The Truth Behind Simonster's Strength

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[@OxysLokiMoros]

It would be nice if he would talk more about physicaltherapy!

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Intuitive training is a great method. I do find that having a base level of strength or a low volume defined routine in addition can ensure good linear progression :)

[@BodyweightWarrior]

sasholsuma 100% agree dude. You gotta drill to a certain level before you can play

[@Roamstrong]

Tom Merrick Training with a good base and a little wiggle room is the gold standard of training, for sure. I'm super happy people are beginning to recognize this

[@Aerion16]

That's the method i am following right now, and i am getting the best results. Bboying / calisthenics, with a support routine based on basics (squats, deadlifts, military presses, etc.)

[@santhoshsandy4703]

Guys someone tell me wat is intuitive training

[@v3n481]

With intuitive training I learned exercises like archer or aztec push ups in few weeks. If I would be following some system it would be holding me back for a half of year or more.

[@mandlakei3053]

that is definitely not the secret... the secret to simonster's strength is time, the man has been at it for 16 years.... time, be patient, and with TIME you too will be strong regardless if you train intuitively or in a structured fashion... TIME!

[@eggsquizitine]

thank you lol

[@nilavasaha3597]

Truth

[@Cheetah_of_Azra]

Fact

[@u2buserusingu2b95]

I agree with Simon, totally!

[@Malotru885]

I'm so happy you made a video together but the is it possible you meet Dominik Sky ? ;)

[@TheUltimateHacker007]

thiss

[@IgorKalember]

this! Dominik is in Slovenia

[@Delta3angle]

Dominik said he wants to scrape some cash together and go to Australia to train with Marcus Bondi. If he heads down there, I have no doubt he will meet up with Daniel.

[@anthonymcgrath]

that last bit about training to goals and also following Simon's channel for all the video tutorials is pure gold. subscribed.

[@samueld2536]

Recommended 3 years later

[@StylesLee]

Simon is the Master of Break Dancing & Fitness & this is the Centre of Power & Victory. This takes us to 2027 in Strength & No loss in God Blessed Power.

[@TheNikaProduction]

2 LEGENDS!!!

[@bumyable7123]

TheNikaProduction And the legend27

[@lopo8000]

What about me? :( flush that 2 stoners

[@ArbonCanal]

Simon is LEGEND! I'm really a fan of him.

[@athleticaesthetixstrengthc2951]

Simonster - True to his name, an absolute beast! So much respect for both of you guys!!

[@misterjaypeasmith]

Two of the best - as down to earth as they are off the charts in strength! 👊🏽

[@StomerMadGermzOfficial]

nice to see both you guys together , we would love to see you guys colaborate in a few videos to help those who need help

[@HaydenGladstonePT]

I really like the intuitive approach and love to hear the word 'play' thrown in the mix with 'train'. Too many people (myself included) get going on a strict program and get tunnel vision, which limits exploration. Aren't we doing this for fun? The intuitive approach can be difficult, and I do think it relies on having a solid training base behind you, but I think it's a great way to keep things fresh and to continue being curious.

[@Alwaysmoving1]

I love this persons mentality towards training

[@aldolunabueno2634]

1.Train with a goal in mind. 2. Push your limits 3. Have fun in the process Thanks, Simon, you are an inspiration for me.

[@StylesLee]

FUN! You gotta have FUN in your Goals! NO FUN, Forget It! Me 1977 Dancing to 2024 Til I Die. FUN & PASSION.

[@totor2236]

Simonster on your channel! awesome man!

[@tabrizkabulo9214]

Simonster = Superhuman

[@emap2623]

I'm watching both of you every time from Greece!!! Keep going the good work!Thanks.

[@XcellentSolutions]

Respect to both of you guys! Much love! Thanks for the TRUTH!

[@mattL0103]

coming back to this from the 2021 podcast feels cool

[@HaqueStar26]

Dude, just ignore the camera when having a conversation instead of looking somewhere in between. Makes it far more natural.

[@RGV2300]

Cookie Monster camera loves him, and he knows that :3

[@germanetchegarayEVOVIK]

I think it too... looks line a fuking tard...

[@capt769]

@@germanetchegarayEVOVIK why tf does it matter just watch the video and absorb the information, too much staring at the guys faces you must be gay

[@Luca-tw9fk]

Hey, I want to feel like I'm in the conversation. I like when they look at the camera every now and then

[@vd.matheusmacedo]

This is awesome! Thanks Daniel. Just one tip for interviews, when interviwing, just talk to the person and forget the camera. You're doing such amazing work!!

[@beight98]

01:56 why are you staring at me like that lol

[@Guts_Brando]

😳

[@Luca-tw9fk]

im here with my boy! Love you guys

[@noahlauzon8162]

Great interview thank you, love both of your work! one idea, don't be afraid to let the audience (camera) go and fall into the conversation flow between you and your guest. We appreciate the personable intro and outro focused on us, but otherwise, we're just here to sit back and observe the masters together!

[@glenrajadam]

Simonster is a genius! I've never anyone as strong as Simon Ata in the Calesthenics industry.

[@SweelFor]

I will use this early time to wish everyone a good video and a good day.

[@gothops2632]

Looking very youthful there, Danny! Please post a video on how you stay looking so young for your age. Thanks.

[@FitnessFAQs]

babyface genetics.

[@jmannz1]

how old r u brah?

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

gothops shave, don't train your neck, or traps, wear oversized t shirts that make you look like your wearing daddy's shirt

[@CreationsMoose]

+Jodi Hansen he's 27

[@gothops2632]

He only looks about 21-22 in the face!

[@EthanMckennaMusic]

I've always trained with an "instinctive" approach. It's cool to see someone with a high level of skill advocate it.

[@mito7878]

Simonster with Daniel v this is the best video in calisthenics I ever seen

[@Dam2k100]

very nice video thx for that !! always a pleasure to see and listen simonster especially in your video daniel !!

[@starwars6853]

Good video nice to see a different approach to training as well

[@alexchaney8916]

I've been training like this for the past year and it's been working out great. EXACTLY.

[@toi3213]

Nice to see you do collab videos.

[@efisgpr]

That flip was NIIIICE

[@raksh9]

Holy awesomeness, you've brought in Simonster!

[@TheNormanmurk]

Very impressive Simon... I've exercised and competed for many years and I'm wildly impressed by your methods and what you're capable of. I believe in exercising what feels right on any given day. To all the people just beginning please do not attempt the things Simon can do without proper instruction as a plain old gym workout is nowhere near what Simon is doing here. Get with a knowledgeable trainer before attempting anything Simon does. You can be seriously injured by throwing yourself into a movement you're unfamiliar with. You have to have, at the very least, a solid base physique before even beginning to attempt these exercises.

[@skitjaz]

I found what works for me is progressions and for time. Instead of reps say for example 15, 30 or 60 minutes of the best progression of the Planche. When you reach failure in the progression then move to an easier progression.

[@gregtheovercomer]

Smart guy ! Similar to my training philosophy

[@riddlescom]

When I do one arm handstand pushups or flips at the gym . Some people clap. But others tell me to stop showing off . I've been asked not to do windmills or handwalking. I'm going to try and find a gymnastics place. But most are for kids. I'm going to try kickboxing .

[@caliscience]

Fuck those who told you shouldn't do those things. Simple enough. Do your shit and have fun with it.

[@LeXx0r]

great interview daniel but i honestly feel like footage from 'simonster strength 2.0' would have complemented this video better. simonster is an absolute beast and does things I've never ever seen anyone else do!

[@saldena4]

That back flip was ridiculous.

[@onceuponthecross1]

great video man, thanks for this!

[@MoveandEducate]

I also love the flexible approach, I find that some things are worth programming and others not. This leads to over analysing instead of DOING.

[@Noastrenght]

Simon says....

[@حنيفمسلم]

So we got to do 🤣

[@LukaszStolarczuk]

Love it ! 100% agree.

[@JFkingW]

You both crazy beast! Keep up the great videos

[@phessk]

You are allowed to look at the person you are interviewing, no need to maintain eye contact with the camera. We are here for the learning :)

[@kmax1189]

always enjoy your content!

[@Enigmaprince]

Awesome video and so cool to listen to all his good advices. Such an inspirational individual sir Simonster. However I find it quite rude to be interviewing a person and not even looking at him but hey thats just me..

[@king-emperorbotolfzaneisem9329]

I bet this guys fundamentals are solid af

[@jonesy2975]

Who actually holds themselves back from doing more when they have hit their target reps during workouts? When that Simon guy said that I just couldn't relate.

[@stevenni8249]

VillageHeroOfTime yea like you will just make your reps highee the next workout or change the variation of th exercise and intensity

[@stevena8719]

VillageHeroOfTime it's pretty key man, keeping your CNS strong is key

[@jonesy2975]

+sasholsuma I focus on improving as much as possible, whenever possible. By doing this you always have a more accurate idea on where you are strength-wise, since you're always testing the limits whenever possible.

[@threethrushes]

VillageHeroOfTime Sounds good man. Each of us is at different stages of the game, with unique motivations, and external pressures. Iron and BW training, like life, is an individual journey, spiced up by sharing stories with fellow travellers!

[@ofoufoutos7110]

do you do powerlifting kinda workout ?

[@Max-bz9lf]

you motivate me a lot!!

[@ATTACK_ACHIEVE]

Dude u both are my fav

[@sok5555]

In some moments of the interview you look a little uncomfortable while engaging in the conversation. Maybe a little riggid, but the overall interview vas very good. Enjoyed the content. Nice to see you guys in a video together. Hope to see you with Tyson and Lachlan on a video together in the near future! :D

[@GymPerformance]

I agree that there should be space to play around and challenge yourself with new moves... however, in my opinion there' s high chance that you will overdo it (especially if you're super determined)... therefore it is recommended to follow a loose schedule as well as rep/sets workout scheme

[@hybridlifeco1798]

Love the idea of this yraining method!!👌🏻🙌🏻👌🏻🙌🏻

[@ephjaymusic]

Outstanding!!!😎

[@THE_G0AlAPAGOS]

Hi, I really really liked this video, I have one concern which please don't understand me wrong: PLEASE look at the person in front of you while you are speaking, I know it's for the show and the other person is ok with it, but, I got confused. Because you guyes are REALY confused where to look. You're looking at the Camera, Simonster is trying to look at you, am lost. It just feels Natural to look at people which are naturally communicating and looking at each other. Thanky you again for this Video, keep it up as Always 💙

[@THE_G0AlAPAGOS]

I just realized how old this is 😅

[@TysonE]

3:25, like Simon...says? Hiyoooooo

[@kurtis1246]

Twas a cheeky comment by fitnessfaqs

[@schtefel]

exactly my yolo-training-philosophy

[@BoikaForEver]

If to trust anyone in calisthenics.... its Simon.

[@CosmicSnakeWitch]

This guy is superhuman

[@pejapumpica5601]

Good energy :D Thanks

[@eggsquizitine]

My guy you didn't have to comment on every response he had. What he said was very clear and easy to understand and needed no explanation. It seemed you were just talking to talk smh. Plus you kept cutting him off! The man just wanted to talk oml

[@jkarlosha]

Im following the program but I wonder if is for general physical fittness purposes or just to be able to perform some calisthecnics moves?. I use to do push ups, pull ups, and deeps on regular basis I feel it little bit light and each session does not last more than 50 minutes. Is my perception right?.

[@kurtis1246]

Yes exactly. I don't believe in programs, progressed very fast with rings strength. Listening to your body is what i live by. BUT i made the mistake of achieving an iron cross and with young blind uninformed excitement, i kept attempting it. Worst decision, forearm has never been the same

[@ClarkyXPH]

Where did you guys start. Did you both train gymnastics from an early age?

[@MrPsychoPlayer]

Nice video Daniel, what are Simon's weight and height?

[@UltimatLord100]

Daniel had a baby face there :)

[@karlocali686]

Hello fellow early af viewers :D

[@joshpalao6466]

I'm too late it's already may 25 2019😂

[@Conscience-Éthérique]

Inspiring !

[@Morphosis68]

Good you guys teamed up! Do you both live in Melbourne?

[@jeremiemazza9433]

Hi daniel, i can do two OAC in a row on each arms. I want to get to five reps by the end of 2017. How much volume do you reckon is beneficial a week to get to 5 reps. I dont have a job so i have plenty of time achieving this

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

Jeremie Mazza get a job

[@jeremiemazza9433]

Garage Gymnastics jealous

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

Jeremie Mazza how do u not have a job ?

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

hes made a few videos on his 5 oap goal

[@petarmaric7438]

nice video ;) you,re great guys , hope some day i will be on yours level

[@MarcosPereira-df7rj]

ahah No edit in the beginning of the video? That was hilarious xD

[@the_culture3259]

Wow. That guys flares a Le-git! Daniel do you still mess around with much tumbling or floor work? You haven't posted any of that sort of training for some time.

[@LeXx0r]

watch 'Simonster strength 2.0' insane!

[@raphaellamarche4069]

did someone knew the shoe simonster wear in the cinematic scene

[@mohdadam85]

May you provide written transcribed text or CC for this talk? I need to know even I'm Deaf.

[@putragym9036]

Amazing.

[@nicksfix8609]

Much appreciated but what if you are conditioning for a acting role where you need to apply these ideas to a rapid schedual

[@r3gulating]

I'd love to hear what's his diet like

[@JS-wj3rl]

They should have nicknamed him "the Helicopter man" , not a bird not a plane, no, he's Helicopterman

[@alexvargas2410]

Nice Tips :D

[@MrSingaporeproductio]

wait is this the guy that was teaching kali muscle??

[@kinglothedancer]

Yes

[@tstreino]

should shoulder dislocates be done standing or on the floor laying down? for shoulder mobility and improve posture

[@SonicSyndicate13]

Iago Borges you can Do both but it is important that you keep your back straight. Doing it on the ground will prevent you from cheating (=arching your lower back) so I would prefer that.

[@tstreino]

SonicSyndicate thanks!

[@joaopviana_]

Why the video was so short?

[@ziyaadsam008]

if I was Daniel I'd whisper close to his ear and ask him "why's your full planche always bent arms.... mate. "

[@LeXx0r]

what are you talking about? watch 'simonster 2.0'. clearly no bent arms

[@ziyaadsam008]

LeXx0r​ yes you are right, all the vids I saw was always slightly bent. I have seen him lockout but it's usually very brief or in a cluster full of other movements or the video is edited with loads of cuts. I guess I never really watched all the vids so I can't know better but the reason I didn't watch more is because majority of the time his arms are bent and I'm like that's cool strength but doesn't look clean. It's just my taste, I prefer Daniel as a fitness KZbin channel because the shit he does isn't for entertainment and more for working out so i wouldnt go into a planche that looks like it's bent because that's ego planching .

[@LeXx0r]

sure I understand and I prefer daniel's style too. On the other hand I'm quite certain that simonster could do it 'clean' if he wanted to, this guy is an absolute beast!

[@Charlie_Waffles]

These AirFlares look totally insane XD .. awesome crazy stuff lol

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

I miss the bulky muscular looking daniel

[@muhammadshariq8474]

He is always was and will be the muscular looking daniel. You're just not looking at him properly.

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

muhammad shariq He is like 20 lbs lighter. I believe he was like 205 now hes like 190. look at his weighted dip and chin up videos from 3 yrs ago.

[@sohammaity24]

meet dominik sky please.

[@patrikkarlsson9523]

might be wrong but what I hear it's the he's training like a skateboarder.. am I wrong?

[@alfonsoparrado3112]

But what about his diet??

[@naturesentrepreneur8432]

What do u mean by lose schedule ?

[@ahdafmansuri5314]

please we need video for learning not march video

[@szolanek]

I w'sh ther' wer' clos'd caption' s for the bit' ng of the end's.

[@Emilianolokocho123]

I see you got Tyson, but where the fuck is Lachlan?? this half ring frat colab wont cut it Dan >:DD

[@shreyasalunke4895]

u do bench press for Chest

[@मीनायुष]

Unbelievable

[@HargyB]

No arm wrestle?

[@marcosbona8260]

aaron taylor johnson is amaong us!