BUILD BIGGER TRAPS, ARMS & CALVES (Exercise Guide) Ft. Brian Alsruhe

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[@OmarIsuf]

The time has come...it is time to talk about calves. Brace yourselves.

[@BettaFx]

what would suggest if you have bulging disc and cant do heavy loads

[@Aswornbyshade]

TheRoyalFreshness69 but pubes got bush ?

[@stevooo1790]

OmarIsuf when is the Q&A?

[@RealDarkFilm]

Omar get on steroids to see how big you can get. This is your dad speaking

[@stevemcqueen1916]

OmarIsuf calves are genetic, ive been going to commercial gyms for 25 years and God as my witness ive never seen ONE guy with monster calves even train them, i cant even count the guys ive seen training calves brutally hard with calves hardly big enough to hold their socks up, theres a guy in my gym who literally uses 6 plates on seated calf raises and his lower legs look like he has a muscle eating disease in them, he literally looks like he was born without calf muscles and he does full reps with no bouncing, its the craziest thing ive ever seen, then we have a girl trainer whos calves are enormous and detailed and I asked her once what she did for them and she said shes never done one specific exercise for them

[@RonWonkers]

1 get fat 2 walk around for years 3 lose fat ... instant calves

[@cellardoor8943]

"walk around for years"..."instant".

[@turtle2720]

I've lost 100+ pounds... still working on weight loss... but my calves look nice :)

[@thebroteinshake3144]

I can confirm this works (well if you're already fat). Heaviest i've been was 297lbs and after I cut down to ~200lbs my calves and legs were sexy af.

[@its_leb]

can confirm, i lost 100lbs and still have huge calves

[@dena180]

RandomGames i've actually done this lol. I was over 220 lbs for about 3 years and because i was short i was used to walking of my toes, now i'm barely 140 and i have great calves

[@SzatStrength]

Brian is the man!!!

[@weaktostrong8415]

Szat Strength you too man. GO FOLLOW THIS GUY !

[@jeraisnaturalfitness9313]

Szat Strength you are awesome bruh

[@lycosa10]

*no offence to Omar and all. But Brians channel is one of the best out there. And a super great individual* 👊

[@josteincarlsen2905]

Wolfspider enig

[@olemew]

"no offence to Omar but he had a great idea having Brian in this video" why do you say no offence?

[@nicksarjveladze441]

24 years of lifting? holy shit, this is what I call a veteran athlete

[@weaktostrong8415]

Nick Sarjveladze and this big man calls himself an intermidiate lifter haha

[@nicksarjveladze441]

he looks like the most humble guy i've witnessed so far among these lifters

[@weaktostrong8415]

Nick Sarjveladze not juts he a look he is the most humble man on youtube. If you have any question just ask him on his channel and you are sure that he will respond to you. By a qyick answer or by a whole video

[@johnwicksfoknpencil]

I'm not saying it's going to work for you (It'll work for you)

[@tangomango2459]

"A fuckin' pencil. Who the fuck can do that?"

[@ZynovoGames]

John Wick's pencil i liked the comment because of your account name and not the actual comment.

[@dragenthatch3623]

John Wick's pencil i like the comment cause of the comment and the name 😂

[@kaidoloveboat1591]

Dragen Thatch I like your mom

[@hilalghaddar9811]

Omar had someone to talk about calves instead of himself...... well played good sir.

[@alexandrutaurescu8675]

This guy is awesome ! Hope to see him again on your channel !

[@clappgen5.949]

i cant believe he does not have more subs. he is so informative.

[@TheMick200]

Matt Schobey his channel is still relatively new. In time it'll blow up

[@cappsbriley]

3 am is the optimal time to watch an Omar video

[@Sam-ft4oy]

3:01 am as I read this

[@karlsolano59]

It's 1:05am here right now. Will pause and come back in a couple hours

[@cappsbriley]

karl solano immense gains are headed your way

[@SuperTank121212]

3:39 here

[@heleng4528]

I smiled so hard when that boy got the ball up. 😀💪

[@ChubbyBlumpkinz]

Brian works with a lot of adaptive athletes and they are accomplishing some pretty awesome stuff! He has a lot of cool stuff on his channel.

[@anubislockward3750]

the truth is that I almost cried....that was glorious...mad props to that kid

[@shakoustorm8525]

Beautiful wasn't it

[@cpt.battlecock5264]

I legit teared up.

[@DivyangSaxena]

TLDR version for exercises 1) 3:35 Weighted Pull-ups 2) 6:05 Farmer's Walk 3) 7:45 Front-loaded Carry 4) 10:15 Block pull / Rack Deadlift

[@cnolan9751]

the ferociousness that Brian was attacking those battle ropes...

[@atthelord]

That was some solid training advice ! Thx ! Holy shit that ending 😱👌🏻

[@nismor188]

Arman Talwar I wouldn't have seen it if it wasn't for your comment thank you

[@xTaren23]

Finally some damn calves

[@tompossessed1729]

Grandmaster Bushido Brown Nigga you got your ass kicked

[@xTaren23]

Keep talking and we gonna end up having a real "Nigga moment" lmao

[@tompossessed1729]

Grandmaster Bushido Brown Bring it dead man

[@paulmcerlean9727]

Seen Brian was in the video. Liked.

[@144chad]

Next video on makeup tips please!

[@TheBlooRayChannel]

Agree with the overweight situation. Automatic calves. Love Brian! Just incredible, humanly stuff from the guy. We need more Brians in society. What excuse do those of us blessed with a normal body have really? Get strong people!

[@jorgeegrojful]

thought this was a calf-free channel... This really triggered my SCSD (Small Calves Stress Disorder) on the real tho, solid vid and huge shoutout to the boy Brian Alsruhe, he's a boss and his suffer beauti(ful)ly video is amazing much love to both of you #TeamNoCalves

[@yankeesfan7052]

Gotta love brian aslruhe. I first subbed because of his ohp video on this channel. Im happy to see him back on

[@AWhimsicalSky]

First time I'm ever commenting on one of Omar's videos. I enjoyed this guest speaker a lot. Will definitely incorporate the things he said to my routine.

[@NeuroLifting]

AWhimsicalSky his channel is brilliant

[@altuber99_athlete]

AWhimsicalSky Please do it. I've seen great results with his method of training

[@Fenomenoe9]

Would u like a cup of water

[@bombaya85]

I did my first pull up in three years two weeks ago, weighing in at 308lbs. Now I can manage 2x3, and I will keep on this fan-fucking-tastic progression!

[@zero082294]

Nasty McJackass you fat fuck

[@bombaya85]

Stop it, I`m blushing^^^,

[@pauldotson9743]

Nasty McJackass kick ass dude, you got a strong back. Keep it up!

[@Vmh1717]

Holy crap a single pull up at 308 is absurdly strung

[@davidolvera7465]

team no calves checkin in

[@matthewgonzalez9537]

David Olvera Am I late?

[@NKproductions1000]

Guys, this whole "he uses steroid so why would I listen to him" broken record whining will get you no where. He offers great advice, he is a true veteran in lifting, and a strength coach/gym owner. He knows a bit about training people. Stop being so ignorant as to think no advice will be applicable to you just because you took the "high road" and went natty.

[@NKproductions1000]

BluFF I put " " around high road because the position so many of these people take is that anyone who use steroids in order to be competitive are liars and cheaters. Even in a sport where steroids are almost mandatory. My use of quotations mocks this idea some have that steroids are immoral. Which is quite funny really. As for me, I haven't taken any PEDs.

[@PermanentHigh]

NKP If all that stuff was true Omar would be jacked out of his mind right now.

[@NKproductions1000]

PermanentHigh If all of Brian's lifting advice was true? Lol of course Brian is gonna have more gains due to he probable use of peds and the fact that he has been lifting for 13 years longer. Thats not the point of my comment though, his advice is probably effective. Of course it wont result in massive arms and all that for everyone or in half the time.

[@kevinadu1068]

NKP I have no issue with people roiding. Jus be honest. If Brian's story is true which seems to be the case then I believe he's natrual

[@AminHajou]

his advice work for natural guys

[@andrewmilner3480]

Some awesome people doing insane things here!!

[@MBHerbig]

CRICKETS IN THE BACKGROUND AND HE IS STILL KILLING IT WHAT A MACHIIIINE

[@stevenquinn6487]

I've been doing the farmer's walk since I started watching Brian's channel two months ago and have progressed from 38 kg (82 lbs) to 50 kg (110 lbs) today. It felt like my biceps were going to be torn off the bone.

[@broadcast3ful]

This guy is awesome. I approve of everything he said, it worked out for me.

[@Don-fu2ib]

I started Brian's free training program yesterday and boy, I'm so excited

[@shakoustorm8525]

Love Brian's ethos and message. What a truly beautiful man.. I hope all but one of your dreams come true mate..

[@TheUltraGamer98]

been a subscriber for some time and I can't recommend him enough!

[@caseycurtis9450]

Brian I absolutely love you. Thank you for all that you do.

[@cpt.battlecock5264]

The end training footages touched me in a different way, ive been putting so much excuses for not lifting, but those people.

[@TheLcmcbain]

Thank you Omar and a big thank you to Brian, who is simply awesome.

[@derekj773]

I fucken love this dude, so humble yet like stronger than 99 percent of us

[@marcus_ohreallyus]

Been doing farmer's walks as a finisher for at least a year (a little over bodyweight total) and it's had a noticeable impact on my traps and forearms. I'm guessing it's a major calorie burner too. I see so many guys in my gym shrugging with a pair of 45 pound plates, shrugging in the smith machine, shrugging with dumbbells...but almost no one in the rack pulling weights as heavy as he can go.

[@Quagom]

I loved the ending !!! You should do more videos like this !!!! Thanks for the reality check !!!!

[@MrMuhammadPig]

at the end -dam these invisible onion cutting ninjas

[@bleiddudd]

Brian's enthusiasm is infectious

[@jorgemaia2075]

brian's gym looks beautiful.

[@RicketyStickety]

I love the dig on Alan Thrall "TRAIN INSANE" lmao

[@MeZoRH]

Brian training methodology is intense as fuck. I remember subscribing to Brian's channel years ago.

[@georgiafan6618]

Been training my calves faithfully for 30 years. What made them grow was running steep hills (with cletes) and running with a weighted sled on grass in addition to heavy calf work. Wearing a weighted vest or carrying light dumbbells helped. My squat also went up.

[@donyconjux1]

I love this man. I love Omar. Thanks for what you both do guys!

[@allcleanenterpise]

And big ups to Omar for repping Neversate. Wish his gym was in my area!

[@Mongoosemcqueen]

Brian is the real deal and jacked

[@je1465]

YES! Finally someone who doesn’t promote isolation fluff exercises

[@nixxrunner]

Brian "superman" Alsruhe!!!!! keep it coming!!

[@ZaXeFyX]

Damn i got a tear in my eye when i saw that ending. Great stuff man!!!

[@max0ut2xl]

I wasn't prepared for that ending montage. Holy calves! Solid work you guys :D Thanks

[@MikeyJohnstone]

Brian is AWESOME! Omar, you're the man responsible for my introduction to him months ago. You guys definitely have sone of the best content on YT for lifting. Thanks for having him back!

[@spookyencounters9392]

Brian's awesome. No messing about. Just straight to the point and covers all the points needed and has the knowledge .

[@blackheartscars]

inb4 alpharackpullabovethekneedestiny

[@victorognev6263]

Alphadestiny is joke compared to Brian.

[@NeuroLifting]

Victor Noskov I like Alex but Brian > AD all day, Brian is humble yet alpha as fuck!

[@atrizzleness]

Larris Liew Alex doesn't have SHIT on Brian. Alex is one of the most unathletic lifters I've ever seen. He's uncoordinated as hell and some of his forms are cringy bad. On top of that, it always seems like Alex is either defending himself or his routine and/or bashing other routines or exercises. He comes off arrogant and dogmatic. Don't get me wrong, Alex knows what he's talking about, but the dude's attitude makes him hard for me to listen to.

[@perman07]

atrizzleness - Agreed, he's like a youtube commenter tired of winning text debates and deciding to do it in video format instead. Everything seems like some internet debate war with him like he's trying to score points or something.

[@atrizzleness]

perman07 It's odd, isn't it? I mean the guy is strong and he has good info so I really don't know why he's so insecure and defensive.

[@Granddook]

What a humble, great guy.

[@dvsn23]

this video introduced me to brian's channel and changed my life! cheers omar.

[@DLocke-kv6ig]

You make perfect sence, the body lets us know when we are doin shit right

[@fahadalkhirsan4527]

The way this guy appreciates,simply shows he has a heart of gold,subbed.

[@ketoneconde2458]

"STEROIDS!" *has only trained for a year* *has never done a weighted pullup* *is mad about not being 240 lbs. of beast* It's okay, kids. Continue shouting steroids, Brian will continue being Maryland's strongest man.

[@kylejudkins754]

Ketone Conde yeah I mean it's actually insane how quickly people throw ped around. It's not rocket science, look at his fucking training weights and volumes... if he was juicing there's no chance in he'll he wouldn't be 300+ lbs. strongman is the most ridiculous when it comes to peds and full body musculature... WSM competitors are 400+ lbs even when the don't have a huge gut.

[@hippo6billion811]

I am 15 and way bigger than Brian was at 16 so I am worried about people saying I am not Natty when I am at his age

[@ketoneconde2458]

@@hippo6billion811 I would take it as a compliment! If you're natural what's wrong with people thinking you're not? Just means you look better than other naturals out there.

[@SuperKarelse]

Forearms are thicker than a redwood. "I have a grip issue..."

[@leader3185]

Handy Andy In the strength sports, especially strongman, you can never have a strong enough grip. Axle bars= grip killer.

[@samjeffrees]

I think he's mentioned in another video he has nerve damage or broke his arm at some point and his grip has suffered.

[@DangerousWillie]

Brain is awesome. Great to see him featured again.

[@kellychabooy124]

Brian is awesome... well played Omar.

[@GNARkill1129]

Always love seeing Brian

[@piotrwalewicz7106]

That last part... Wow... Just... wow...

[@asdfasdfasdfsadf7868]

Nice video. This got me motivated to do the farmers walk and start doing pull ups again [ been doing pull downs]. Beautiful montage at the end of the video

[@sarsattacks]

That outro got me and teary eyed

[@Depepeon]

Holy mother of god the the ending sequence had me balling so hard

[@weaktostrong8415]

Brian .... who doesn't need brian in his live LOVE BRIAN

[@Krossf1re]

SBfully video made me tear up. I'll be buying a shirt looks like.

[@mikevithek]

I freaking loved this video. Thanks man.

[@liambauer]

that trailer had me tearing up, pretty inspirational stuff.

[@minyanminyan9723]

Definitely keep bringing Brian back regarding any subject.

[@evilways961]

Yeah, like this guy..... You can tell he is just wanting to help... and not just sell something.

[@isthi000ify]

Cheers Omar and Brian... MAD!!!

[@jamesmontigny]

Another great guest and topic .. thanks Omar

[@justinreilly6619]

Brian is an awesome KZbin'er! Loved your post Omar, I enjoy watching this sort of video.

[@Moshietv]

The ending of this video is so beautiful

[@dokterkarel]

5:46 that grip strength! Also: this guy gets it. Strongman movements for traps. Case dismissed

[@gabika1]

subscription done. he is a rare kind. no swear but coming through. excellent.

[@danation7858]

Need more of this guy

[@m.q.7882]

Thanks Omar, for once again showing Brian on your channel. Since you first had him on the channel, I subbed to him that day. Brian is awesome, and his message is fantastic. Now... if only Apeman Strong would sponsor him!!

[@hargrowfamily6798]

It's my birthday and look at this! I get a video from two of my favorite youtubers!!

[@anaya51]

Brian swinging that sledge is a terrifying sight to behold....

[@squatCS]

That ending was dope, people who have it way worse than me getting it done. That was inspirational

[@masteranton5660]

Nice to see you 2 collab together

[@zoekn]

More of this guy. I like this guy.

[@wr3ncher]

Also an idea for Mr DIY who's handy... farmer walk heavy weight idea. Make rebar into handle shapes. Make wooden mold from 2x10 or 2x12 big enough to hold the minimum weight made of poured concrete you can carry in each hand. Make your rebar ends point out of the front and back of the molds so you can add plates or more concrete weight. 80lb bag of concrete is like $10? Bending the rebar is going to require heat. If you have the vision and bring the bar to just about any mechanic shop and explain what you want they can bend it for you. I'd use 1/2 inch to 3/4 plus wood around that for some sort of creature comfort. But at the end of the day it's a cheap dirty way to make two 150+# dumbbells and if you're clever about your wooden mold form it can be shaped to be curved around where your legs will hit them.

[@DIGI3COM]

Oh you are featuring Brian! .. *likes the damn video before watching*

[@Henchman_Holding_Wrench]

8:57 Or use a buddy. Carry buddy across, switch, be carried back, repeat.

[@Scott.Curtis]

Hit the jackpot here, like I literally just subscribed to Brian because of this video.

[@benpadmore8828]

both of you guys are my favourite you tubers! keep it up

[@vinceorwhat]

Makes me wanna go pick up something and walk around with right now

[@xcuu]

Finally some more Brian!

[@KeithMooreStrength]

Definitely going to incorporate carrying the sandbag into my routine to build up my calves. Great info here

[@lycosa10]

*So basic - manly exersizes* 👊👌🏋️‍♀️

[@JfaJosephR9]

Is nobody going to comment on how amazingly beautiful that video at the end was??? Amazing Brian just amazing

[@JfaJosephR9]

Can someone explain to me the die empty phrase??

[@mr.potatohead6138]

Basically, what we call gpp works very well. So glad it wasn't gonna be a bunch of isolation exercises!!

[@kindredessex3827]

i love brian hes such a genuine dude

[@randomdude8191]

great video. I never thought of using farmers walk like that.

[@dbdowlen]

Bought shirt on release day. Thank you for introducing me to Brians channel back on the Row video Omar. Awesome channel and person.

[@billellis2507]

Brian Alsruhe is the man!