Why Gymnasts Are So Jacked And Muscular

[@Taophysique]

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[@ScottBurnhard]

Already did man! 💪🏿💯🔥

[@williamsantiago7023]

The first minute was golden. Talk about shots fired 🤣💪🏼 Already follow you on the gram btw 💯

[@JustinDeRosa]

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[@mahmoudalzoukani6136]

Dude I really want to thank you. You have changed your mind about the hole gym Thanks from Syria and

[@theguy3731]

Just followed you on the gram. I just started using the rings a couple weeks ago at the gym, what a great way to mix things up and not just lift weights all the time.

[@klajd311]

I love this dude. He is so chill ... or high af. Either way he's sick

[@Taophysique]

Sometimes I'm both 😊

[@Fiercegentlemanplus]

Neither, he's Jamaican

[@Taophysique]

@@Fiercegentlemanplus Nigerian muchacho

[@Scars_on_my_nose]

Tao Physique what tribe are you in?

[@whatsgood8452]

Tao Physique salute to my Nigerian brothers African pride

[@side1981]

I feel safe in saying most men would rather look like a gymnast than a bobble gutted body builder.

[@stormtrooper2460]

Correct

[@SA-nt3wh]

Except buff midgets are pretty fucking scary

[@felipebrunetta2106]

And I bet we all feel safe in saying that most women would reather a gymnast looking man that a juiced to the brain body builder

[@dennispounds605]

Bubble*

[@carlcadet8097]

💯 correct

[@joelgaal6438]

Ex-elite gymnast for 8 years here. You’ve covered everything perfectly. I’m doing mma now and am looking to do calisthenics as it carries over well, good stuff muchacho

[@chancedaman9634]

Joel Gaal I’m hoping to start doing gymnastics and I’m gonna get some rings soon but how old does someone need to be to compete as a gymnast

[@joelgaal6438]

@@chancedaman9634 If you want to compete as a gymnast I recommend seeking out a competitive gymnastics coach at a gymnastics club that is local to your area, and telling them about your goals. Gymnastics competitions are very different to the calisthenic training you might be familiar with.

[@chancedaman9634]

Joel Gaal thanks well I’m only 15 so I have a long ways to go before I can even compete but I’ll look into getting a coach thanks

[@catedoge3206]

why not powerlifting?

[@mixren2837]

Ayy, you right man he's getting everything right. I'm a gymnast atm and yeah this is a great video

[@itwasajokeimclean995]

3:39 this is why I trust this guy, most people would have said that took like 9 weeks not months

[@kilos5958]

You can do more than that in 9 weeks gymnastics isn't cardio

[@justsomeguy7761]

It was a joke, I'm clean,sure we trust you Tj

[@PinkPanter572]

Rings + some weighted squats and deadlifts is the best way to go. We should train the way our bodies were naturally designed to work.

[@Taophysique]

I agree

[@stewybaby4]

We werent designed to do Weighted Squats nor Deadlifts

[@CaneSugarCane]

@@stewybaby4 been wondering about that

[@Taophysique]

@@stewybaby4 We weren't designed to use the internet either but here we are.

[@stewybaby4]

@@Taophysique Well atleast youre not like that Fake as Fk Obi Twice or whatever the Fk his name is? Who preaches Natural but is clearly Dieseled to his Eyeballs

[@c0wboys4life]

Ring dips will humble you real quick, I can do regular dips with over a 100lbs but just body weight on rings it looks like my arms are being hit with a taser just to do 1 rep lol

[@c0wboys4life]

@pan peter It's not really odd it's just what it is lol. You don't have a stable surface to push off from so the whole exercise from just holding yourself up is a balancing act and then add going down and then going back up.... it will make you feel weak if you're not use to it lol

[@eduard6450]

For me it’s the other way around, i’ve been training on rings for over 6 months now and I can do sets of 5 ring dips with +60lbs but when I change to regular dips, they feel so awkward

[@seanvoncken230]

Ring dip works other muscle heads than a normal dip. Normal dip=> long head , ring dip is more like a chest dip

[@STBRetired1]

Even after years of weightlifting, bodyweight gymnastics will reveal a whole lot of holes in your strength. It's really amazing.

[@4uto_4ddict]

@pan peter I read your response in a Dwight Shrute voice. Thank you.

[@ianstratton1629]

Also an ex-elite gymnast here, you nailed it for the most part. A lot of it comes from time under tension and straight arm pressing work. Pull-Ups/Push ups only do so much. Static holds, straight arm presses, and pushing your limits with time under tension is what really tears up the muscle fibers and builds those crazy lean muscles. Always pushing to failure then working past failure all while practicing good form.

[@NurtureLove88]

You might dislike the video at first (i.e. when he throws Jeff Cavalier under the bus) but when he starts to focus on the content of the video itself, you realize he did his homework.

[@chancedaman9634]

NurtureLove88 but he’s right Jeff is a smart man but isn’t really qualified for talking about gymnasts because their is a difference between knowing and actually experiencing it

[@barryk2297]

@@chancedaman9634 being versed in muscular theory and biology is more valuable and accurate than just doing the training, that's why its an unreasonable comment to make. a guy who can do 20 pushups doesnt automatically know more than a guy who can do 5 but has studied biology for 20 years. i dont like jeff but the comment was fasle

[@chancedaman9634]

Harry K yes but you can’t know truly about gymnastics without doing it that’s like someone saying someone knows more about how to play football without ever playing when someone like Nile Wilson would be a much better instructor then jeff

[@barryk2297]

@@chancedaman9634 that's just illogical, if i read a 4000 page textbook about gymnastics and the biomechanics of each movement i will know more than probably 50% of gymnasts who aren't well read in that feild, the video is about the science of why gymnasts have larger muscles, something someone ignorant to the science of the training would not be able to tell you about. rather basic and undenyable really im a bodybuilder and would say that any gymnast who read enough about my sport would be qualified to answer the question more so than the vast majority of poorly versed bodybuilders.

[@mistamaog]

But he showed Omar in the beginning

[@KoffeeKev]

I've been training with rings for almost two months now, and it has changed my strength level so much. It has carried over to my martial arts training very well, you helped inspire me to grab a set so thank you for that!

[@Taophysique]

Rings carryover great to striking and grappling sports. Stoked that you saw the light

[@giacbejo]

How did you train? (for example your weekly ring routine?)

[@KoffeeKev]

@@giacbejo I train rings every other day. I do a locked out hold for 45 sec x5, Body rows 6 x5, wide push ups into locked out position 6 x5, and then ring pull ups 6 x5 ( and I also do weighted stuff for my legs the same day). I could barely even hold a locked out hold for 10 seconds when I first picked them up lol.

[@stefanwolf8558]

Same here! I've been doing rings and other basic gymnastic exercises and my performance in BJJ has improved so much! My strength and endurance are up plus my awareness/balance has also increased.

[@gm836]

Where do I find these rings?

[@rockyfitness5272]

Even though my physique is pretty good, I do agree that training with rings is damn challenging. After unlocking the front lever and handstand push-up, I am going to include rings in my training pretty soon. Great video Tao

[@Taophysique]

You can start with rings now while working on those moves. Might even get there faster 😊

[@rockyfitness5272]

Tao Physique will definitely give it a try

[@Ant-speakingfacts]

It's actually better than weights

[@DiGiTaLdAzEDM]

Hey-rings are awesome!! I am currently doing a mix of body weight/weights, and use rings every workout. One exercise not mentioned is rings vertical push-ups done in a completely inverted position. Don't expect to achieve that any time soon as it is an elite level move in terms of difficulty. I will likely start doing handstand push-ups on the floor using a wall for balance. They are also pretty hard.

[@tripaloski_6971]

I'll start using that term "horizontal cardio" 😭 it's so fucking funny idk why. And also i should invest in some gymnastic rings.

[@Taophysique]

Get rings Muchacho. Your horizontal cardio performance and frequency will skyrocket 🚀

[@ShadowFear05]

"... they are lean as UHHHH" ahahah man you deserved a like

[@mezkene9567]

That Nigerian (Igbo) cryout had me dead. Represent 🇳🇬

[@smerphen]

JEEEEZOS 😂😂😂

[@kd5018]

CHINEKEEE😂😂

[@mo-ab7315]

Okonkwo lookin ass

[@mo-ab7315]

Mudau Vhadau Lmfaoo I was forced to read it by my late teacher it was a good book and sad ending and I’m from the states we read it here too

[@kungfuman82]

I've thought about this myself and the way I see it, where a bodybuilder will focus on lifting barbells, dumbbells, use machines and supplement with bodyweight exercises to "burn out", calisthenics athletes focus on bodyweight skills and will supplement with weights. My own approach is similar to power-bodybuilding: I treat isometric holds as my main strength movement, then use challenging variations of bodyweight moves to build muscle with a bodybuilding approach.

[@Taophysique]

We have a similar training philosophy

[@Wfb_DVM]

I tried the iron cross before just nessing around with friends and my god that humbled me...

[@daz8418]

get an iron cross training aid...or there channels on here that show you how to rig your own

[@ccdrones974]

Nice video brother. I been doing pull-ups for 6 months from 2 reps to 13 on rings. Only just started ring dips after being able to do 50 standard dips on bar. Geez those ring dips are exponentially more difficult. I’m maxed at around 4 reps. I’ll keep you post on my progress. Stay safe my man.

[@lilweeniehutjunior4294]

How are doing

[@RAYMUFC8]

@@lilweeniehutjunior4294 He should be able to do 50 ring dips now 😄

[@DiGiTaLdAzEDM]

After I reached 4x10 reps of dips on Bara I have now transitioned to ring dips. Once I can do 4x10 reps on rips I will start to add weigh with a belt , chain, and weight plates. Or maybe weights in a backpack. Killer exercise!!

[@ninjaman7777]

Finally a post that talks to the point.

[@prudentiusinvader6652]

I wanna adapt how you talk now, so smooth & chill 😌

[@TheUtuber999]

It's the L.A. vibe... although our man Tao is pretty cool and chill. 💪✌

[@francoishardyy]

this video made me finally buy rings 5 month ago. one of my best decision. it's a very slow progress, start doing muscle up lately. but still having hard time doing thus static exercise you mention. my physics improve so much, my shoulders and core that use to be weakness got strengthen. thank you for the inspiration doing this!!

[@ScottBurnhard]

THE NIGERIAN ACCENTS / REACTIONS TOOK ME OUT SON 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 chai!!

[@leobird8756]

You got that low-key humor down while staying on point with the content

[@sucreeeangelz94]

Lord of the “Rings” - Battle of Gymnast

[@thushangaperera3197]

Amazing job man. Love how you’ve simplified things and make it so easy to understand. Can tell you’re trained in engineering. Keep it up

[@pinoyaesthetics]

I have not clicked so fast on any youtube video. You are my freaking hero Tao. I started hitting rings because of you!! I got lean because of you!! Imma hit rings tomorrow because of this!! 😎😎

[@AryanSingh-cd7gd]

dude.........I am inspired to be like u when I grow older

[@giovanni2980]

Muchacho!!!! You the reason I bought rings 2 months ago man they really change your game 💪🏾

[@TheUtuber999]

Update?

[@Bas-rt4nn]

No matter what this guy is posting but I press instant like

[@avericknualas]

My guy! Great video as usual, been doing ring training for the past 6 months and man from the shaking to being able to do all kinds of advanced moves on them feels soo good!

[@Taophysique]

Nothing beats the feeling derived from progression

[@demisbordianu9328]

That's it Buying a pair of rings 😁 Stoped gym for some years cause it was boring and making me stiff Now will focus on muscle strength and flexibility 👍👍👍 Thx and will keep on watching you

[@1234fivedude]

Demis Bordianu Flexibility is king

[@TheUtuber999]

Update?

[@Chaosfoxx]

this is by far one of my favorite videos cause the best way for me to get jacked is to do gymnast style of trainning

[@parsiabolouki7685]

Please make a video comparing calisthenics and gymnastics 🙏🏼

[@Taophysique]

Not a bad idea 💡

[@LuisRodriguez-fs6tg]

@@Taophysique please do

[@Annanoemi]

I love how you explain so clearly! Your videos are laid out so good thanks for the knowledge 🙏🏽

[@TheJury288]

Bro, the lighting in your room looks like it came straight out of a horror movie hahahaha

[@Taophysique]

I was born in the darkness

[@CrackersMonkey]

Tao Physique molded by it

[@jimbochoo3316]

He's actually a Vampire

[@cyph91]

I began doing rings because I saw one of your videos. Always thought to myself I cant do that shit but I am actually improving and seeing big results. My focus is not working out for looks - its for bjj - too prevent injury and staying strong. I really dig the rings. Stabilizing muscles and incredible are completely overlooked in my opinion.

[@LukeShrimp]

One of the most impressive videos I've seen on workout advice

[@rolfmagnusson9197]

Greetings from Bulgaria 🇧🇬 Great content 100% true

[@awesomesauce5453]

Please make more ring routines!! Im running out of ideas for my personal workouts ☹

[@Taophysique]

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[@AyeDatsiK]

Let me tell you something Muchacho, this was one of the best videos I have seen! I watched it all from start to finish, fully engaged in everything you had to say. Great job Muchacho!!

[@ScottBurnhard]

The GOAT!!! Lets go bro!

[@Taophysique]

Just discovered your IG. Had to follow to learn from your dance moves 😊

[@ScottBurnhard]

@@Taophysique I got you OGA 🔥💯💪🏿

[@johnortiz6129]

It's such a small thing but everytime you say strive to improve every single day it hits home

[@damiancenteno9895]

Man this guy makes everything so funny 😂

[@egor.kuznetsov]

I honestly think that lifting your own body weight exercises and exercise which require you to manoeuvre your body are much better than just lifting weights. Your body becomes far more symmetrical and better looking

[@round5fit163]

Yeah man i wish i started being a gymnast when i was young! Stability is huge for strength

[@Taophysique]

You can start now

[@sarkasztic]

Bro you just put me on! Shout out to KZbin for randomly recommending this. I lift weights now but I’m definitely going to incorporate some ring workouts into my training.

[@jukes4499]

2:50 Missed opportunity to include clip of Plankton doing his onion ring routine in the fry cook games (with a broken antenna)

[@philmehrart]

2:46 - me practicing this every day

[@kenjataimu5479]

It's been a month have you been able to improve?

[@ryanmichaelpower]

@@kenjataimu5479 There's no such thing

[@19JDOG91]

2:20 "Incredible. Incredible. (Clapping)." Makes me laugh every time!

[@massivedynamic9848]

Man, your style is amazing. Also thanks a lot for the free workout program! 🙌👌

[@Mixinnitup]

You're a cool dude, imma buy that book cause that physique is JUST the kind I'm looking for

[@yongfook]

I watch a lot of workout videos but there was a crazy amount of new information to me here. Great stuff. Subscribed!

[@dylangrudem7]

I've been thinking about getting rings, now i will for sure.

[@Taophysique]

Do it

[@ikrammaududi6205]

Me too, ordering a set soon

[@TheUtuber999]

Update?

[@STBRetired1]

The video started a little slow but after the first minute or so IT IS FILLED WITH GOLDEN GEMS OF WISDOM. If you've been a weightlifter for awhile, try adding gymnastics to your routine and discover all those muscles YOU MISSED. I've got to get me a pair of those rings for my high bar.

[@nacipescador]

discipline is the answer, the musculature comes in addition

[@Juleetron]

Gran video, muchacho. Gracias! Vuaaamos!

[@Juleetron]

Love your style, ;) U've got a new suscriptor :))

[@juandavidplazas3791]

Jajajaja no es vadym

[@throughdaniel]

Im a body builder, never considered doing more gymnast centric exercises, but those physics are undeniable 🔥👌🏼👏🏽. nice breakdown as well. gained a follower

[@dennispounds605]

Thanks . Gained two new finishers

[@SamGHLR]

You are my favourite KZbinr and a great life coach! Great video once again TAO

[@verfed]

I just got my wooden rings today! And it is HARD. I thought I could do dips and pull-ups like nothing, but this really does take it to another level.

[@timothysichone4109]

When I heard ‘Chineke’ I lost it🤣😭 People from Southern Africa know😂

[@tochi8061]

u mean western africa

[@jordancooke5980]

My 🇳🇬 brother. Keep up the good work I'm a fan. From Crown Heights Brooklyn 👊🏾👊🏾

[@antonshagalov1069]

I remember going to gymnastics as a child and I had get moments. but today I get my strength from swimming and street workout

[@myoldchannel0]

You had to get moments?

[@CofeeAuLait]

Dude, your shirts are ALWAYS fly AF.

[@elias.haghverdi]

2:47 when you are recording a youtube sketch, but a hot chick walks by

[@ballislife2121]

Sold. You did a great job on all fronts.. audio content and information. Thank you for your time. I have subscribed and I’m buying rings now 😂

[@TheUtuber999]

Update?

[@Andrev37]

Jeez.. at 7:44 I thought his shoulders would have snapped

[@nahianhaq1403]

Thnx alot man ♥️♥️♥️ love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@oplivin5507]

3:17my mom was next to im done

[@blackmanone298]

Very good video brother very intelligent keep them coming

[@TheMdpalmer]

Haha "pommel horse" with an actual horse! 🤣 1:54

[@rashoietolan3047]

The rings have expanded my confidence and conviction 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@rolycazuriaga7359]

Cuando dijo hola muchachos pensé que el video estaba en español 😂😂

[@josephchele5990]

De donde será?

[@solfeinberg437]

The concept that was alluded to but wasn't described explicitly is the concept of TORQUE, baby. You look at the weight you're pushing / pulling, but you also look at the LEVER ARM - the distance from whatever joint is doing the work to the point where the force is being applied. And take a PRODUCT of the two. It's a rotational thing, measured in foot pounds. Just to use an example. When you do planche, you look at the length of your arms between your shoulder joint and where you're pushing on the floor (2 feet) times the force you're pushing on your wrists - your weight if you're holding yourself up (150 pounds). You get 300 foot pounds of torque. 150 on each shoulder. If you did bench press by laying on your back, holding the bar underhanded around your waist with straight arms, and lifted it, or just isometrically held it with your arms 30 degrees above horizontal - with your friggin' body weight - that'd be a planche (You've actually still got shit your torso is doing to hold your body straight - but shoulder wise that'd be it). You can change intensity by reducing your lever arm. For a pulling example, if you have a way of putting the rings closer in to your body in the iron cross, like around your elbows. Obviously up near your armpits, it'd be easy. The torque is the product of your weight times your lever arm, if the rings are next to your armpits the distance from your shoulders is 3 inches, say. The torque you're resisting increases 100% every time you move the rings out another 3 inches - so doing it with the rings in your hands requires 6 times the torque or so). Like, I'm not particularly strong, but if I put the bar on my forearms right next to my elbows, I can do a slow bar muscle up. If you make a lever with a strong stick and some fulchrum - point you're rotating the stick about - you can move some heavy ass shit, by prying it. You apply a small force through a long distance; at the other end you get a large force moving through a small distance. It's worse for gymnastics because you're not just prying on the stick - you're the stick too - you're elbows are being stressed out. Imagine you're prying with a stick - it's easy to brake shovel handles if you use them to pry with. You're elbows are the stick. So take care not to fuck yourself up - start slow, warm up, etc. Weight lifters usually aren't torquing shit.

[@luigidecol9506]

I wear the badge of a “muchacho” with pride

[@juliancin3532]

Everytime I watch your videos, I learn something new! I’m always amazed by your content. good work man keep it up, you’re the reason I started training on Gymnastics rings 💪🏼

[@oldnatty61]

Hands down the best youtube fitness vid I've seen. Even better then mine:) Watch out jeff! Great job! Thank you! Speaking of destabilization have you heard of push-up spikes? If not check them out. If so don't buy any. I can show you how to make your own for a few bucks.

[@LBT-sy4dp]

He is so charming, so it helps for motivate you, thanks man

[@2oleaves843]

Your progress is impressive Tao! I too use the rings in my workouts now, thanks to you. I can only do 3 sets of 10 reps each, so 30 reps on the ring dips, is this enough reps for hypertrophy?

[@Taophysique]

40-70 reps per session for each muscle group is enough for hypertrophy

[@2oleaves843]

Thanks man. I will aim for those rep-ranges now.

[@elgeebee5250]

Love this info. Thank-you. Very clear and concise!

[@nicholaslau5818]

Kali Muscle: yall eating and drinking creatine. This is my creatine, SODIUM

[@ckusel123]

Great video! Asked myself what athletes had physiques like I wanted. The answer: boxers, Olympic ring gymnasts, sprinters and swimmers. Structured my workouts based on that and I keep wondering why so many people buy all this equipment for their home gyms when rings are so cheap and easy to put up! Been training on them for about a year now with great results! More people should definitely dump all the heavy weights and get into rings.

[@davido7627]

I would like to implement gymnastics into my workout, but I’m 16 which is kinda late. What should I do?

[@Taophysique]

Err.. I started at 29

[@walker_rc]

Never to late...

[@TheUtuber999]

I started in my 50's. 😁

[@diobrando1836]

I’m 18 man, and I’m gonna start out soon! You can get into any profession no matter what age (as long as you’re physically capable). You just have to accept the fact that you haven’t been doing it as long as other people in that class have, and you’re just going to have to work twice as hard to get to a good level. Keep that in mind, understand your mind and body and you can conquer anything!

[@Leothecommenter]

At 16 you can start anything

[@chris6645]

This inspired me to take up body weight training thanks

[@eddy0194]

"Common horse" hahahaha

[@erickpatino9221]

Great explanation dude! I have been training with rings for almost 5 months now and I can say it is noticeable the improvement in aesthetics and strenght. Definitely more challenging than the bar. I will try your program and also maybe will include some negative rings muscle ups and a few other things. I dont want to go to the gym so I will be trying to translate those weighted exercises into their calisthenics equivalents (Military press = Handstand Push Ups , Deadlift= Upside Down Deadlifts on rings, etc) , For the case of legs I will incorporate explosive concentric and slow-controlled eccentric through every rep since I wont have access to additional weight

[@anthonysharkey5559]

Tao, Im 55 yo man. Can you help me get started with training. I just found your channel

[@Taophysique]

Watch my beginner videos

[@rayanalih1808]

Thank you for this educational info man. Hope to see more of these soon coz I wanna be a gymnast

[@juandavidplazas3791]

What is the name of the song on 8:03. Thanks a lot.

[@bellysize]

Excellent video summarizing key gymnastics strength movements and exercises

[@keithnelson8210]

What’s the name of the instermental/song you used when you were demonstrate the workouts

[@juandavidplazas3791]

Keith Nelson you already know what is the name?

[@studiorisechannel]

@1:55 PUMMELHORSE THOUGH LOL. I'm dying.

[@cemilcrrk113]

Also they train every day. I also changed my program due to this, saw that working a muscle every other day is more than enough for rest.

[@McDoodle44]

If the system is smart that should be doable. There's a great interview that Tim Ferris had with coach Sommers (who trained young folks into Olympic contenders) on this topic.

[@locoisfree2428]

Straight beast mode. You inspired me to get the rings and start working. Changed my life.

[@Taophysique]

Let's get it!

[@Hotsauceonmy]

My man invest in a mic, otherwise thanks for the channel and helping me get into calisthenics

[@Taophysique]

If Casey Niestat could reach over 1 million people without a mic, I think I'll be fine 😊

[@animexchill5130]

honestly, his voice sounded pretty nice and clear throughout the video. Maybe its just your headphone or whatever

[@masterplay9]

yo for real man youre the best content maker on youtube thank for the help brother.

[@TR-dz3rp]

some olympic gymnasts train up to 24 hours per week no joke

[@Oylban]

Great video as always. Love the bass song during your talk.

[@juandavidplazas3791]

Grzegorz Misztal do you know what is the name?

[@Gerothebum]

You dare say your not impressed by Jeff ಠ ೧ ಠ

[@Taophysique]

not really

[@TheUtuber999]

I've never seen a video with Jeff Cavalier on rings, lol. What's he waiting for?

[@ayek61]

Tao Man , you’re such a great guy . I really really enjoy and learn from your videos . Keep going and thanks a lot for the workout plan. May God bless us all 🧡🙏

[@icubedm]

Дружище! Молодец! Продолжай в том же духе! Respect for you, dude! =)