn't smoke either?

[@tamgordan5703]

Ha...I was waiting on that, too. Does that mean he's doing the chronic? I hope so. I can give up bacon but not my herb.....

[@gpowellish1]

Davelle Coleman I was waiting for him to say he didn't smoke to.

[@vinyard7777]

😆 They edit that part.... He's a Brooklynite he's hitting the pipe.

[@912deborah]

I think that’s a given. He can’t be this damn fine putting toxics in his body

[@912deborah]

ijcn0jir3nvjn3fjcifn can you do any better? Didn’t think so now shut that shit up

[@619WISHY]

fucking inspiring

[@RGTomoenage11]

Body weight workouts are more functional.

[@ianmanhize50]

True

[@warchild888]

Truth

[@oldboy9267]

prove it

[@lachie7654]

but this shows you don't need a gym membership, just a simple environment. It shows more self-resilience.

[@robertsmith7883]

Locky fr I was thinking “I’m paying $45 a month.”

[@nomadictravelerfromTx]

I changed my diet and I started working out with weights again(2 months ago) after my shoulder injury 2 years ago.I'm 62,you give me hope and inspiration again......

[@leedavison7215]

You are right that many people much younger than you are in bad physical health and shape simply because of diet and lack of exercise. You mentioned you don't eat pork and other red meat. Good for you. You look great with your shirt off out in public. This will get many people to the gym saying I want to be like him. They say that man doesn't look a day over 30. The may stop you and ask how do you do it? You mentioned that you did some jail time but you rebound your self and became a great fitness model.whitch goes to show many people made a few mistakes but they can and turn them selves around being great citizens. Once again you look great out in public with your shirt off. Very proud of you so please keep maintaining your health and influencing others to do the right thing. Respectively.

[@Wilson-PT]

Much respect, savage ripped above 50 my guy !!! I hope to be shredded when I hit 50, hitting them younger women hahaaa

[@cerenademe9433]

Haha - for sure you'll be tool old for the fit 50-y/o women when you're 50 ;)

[@rodney8245]

Impressive. Big ups to you big bro...👍👍👍

[@Masbelah_ben_Shimon]

Yo I see this cat at Marcus Garvey Park sometimes -- the gloves were the dead giveaway. Always wanted to know his story. Great job, Barstarzz! Btw, what park is this?

[@lancefisher8358]

wolf Long island park

[@russellattwood4780]

Love his honesty about time scales, major respect!