BURPEES are for Beginners: MAN MAKERS are for the Bold!

[@moversodyssey]

I forgot to put a few important variations in this video. If I'm using heavier weight I almost always take out the renegade row and replace it with a gorilla row, it just feels a lot better and I seem to get more out of them. Also, you can do this with one kettlebell, creating an offset load and giving you the option of doing a reverse lunge after the clean as opposed to a squat. This is good for those who want split stance strength for athletics.

[@badabing7529]

With one kettlebell, do you just do a normal pushup at the bottom of the movement? I only have one kettlebell to work with so trying to figure out how to adapt this movement unilaterally.

[@moversodyssey]

@ You can do an offset deficit push up with only one hand on the kettlebell as long as this is comfortable for you. You could also set the kettlebell down to the side and do a normal push up. A lot of people also like to emphasize the triceps by setting the kettlebell down on its side just under the center of the chest, then putting both hands on the bell portion of the kettlebell in a diamond shape and do a diamond push up. Its really just up to you.

[@chriss7845]

Have you ever seen anyone do a man maker with a planche push up or use equal to body weight in dumbbells?

[@moversodyssey]

@@chriss7845 Can't say I have. I've done it with psuedo planche push ups plenty of times. It would be pretty impressive to see planche push ups or full bodyweight in dumbbells.

[@chriss7845]

@@moversodyssey Thanks for the info. I was working on that. Recovering from an injury and we'll see if I can get close. Great format and info.

[@moversodyssey]

I got a little playful with this video, the name "man maker" just invited it. But before I get legions of burpee defenders coming for me in the comments, I just wanted to say I like burpees. They are a great exercise, and I use them all the time. Just wanted to present an alternative so you have more fitness weapons in your arsenal. Thanks for watching my videos and I appreciate all of you!

[@neowave777]

You don't have to justify yourself dude, awesome video as always 👍

[@KeepingTheOldManOut]

@@moversodyssey 😂😂😂

[@DruidTimer]

Outstanding artwork, and presentation!

[@dexaler9008]

I don't know what formula you are using to build your videos but please don't ever change it! Another home run. You consistently put out hight quality videos. Thank you for the time you take to do these.

[@Dragonfly3111]

My favorite so far. Every time I think I have a favorite, you come up with an even better one!

[@javierbajo9408]

I usually call them the "dead-man maker" . Love them and hate them at the same time. Great video and illustrations as always!

[@moversodyssey]

They can be enormously intense and fatiguing. But they have also provided me so many great full body strength and stamina workouts when I'm short on time or just feel like punishing myself.

[@leotamus9657]

That ending animation is incredible! You’ve come a long way from you earliest videos and it’s been so fun to see your progress as both an artist and a teacher! All the love, all the power!

[@moversodyssey]

Thank you for your kind comments, I'm glad you're enjoying the content! Its crazy to look back at my first videos. I had no idea what I was doing but I was so excited to do it. Hopefully the channel keeps growing and improving for a long time to come.

[@DasKlappital]

These videos are adhd friendly for me! The animation really keeps my focus - and today is a non medication day so well done!

[@s8tn622]

The illustrations are also really useful and educational too!

[@kevinorr6880]

I really like your animation. Well done, sir!

[@iSpiculus550]

Hey Mover Odyssey just wanted to tell you, youre really one of the best content creators I had come across besides Jeff Nippard and Chris Heria.The animations,the story telling in a medieval theme, just wow! The only complain I have is that youre videos are a little bit too short.I could and would watch this for hours.Great stuff as always! Please never stop posting.

[@maurosolis1298]

I do a variation of man makers, instead of a thrusted, I do a dumbbell clean to raise them to shoulder level, then I do a back lunge, return to stand position, do a shoulder press, then a back lunges with the other leg, back to stand position and then a shoulder press (push press if I am really tired) and then all the process starting with the burpee and the renegade rows

[@SeebM89]

Wow! That’s also an awesome idea. Thank you. The lunge feels way more natural for me than the squat.

[@maurosolis1298]

@SeebM89 hope that variant help you, I did it because the thrusters give me some discomfort at my lower back, and with this variant I hit the shoulders a little bit more

[@danielwatson1521]

This and the added animation was awesome!

[@pricerowland]

Thanks for this, upgrading my kettlebell clean + thrusters to manmakers on ballistic days.

[@sirstashalot7441]

Not sure why I've never heard of or thought of doing this. It's ON!!!!

[@diosnelfrica590]

Once again this channel changes my fitness life. Last year I watched the KB swings video and it took me down a rabbit hole of alt fitness I had never seen. I will try this new method of training right now!

[@moversodyssey]

This is a great kettlebell flow. Though if I'm being honest, I'm a big kettlebell enthusiast and I often omit the renegade rows and instead I hop right to my feet after the push up and do gorilla rows before the clean. They just feel a lot better to me and the strength I get from them translates to the other kettlebell lifts I enjoy. Let me know how you like the man makers and best of luck!

[@diosnelfrica590]

@@moversodysseyI just came back from doing my first reps with double 20s and I gotta say wow. I can attest that these are in fact man makers because I felt like a crybaby after doing 10 reps of this. Man, I gotta say, your channel may be one of the best fitness channel I have ever encountered. Keep the great work. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@Thricecookedspud]

That hurts just to watch! Might keep going learning kettlebell skills before trying these. Your kettlebell video helped me to start learning, been a few months now. Thanks for the great animations, such a good idea and terrific execution.

[@rickgsink225]

Awesome video. I started working out one month ago, and I hope I am going to a lot of fat before summer. This exercise looks awesome, and I am going to incorporate it into my workout. I workout every other day, and I think I am eating properly. Ever since I got meal plan from Onlymeal I have been losing on weight, and mostly fat as I can see.

[@seanmaney516]

Awesome bro! 💪🏿

[@eduardocastelvi3009]

Excited to try this tomorrow at the gym!!!

[@NikhilS90]

This has gotta be my favourite vid you've posted so far! Thanks for finally mentioning the burpees, i didn't expect something even better though, that's a gift and I'll definitely be incorporating them into my workout very soon since i only do 6 count and navy seal burpees for exercise anyway!

[@Sebastian_PMA]

I love your videos. They are fun and educational - Thank you!

[@lu5445]

Genius sir, adding this to the New Year’s resolution workouts

[@danielleroi3695]

Great exercise. Only thing I would be cautious of using kettlebells is 1) make sure the kettbell has a flat bottom and use it on a flat hard surface (i.e. not on matts) since you don't want the kettlebell to roll over and snap your wrists. 2) start with lightweights and learning the double clean properly, because when standing up from the lower squat, you need to make sure your swing the kettlebells between your legs from a hinged position to avoid lower back injury.

[@erikjacobsen7952]

The diagrams and illustrations are so useful I find myself screenshotting for later

[@LinkEX]

I'd love to know how OP made them. Are they hand-drawn? A specific software? AI? Something in between?

[@Dragonfly3111]

​@@LinkEXhe said all screen recording of him hand drawing! He has a real cool story. I hope he makes a video about it soon

[@LinkEX]

@@Dragonfly3111 Interesting! I'm looking forward to that. I actually thought it would be done by using one of those automated "whiteboard drawing animation" softwares.

[@juliashoon]

100% agree with everyone else's comments here; your videos are superb! Always educational, entertaining, and full of useful tips and cues for perfect exercise understanding and execution. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise in such a generous and professional way.

[@moversodyssey]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you're enjoying the content!

[@TimShow]

Love this channel. You’re doing Gods work

[@LatimusChadimus]

Gorilla makers are more for the advanced. I've done them with kettlebells and with dumbbells, they do take some coordination but basically you would do a gorilla push-up, that is plyometric where you clap your chest muscles with your hands and then when you stand up to your feet you do a gorilla row with each hand. Some people do man makers with their feet on a physio ball just for the added core challenge but of course you're not going to get much in the realm of strength or hypertrophy out of such I also really like the press up to pull up variation where you put on a weighted vest, do a squat thrust which is basically a push-up and then you jump to your feet and stand up, and then pull yourself up on the pull-up bar just above you, and of course if you need to, you are free to jump but it will interfere with your time because you want to feel balanced when you pull up with a weighted vest on so enjoy the lung burning effect

[@glynhannaford7332]

The manmaker progression is new on me, but I'll give it a try. 😁 Great work! 👌

[@aharris87]

Got introduced to these in the military. They are effective with cardio more than you might think. Especially if you are short on time but want to get a conditioningworkout in too

[@joyesh_boxer]

Amazing gonna add this to my training

[@tower_go8422]

Your videos always inspire me to workout and draw! Keep up the great work

[@moversodyssey]

Happy to hear that! Both bring me a lot of joy.

[@Brndndutton]

Awesome content.🔥🔥 Great workout too!!

[@mikefreeman6799]

I like the break down of this exercise. Good work Sir

[@joostfloot5279]

These look like so much fun, excited to give them a try once I get some kettlebells

[@kantamondal3440]

so we have built telepathic connection.. i was thinking about asking you to make a video about burpees!! this is even better!!

[@kantamondal3440]

turned out i've been doing man maker light. without knowing it was man maker light

[@fxbacktesting101]

this channel has help me with managing traumas and the respect for God given gift that is "human body" is increasing day by day.

[@Gunzo568]

Love this. Looking for more on cardio and conditioning.

[@JACE_75]

Thank you.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@PeculiAair]

I didn't get a notification. Thank you for uploading.

[@moversodyssey]

Thats been an issue with youtube lately, not sure whats going on.

[@charlesgrace2611]

With 53lbs Kettlebells: Drop for burpee, row ea. side, get up 2 racks 1 OHP 3 Squats Rest 30ses-1min, repeat until gassed or timer (I typically do 20mins non-stop).

[@epmg]

I did em before but never thought of using the kettle bells.

[@me0101001000]

*inhales* LET'S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS

[@Dragonfly3111]

😂

[@distortedsteeve2980]

Give you one more night, one more night to get this…

[@josephstaples]

Thank you for the video. Get some acupuncture done on your knee. Game changer.

[@Afafafakhaapa]

You can do that with barbell also and backpack with weights to add more resistance for pushups, whole body in one ultimate movement, do BEAST MAKERS 😁. Thanks for video, nice as allways.

[@chaceblankenship3759]

This is actually really cool

[@djj3357]

Awesome insights! You are always on point! 🎯💯🔥💪🏾

[@bab2thebone1]

I done this before in the tabata workouts with dumbbells. Especially the devil’s press where I would do a burpee and jump with the dumbbells in my hand. As of now, I can easily do those with 30 or 35 lb dumbbells. Intense but effective 👍

[@francisp1]

This guy could make jumping jacks sound like the greatest exercise of all time

[@xxcollapse]

great, i kinda hoped you will upgrade to the kb, bc that is the only weights i got haha nice video, animations and tips - thank you

[@osiriswills6749]

Excellent!!!

[@RippedPantsss]

Please continue with kettle bells!

[@russetvelvet]

excellent video sir, for a while I thought you were going to mention Dan John's humane burpee...any plan on doing a series for his armor building complex?

[@muhammadraziuddin8058]

great vid mate

[@goku8785]

Make a video talking about the difference between circuit training and series training, please

[@lihchong2267]

There was a time where these were the main component of my workouts. Usually with 2x 20kg kettlebells, though sometimes 2x 24kg, about 5 sets of 10 reps. Really time efficient. My version has two push ups and an overhead squat.

[@moversodyssey]

Every time I switch to these it's to save time. Usually I'll do them 3 days a week and make slight variations each time. I like to clean straight into a rear lunge or into a push press. I've never tried the overhead squat version, I'll have to test it out.

[@Ασκαρδαμυκτι-κ2ξ]

thanks simple treasure without a doubt. only your talking speed leads us to use the 75% of video speed to enjoy the approach and art. be well

[@SFRB1187]

“Your pheromones will become a traffic hazard” 😂😂😂😂 I’m in!

[@VitalityHealthSphere]

Great video!

[@spencergerst1428]

This is a badass vid! Have you heard of devils press?? Great Work!

[@moversodyssey]

I might actually make a video on the devils press in the future, it's another really intense one.

[@Denislev1]

I keep moving every day!

[@IBNOUJABAL]

Good one

[@justinmartin1666]

I have done manmaker with I would even realizing it before a few times well a few times a year😅 regular Burpee‘s. I do a number of times a week on average at least twice a day. I’ll do jump rope and without break immediately transition into Burpee‘s did I mention I despise at home workouts😅

[@moncefcharif6938]

Love your videos I was wandering if you could make a video about overcoming isometrics

[@prabinpaudel5572]

Do one on weighed airborne lunges please.

[@openyoureyez9817]

Good stuff subbed

[@SirDieALot666]

Please please do more animations like the one in the end of the video.

[@brianbachmeier34]

Excellent

[@Dank_Lulu]

The fact that the runic tats say "Buff Daddy" kinda made my day, nice touch!😂 One question I have is: I have only one 10kg (~22 pounds I think) kettlebell and my budget is non-existant. Can I safely use that kettlebell alongside one of those pushup hand-grip thingies that elevate you from the ground and alternate sides? Or is that just an injury waiting to happen?

[@moversodyssey]

Lol, I can't believe anyone noticed. I'm impressed at your attention to detail. As for the single kettlebell, I honestly like to do these with just one kettlebell sometimes. Unilateral work is great for correcting imbalances and adding some extra oblique work. I don't even usually use a push up handle, I just do an off-set deficit push up and make sure I alternate sides after each rep. I also like to use just one kettlebell sometimes so I can clean straight into a reverse lunge instead of the squat. It's one of my favorite variations. Try it out and see what you think!

[@Dank_Lulu]

​@@moversodyssey I love these little easter-eggs, they make art special! Also, thank you for the detailed response! I will carefully attempt it tomorrow after watching the kettlebell instructions. Doing 6-day moderate full-body at this time and was looking for some variance. As long as I keep the duration low I should not overtrain. PS: kettlebell link seems to be broken on my end, but I'm in Europe so it might be because of that. Have a good day, sir! o7

[@Dragonfly3111]

​@@Dank_LuluI think it's fixed now. I'm in USA and it didn't work for me either

[@Dank_Lulu]

@@Dragonfly3111 👍Exercise was killer btw, absolutely give it a try. And go slow, it's insane! 💪

[@foolishyish]

Kinda the first time i heard of them. Well time to grab the 50kg dumbbells and do 100 unbroken in 10 minuted

[@swoosh2835]

The kettlebell version will teach a lot of men that they’re not as manly as they think they are. I tried these with double 28 kg (62 lb) kettlebells for as many sets of 3 as I could get in 30 minutes and by the end I thought I was about to meet God.

[@moversodyssey]

Lol, I've seen people get light headed from these and struggle to stay upright as the wobble around trying to keep from falling. Especially the big guys who don't usually do any stamina work. Calling it a man maker is like a black hole that pulls all the ego's in the gym to it. Its always a good show.

[@Тамара19регионХан]

Обалдеть молодец Не каждому так дано

[@d3athshot400]

sapate in indian wrestling is also a good exercise similiar to burpee which improves flexibility agility and endurance make a video on that too

[@gymstoreroom]

Best video on your channel ( didnt even watch it)

[@moversodyssey]

Lol

[@gymstoreroom]

@@moversodyssey 🤣🤣

[@rohitshaw9289]

I do the weighted dumbell burpees but don't raise the dumbell above head .

[@saikiran9374]

Can you make a video about sledgehammer exercise plz 🙏

[@Based_YT_Enjoyer]

Amazon makes relatively cheap cast iron kettlebells, i have a 35 pounder but maybe ill grab a couple lighter ones for this 🤔

[@belang180kmph]

make a video about Gamma Squat

[@SeebM89]

Do you have any suggestions for sets and reps for this routine? I would like to try them! :)

[@moversodyssey]

These are pretty tiring even at lower reps. I usually see this done with heavier weight (usually whatever kettlebells or dumbbells you can press for maybe 8 reps) for 5-8 reps at a time. Or I see it done with a medium weight (usually something you can press 12-15 times) for 10-20 reps. In both cases you can aim for 2-3 sets. A third option I've done as well is to turn this into an EMOM workout. Do 1 or 2 full reps every minute on minute for 10-20 minutes.

[@fedaxs]

👌 Can you do a video about posture?

[@KeepingTheOldManOut]

This is great. I'm definitely going to do these. Question, you mentioned torn meniscus, I might have a minor tear and trying to decide if I should continue exercises, including squats. What's been your experience?

[@moversodyssey]

I've had the most trouble with rotational exercises and deep squats. For the rotational exercises I just have to be a lot more mindful of my form. But I've omitted all weighted deep squat work from my routine, its just caused to much trouble too often. Instead I do things that give me good stimulus without going deep, like kettlebell swings or quarter squats. I still do deep stance work in both lunges and squats with just bodyweight though. Generally any weighted squat below 90 degrees is going to put a ton of pressure on the meniscus. Hope this helps out, best of luck!

[@KeepingTheOldManOut]

@moversodyssey Well, you just confirmed my thoughts. No deep squats for a while. They cause the most discomfort. I'm sure going to miss them 😂. Thanks for helpful response!

[@guitar-jo]

Reminded me of 8-count Bodybuilders. Which I assume is from U.S. military physical training.

[@iChefTheImpossible]

I love 8 counts

[@oldnatty61]

1) Shouldn't use rounded DBs or KBS for this. Both are unsafe to plank w/. 2) Should spread feet like in 8 count body builder before the renegade row so you have a stable base.

[@ACarpenter89]

So if you were writing a program that was just burpees and swings, how would you write it? How many days per week? How many sets? How many reps if it would be different per each goal, etc. Cuz I imagine how it should be programmed for a overweight beginner who's trying to get fit versus a fit guy who's trying to be more athletic is slightly different

[@moversodyssey]

It would largely depend on the capacities of the person. You could easily do 3 days a week, 3 sets of 50 burpees and 3 sets of heavy kettlebell swings for maybe 20 reps. If you were overweight you would likely start out slower or you could do EMOM's to spread out the work and get more total calories burned. Something like 3 burpees and 3 swings every minute on the minute for 10 minutes and slowly increase it to 20 minutes. Once its to 20 minutes you could start adding reps.

[@afroahmed3989]

I replaced them with Mike Tyson Pushups, but it doesn't feel the same , the feeling of your soul leaving your body after finishing a cocktail of regular/pushup, running and jack and burpees still unmatchable, but sometimes it is what it is.

[@arushisankritayan9465]

Can you discuss more about torn meniscus

[@moversodyssey]

It usually limits deep squatting and sometimes deep lunges. These positions put a lot of pressure on the meniscus. Also rotational exercise can be aggravating. I work around it by doing exercises that keep me out of deep positions. Things like kettlebell swings, quarter squats, split squats, deadlifts. I also do a lot of boxing which has been difficult because of the constant twisting and rotating, But I've just gotten a good knee brace and become a lot more mindful of how I move my knee. Hope this helps out.

[@ZmeyAkunin]

Awesome video. I'm wondering about the weight. I am 75 kg (165 lbs) and quite active. I added kettlebells into my regular routine and while in the gym I swing with 24 kg (53 lbs) in home I do 16 kg (35 lbs) and still feel the work being done. To make a push up with 16 kg (35 lbs) sounds good but I might get tired faster. But to do it with 12 kg (26 lbs) seems like I wont have enough stability going down on the pushup. I'm wondering as I want to upgrade my home gym but not sure whether to get another 16 kg or buy two 24 kg, or maybe two 12 kg?

[@moversodyssey]

The limiting factors in this exercise is usually the press or the renegade row, they tend to be the weakest link. Some people choose to go heavier and just do 5-8 reps of this, which is still exhausting for sure. But others go for a longer stamina building, calorie burning workout with a medium weight, often 10-20 reps. So if you go on the heavy side it will be around whatever weight you are capable of pressing for about 8 reps. As far as getting new kettlebells for the home gym, there is always the option to get adjustable kettlebells. I switched to those after kettlebells started taking up too much of my floor space. My first one was from amazon and went from 20-53 pounds. Worked well for awhile but the shape was a little awkward. Now I have one from bells of steel that goes from 12kg-32kg. More expensive up front but saves space and saves money in the long run.

[@nathanwood3814]

This is great....only problem is I only have 2 kettlebell at 35lbs each 😢

[@moversodyssey]

You can always do this with one kettlebell at a time as well.

[@nathanwood3814]

@@moversodyssey I'm just gonna use both and call it beast makers

[@randolphpinkle4482]

I'll give these a try with kettlebells, but in the privacy of my own home. I'm so damn manly already, I wouldn't want to embarrass the poor folks at the gym.

[@moversodyssey]

Lol, thats mighty considerate of you.

[@kylegregoryibo9456]

Wow na wow

[@normanquednau]

May the wolfpack be saluted here!

[@corrugatedcavalier5266]

This sounds horrific. I love it.

[@nananyantakyi1549]

Mwn maker, I love the name

[@39gkastor]

Used to call these devil's press. Think they're still called that in Crossfit.

[@xAriel666]

Would you say KB swings and KB man makers could be enough for someone short in time but wants to stay fit to still play sports after 40s?

[@moversodyssey]

Definitely, though for athletic reasons I would switch up variations of this throughout the week. For instance if you were to do this twice a week I would do it as shown in this video once and the other day I would use a single kettlebell and do a racked reverse lunge after the clean instead of a squat. This way you mix in some offset load and some split stance work which is so important for athletics.

[@PeterRestle]

Wtf, cool.... 🤘👍

[@minikelci6812]

please add turkish audio track for your turkish audience please

[@yunusbalc4415]

Burpee çeşitleri baya iyi giryayla olansa efsane

[@Dannnneh]

Been thinking about getting a kettlebell. This is making me consider getting two! Just wondering how heavy.

[@moversodyssey]

it can be different for everyone, though for men I would say the most indispensable set is usually 16kg kettlebells. You could also go for the adjustable bells. More expensive up front but after you get two of them you will likely never need another. Mine are the bells of steel adjustable kettlebells I linked in the description box. They go from 12kg to 32kg. But if you wanted to start cheaper I would get two 16kg competition style kettlebells. Still a little pricey but you kind find good ones for $60-70 dollars usually.

[@Dannnneh]

@@moversodyssey Thanks for the recommendations! 💪

[@mauricetrotter6010]

I tried the last variation with a gorilla row in the gym the other day .I did five reps 3 times and i was blowing out of my arse afterwards. I put this down to being 58 but maybe it was also because its a hard exercise. I have raised blood pressure so maybe i should stick to the first one as you mentioned it.

[@I_Be_Major]

Can we another great core workout video?

[@ezekielgilliland6610]

I wanna know what you think about burpees on their own, or with a weighted vest? I used to do them a lot for wrestling, and now that I’ve been out of school for a bit, I wanna get back into them.

[@moversodyssey]

They are a great exercise. You don't need anything else other than a small open floor space and some will power and they are great for conditioning. And because they are bodyweight its easier to use them for athletic gains. I know a lot of wrestlers I've worked with do burpees like a sprawl to get some sport specific training in with their conditioning. Burpess are excellent and so are man makers, just depends on what adaptations you're looking for. I felt bad bashing on burpees a little in this video, but I was goofing off a lot because this other version is called man makers and I wanted to have some fun with it.

[@RandomVO]

What starting weight of kettlebell would you recommend for the secret sauce variant?

[@moversodyssey]

It's going to depend on the person and how versed you are in kettlebells. But without knowing anything else about a person I would suggest 16kg as the most common weight. Heavy enough to feel the work and stimulate muscles but light enough to work your way up in reps and really start to build stamina and burn calories.

[@RandomVO]

@moversodyssey thanks so much!

[@davidwagner9644]

Get a heavier KB, perform 10 swings. Then 5 burpees. 10 rounds. Try not to rest. Another top of ever minute you do 10 swings followed by 5 burpees. What ever time you have left is your rest periods.

[@PHILLYBULLDOG]

SUBSCRIBED! Gotta try the advanced version. I can't run with da big dawgs if I piddle like a puppy.

[@moversodyssey]

Lol. I like that analogy.