Old Time Strongman Morning Routine | The Art of Manliness

Brett shows us a vintage Strongman Morning routine that will help kickstart your day.
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[@sabbywins]

I thought there was supposed to be no special equipment... Where the hell am I going to get a newspaper?

[@DavidWillanski]

Use an ipad instead.

[@papabearpaw5866]

those free news papers out on the street, here in Halifax it would be the coast, or of you would like "streetbeat", the proceeds go to the homeless so win win.

[@Ensostyle]

+sabbywins use towel better grip ))

[@JustToaster]

+sabbywins I use strong plastic bags (~2'x3') that I unfold again after the routine, works quite well for me.

[@wanderingwade8877]

+David Willanski You mean 2 ipads.

[@FutonJohn]

"dude how did you get so ripped?" I crushed paper balls every morning

[@oz_jones]

+J Lizaso Ripped... like paper, amirite?

[@willcoxd78]

100 pushups 100 situps 100 squats 10 km run Every Single Day

[@malcolmx1155]

+Drew Willcox (Shirokage) Honestly, your routine sounds much better. His physique is why I won't be scrunching paper every morning.

[@jeremytan1051]

+Drew Willcox (Shirokage) old time one punch man morning routine nice.

[@austindrapen8959]

+Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak not really, a 10k run every day is very reasonable for some people. and I myself have done the 100 pushups squats and sit ups every day without a problem. btw, I read your comment as your username.

[@Tommcginn]

He never stated how long you should do crunches for. I've been doing crunches for 3 days now. i should probably eat.

[@genericpunk574]

I bet your abs are shredded tho

[@mamamo763]

it's been 3 years, im kinda worried for you

[@flyestmoetv5909]

Boooooo .... Bad joke lol 👎🏽

[@ceilingfan1334]

@@flyestmoetv5909 shush

[@akashpaul3682]

You should but then again don't wanna loose those gains

[@lf8198]

People missing the point. You can lift heavy ass weight once you're awake, but this is just to not feel like garbage first thing in the morning. Your weight training will suck if you're half asleep.

[@clearasil11]

These are not exercises for "boulder shoulders" or vascular abs, just a routine to kickstart your day. If you do stuff like this on a daily basis, 50 years from now on you back, hips, shoulders and knees will thank you for it

[@manny3095]

Jussi seriously? It will keep me in shape for years to come?

[@ricoterrentino]

Jussi lol the fuck wants vascular abs? think ur confused my G

[@brittonevans2581]

nah dog

[@clearasil11]

I meant moving your joints on a regular basis will help prevent arthritis and help maintain mobility throughout your life.

[@lf8198]

Jussi Exactly. Kinda like yoga but less... soccer mom-ish.

[@Antenox]

I was promised exercises without special equipment.....first two exercises required these things called "newspapers"? Very disappointed, AoM.

[@IanTheEarlobe]

What the fuck is a newspaper?

[@ReaperStriker184]

+Antenox thats why it saids "special" :v

[@stephenhorton]

+Antenox And the last - a bath - I rent in the UK - managing to find an affordable place with a bath is much easier said than done!

[@OlafoWaffle]

+Stephen Horton Are the bathrooms in most flats in the UK equipped with only a toilet and shower?

[@nicbarrax76]

+Antenox Well, you could always use two iPads. This makes the grip and arm strength progress even faster. If you can´t make it at first, you are just too weak. :-D

[@bderry9948]

Gee now I can toss out the weights,throw my bike away,and cancel my gym membership.I have to subscribe to the local newspaper though

[@EnlightenedRogue24]

LOL! 🤣

[@adintyaannasaidhiakharisma5202]

that is called Pro gamer move !

[@nithin32166]

Use cloth that would be better

[@ablanchi]

The key to this routine is....on the wall.

[@darko.ristanovic]

+ablanchi I see what you did there sir. Exquisite indeed.

[@FuckingGolems]

+Darko Ristanovic Tips fedora.

[@briandevercieu]

didn't notice that so I replayed the video

[@SonicCB]

+ablanchi You've got the jokes on lock.

[@atosdejusticaful]

Lol omgawd so funny

[@JRichard112]

"Carry these balls in your pocket during the day and exercise your grip on the go." - Sir, that conduct is quite unbecoming of a gentleman...

[@Briselance]

Now, now, good chap. It is absolutely fine if said balls are your own.

[@oinkPat]

Lmfao I almost choked on my rice man

[@jackstoutamore8541]

Pat BRO YOU ALMOST MADE ME SNARF

[@Grunchy005]

0:52 Ex1: Stimulate energy - crumple 1 sheet of newspaper in each hand 1:22 Ex2: Powerful grip - clench and release newspaper balls 1:39 Ex3: Strong shoulders - windmilling 2:33 Ex4: Strong ankles - tip-toes to toes-up 3:09 Ex5: Good circulation - ankle rotations 3:30 Ex6: Strong lungs and chest - reach high then crouch down 4:21 Ex7: Abdominal crunch - crunches by touching knees 4:56 Ex8: Back muscles and spine - superman lifts 5:23 Ex9: Natural massage - squat into ball, roll backward to shoulders then back to feet 5;57 Finale - cold bath after breathing returns to normal

[@apexstrength3797]

Just did the Exercises. My breathing is a lot better.

[@kartoffel128]

Wait, is this an actual comment about the video?! I thought those didn't existed!

[@honeybearfur]

My papaw lived to be a few hours shy of his 97th birthday. He exercised like this everyday for as long as I can remember and he was always a strong lean man. Also, he drank one small glass of red wine every night. I say this because I believe in this day and age people think they have to go to a gym, when all they really need to do is just USE THEIR BODY not a machine. Good show man!

[@theavenger1500]

Most people have to go to a gym because they arent doing physical labor.

[@thewomble1509]

@@theavenger1500 That's the thing. 120 years ago most work was heavy, manual labour. look at old photos of men from that era. very few "tubbies" among them. The other factor was diet. Mostly unprocessed food with plenty of natural fats and veg.

[@Briselance]

@ Horrible? Most - if not outright all - of nowadays' ultra-processed, GMO-laden, chemicals-covered, sugar-stuffed, and salt-soaked junk coming from hundreds of miles away is indeed horrible. Back then, all of the stuff was organic, and brought way more nutrients. True, you had bad quality food in some areas. But that always existed.

[@jordancooke5980]

@ Wow 😮 good info

[@Gustavo-pc6wc]

@@Briselance Until the industrial revolution

[@gloryholebutforholdinghands]

What's with giant keys in the background, how big is your door?

[@romanflietner8696]

Maximilian Gallant big doors for a big man

[@makutas-v261]

Big keys for big dick.

[@cheese56194]

When you have balls as big as this dude you have to make changes

[@YellowTissueBox]

Man sized.

[@WarpPal]

Plot twist; he's Jack from Jack and the Beanstalk

[@Gigatless]

One of the stimulating energy things what I've found is to drink a glass of water right after you wake up. Since your body is dry after 8 hours without water it's gonna fire up your metabolism and give you a lot of energy.

[@pdannysan13]

actually a lot of stars and fit people say they start their day with a glass of water and lemon or mint in it. there might be something behind it

[@paolo9801]

+pdannysan13 Lemon is rich in Vitamine C and, moreover, is an excellent fat-burner.

[@armanirani6565]

+pdannysan13 I do lemon or lime juice first thing even before brushing my teeth.. and bamb toilet time better than coffee :-P!!

[@anminhchu]

+Gigatless I think this has been debunked somewhere . I can't quite remember where though

[@Gigatless]

Thien An Duong Do Never seen it being debunked anywhere. It was a pretty new thing when I found it, not even saying that it's freaking logical. How exactly do you see it being debunked? "Water doesn't help thirsty people"?

[@roberthrodebert9263]

Can I use my news app instead of newspapers?

[@nono-xw6qd]

If you can crumple up your iPhone with one hand you don’t need grip strength exercise

[@rohanofelvenpower5566]

no no yes you do. Youve just gotten started.

[@jeanpaulgartier3404]

If you crumple up your phone yuoll See great grip strength improvements

[@isaiahruiz6073]

Ok boomer

[@gwcoty0715]

I eat nails for breakfast...with no milk!

[@turtle_dude7942]

well I eat razors and lemon juice for breakfast

[@gwcoty0715]

+Countryboy _1204 man you're tough

[@amneenja5720]

Bob Builder is this that one spongebob episode

[@gwcoty0715]

AmNeenja yes it is

[@imfromthemagnoliastatemiss2244]

+Alex Lancaster WHAT I AM NOT A WIEENIE

[@digitalconservative]

glad I found this video. I have been trying to figure out how to get back into exercising since I put on 100 extra pounds these last 2 years. doing the typical thing was hell on my knees and back. this workout, in contrast, is comfortable enough to do every day and hopefully can get me to a point where my body is well enough to allow for more impact exercises. thanks a bunch for sharing this!

[@musicwelikemang]

Walking is also an excellent low impact activity that will assist in strengthening your body whilst reducing weight. Good luck!

[@ajaxtelamonian5134]

Yeah honestly walking around and doing simple excercises like squats like just a couple everytime you go into the bathroom nothing insane just manageable when you start to feel it and drink a lot of water too lol

[@nathanielpatterson6963]

Update? Are you fit and strong yet?

[@mr13579100]

OR...do 100 pushups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10k run EVERYDAY for THREE years. Then will you become the strongest hero....

[@Joyboyisme]

+Arctic IceFox saitama.

[@AdrenaLukeYT]

No you won't. Your muscles need 72 hours to recover. Doing the same workout everyday is retarded

[@Joyboyisme]

+mrusername09 you obviously don't know the joke, idiot.

[@mr13579100]

+mrusername09 obviously you don't watch one punch man

[@OzzyWonder]

DO NOT DO THIS WORKOUT! IT WAS SO INTENSE I WENT BALD!

[@eelkeaptroot1393]

Ancient, yet timeless, normally I do yoga in the morning, but today I'll try some of these drills.

[@danguerriero3094]

Good for waking up and getting ready for the day

[@redarmy1582]

🎵steak and eggs eggs and steak thats what you should have for break fast🎵

[@Mr_Edwards_1995]

redarmy1 "delicious"

[@Dominico97]

redarmy1 eggs and steak and eggs and steak. just making sure you heard

[@woodennipple6440]

I got it

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

Some vegetables too.

[@hardstyle3196]

+Art of Manliness. those are some badass manly boots!

[@MeleDrummer]

I was waiting for you to pick up those kettlebells and clubs!!! lol :)

[@johannstormenssonn6720]

Sir, I bought your (and Kates) book years ago. The website was awesome. I always enjoyed the articles. These videos are phenomenal. Thank you.

[@warrenbainbridge6646]

Manliest man "Oh good you can piss your name in the snow" "Well I can piss mine in concrete"

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

It's amazing how these exercises are still valid today! I sub'd!

[@carlwimmer6270]

This channel is pure genius.

[@MirceaIliePloscaru]

Been waiting a long time for this routine to be turned into a video. Thanks !

[@Ankit-ce3jm]

2:45 i do those when Im kicked out of class !

[@jakezone1]

This was really well done and neat to see something from time past!

[@Ghost3210]

This is a perfect starting workout for those loving workouts that only need bodyweight or every day items. It's cheap and you can easily do it wherever you go. As for the cold bath, my bathroom only allows cold showers ... works too.

[@FazzerSportsNetworkLV]

Love the old school morning routine!

[@dmytrotkachov6859]

Those illustrations are glorious.

[@suizidschlumpf2]

"hey, im so tired every morning. what can i do about it?" "dont worry, just dont be tired and do some exercises."

[@raycarden7941]

What costeth energy giveth energy

[@ajaxtelamonian5134]

Damn havent tried that one.

[@regularfather4708]

Sounds counter intuitive, but it's legit. I get up at 5:30 am and just do some simple stretches, nothing even approaching strenuous, designed to hit my problem areas. Wakes me right up. Try it... the only thing you have to lose is your exhaustion.

[@Realest636]

Cis White Dad yeah bro seriously. I do the same. Better than coffee. It also puts me in a much better mood.

[@regularfather4708]

@@Realest636 some stretches and reading the heavy, philosophical/religious text of your choice is a great way to get in a proper frame of mind for the day.

[@epicmemer7543]

The Wim Hof Method and some meditation gets me going.

[@TottoXzip]

I have started to do this as part of my morning rutine, im busy and i gotta get from my house 6 in the morning. So it just feels good to do some simple morning exercise, thanks art of manliness!

[@nine7000]

Nice Video! Some of this excersises we still using for warmup in boxing.

[@DoomFinger511]

halfway through this video I just wanted to go back to bed.

[@Zajcooo]

+DoomFinger511 And I really wanted to stand up and move.

[@eldiablo4666]

+DoomFinger511 LMFAO!

[@LeandroLima-in3vo]

Que legal ! Eu fazia toda essa calistenia na aula de educação física na escola.

[@torkamarinum]

Finally found something to use my weekly sent newspaper for! Thanks!👍

[@golfinguna]

Hi This is an excellent video. I have been doing similar morning exercises for years. I make it my 1st warm up training session. Ankle turns knee turns hip turns etc broom handle twisting, working and warming up all the joints followed by some light stretching and some abs work if your up 4 it. Usually takes between half and 1 hour, it keeps the body pliable I would definitely recommend this but add your own stuff and change it regularly to stop any boredom setting in. Do it before you eat. you can even have a coffee break and go straight into your weights session before breakfast.

[@fertopus8484]

I will gladly take this as my new routine.

[@splitirisbear4589]

can we just take a moment to appreciate the definition in Brett's quads.

[@stephenglaudi2421]

I noticed that immediately. I'd like to see him on leg day.

[@sifat9667]

Still a great video after so long. Starting this again.

[@bakamerlin3845]

I love your videos..it made me more of a gentleman and more humble towards life keep up the good work hope to see more videos.

[@Eysc]

i read the news on my laptop, can i use it for this?

[@j3e125]

Sure, although your laptop may not be the ideal length for crushing.

[@alenk75]

+E SC Given the quality of laptops these days, you probably can.

[@briandevercieu]

given the top quality of your product, it could end on a different outcome of this XX century research.

[@alenk75]

Brian de Vercieu Your sentence broke my brain.

[@briandevercieu]

+Alen K. that's because I'm a time traveler from 1880.

[@bobbypatton4903]

When I worked for a municipality we did most of these exercises 5-10 minutes every day before work. It's great stuff.

[@thedevilsadvocate5210]

What happened to that cushy job?

[@StevenCroft04]

Brett, I appreciate all of the work you do to help us stay manly!

[@GoGodMedia]

Awesome video! More please!

[@kerberos623]

the book can be found at archive.org/details/illustratedhints00schm

[@lhowlett88]

Well done

[@iLOVEpicklesBRO28]

I take cold showers for both invigoration and because I dye my hair, and cold water makes dye last longer compared to cold water

[@iLOVEpicklesBRO28]

Compared to WARM water, I mean

[@doireallyneedonelol3092]

lel

[@joelscb]

Mr. Meeseeks hmmm. so cold water is better fot dye longevity than cold water. thanks.

[@TheRealSandorClegane]

Mr. Meeseeks rock the grey hair bro

[@ChinchillupaGuy]

Tyler Durden nah we'll get that naturally when we're old

[@ralfgroh2719]

I'd really like to see some new presentations. I really enjoy the current ones. Thanks!

[@NicholasRachuna]

I used to do a similar wake up routine back in my most productive and athletic days. This type of stuff works to gear the body up for a productive day

[@tabza]

You were supposed to do the bent shoulder spin thing knuckles pointing down...

[@Tim522]

Yup

[@robin2012ism]

+TabZa123 he didn't do number 8 correctly either. Arms crossed.

[@abeladam5997]

+TabZa123 You should actually refrain from doing that. It causes internal rotation which can lead to injury. I guess they didn't know about that then.

[@strixt]

+Aleksander Jacob Kusio Yeah, I guess they didn't know that. The guy was only a strongman, and you're... well.... not.

[@abeladam5997]

+Ralin I have my information from physiotherapists but what ever

[@youtubasoarus]

I do something similar every day but I think it's necessary to note these exercises shouldn't take longer than 5 minutes or nobody (who may be so inclined to be lazy) will do them. You want to make it enough that you'll do them everyday without fail and slowly increase over time, but not so much that you say "to hell with this shit" and stop entirely.

[@pdannysan13]

yep, it should be short or else nobody will do them

[@hansolodoesntdie8527]

This should probably take 5 minutes...

[@srm6563]

yeah nobody will do them. Tell this to the many people who hit the gym.... Also I think that 5min a day is fucking bullshit. This will make no difference at all! For lazy people I would recommend a short strength workout with bodyweight (push ups, pull ups, squats, dips). This should take no less than 15 minutes. This is the absolute minimum. Or do you really think that rotating your fucking shoulders will make you healthier and stronger. I call bs. Also the "strongman" is not even muscular.

[@anupsidedownfishtheiii4753]

SR M while I agree with you that 5 mins a day won't do much for health, strong people's don't have to look like bodybuilders. legendarystrength.com/adrian-peter-schmidt/

[@FeedMeSalt]

youtubasoarus No one who would give up so fast would stick with any amount of training.

[@AscensionNow1]

love artofman! Thanks for your energy effort!

[@over60skeepfit88]

Great content and very well presented. Brill!

[@christopherjones5561]

Super job, Brett! I loved the vintage feel. I will give these a try tomorrow morning! Cheers!

[@Awesomethunder16]

3:42 I always see the anima weaboo kids at my school do this lol

[@SCREAMOguy413]

heheheheh

[@adintyaannasaidhiakharisma5202]

@@SCREAMOguy413 oh no

[@ridoajialamsyah9371]

LOL that's mean they do excercise well

[@aurelienyonrac]

I find the difference between the drawings and the movie clips instructive. Thank you

[@michaelgeoghegan8850]

Excellent video old school is the best and safest when it comes to exercise, simple and yet so effective that it is too easily overlooked by what you might term as a modern exercise plan. Well done I really enjoyed this 😉

[@multitaskgamerpro6980]

The real art of manliness is drinking black cofee without sugar...

[@adrianyanez1946]

I agree! My morning routine consist of black coffee and reading my Bible.

[@animatronicfuturisticshama1153]

Ok grandpa.

[@danhelms8134]

Don't all men start their day with a quart of black coffee and a few Marlboro reds?

[@jacobgolden8524]

Is there another way?

[@Briselance]

@@danhelms8134 Some men indeed start their day like this. And it makes their days much sorter.

[@JustinsYoutube95]

oddly enough these look a lot like some of the preparation drills we do in the army before PT

[@Realest636]

The back massage thing is done in jiujitsu

[@ParabolaTool]

I do that shoulder spin thing as a warmup for weightlifting. I learned it back when I played football and we did a calisthenics warmup at the start of practice.

[@cadesmith2362]

Man I love your videos!

[@ryanberry4994]

And always be sure to end every routine with a single malt whisky and a pipe.

[@orangeiceice12]

Here's some advice for being a strongman: Be stronger.

[@KillaCommieFerMommie]

Awesome!! GREAT props....LOVE those Air Jordans too!!

[@lycangypsypriest3190]

KillaCommieFerMommie hahahaha yet truely many of ths exercises do work.!!! Old school.!!! Oh..im not manly!!! Im animal!!!!! Im the wolf.!!!!!.wink.!!!

[@7thjoker]

i'll be using these for my deadlift warmup

[@RusticB]

My inner man rejoices! now I just need a newspaper subscription..

[@JasonJacksonJames]

If I'm lucky, there'll be some used newspapers in the subway

[@nickprohasky9550]

Outstanding quad game. Well done sir well done

[@panzerkami2381]

Couple of problems here, like: where the hell am I gonna find actual newspapers? Who the hell reads paper-news anymore?

[@panzerkami2381]

Vicente Araya Not here, I live in the 21st century.

[@gwcoty0715]

PanzerKami sounds to me like you are saying you have no life, it is all online.

[@parallel3835]

they still get devilerd to your house...

[@joemoskowitz7427]

For an extra manly approach, you can substitute two iPads for the pieces of newspapers. I do this daily, and my grip had never been stronger...

[@panzerkami2381]

Joe Moskowitz Fantastic idea!

[@wodkatiten97]

3:14 with the voice of Jon Snow: "I will not."

[@jedaigill432]

Cool boots!!! Where did you get them?

[@bronsolino6274]

these ugly af

[@Jackr-tu5xf]

Jedai Gill they're called Wolverine 1000 miles I think

[@jadedeyesamuri]

Dukocast red wings iron ranger is a very good boot as well

[@pike815]

Red wings >>>>>> Wolverines

[@DaveKerwin77]

excellent work brother

[@JDBoelter]

Somewhat reminiscent of the classic Amosov Routine promoted by Pavel in "Super Joints". Nice presentation!

[@davidainsworth3080]

Exercise 1 really works when its the Daily Mail and Sun in your hands

[@qwimjekral3646]

they are probably fucking so hard

[@AziizNamantino]

3:45 "inhale.....boi.......inhale.....boi......inhale.......boi....."

[@peepow2]

Loved the styling (the moustache), mise-en-scene (b&w) and his old fashion cuteness 😍👏👍

[@ChesterRGC]

This is gold!!

[@irreduciblerascal]

this looks awesome. not about the cold bath though.

[@irreduciblerascal]

bbrrrrrr

[@florianreichl7485]

but it makes you feel so much better.

[@SrLupinotuum]

try using hot water first and then finish with cold water until all your skin is cold, it won't be as bad as your inside will stay warm

[@Postermaestro]

so you think his inside will be cold if he starts off with cold water?

[@SrLupinotuum]

Postermaestro at least colder than before

[@captainmorgan7371]

I don't have a newspaper because it's 2018 so I used two iPads, it got real expensive real quickly!

[@chilla939]

This is brilliant.

[@bhageerathkommu01]

Super awesome Completely wonderful presentation

[@MundaneMuser]

I do this every time my parents lock me in my room.

[@supercalifragilisticexpial7380]

I've always wondered why he looks more Turk than me ??

[@keepyupy2334]

This all has some roots in yoga. Really cool.

[@dsimon33871]

thank you I really enjoyed the routine.

[@zaiddagamseh]

the guy's gorgeous

[@davidt.2726]

the art of manliness guy or the old time strongman?

[@mrfeelz4]

he T H I C C af

[@videocugenc8610]

Actually I like this exercises really you can do anywhere anytime and when ı gut up morning ready my day Thank Art of manliness ı hope you write new artiicles and videos.

[@yehudahamaccabi9420]

Very interesting video! Thank you!

[@TheReTurnersFlips]

7-10" arm circles not 20-30"

[@AnimatedKookie]

there's a reason why these are old and not commonly used anymore...

[@HeyImLarry]

+AnimatedKookie I use like 2 or 3 of these in Marching Band practice.

[@CamerOneiric]

Not really. These older bodybuilders trained less and focused on slow contractions as much as possible, realizing that strength is based on tension, not in size, which is why modern bodybuilders can't hold a candle in terms of strength to these guys.

[@ezet]

+Cameron Hewett except that's not true. modern bodybuilders are many times stronger than those guys. mass increases strenght; tho it's not the only factor in it.

[@CamerOneiric]

"Except that's not true..." There's a reason bodybuilders today are always in the gym... They need to keep filling their muscles with blood... Also, competing in IBBF essentially requires being juiced to the fuckin tits. The feats these guys performed were far more impressive because they were doing them with no supplements until the 50s and 60s and they typically had clean diets.

[@rinzler9775]

They were natty

[@dontheideaguy]

This was awesome -- you don't get more old-timey than newspapers!

[@prabhakaranveerasingam92]

It's really good... I like this exercises..

[@HouseTre007]

is this comedic?

[@Rich-bz4vk]

Jose Trevino no this is legit

[@D3w10n]

Its themed but legit

[@KaiokenLuffy]

Jose Trevino no this is patrick .

[@PKaddicted]

No. this is how the non pussy generation kick start their days and go into their inner King

[@theavenger1500]

we wuz kangs

[@acepc2]

Wtf the concept of this is so weird to me why try and do stuff like they did in the past when we can do it better now

[@joegold5461]

acepc2 it's calisthenics. - all of this is still viable and still used. the newspaper is convenient because you can do that after reading\breakfast\before work? - crunches, calf raises, and stretches aren't weird to you =]

[@acepc2]

joe Gold well said man, well said

[@Postermaestro]

Viable for waking up maybe

[@dylanmills9637]

More of this stuff!!!! and resistance band exercises! :)

[@jackhammer8364]

Love this video, amigos