Olympic Gymnast's Workout While Stuck At Home

Team USA senior men's gymnast Yul Moldauer took us through his at-home workout routine. The world medalist and three-time NCAA champion explained how he's working on pommel horse, rings, and tumbling in a modified space. He showed us how he equipped his garage gym for the specific needs of an elite gymnast and explained what skills are important to keep up with while gymnastics gyms are closed. In addition to work on the apparatuses, he showed us circuits for upper-body and core strength.
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Team USA senior men's gymnast Yul Moldauer took us through his at-home workout routine. The world medalist and three-time NCAA champion explained how he's working on pommel horse, rings, and tumbling in a modified space. He showed us how he equipped his garage gym for the specific needs of an elite gymnast and explained what skills are important to keep up with while gymnastics gyms are closed. In addition to work on the apparatuses, he showed us circuits for upper-body and core strength.
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World-Class Gymnast's Workout While Stuck At Home

[@JamesYeang]

“Five presses on these two chairs.” Yeah. When he said that I thought originally he meant…inclined push-ups on a couple of chairs lol. His warmup is enough to kill me. :P

[@annayuqi1057]

same 😂😂

[@howzit9397]

Add a couple more chairs and I’ll nap there cause I’m tired watching!

[@jenvogue5005]

for real!

[@tsze06]

Okay maybe i can do 2 presses like that since I don't get paid to train like him.

[@clipHero369]

That is what makes a world class athlete

[@eliseherschlag3586]

when you watch gymnastics in an arena i feel like we dont realize how insane these moves are because thats what we expect to see. something about seeing him do spins and handstands in a garage next to some boxes really puts things into perspective with how almost crazy some of these skills are

[@kaiw522]

Yes!!

[@magnoliaskogen]

Agreed!

[@Falquiboy]

I dont know. It should be obvious how crazy these moves are on the first sight

[@aegisraven1284]

What would be insane is if he had an actual job....this is sad.

[@yesyes3392]

@@aegisraven1284 Why is it sad

[@vincentportugalvincentport6478]

The only stretching I did today is when I reached out for those cookies.

[@idek7392]

😌💅🏻

[@TheHergeea]

I’m wiped out from the bicep work drinking the 6pack of beer

[@God-gi9iu]

O

[@idkhbu1845]

purrr

[@goingtoeatnow]

My exercise today was moving around my bed.

[@CJ-mn6iw]

If I was his neighbor I’d be constantly entertained. He’d probably be so over me staring at him the whole time in his garage or backyard. 😄

[@williamsmith4091]

youd look like a creep

[@ellisha4185]

Bruh respect for gymnasts man! They’re so strong how do they even develop strength like that it’s crazyyy

[@mashihodpotatoetm4572]

And the friggin agility bruh... I would destroy the white house for that much agility

[@tandraarisandi6680]

Training?

[@lou8047]

@@mashihodpotatoetm4572 if you really wanted to do it, you can learn lmfao, it would take a few years of dedication and you don't need to be at the olympic level but it's still possible

[@mashihodpotatoetm4572]

@@lou8047 nah, I just want instant agility bahahaha I know it's impossible lol

[@mashihodpotatoetm4572]

@@lou8047 no. I meant that instant agility is impossible lmao. I know anything can be achieved through hardwork but I was talking about the impossible.

[@shnxii17]

He made those 5 chair presses look so simple. I tried and now have a twisted ankle. Yay

[@addminustraitor8514]

Athletics are different breed of human.

[@echelon2k8]

@@addminustraitor8514 *Athletes

[@suxmeno]

you have a twisted ankle putting the hands on a chair.. that may be difficult to achieve hahaha i hope you are well...

[@shnxii17]

@@suxmeno hands on the chair was fine, twas the landing/fall ☹

[@andrewnguyen8147]

Yo I love this guy, he seems super modest and chill

[@DanteYewToob]

At the risk of sounding like a maniac… I could watch a shirtless gymnast or athlete for hours. Not for weird reasons, it’s just super interesting watching all the different muscle groups activate. As they do a certain movement you can see the arms, then shoulders, then back… etc. It’s so cool seeing the human anatomy in action doing cool stuff. I never really noticed that before now.. I might look at some calisthenics videos or something and see what that’s like. It’s crazy to me that we have hundreds of muscle groups and it takes so many different muscles to do seemingly simple movements and complex movements can use hundreds of muscles at once.

[@faitha950]

this was really good insight, like I didn't even think about how gyms for gymnastics would be closed during the pandemic so it's interesting to see what Yul came up with to deal with the situation. Also the flare spindle looked really cool!

[@HaloHighlightz]

"It's kinda hard to explain what I'm doing on the horse" Proceeds to explain it perfectly This is amazing though, the human body is incredible

[@echelon2k8]

The important part of his quote here that you left out was "while I'm working out on the horse". He wasn't actually on the horse when he was explaining what he was doing in the accompanying video. The explanation and video of him doing it were recorded separately.

[@ntjackau]

He said it hard to explain WHILE on the horse doing it

[@Person-mh6xq]

Yes. And HIS human body is incredible.

[@Crystalbomb321]

He seems pretty humble and grounded.

[@melanielau3304]

Yul is an insane athlete! So glad he finally got to get out of that garage & to the Olympic stage!!

[@origamiandcrafting5382]

Me feeling guilty about my body while watching this eating chips on my bed.

[@giftycustom5560]

Just eat it while do some push ups, your guilty will be paid

[@bigdog4166]

Put down the chips and pick up an apple.

[@r3dx226]

Its been 1 year. How about now?

[@mashihodpotatoetm4572]

@@r3dx226 still an apple

[@GetUnwoke]

true, you can build an impressive physique with just pushups. in prison the only thing inmates have is time and enough space to do pushups and they look legit swole from doing only pushups and burpees.

[@benjieparacale6562]

I love to support his dedication but I can't romanticize his struggles. It is hard to work out at home alone, without a coach and with such limited space. Doing training in a gym has different feels you know.

[@makelovenotwar9941]

And he could not train HB and PB.

[@youtubeadsarecancer785]

"with such limited space" laugh from the people of Hong Kong. the average home size is 300 sq.ft which may smaller than his kitchen lmao

[@nousername3532]

It’s not that hard if u have the determination and if u like being alone

[@youtubeadsarecancer785]

@@nousername3532 and having a house with 4000 sq.ft thanks.

[@casanovafunkenstein5090]

@@youtubeadsarecancer785 his garage is bigger than my whole flat

[@victorcraraujo]

What a great gentleman. It was very nice of him to explain some moves in gymnastics. He's very talented!

[@walkerharris2043]

Those workouts are insane and he makes them look easy wtf

[@thecoolpineapple93]

I really admire how these people made the impossible to keep pushing and prepare for the olympics.

[@containedhurricane]

Gymnast's body is better than bodybuilder's, because it's more proportional and aesthetic

[@sr969]

Bcs body building's muscle is just for show while gymnast really need to fully use those muscle to do those moves.

[@eduzz4655]

Gymnasts' and swimmers' bodies are my favorite.

[@sylvesteruchia5263]

True that

[@hoseoksleftkidney6652]

@@eduzz4655 swimmers have huge un-proportional shoulders

[@sherine9033]

@@hoseoksleftkidney6652 isn't that how cartoonist draws men too tho, super big upper body and twig lower body like an upside down triangle, while women are drawn so unrealistically slim like a literal hourglass.

[@hadiyazid]

I wish I can be an athlete. I tried back in high school but failed miserably plus the mockimg from teachers. Always have a great respect for athletes especially in World Champion games, Commonwealth and Olympic.

[@tecrobak]

Never knew that he's such a normal person. When I saw his performance on Olympic channel

[@mashihodpotatoetm4572]

Lmao

[@hillerychan9483]

What did you think he was? An alien? 😂

[@captainredbond]

My dad was a gymnast...I cant even touch my toes so idk where those genetics went, this is really impressive stuff!

[@rubiirae]

You probably had it but the joints & tendons get really stiff if you don’t stretch enough, most people neglect stretching tbh...

[@captainredbond]

@@rubiirae Ive actually been quite regimented with stretching (especially after a workout) but it never really helped me as much as getting close to my dads flexibility, that and many injuries over the years. But I am a very atrong advocate for stretching, it has reduced the impact of my injuries.

[@Maspets]

@@rubiirae People who are genetically flexible tend to stretch more and people who aren't, vice versa. When something is easy for you it gives you more motivation.

[@UserInterface00]

I just watched Yul preform in the Tokyo Olympics!! Great job 👏 thank you for repressing USAG.

[@mightking]

i like how he explains "these are rings, they are on a rope, rope on a hook" so detail

[@environmentalnews6040]

His body is like a chiseled fine work of art. Like seeing a sculpture.

[@Blue-dx4pt]

I’m gonna be that neighbour who ends up getting injured because they felt inspired by his workouts lol

[@msmx429]

Wow, please keep influencing and inspiring young men. You just showed how amazing the human body can be if you put your heart and mind to it.

[@DampishSteam]

I want to be a gymnast...except that I’m as stiff as a board

[@darrielvasquez9014]

lacrosse girl same here but the only equipment I have at home, are gymnastic rings what would you recommend training for starters I prefer to do circuit training just because gymnast do circuit training

[@avaneal7888]

@@darrielvasquez9014 i'm a gymnast, and i would say not only to gain body muscle in your stomach, legs, and arms, but also to stretch A LOT. i promise you will probably hate it, but the progression is crazy when you get flexible and muscular, having arm muscle is very important for on bars, and floor you need everything, valut is all power and endurance, beam is a little bit of everything considering what you are doing. ALSO, cardio is a must!!!! and i'll tell you it's not east but as a level 8 gymnast i would definitely recommend it! :) i hope this helps you

[@vivianpham7742]

If your a man than you should be able to do gymnastics, because mens gymnastics is based on strength so you dont need to be all bendy.

[@kencrystal6763]

@@vivianpham7742 im a former male gymnast and flexibility is very important for us as well. It’s important that we have shoulder flexibility and legs flexibility expecismly for floor, the horse and basically any other event. Back flexibility is also important because it keeps you from having injuries and also makes your tumbling look nicer and « aesthetically » pleasing to the judges.

[@ShanteRoxxane]

@@vivianpham7742 Not true at all. Men need LOTS of strength and LOTS of flexibility to do gymnastics. Much more than the average man. Especially if they want to do it at the level of a guy like Yul.

[@lilacbirman]

Dang! The strength of gymnasts always amazes me!

[@andyroo9381]

First, let me just say I am impressed with that hair! Yes, guys want great hair too! Also, you are so impressive with how easy you make it all look. I was just glazed over by your skill. Lastly, take the gold for America but mostly for yourself! I wish you nothing but love and gold at Tokyo Olympics!

[@sofiapham4683]

I’m scared that the hooks in the ceiling are going to snap

[@IWantToStayAtYourHouse]

I got a similar gym to him. I been using it everyday and it hasnt snapped

[@goodsleepinghobbits5265]

@@IWantToStayAtYourHouse in a sinister voice " So far..."

[@johnnyb4869]

Should be fine I’m sure there screwed in solid wood

[@nothingiseverperfect]

1:14 I don’t know what I was expecting him to do BUT IT WAS DEFINITELY NOT THAT LMAO

[@youmadbro7733]

Keep up the hard work young man. Make sure you rest your body enough for full recovery. Your body will thank you when you are in your 40's. Trust me, I speak from experience.

[@kainso3894]

Amazed by his humble origin, keep it up Yul!

[@eparkhunter]

So cool. Nice set up and good explanations. Hope you have a rewarding time in Tokyo.

[@cherisity]

A combo of inner strength, and beautiful inside out

[@carlosboozer6017]

This guy seems so nice

[@kevinchiu3869]

wow thats impressive and even more so after knowing he got bronze! congrats :)

[@shadowblazer3034]

Buddy, I just found this, but you are amazing. All the work you put into this really paid off.

[@dream2020as]

He’s so handsome

[@IWantToStayAtYourHouse]

What if he was ugly?

[@mcleanephatha]

@@IWantToStayAtYourHouse then he was lol

[@schwellenangst1605]

@@IWantToStayAtYourHouse Wym if he was ugly, if he was ugly then he would just be...ugly? What did you expect really

[@plainjane8870]

I love that he’s just like a totally normal dude

[@Mrlorop]

anyone thats ever tried doing an ironcross on even solid bars that dont move will instantly come to recognize and respect the strength of a gymnast.

[@emilyvera8538]

Gymnasts got it all, insane strength, flexibility and agility, it's so beautiful and mesmerizing to see.

[@CoreyChambersLA]

Yul Moldauer awesome communicator and leader in the athletics industry.

[@risamaeve]

protect this beautiful himbo

[@noot1549]

Me:see the video on the homepage and thought it was an old one The nontification:heyyy insider make a new videoooo

[@omyo2431]

I love his abs! God bless america

[@motohyun9359]

Korean American. Represent TEAM USA ! That's. Very nice! 1st time ever🌴🌿🌿🌿🌿🇺🇸😛

[@aznstylz]

This is such a sick gym set up

[@oshicalz]

I wanna become a gymnast when I grow up!🙂

[@adimaria1104]

You should not wait but start early ;)

[@kuichihavorra935]

Start strecthing

[@oshicalz]

I already have started :)

[@herocortez]

@@AF-ds3uz uhh dude no way😥. I started doing gymnastics last year at the age of 24, and I'm doing good progress so far. I've been thinking of trying to qualify in the 2024 Olympics. I've got like 3 years to train hard but your comment is giving me a reality slap. I hope it ain't late

[@herocortez]

@@AF-ds3uz thank you! I've been doing research about the process but I still would like to ask you. Do you perhaps know how someone can participate in the Olympics? What's the procedure like?

[@kgingerale]

열심히 하는 모습 멋잇어요. 올림픽에서 화이팅이에요

[@retropetroleum]

This guy’s physique is convincing me I cld probably workout at home with just a pullup bar and rings. No more excuses!

[@re_i_gn]

I envy this dude's tricep and core strength.

[@Saint-Knights]

Every down to earth guy and thankful person. All the best in your training💪👍👏✊

[@robertshrewsbury4241]

This is an excellent role model video that youth should see. People no longer know.

[@supercjh]

I knew he was Korean just looking at him right away!😃

[@AdamAtlanta404]

the mask outside had me rolling

[@jvlixn]

his story is so inspiring :')

[@yooyoungjang9079]

Amazing! Kyungtae Yul is the best!

[@bxbank]

It's amazing that people think bodybuilders are stronger. Gymnasts USE their strength. Way more classy.

[@robdobson5056]

Stud! Looks like he has a bright future!

[@abrahanrodriguez9003]

I miss doing gymnastics.

[@APAstronaut333]

I miss it too. I was there

[@bigjonny1963]

My gym opened up 4 weeks ago

[@intanlestari534]

i wish i can do it..

[@abrahanrodriguez9003]

@@intanlestari534 you can, sign up for classes and they will teach you.

[@daniels7907]

Meanwhile, I am prone to stumbling on the stairs...

[@siddharth8299]

Push up, pull up, squats and plank: this is good enough for me.

[@MrMman30]

I find many of this video's commenters creepy and strange. Most comments discuss how he looks, not what he does?! He is a highly praised athlete for what he does, and it shows (even his daily exercise routine is hard to wrap ones mind around let alone perform). He isn't a model... Show me a model that can do half of what he's doing in this video.

[@arjunyeleshwarapu]

Hes good looking and athletic. Not creepy or strange

[@alvinsmith3894]

Now you know how women are treated. Did you know that women are forced to expose themselves or cover themselves up depending on the whims of male genitalias? Sick isn't it? 🤨

[@Person-mh6xq]

Nothing wrong with the comments. He’s both sexy and an amazing, talented athlete.

[@norarambling4085]

Holy crap how does he do those things with his body

[@jasperdalesamaniego3407]

He is so damn cute

[@dreamsyns]

Him struggling to fold the chair back got me crying

[@annayuqi1057]

damn he must really trust them hooks

[@igappleg3]

Inspirational and full of determination ! We need more role models ….thank you for sharing !

[@jasmyshahdi5272]

TQ for the workout tips.. now i am in hospital just broke my arms..

[@Twone979]

Training on a whole another level

[@NickLoganbill]

Wearing a mask while exercising.. outside.. in your own yard is definitely an IQ 9000 move.

[@robertm6597]

problem of people who watch to much tv rather then use own brain :)

[@swapnilmankame]

@@robertm6597 you wear masks during exercise to increase stamina, the same way you close your mouth and breathe through your nose while you train for endurance running. :) please use your brain and do more research. Here is a snippet if you are lazy to do even that "recent researches have indicated that wearing face mask during conducting a normal exercise does not enhance athletic performance. Instead, it helps strengthening the respiratory musculature by making it work harder, resulting in improved endurance capacity in well-trained athletes." That's why Nike and reebok have had their own branded Masks since so many years on their website

[@joevesayaporn]

I amazed at everything I just watched

[@Wewhosee-im3ii]

Can i be his neighbor? Imagine seeing this beautiful man across the street working out in his garage 😂

[@masonmichael2103]

Bruh your hair is freaking amazing

[@taetaegangster3288]

he's too attractive jeez

[@nostro1940]

Standards low af

[@Apple-ei1ms]

@@nostro1940 he is though, I mean, at least he's muscular,

[@nostro1940]

@@Apple-ei1ms i guess some people don't mind an ugly face

[@Apple-ei1ms]

@@nostro1940 He's actually pretty handsome though, a lot more good looking than most men

[@jazzfan7491]

Give me 6 months to learn a handstand, then I’ll come back to this video 🤣

[@tombraider3586]

Gymnasts and swimmers bodies are the best looking bodies vs bodybuilders. Looks natural and proportion to the entire body.

[@meganhirschi6248]

I like the triathlete too.

[@chadjariya1108]

The moment when all of that is called "stuck at home" equipment.

[@voiceofreason162]

Blast from the past for me. In my youth.

[@littleleon7987]

How cute is he!!!!!!

[@jamesh7959]

Two thumbs up for your hard work and dedications!

[@bianka94825]

Im so in love😍😍

[@fulfillmenttc]

Such great explanantions of everything! Thank you 🙂

[@rodhoover9158]

Proud of you young man.

[@tuffstuff2U]

I always start my day with those handstand chair presses myself too 😄

[@Sonsbitchesall]

Truly Incredible!

[@PeterSolarchannel]

But i don't have all this gear or a big garden. Very informative video. Thank you!

[@Tophu5301]

The dream machine looks amazing, I’m sold!

[@lovekind3827]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!!

[@knightofjustice5475]

"Ok guys step one, 10 upside down flip press reverse muscleups." Baited into watching a video to get flexed on.

[@Maspets]

Well y'know he is an _Olympic gymnast_ .

[@arisdobla2774]

This is now my fave video ❤

[@declansmith1022]

Kyung-tae. Keep up the hard work ! I believe you will keep being great !

[@vangdavid2]

You make me want to go back to my BBoy days!!! Have you tried airflares?? I wanna see you try them. They should be easy for you and you'd kill it!

[@user-uq6xb9ye8e]

i dont think some people understand how hard calisthenics really are. I have been lifting and doing cardio for about a year now and I tried calisthenics once and I struggled so much.

[@helioliskfire5954]

Good luck on the Olympics. I remember you speaking about the racism you have had to face. I hope you get gold. More power. :)

[@yourboyfefe5736]

The guy rides a motorcycle. That’s all we need to know!

[@nathant2984]

Wearing a mask while alone in your own backyard. Good one!

[@madprincess1123]

I love him!!!

[@chronicfish]

I too did 5 presses on a chair today ... 5 french presses! ☕️