This Average Guy Learns the Muscle-Up in 35 days

I started from zero experience in muscle-up to doing 3 muscle-ups in a row in 35 days!
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[@imagoodguy8511]

If a climber is an average guy, that means that I'm... Erm...

[@azrielr1587]

haha, im able to do only 1 pull up

[@TheKentanthony]

We low tier my guy

[@doge8153]

hehe Boii hi Erm

[@mithunkumar.s2965]

I gain lot of weight and can't even do a pull up😅 I am 6'2" and 100kg

[@shriharir6450]

@@mithunkumar.s2965 feel good you have that height bruh...im 5'8" and would do anything to 5'10" atleast.

[@2real4reel]

Very inspiring! I didn't realize how much I loved these 30+ day progress videos.

[@GeekClimber]

Glad you like the video! This kind of video requires more effort, but it always feels good when the target goal is achieved!

[@jibsonator7]

This was the first muscle up video I clicked on when I decided I wanted to try them, 24 days ago. Came back to this video again, and just did my first one, thanks so much.

[@bernardbarbour]

Wow wow wow! So incredibly proud of you. Thank you for this video, it really showed me how to throw my chest out and flip my wrist. I can do about 15 regular pull ups now, but today I'm going to go buy an assist band and get started. BTW I'm 64, lol. I'll keep you posted on my progress. Cheers!

[@abuumar15]

When i see this video, im just smile, it remains me when my first time i get muscle up, same like u, youtube ,training then youtube again.😁

[@GeekClimber]

Haha high five bro! So cool to know that you have been through the same journey as I did.

[@abuumar15]

@@GeekClimber everyone struggle to get muscle up..😄

[@selenophile8797]

As a guy who's goal is to do my 1st muscle up I salute you!! That was helpful video!

[@plowestory]

Awesome legend - well done

[@GeekClimber]

I still remember the moment when I first made it, haha. It was surreal!

[@isthi000ify]

Very inspirational man!! Well done.

[@derprogue5108]

An experienced mountain climber is not an average person. Sitting at home watching netflix while snacking a pack of doritos that's a average person.

[@GeekClimber]

Haha I am sure climbers occasionally sit at home and watch Netflix while snacking a pack of Doritos some time.

[@michellechetrit4057]

i love your videos!

[@GeekClimber]

Glad you love them!! More awesome videos to come!

[@brenttnelson]

I don't know if you're still struggling but your only problem is you aren't engaging your core and lower body. Even if you kip, which you know you shouldn't, if you plug your energy holes with strict body form you'll find your body moves easier. Imagine trying to balance a stick on your hand vs trying to balance a rope on your hand.

[@CacaBaNga590]

You see youtube you aren't dealing with the average guy anymore

[@TheTheThe_]

Severely underrated comment

[@GeekClimber]

To be honest I am not sure if I fully understand what you meant haha 🤣.

[@CacaBaNga590]

@@GeekClimber it's from a show parody of a show called dbz where he says "you see Vegeta you aren't deal with the average Saiyan anymore"

[@justicewarrior9187]

Wanna see real difficulty??. Try doing a planch!!

[@GeekClimber]

Definitely would like to work on it sometime in the future!

[@severluka045]

Well chicken wing muscle-up is a progression if you ask me. Not intentional, but necessary until you are able to perform a legit muscle-up. I'm counting my chicken wing muscle-up as my first muscle-up sooo :D

[@DevOps1]

Strong guy.

[@gracelightcap6635]

CDONGRATULATIONS!!

[@glenlorenzofanti4447]

Keeping those flip-flops on is a skill of its own.

[@GeekClimber]

Haha it’s actually pretty easy!

[@craerae]

How is that even hard.. lol 😂 maybe in the beginning.. but it's like my muscles remember to hold them on.

[@mymumsaysimcool.]

I challenged myself to the limit and did 100 MUSCLE UPS a day for just 10 days. And the results were absolutely crazy! Check it out!

[@balkcsiaboot3297]

The fact that you tried and committed yourself without giving up for 30 days makes you a winner.

[@GeekClimber]

I almost wanted to give up. It was Mike Boyd’s video that kept me going at it.

[@burgerli193DS]

You sound like my mom.

[@eonshade6297]

@@burgerli193DS maybe he is

[@planitfapraknks2379]

The fact that he succeeded also plays a factor

[@kichu2555]

@@eonshade6297 hol up

[@Haglar6]

you aren't "average guy" you are a climber geek legend

[@GeekClimber]

I feel pretty average when I walk into the gym and see all those strong people doing their climbs and workouts 😆.

[@rockyboimedia]

He is pretty average

[@mindbodyfitnext9858]

Haglar That’s true 😀

[@defenderoftheadverb]

@@rockyboimedia No he's not. He's light and strong. Average is fat and flabby.

[@matijavrh2251]

True

[@hubermanlab]

Nice work brother!

[@GeekClimber]

Yes! It feels so good when hard work pays off!

[@jsgv7935]

Damn it’s Huberman

[@greentea3406]

Huberman commenting your video is the biggest flex

[@jsgv7935]

@@greentea3406 indeed

[@Toxtube]

Huberman has the best podcasts, they are very informative

[@clqxzz7932]

I wish it wasn’t 2am, I wish I was at the gym rn trying this

[@oliverwright7891]

DucQy yeh haha 🤣

[@jeegupopli1871]

My gym is closed till the end of the month because of the stupid virus

[@jcs3146]

@@jeegupopli1871 same here :(

[@jcs3146]

2:03 AM right now for me

[@laowaan3958]

Same

[@KB-kc9is]

A climber isn’t the average guy because you already have forearm strength and grip strength from all the climbing

[@lachy_stack836]

Oh Yeah Yeah warrior level 967 true, I’m just a teenager and after watching an abundance of tutorial videos on the muscle up I managed to get it at somewhere between a month and a half and two months, admittedly there is still a slight kip but it’s possible with determination, eating right, and doing progressions properly

[@GeekClimber]

My physical talent is way below average. Almost everyone can’t believe that I can only climbing V6s after 10+ years. I bet for most people if they put in the same amount of time in fitness like I did they would be way better than me.

[@tulockthewerewolf9744]

True

[@aquenwisey]

message from illuminati : STAY WHERE YOU ARE!!!

[@cap9540]

I cant listen to shit youre gonna say cause your name sorry dawg

[@raination6668]

You could have hit 4 without the sandals on lol

[@emil7837]

Bro these sandals are from adidas. They give him slav power

[@Jonathan-A.C.]

byEmilHero Yea but that’s LEG power

[@GeekClimber]

😆😆🤣🤣 I like my massage slippers haha. It hurts to land barefooted!

[@null_ref1669]

Lol :D

[@mfknbeast1046]

@@GeekClimber if you guys want gain some muscle our lose weight . Talk Whit this guy . He really can help . He helps people from different countries. Send him a email . [e-mail] . He names is maverick .

[@greedmarks7478]

I love how 35 days on youtube is just under 5 minutes XD feels so easy to do it lol

[@GeekClimber]

Haha 35 days is actually not that bad. Time flies really fast!

[@harun9130]

@@GeekClimber Its been 1 year ago when u said that, Imagine that!

[@mymumsaysimcool.]

I challenged myself to the limit and did 100 MUSCLE UPS a day for just 10 days. And the results were absolutely crazy! Check it out!

[@BryceHartman]

Dude your enthusiasm is so fun to watch, i love it

[@GeekClimber]

Glad you like the video man! I am always excited when I achieve a goal that I set for myself!

[@daniberberi7165]

"Your emthusiasm is so fun, I love it" ~Lil pump

[@highpeaktrails]

Bryce Hartman Totally agree. Subbed you dude. Love your enthusiasm. 😁

[@rowdyrick7091]

4:25 was the best part

[@dariusemanuel8895]

The hardest thing here is to keep dressed with Flip Flops while Muscle Up

[@maxjbg]

Yep, Shot mine straight through the garden yesterday while training :D

[@sfbrk5381]

I would probably end up with cramps in my foot whilst attempting to keep them on.

[@GeekClimber]

😆😆😆 My flip flops never flew off when I attempted the muscle up, so it’s not hard at all to do it with flip flops.

[@raymartconcepcion8309]

it's comfortable especially when ur asian like me

[@jalis812-gaming6]

1000 likes yay

[@murtazapirani9644]

Tip: Set your goals after you've already achieved them so you always feel accomplished

[@GeekClimber]

Haha, I think you actually want to set the goals before achieving them.

[@5krypt]

a d v i c e 1 0 0

[@riccardodeiana160]

@@5krypt Underrated answer.

[@mymumsaysimcool.]

I challenged myself to the limit and did 100 MUSCLE UPS a day for just 10 days. And the results were absolutely crazy! Check it out!

[@daborshy4089]

You aren't allowed to have open toed shoes in the weight room. I'm calling the police.

[@clairemadeinheaven]

I want the President of the United States on the line right now.

[@GeekClimber]

Nah that’s a climbing gym instead of a traditional weight room.

[@kbreezy004]

It's only lightly suggested at Mesa Rim, I usually go no shoes there.

[@EdwinMactalMusic]

I dont wear any shoes in the gym

[@griffcoleman]

Honestly that rule is funny to me because I have never understood how a shoe will save your toes from, say, a 45 plate lol

[@3400Dinero]

nobody: him: “yusss yusss yusss” lol have a nice day

[@david2legit2quit]

you love to see it

[@Magerquark]

why would you ever wear slippers, I feel like unconsciously you try to move your feet in a way the slippers don't fall off, not fully focusing on your workout

[@MyOnlyCommentIs]

If you got use to it you Unconsously grip it and won't be a bother

[@Magerquark]

@@MyOnlyCommentIs I know because I wear slippers every single day whenever I'm home. In certain situations I take them off

[@cia9315]

Its in the asian blood

[@MyOnlyCommentIs]

@@cia9315 true, everyday & most of my life using slippers.. Filipino btw.

[@Sammm30]

@@Magerquark you mean "subconsciously" not "unconsciously".

[@sottozen]

Great video! I am also trying this with such poor results until now! Thanks 4 this :)

[@GeekClimber]

Glad the video helped! Congrats on the progress!

[@hussein8645]

A year since writing this comment 😼 are you able to do it now?

[@mymumsaysimcool.]

I challenged myself to the limit and did 100 MUSCLE UPS a day for just 10 days. And the results were absolutely crazy! Check it out!

[@death2011ghost]

Remember he took 35 days just for this. an average person would give up. So the trick to do anything is not to give up.

[@ale03000]

ya perseverance is the key for success :)

[@bryantricoche8332]

Plot twist This whole video was just a sponsor for Mike Boyd.

[@GeekClimber]

I wish Mike actually paid me for this video haha.

[@bryantricoche8332]

Omg you replied!! :D

[@almahmudrijoy9491]

3 days ago i was able to perform my first muscle up! You won't believe how awesome that moment was! I tried for more than 3 years! And then one day suddenly i tried and was able to do it! My hand was shaking, my heart was beating like i have been doing sprinting! Go for it guys! Muscle up will unlock a new level to your workout!

[@GeekClimber]

Huge congrats bro! I can totally relate to your joy! It was truly a magical feeling when I got myself up the bar.

[@ale03000]

Why it took so long ? Not training correctly ? I want to do them too !! Training hard now

[@shanks-8269]

CARL WongTW i was able to make a muscle up after 2 weeks. Now i make 6-10 in a row. I don‘t know what this dude was doing for 3 years but it‘s not that hard. U just have to be patient and u will easily be able to make a muscle up

[@harun9130]

BRO YOU BOOSTED MY MOTIVATION!! 💪

[@Mysticfateee]

Been doing muscle ups for awhile, although i've been struggling to do them consecutively. For whatever reason i just can't manage to do more than one even though i've had occassions where i have done 2 or 3 in a row. I know i have the strength so i've just been focusing really hard on what i can do mechanically to be able to do reps and sets of muscle ups. I agree with both of you guys, most people never feel what it's like to be ABOVE the bar, but once you finally manage your first muscle up you feel so incredible and just want to throw your hands in the air... except you can't 😂 It really does make you feel like you're on top of the world. Anyway i'm still on my muscle up journey to figuring out how to do them consecutively hence why i found this video. That said i've not found a single video with tips on how to link together muscle ups, only videos on how to do them in general. So my journey continues to figure out the secret to consecutive muscle ups

[@mroskr4887]

At work taking lunch at my desk and started clapping when he did it. In my mind yelling “F*** Yes!” Proud of ya brother Haha :D

[@GeekClimber]

Glad that you felt my excitement! I was so happy when I finally did it!

[@NickyKhilnani]

SAME LOL

[@TeacherPaulReacts]

This 'average' guy does rock climbing for many many years...

[@coban1907XD]

average guy can't do 10 pull ups with ease

[@SuccessforLifester]

You are already so strong doing pull ups with ease.

[@GeekClimber]

Haha you could be right but whenever I walk into a gym, I see so many strong people doing crazy workouts.

[@snowysteve]

@@GeekClimber Remember this is a move that is part skill based and part power to bodyweight based. As a climber you have already honed your strength to master YOUR bodyweight. Your power to bodyweight ratio is excellent. What you can achieve on a wall is well beyond what an average Joe could achieve. Walk down the street an look at the average dude. I am in my late 40s 90kg and 6 ft 3 inches, I could barely do a pull up a year ago, I have had to train my ass off to hit 15. You can easily do 10. You have super low body fat and you have great pulling power. However credit to you for hitting your goal, it wasn't easy and the pain was real. Big respect.

[@griffcoleman]

It still takes a while to get the form down and everything for sure though! I can do 25 straight pull ups but I’m still working on good muscle up form

[@mmr599]

Learning History probably both

[@filazkeita2272]

baz hennessy You can be that disrepectful only behind ur screen, fcking clown

[@dalurinzinia829]

i can't even do 2 consecutive pull-ups and this guy(a veteran climber and able to do pull-ups) be saying he's weak

[@radicalracc5918]

If you can’t do 10 pull-ups you are either a huge body builder or weak it’s not that hard.

[@sdbeecham7806]

Starting off, forget about Radical Racc. All you have to do if you want to increase your amount of pull-ups is this: Start with chin-ups because they are easier. Do as many as you can every day until you can hit 5 consecutive chin-ups. After that, start doing pull-ups. And again, do as many as you can each day. Your back and arm strength will increase no doubt!

[@arbulonrexhepi]

@@radicalracc5918 if you have never tried the pull ups in particular it's very possible that you can't do even 1. When I tried a pull up for the first time I couldn't do even one and barely 2 chin ups, but at the time I was able to do 50 clean push ups.

[@radicalracc5918]

Arbulon Rexhepi we are talking about the average person though I would hope the average person exercises if you exercise regularly pull-ups should not be a problem

[@radicalracc5918]

Weak people can do pull-ups if they have the right body type he obviously doesn’t weight lift and honestly is pretty average when it comes to build

[@cantrelate2757]

Wow in 21 days he didn’t get much stronger at all but he got that technique down and taught his body how to do the exercise as efficiently as possible

[@GeekClimber]

You are exactly right!!

[@mymumsaysimcool.]

I challenged myself to the limit and did 100 MUSCLE UPS a day for just 10 days. And the results were absolutely crazy! Check it out!

[@kingkoen9382]

I never thought my math teacher could do muscle ups.

[@m3lfbreezy]

now try a strict musle up without momentum, just from a dead hang. shit's on another level of difficulty

[@Benkkuful]

I think he could learn it in a few months since he probably has the wrist strength to false grip already.

[@GeekClimber]

I tried it without momentum and it felt impossible. I will need to improve my pull strength first.

[@Benkkuful]

@@GeekClimber Google "false-grip". It's a technique gymnasts use to make that so much easier. You basically have your whole wrist over the bar so you don't need to rotate your hand during the transition from pulling to pushing. You might still need to get more explosive pulling strength, but that technique really helps a lot.

[@GeekClimber]

Thanks for the pointer, Jami! I will look into it and see what false grip is.

[@IvanSandvallFitness]

Andre I have Done it was hard af

[@brokecollegestud8139]

youtube recomendations once again telling me to work out

[@GeekClimber]

Working out is great for your health!

[@Azami0001]

"Hey man how long did it take you to do muscle ups?" "35 days" "Oh coo- wait what."

[@asdfasdfwae]

Well done dude i am in a same positions.. I have been practicing from 6months once or twice a week... Almost gave up but now gonna try again

[@asdfasdfwae]

Hii geek climber i just want to say man you are a god.... I just did my first proper muscle up today and i am on cloud 9..thanks for making it simple. I never had any problem with strength but would never go above chest.. Thenx tells to do a lat pull down that was not working for me. I was also making the 2 mistakes: Thumb on top of bar and Knees not touching the chest, i was trying to start the knees towards an LSit but today i changed that.. At first did the chicken wing and after a few more tries cwas able to do 1 muscleup with good form(not the best) Was stuck on it for so long. Thanks mate.

[@Sindig0]

@@asdfasdfwae Woot!

[@take6letters]

@@asdfasdfwae Well done pal!

[@Stillow]

Back in high school i went from 4 basic pull ups to 8 muscle ups in a month although i did train 3 hours, 6 times a week. The only 2 things you have to do to make muscle ups easier is try to do pull ups as high as possible and do dips on 1 bar (like when you're supposed to push up from the bar), talking from personal experience.

[@ul-tme1053]

Dude u need to train 7 days a week...

[@MattDoesLife539]

This guy maxed out in INT and now he is building STR, AGI and CHARISMA.

[@rayleishen]

lmfao

[@kyejinlee1]

Lmfao autmoatically judge max int by his yellomess

[@GeekClimber]

😆😆. To be fair most likely he guessed "max int" because of my accent. You gotta be at least the top 1% in school in your original country in order to be qualified for a golden ticket to come to the USA.

[@Al.M619]

I learned more from this video on muscle ups than any other! Good stuff

[@IAmKingHomey]

Yeah this is a great tutorial all on its own lol.

[@Hahahaha-uj9pu]

True

[@GeekClimber]

Haha there are so many variants of muscle ups and all the experts make them look so easy. The way I did it probably requires the least strength to do it 😆.

[@mindbodyfitnext9858]

The Lion of Judah 😆👍🏼

[@flighted2513]

try this first kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIu4Y6KvbrFnerc once you do super high pull ups you eventually do a muscle up without realizing it like i did lol

[@premeditadeds6304]

I like how you look like you are holding a certificate in your hands when you explain stuff

[@GeekClimber]

LOLLL 😆😆😆 your comments always give me a good laugh 👍

[@mori4703]

Man this is the exact reaction that I had when I did my first muscle up, just the feeling of achieving something you think was impossible☺️

[@GeekClimber]

So glad you can relate to how I felt! That feeling is truly amazing.

[@mainaccount943]

Me too, after a lot of work I achieved it too It was an unbelivable feeling

[@Lessoninablessing]

Roku 🤙

[@gappuma7883]

Roku but it was kipping muscle ups was yours too?

[@abiyanfathan8266]

I can't even do just 1 muscle ups. My best achievement was 8 pull ups. That's it...😐

[@akmalidham]

2:33 that blue guy dance...

[@EttGlasVatten]

Thats definitely green, maybe leaning on teal.

[@dylanwestbrooks4014]

EttGlasVatten your probably looking through a bad lcd panel.. idk but it’s definitely blue and teal

[@ozhamazsi986]

You are more inspiring than any proffessional ive seen... good on yah bro ✊💪

[@GeekClimber]

Haha I don’t think the pros struggle as much as I do 😆. Glad you find my videos inspiring man.

[@finncasey1430]

Your channel hasn't just inspired me to give climbing a go, but just tackle any goal in life. Thanks, keep up the great content!

[@GeekClimber]

Glad you like my channel! Comments like yours are one of my biggest motivations to keep on making videos!

[@שגהש]

To be honest it took you 31 days not 35 :-) Nice video Maybe make another one on doing the superman pushup? The one where you push your legs and arms above the ground after the pushup. *Thumbs up if you wanna see him do this!*

[@GeekClimber]

Just so you know my push strength is pretty weak but I am definitely interested in working on it at some point in the future!

[@neowti4875]

Just found u out today I’m not that interested in rock climbing or muscle ups it’s just that ur coooollllll xd xdxdxd

[@GeekClimber]

Haha I think KZbin knows deep down that you want to give rock climbing a try!

[@Ostreaf]

"Average guy with rock climbing experience"

[@marlingod]

Inspirational dude\\\ BUT I wouldn't say you're average

[@GeekClimber]

Haha whenever I walk into the gym and see other people doing their climbs/workouts I feel average.

[@dontlookatmyprofilepic4796]

Moral of the story... Technique, technique, TECHNIQUE!!!

[@nikiforossarantoglou5917]

...and slippers.

[@GeekClimber]

Yeah if you can do 10 pull-ups in a row then it’s all about technique!

[@zeomatrix3]

Great job man, i'm also working towards muscle ups inspired by ironically both magnus and mike so you're video has added fuel to the fire!! I've only recently started general exercise having lost over 5st in weight in the last year, mainly through nutritional changes and lots of walking/swimming, but i've got my pull up bar installed, can do about 4 pull ups so far and hope to have muscle ups down before the end of next month :)

[@GeekClimber]

Go for it dude! I am sure you can do it if you continue to work on it! It’s all about being persistent!

[@johnwig285]

"This average guy" Mike Boyd is average. Endgame Thor is average. You arent. As a climber, you had the strength and athleticism to begin with, just lack technique and practice. That being said, it is still an achievement which u trained for, credit should be given where its due but that title is off 😂 I must be off the charts at this rate.

[@edmundozeta5763]

I know Thor is fat but he's still strong. An average guy cannot fight thanos.

[@krispygabu]

damn endgame thor is average?he can do thousands of pull ups and i cant even do 1

[@GeekClimber]

Haha if Thor is average than I for sure is average. I am way weaker than him.

[@noel.friedrich]

@@GeekClimber endgame thor is average.

[@ETERNl7Y]

For anyone trying to learn how to muscle up the biggest tip I could give you is to work on the negative part of the muscle up just as much as the pulling up part of it. Jump up and get yourself held up above the bar with your arms pushed straight down holding yourself up above the bar, and then slowly lower yourself down to the ground very slowly. Doing this helped me achieve my first muscle up in just about a week of practicing this multiple times a day. The negative part of the movement made such a huge difference for me.

[@GeekClimber]

To be honest I never understand why doing negatives help. Say if you are learning to swim, you learn with the help of a kickboard instead of swimming backwards.

[@ETERNl7Y]

@@GeekClimber I dont know tbh, I just know I wasnt really getting anywhere until I started doing the negative part and my progress bumped up so fast after that. Just a strange way our bodies work I guess.

[@jaylinn7763]

@@GeekClimber that is not a relevant analogy

[@shablagoomer]

@@GeekClimber like your swimming. A negative would be doing it laying on a board. So you can flop your arms around and learn how to do it After that you get those tubes arlund your arm or try the technique in a kiddy pool. Youre now swimming

[@muhammadlutfi4315]

I know that feeling, dude. That's why i made tutorial for muscle up hehe... Btw, you're not an average guy considering you're a climber.

[@GeekClimber]

Thanks for making the muscle up tutorial man!

[@Pantrixo]

You're such an inspiration. I've been doing a lot of bodyweight training recently, and being able to do 30 pull-ups but no muscle up was really making me rethink how strong I actually was. I've never watched any of your videos before, but seeing you overcome this obstacle while wanting to give up made me smile.

[@gabriellu5463]

Tf 30 pull ups and no muscle up? Hows that possible

[@Pantrixo]

@@gabriellu5463 6 months ago I was mainly just training solely muscle endurance, so I was able to do 30 pullups in full range of motion and a lot of high rep sets. I didn't really know the technique for the muscle-up and I wasn't really lifting anything heavy or doing anything explosive. I've started doing weighted chin-ups since then, but if you're wondering, I was finally able to do my first muscle up about a month after I wrote this comment.

[@gabriellu5463]

@@Pantrixo Oh i see congratulations on your muscle up though!!

[@avlejm]

Nicely done! But out of curiosity and gauging how average you are: how many regular pull-ups can you do before failure?

[@avlejm]

@by He says he does 10 easily, but I'd like to know his max rep :)

[@GeekClimber]

My max is around 13. I can do 10 "without a problem" but definitely not "easily" haha. I can feel the burn/soreness after 10 pull ups in a row.

[@Benkkuful]

@by It's mostly about technique. If you can do a pull-up to your chest and a straight bar dip then with the proper technique you can do a muscle-up, but it's still better to get stronger first, because muscle up is one of those moves where you can wreck your shoulders pretty easily.

[@ethan2163]

@@Benkkuful Why do muscle ups wreck the shoulders? Pretty sure a normal muscle up doesn't have the chest sticking out. Also, muscle ups do require a lot of strength. I can do 18 pull ups and pull to my upper abs/lower chest and I can't do a strict muscle up.

[@Bicmeister]

" This Average Guy " Name: Geek Climber Blud is a Climber not an Average Guy

[@nicoisbored6372]

YESH YESH! this guys happiness after doing it should make anyone happy

[@GeekClimber]

Man, I still remember the moment when I first got up the bar without the chicken wing. It was a truly amazing feeling.

[@nicoisbored6372]

Geek Climber you can tell just from the pure bliss as you finally got it! Keep it up!

[@mikal3539]

Good job! Ive had the same problems when i tried learning muscle up and i was like, where am i doing it wrong?!? i can do sooooo many pullups in a row but getting on top of the bar with both arms at same time is so hard! so the technique were the biggest problem but i learned it like 2 months ago and now im feeling great when doing it!

[@GeekClimber]

Haha so cool that we went through a similar journey. Congrats on learning the muscle up!

[@colewalls106]

This average guy learns the "kipping muscle-up" in 35 days. Not trying to be negative, but I have some general advice. The best way to learn any bodyweight exercise is to focus on form, you will likely be injured if you continue doing this version. I would suggest doing strict muscle-ups with resistance bands. Keep on lowering the strength of the resistance bands until you don't need it anymore, then do them with good form. Just a suggestion, but good effort!

[@ethan2163]

Eh, resistance bands didn't really help for me. I learned the kipping MU with resistance bands and that was when I had almost no assistance from the bands. It took a lot longer for me to learn the strict MU even when I already could do it strict with very light resistance.

[@mimixis]

Gosh, it’s not strict but that doesn’t mean that it’s damaging 🙄 Not everything gets you injured when performed at simpler form...

[@ethan2163]

@@mimixis It's usually bad for beginners because they don't know how to do it properly.

[@halnik1118]

It was just challenge. I dont think he will continue to train any calisthenics move..

[@ianxrbl]

@@mimixis It actually is damaging. Hurts your elbows a lot. I used to do the same thing he's doing lol and it hurts

[@kyrietrashchokinglirving7255]

The skill of wearing flipflops while doing muscle ups

[@Blobbyo25]

I don't understand why no-one talks about front lever as the best training for muscle up. Muscle up involves pulling backwards as well as up, as if combining a pull-up with a front lever at the same time. Once I explain this to people they usually get it pretty quickly. This is coming from a guy who can do 8 clean muscle-ups in a row (which is NOT impressive in the grand scheme of calisthenics), but I know what I'm talking about to an extent. You need that backwards momentum because you rotate around the bar and it becomes forward momentum once you are above the bar.

[@StanMovies]

Cool video. The simplicity of the video, the goal setting to something you want to be able to do, the work you put into it and the progress and result are great. Thanks for this video

[@GeekClimber]

Glad you like the video. There were a few days when I thought the set goal was too hard to achieve. I was so happy when I finally did it!

[@ebenezerboateng1895]

I literally did a muscle after watching this vid. I've been trying for weeks

[@GeekClimber]

Great job dude!!! Glad that the video helped!

[@TheEquilibriumEffects]

It just happen for me one daay. I can pull up about 20 - dip like 30, so i understand its a pull up with a dip So i pull up and dip. One day at the gym at my first attempt it worked. Now it become so easy. The key is to no grip the bar to tight but lose so your hands rotated.

[@robbitt]

Definitely an accomplishment, but now you need to attempt a true muscle up. Using momentum for a muscle up, is the equivalent of doing push ups on your knees.

[@GeekClimber]

I am working on the non kipping version of the muscle up now. It's way harder haha.

[@ibrahimwaiz1726]

Soo an average guy can do 10 pull ups in a row.... Ok

[@aamirbasir5464]

Ibrahim Waiz Yes you should be able to pull yourself up, that’s the human bare minimum, I was able to get to 10 pull ups in about 2 weeks

[@ibrahimwaiz1726]

@@aamirbasir5464 well i can only do 4 or 5 pull ups at most 😬🤦‍♂️

[@aamirbasir5464]

Ibrahim Waiz Keep doing them , eventually you’ll hit the bare minimum

[@GonLex]

No entendi un carajo pero toma tu like

[@thaiphra2183]

geek or not, you are a inspiration bro. I don't know how i let myself down, from 15 pulls ups to not being able to do even 1. 25 years, 2 kids, a half baked career, feasting and no weight training, that's how. I will get my 15 pull ups back!!

[@RichardWilliamsRJW]

Life is never a straight line going up! Good luck :)

[@onlyonemrxonlyonemry306]

Goes to show you keep pushing forward and never give up

[@GeekClimber]

Yes! It's all about the dedication and being persistent!

[@angryraptorgaming4051]

Respect to this boyyyy. This video is almost 2 years old. Now you can do clean muscle-ups. 😁💪

[@odie_The_Brodie]

Pure dedication, no matter the circumstances💆🏾‍♂️!

[@rayflower1915]

I never did muscle ups unill the gyms where closed and i had no other choise but to use calestatic parks to train. I learned it in 15 mins from the video you where showing. Ur first mistake is that you should've trained on normal pull ups min 10/15 and then 15 dips. Explosive aswell, basically waisted allot of days

[@robbandoni3382]

Dude thanx for unlocking the secret for me. Literally just did my first real one after a year due to u pointing out bringing up ur knees. Much appreciate it

[@bakanayi]

Holy sheet!!!! I just managed to do my first muscle up after reading this! Damn. Thanks mate

[@MrKazekage21]

nice work brah, go on interesting content. srsly greetz from germany

[@GeekClimber]

So awesome to know that I have viewers from Germany! Glad you like the video man!

[@SuprEmpth]

Seeing you accomplish your goal put a huge smile on my face. Fantastic job!!!

[@GeekClimber]

I still remember the moment when I first made it haha. Truly an unforgettable moment for me!

[@bargvili5658]

now i appreciate no kipping muscle ups even more. damn..

[@itsyaboi5290]

u mean strict muscle ups

[@alubchicken]

@@itsyaboi5290 no he means the real "muscle ups", hence their name. These Kipping Muscle Ups are only an accessory to build one's strength to be able to do a real muscle up. Build your back, arms, and chest, and you can do a muscle up. It will take a while though.

[@GeekClimber]

No kipping muscle up is hard. I am working on it but it might take me some time to get it.

[@bmdeltafireman]

I get to do my first strict muscle up to the 50 years ! Before I did robbing as well as is did in the crossfit!

[@khaarlatavoi9050]

I've been trying to practice muscle ups and this inspired me do much, also you are far from average 😊

[@AndrewD.]

Far below yeah

[@vapingfury4460]

@@AndrewD. how many pull ups can the average man do?

[@GeekClimber]

You got this! If you put in the work I am sure you can do it!. I am rooting for you!

[@enricoterrevazzi1394]

I learned muscle up in 22 days, but i don’t have any proof

[@GeekClimber]

That's awesome!

[@enricoterrevazzi1394]

@@GeekClimber Well, i can do just one muscle up but for me it is good. I can send you a video on instagram.

[@nathalienboelijn712]

I have been doing the muscle up for about 9 months now. But i never pushed my chest foreward because i didn't know you needed to do that. It's because of you that i learned that. Thank you man

[@GeekClimber]

Great job!! Glad that my video helped you!

[@morsik9467]

The progression I only did for muscle up was making like 4x10 muscle ups with 2 resistance bands then 1 resistance band i tried to increase reps every other training to 10 and when I did 1 resistance band 4x10 I went without any resistance band and did 4x4 muscle ups. It took me 2 weeks though. Resistance bands learn you how the movement works

[@theanimedream5885]

This is more help-full than tutorials even 🤷🏻‍♂️👏👏👏

[@GeekClimber]

Haha this is definitely the easiest variation to do a muscle up. I had to piece together information from different videos.

[@theanimedream5885]

@@GeekClimber i can only do the chicken muscle up 😔

[@saurabhnaik9984]

You arent an average guy. Average is someone who cannot even do 2 pull ups straight, somewhat like me

[@GeekClimber]

I have below average talent but above average effort so that makes me an average guy. I am sure if you put in the same hours as I do in rock climbing you will be a lot stronger than me.

[@dilipkodase675]

Iam on my way to 2nd day... Learn it for sure 💯💯💯💯 thanks ...

[@tonylelavallois5950]

I did it after 3 months of calisthenics guys! One muscle up!

[@markmcg8309]

Love the video and your enthusiasm! I’m inspired to finally get a muscle up too now 👊😛💥

[@GeekClimber]

Go for it dude! You got this!

[@shotoanimation4515]

🤣🤣🤣I learn muscle up in 3 days... And it's only the one I can do 😅

[@thomaspham8852]

You’re awesome man! 35 days, same exercise. That’s dedication. Keep it up!

[@GeekClimber]

I knew I had to focus on it if I wanted to get results. I am so glad that it paid off!

[@NikoHL]

I like your efforts dude. Congratulations, Very inspiring. I've lived a very sedentary like til now and I'm getting older (almost 60), however my goal is to be able to do 5 pull ups..just regular ones.

[@GeekClimber]

I highly recommend you give rock climbing a try! That’s how I developed my pull strength for the pull-ups.

[@NoodleMcnoodle]

So how many days for the average guy learns how to dunk a basketball?

[@shino8854]

Muscle up is a compound movement, so you need to have functional strength and good control of all muscles to work as one.

[@GeekClimber]

Totally agree with you! It's all about strength and coordination.