Toshiki Teaches Us To Back Squat!

[@IvanDjuric300]

Alright. 5x5 everyday it is. Cheers boys

[@Not_Clark_Kent]

FAHHVVVEEES

[@rishav380]

Then backdowns for 3x10

[@dogcatdogable]

Shout out to the translator. I don't speak Japanese but it seemed like he made a real effort to actually translate the questions (even the sensitive ones) and facilitate a conversation.

[@bubnjarovski]

She is really impressed 😂

[@yokohamaborn]

I speak Japanese and the translation was awesome.

[@DeadBeatDex]

It also really helps that he knows the sport and its technical terms so it's much easier for him to translate it back and forth.

[@yokohamaborn]

@@DeadBeatDex yes, to be honest I’m learning terminology watching his translation because I don’t have experience talking about this sport in Japanese. Just hasn’t come up much for me in my day to day speaking.

[@Vladimyrful]

The translator did a kickass job man!

[@keldsports8337]

Clarence had his go pro out. I look forward to a video dropping on some random winter weekday three years from now. 😂

[@doctordaro2112]

He puts out a lot of content on his Patreon.

[@henrysaunders6683]

@@doctordaro2112 hi Clarence

[@budgetlifter]

Toshiki the type of guy to show up at your aunts wedding and tell you you should be able to squat 330

[@Erik-gx3dd]

Then tell you afterwards you had 2 more reps in you.

[@lizardgecko]

And tell you should be able to clean and jerk 230kg based on your squat

[@user-nu3qp5oz1l]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@salguodrolyat2594]

He would never ask you to do anything that he couldn't do himself.😇

[@KwisBwown]

AHAHAHAHAHA

[@maxvetter1336]

Eoin‘s head probably couldn’t fit through the door after hearing Toshiki say he was impressed by his legs.

[@riteshahlawat8709]

5x5 followed by 3x10, 1 minute rest, 5 times a week. "Nobody try that 😂"

[@jaredgalloway3642]

I want to see squat every day guy try this for a few weeks... See what happens...

[@SuperIceman44]

​@@jaredgalloway3642Too much volume for a natural. It could lead to injury due to lack of recovery.

[@julianlaustsen1991]

@@SuperIceman44 that depends how heavy u go. u shouldn't squat very heavy when doing it 5 times a week

[@ecbeee7297]

@@julianlaustsen1991 but he was doing 260kg that is almost 10rm for him. And it is huge. Not easy 73~5% 5x5 5 times a week for anyone

[@lesliegee42069]

​@julianlaustsen1991 take it from someone who just finished a 5x5 four days a week program, I could barely recover and I am on a huge surplus. Even when it was like 70% of my 1RM it felt like death. Definitely got some technique and size on my legs, but I'll never run it again it feels like shit.

[@asherxs]

Love the collective mind being blown when Toshiki mentioned his squat frequency for 321 Like the time Gabe casually mentioned doing 15 working sets 😂

[@xxOmnipresencexx]

Yeah, PEDs open the door to *real* volume. Even when Clarence was at maximum dosage, I don't think he got near the tonnage of the Eastern systems. Iirc front squat volume in Poland destroyed Clarence's knees, which is why his squat looks the way it does.

[@tomsettles6873]

How often did Toshiki say he was squatting? I couldn't understand some of that exchange.

[@chrism45]

@@tomsettles6873 5 times a week 5x5 around 260kg and ended with 3x10 at 170kg 1 minute rest. That's insane volume.

[@AlligatorsWithTies]

@@tomsettles6873 he would do a 5x5 then a 3x10, 5 times a week

[@BenjaminKuruga]

@@xxOmnipresencexx Toshiki still claims natty - as he is in Japan/known nationally, he would probably get lynched.

[@AfferbeckBeats]

"He says your legs look amazing" Fuck that's got to feel good

[@faronyoung9609]

When squat senpai tells you you have nice legs you've hit the bigtime

[@eliezermelendez4417]

Rippetoe would be incredibly proud of toshiki for doing 5x5’s

[@gaxyhunter2205]

Fahve bowls of ramen, favhe times a day

[@GrandmasterFerg]

Starting Senpai

[@hippie_4762]

FAHVE SETS OF FAHVE, FAHVE TIMES A WEHK

[@anxietydisorders5917]

so rippetoe was right

[@James-tv9zy]

DO YUR FAHVES

[@mvd3775]

5x5 @~80% is brutal. Let alone 5 times a week. LET ALONE with 3 back off 10s at ~50%. LET ALONE with 1 minute rest between the backoffs. I would collapse of a fatal case of death by session 3.

[@sensam6155]

"fatal case of death" I'm stealing that

[@Zansaldo1]

Did he say it was at 80%? I missed it if he did but I was assuming i”he had to start lower than 80% to do it so frequently.

[@darkmanddk]

​@@Zansaldo1 the 5x5 is 80 % of the 321 squat he made, that is what he meant by his comment I believe

[@signs80]

When I was a stupid 22 year old I did the 5x5 with 80-85% 5x a week with pretty minimal time for acclimation to the volume and by the 1.5 month mark I got patellar tendonitis that took 2 years to fully go away 😂

[@mrwalter1049]

@@Zansaldo1 He said it was 260kg for the 5x5. 80% of 321kg would be about 257kg

[@jakesimpson8952]

clarence finally found someone who does 5x5 as much as him

[@lucashu2646]

I trained at this gym while on vacation a few months ago! Such a cool place. And very friendly people

[@Slumppy]

Really? Is it open for public ? Did you meet Toshiki there ?

[@rc-1983]

No. He met chupacabra.

[@PhiyackYuh]

@@rc-1983who did you meet at hook grape? Hookpakabra ? 😂

[@User-9513]

Cookpacabra

[@x2lazy2die]

what r the fees like? i know japan charges metric shittonne for gym memberships. i just did gold's for 2 weeks just cus it was what i knew

[@BaldOmniMan]

0:15 unexpected, yet appreciated Berserk reference

[@thekingmeruem]

Love your videos

[@4FrogsStacked]

9:06 That "whirring" noise he makes as he squats lol clarence is literally a machine

[@federicocarnebale]

He sounds like godzilla 😂

[@SwEdd1e]

sounds like a turbo on a car. Stutututu

[@notkrillin]

Those are the hydraulics in his legs

[@Robdutton91]

@@SwEdd1eclarence is turbocharged confirmed

[@megapet777]

man has literal hydraulic legs :D

[@sw-gz9ps]

"just sit down and stand back up"- this broke my soul

[@jater10]

That is a squat

[@gregc5392]

This is the coolest material on the channel so far. A documentary about meeting a big figure, and the translations only add flavour to it! Good luck with 300+!

[@miketysonspinky6660]

this was some straight up KZbin Weightlifting Avengers type shit right here haha. Awesome content, can't wait for more!

[@deangel9128]

Actually though 🤣

[@Aakash.Singh1]

Toshiki Yamamoto is so humble. What a well mannered and well behaved guy.

[@_pvn]

Toshiki is a monster, that tricep is massive

[@rechamp1]

I really thought the floor creaking was your knees cracking everytime and got nervous

[@bigkurz]

that's what my knees sound like hahaha

[@rodrigolyraganem3001]

Same lol

[@thekingmeruem]

Same, Clarence scared me

[@xLilPuddinTater]

Does he say otherwise in the video? I'm pretty sure the clicking are actually his knees at 6:00

[@chrism45]

Clarence's knees crackle and always have.

[@jman454]

Toshiki on that 5x5x5 grindset

[@tsujimasen]

Zack just doing his own thing all video.

[@Molonlabee_]

Right, I was bummed he didn't get any instruction. That would have been good content for tall people

[@paulsohns3930]

Best intro to date. Edit: Sounds and Music chosen perfectly.

[@Gladiatorat]

M'erica - fuck yeah!! :D :D

[@intouchcrossfit8780]

Gurphs thrust for knowledge is unmatched..

[@declanosullivan8749]

It made the video, Toshiki had simple but great advice, the breathing is something I never prioritise and it makes so much sense to prioritise

[@jsem94]

His thrusts into my bussy tho 😤😤

[@Tumpz]

I loved when he answered the questions about accessories etc. I was hoping he was gonna say none, I couldn't help laughing when he answered so 😂

[@jonmolina948]

They should make a new Streets of Rage game where you can pick all 5 of these characters.

[@ArravTwitch]

20:35 Zack Telander casually just sitting on the phone in the background lol

[@camacdonnell1]

This is one of the best videos on the internet

[@jaromvicencio]

Immensely enjoyed this video. Seeing Clarence and Fridge soak in Senpai’s advice is so cool to watch

[@Whurlin]

Bruh 5x5 followed by 3x10 5 times a week is insane. 😂 Us mere mortals could do this twice a week and it would be considered high volume. Absolute beast.

[@guillo3222]

Toshiki says you should be able to do 7 reps or get out of his gym.

[@duchaneaux]

Interesting he talks about the deeper breath holds. Idk if bodybuilders or weightlifters still practice this but back in the silver era and golden era of bodybuilding, those guys used to train dumbbell pullovers for rib cage expansion and practiced deep breaths -- to the point where they could blow up those thick rubber balloons during strongman competitions. I'd imagine if one could expand their rib cage and lung capacity, they could probably get a squat PR just from that.

[@uli069]

Love the series! The conversation with Toshiki was super interesting and entertaining. Loved how appreciative and wholesome everyone was. 😀Looking forward to seeing more of the boys in Japan!

[@kcbm225]

MORE BREATHHH also is Clarence squatting in running shoes lmao

[@georgehealy8350]

Lads this is feckin brilliant

[@ayda2876]

that little interview was sooooo interesting i loved it so much

[@theodor320]

You know you've accomplished something spectacular when even Toshiki is ogling those quads in awe.

[@fallingwickets]

brilliant....thank you so much for sharing this

[@sirRustyiron]

Bruh toshiki just casually looking stage ready for bodybuilding, bros build is suttin else👌

[@baseballcrank]

5x5x5 is the new squat everyday. Get out there everyone!

[@kennethladefoged501]

These vlogs are so entertaining!

[@simeonfromberg734]

Is Toshiki bodybuilding now? He looks shredded

[@toximan2008]

He is.

[@fred6907]

You could tell he didn't really like them asking about Dbol/Tren, that was kinda awkward. Didn't even crack a smile about it. I don't think Japanese people are comfortable being asked such straight forward questions out of nowhere.

[@zekicaneksi]

@@fred6907 i don't think its about the "japaneese" people. there are federations and stuff that illegalize this stuff. and knowing that, it is actually rude to ask about it.

[@zekicaneksi]

because what's the guy gonna say? yeah i'm juiced up. And then can he compete? no. he just outed himself

[@vredneckv]

@@fred6907 Yeah that was kinda rude and weird.

[@RottingYoda]

Guts intro for Toshiki 😁

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

I have a lot of respect for Toshiki's translator, he language skills are impressive. I speak 4 languages but not as fluidly as he does with so little accent.

[@timo184]

Senpai impressed by your legs. That's some next level wholesomeness. Second time I watched the video.

[@Kerimbeyman]

Clarence isn't merely doing ass to grass, he fuckin teabags the floor😂

[@Smittjitsu]

Holy shit that intro was glorious

[@Nemo-nm1ef]

What a legend.

[@BafroMan101]

I have a feeling that the Toshiki inspired "RTA 3" is going to be really brutal...

[@phliuy]

Week 1, day 1: back squat 150% of 1rm 5x5 Accessories: Back squat 100%1rm 3x10 Increase by 10 kg each week

[@tfwwhennofitlitgf3300]

@@phliuy "Final Strength" by Mark Rippetoe senpai

[@nova68nova]

He can't teach taller people how to squat. Haha. Every tall guy watching like "Yeah that's fair I've heard that before"

[@afroahmed3989]

Toshiki is a straight outta Baki universe

[@kevinchitsaz9447]

These vids between you, Zt, and clarence are the best

[@shifty220]

Top content again boys!!

[@kevinchitsaz9447]

Beauty of a back squat

[@anonkhmer149]

This is an awesome blog, I’ll be going to Japan next year and hope to make it to this gym!

[@cayden-]

such a cool video. also toshiki constantly commenting on eoins legs is so funny hahahah

[@jonmolina948]

18:27 Good Answer

[@Ronarch2671]

There's some really good stuff in here. Gonna implement that breathing technique when I go back in to do squats.

[@savantoine]

Самурай похоже на отдыхе но в зале для съёмки. Молодец, отдыхать можно и в зале и в сауне. Сила с нами и с вами!

[@onemanswrld405]

Harry Squatter, Squat Senpai, The Fridge, The Giraffe.... what is Fitz?? Very suspicious

[@victorsoto4821]

S U S P I C I O U S indeed

[@aidanoconnell]

Weightlifting aside, this is just such an interesting video in terms of cultural exchange.

[@aleksandar.sakovic]

An Sika Strenght classic!

[@Icecoolsa80a2]

That berserk music for Toshiki is sick very good tune for heavy lifting

[@budgetlifter]

no predator handshake ):

[@AndreezyBM]

I really appreciate your questions to Toshiki! They were so informative as I don't think I hear many weightlifters doing 5x5s unless you're doing technique work. Also loved the questions about peaking and training regimen

[@Hoppitot]

I get what he means by more breath. Was doing front squats today and on my last set of 5 I just didn't think I'd get the last rep so I intentionally squeezed as much air as I could in and the stability it provided was insane. I don't know if its viable for more than one rep though since afterwards I felt like I was gonna pass out lmao

[@zekicaneksi]

yeah, breating big is really important when lifting heavy ffor stabilization. when you are stable, you can grind. when you are not, when you start to grind, you just also start to fold and break down instead of being able to transfer the force to the bar.

[@chrism45]

By the way this is only when training for weightlifting. If you're training lowbar for powerlifting a large chest is not ideal cause it's harder to brace against the belt.

[@zekicaneksi]

@@chrism45 actually with breathing, afaik, you should not only breath to your belly but you should fill up your whole torso with air. you fill air to your belly, lowerback, chest, upperback, everywhere. I do it from bottom to top. And after i breathe, i just basically "push against the closed airway" to create enourmous pressure and then squat. It applies to lowbar too i believe.

[@157MattH]

Sometimes I take a few quick breaths between reps, and after my last rep I focus on breathing. It's not just a out getting oxygen, you also need to get the CO2 out.

[@harambe1596]

5x5 + 10x3 with a min rest!! 5 times a week?! This is insanity!! This ia Darwin program: survival of the fittest. But honnestly, any sport science guy would look at that and loose their minds. Nice work fellas, amazing content.

[@valkarcy]

Drugs help

[@harambe1596]

@@valkarcy drugs or no drugs, doing that for 2 months non stop is still out of this world

[@BaldOmniMan]

@@valkarcyToshiki is natural

[@snoopertrooper4468]

@@valkarcy taking PEDs is highly frowned upon in Japan. If he gets caught, he loses all of his sponsors and public support. So for him its not worth it at all. Hes simply a very gifted squatter.

[@eboy146]

Of course he's juicy you pleb.

[@tariqo16]

some people are just built different and toshiki is just like that .

[@EdwardEdmonds]

Incredible content guys ❤

[@eliezermelendez4417]

Ask him about the strict press since gurph also did 120

[@mikeandre7364]

Took Yamamoto's tips for my leg session today, and was probs the best leg session I've had in years lol 😂

[@rjaxxxas]

Who else thought Clarence's main channel was 'Clarence "Zero" ' not ' "Clarence O" '?

[@canceresbunny]

Toshiki seems like a really cool guy.

[@r3tex]

Such a good episode 💪🏼 🦵🏼

[@alexvat1995]

This is awesome thanks lads!

[@ray.gene.bowner]

Is it me or is jerking your heel outward right after getting your feet in position before squatting a universal thing? Cause I do it too lol

[@DjemGuitar]

These vlogs are the best

[@muhammedjawara6959]

all noted ✅️ i will 5×5 for 150kg then 3×3 110kg imma new be any advice plz

[@thecrystaltide3757]

ive been waiting years for this

[@tauntdaisy]

was fun to see how you really wanted to pick his brain

[@Swisskies]

Toshiki, Clarence & Eoin in the same frame - lads teach me how to squat will ye

[@kittlydelrey]

Damn Toshiki still rocking that bodybuilder tan

[@MG-uk9ry]

This is gold.

[@tomsettles6873]

Is that Clarence's knees or the floor creaking?

[@onemanswrld405]

Probably both😂 and his breathing sounds suspiciously like a hydraulic press

[@dedecage7465]

That's his knees, the floor and his hydraulic breathing creating a symphony of pain.

[@Horus-Lupercal]

The floor... mostly.

[@Doxsein]

Floor

[@desireless4092]

Toshiki - san gives me big Guts vibes.

[@KirkSlashEddie]

Clearence has the healthiest knees on planet earth.

[@chrism45]

Is he prepping for a bodybuilding show? Why the hell is he so shredded and tan? His triceps are insane!

[@emilpindur9400]

Yes, comp in 2 weeks

[@iFlarsky]

I feel like Clarence definitely had an impact upon the making/editing of this video

[@barrylad356]

They've all had the same editor at some point

[@iFlarsky]

@@barrylad356 Ah makes sense then!

[@christopherroberts2500]

@@barrylad356 I'm curious, since you seem to know a little about this. Do these guys all essentially just film their own stuff, then pass it on to an editor? For Clarence at least, I assumed he edited his own content

[@barrylad356]

@@christopherroberts2500 Clarence does edit his own videos, but he had "The Editor" 😅 for some of them. Not the Japan ones in specific, but overall.

[@ev1bl]

The "if you aint tucking you aint fuccing" is part of the lore

[@blazedones]

I love ZT's intro, Murica F yeah!

[@satoru1562]

このコラボはヤバすぎる

[@johnnyd.j.6068]

this is wholesome

[@lkerygma]

"Youve got three more reps" - Toshiki, probably

[@RockyTucsonPaik]

This is so cool and helpful!! I am so jealous lol

[@47pricey]

Who’s this guy Clarence on your recent vids?I think he could do well if he featured on his own channel

[@hunternaab12]

Interesting that he teaches to breathe into the chest because in powerlifting everyone is told to limit chest breathing and breathe into the belly

[@AfferbeckBeats]

Well you can't clean and jerk if you drop your chest but powerlifters pull with a dropped chest and squat folded over so it doesn't matter

[@danialbka7790]

This is what lifting is all about, learning from one another

[@federicocarnebale]

Toshiki is fucking massive 😂 bro is a beast

[@nateung]

This video is so dope! Im dreaming seeing the weightlifting youtube world crossover