Why I got "Skinny", Opinion on the Enhanced Games, Lab Meat is Pointless - Q&A

[@clarence0]

My Programs and eBooks: weightliftingfix.com/ Clarence0 Shorts and Tank: super-weightlifting.com/products/clarence0-starter-pack My Patreon (100s of exclusive videos not on KZbin): www.patreon.com/clarence0

[@derekfrommoreuprightrowsmo600]

Bigger in person

[@aliedil5415]

dude gear the f up and vanish like a supernova, good ol heart attack after snatching 235kg

[@KwisBwown]

❤❤❤❤

[@misterbeach8826]

@clarence0 question. did you consider taking way more drugs for 1-2 years, to see how far you can go? like way more. because: traditional bodybuilders, who are on a massive load of drugs, always lack the technique experience for olympic lifting. yet, you've an advantage... heart attacks and brain issues aside (ahem)

[@XXenoNN95]

Hi @clarenc0, try out Outer Wilds. Really one of a kind game.

[@leonardsmith9870]

I don't care what you choose to do Clarence, as long as you still post once in a while, whether it's olympic lifting, powerlifting, parkour, or tricking. Your videos are genuinely nice to watch.

[@theparadisesnare]

I hope he reads this. I agree. One of the more genuine people online

[@durrantmiller8810]

​@@MrOrthodox13bro what does it matter we ain't trying to marry him

[@Notdumbchannel-g7m]

for sure.

[@jedok1677]

@@durrantmiller8810 I think it gives motivation to people like myself who has grown with clarence. Seeing him at his best.

[@Wisey_83]

Agree! His travel logs are Awesome too. man could make millions on this platform .

[@LoveJaeger]

Your pure conciousness towards your experience in this life is admirable, thanks for being a great example. All the best Clarence.

[@mikicro1983]

Fire animation is so so relaxing, stay strong Clarence, all the best from Croatia.

[@burdok4138]

Looks like BOTW to me.

[@andreej206]

Ima nas

[@mossoconnor4417]

Dude get offline and watch a real fire

[@meopen1888]

Hahaha, mozemo osnovat Clarence Croatia Club.

[@SShadowRR]

Getting a new clarence video is like winning jackpot

[@JaMeshuggah]

What if Clarence had a twin and they both wanted to make out with you? That's my jackpot.

[@sepix048]

​@@JaMeshuggahayooo what💀

[@TeachingMyselfWeightlifting]

Clarence, thank you for posting. You always bring an interesting and well-informed perspective to your Q&A/longer-form-style videos. We appreciate you. - Stroud

[@yunoscheng3522]

It's because of you Clarence, I started weightlifting a year ago. You're truly my inspiration. Whatever you do stay safe and God Bless Inshaallah.

[@FlyingPastilla]

Enhanced games will never be a thing. The reality is the normal games are already enhanced and the best athletes are already there. No one good enough to get on olympic level would go so those who would wouldn't be beating any records thus the only thing it would do is place more suspicion on the "natty" games.

[@joeyv2083]

Tell em!!

[@setht_training]

True

[@RelativeRelativiness]

The highest level of strongman is in the untested events. Just pay the athletes properly and you'll get (openly) juiced olympic medal level athletes.

[@bondymagnomous3544]

Yes but that suspicion will be a great thing.

[@maximisatwat]

There's a limit on "how crazy" they can go currently . They have to prevent greater scurinty into what they're doing and pass clean tests. With no limits at all, they no longer need to do that. Think pro wrestling. Imagine 20 Sam Sulak's lumbering down the track at inhuman speed.10% of the competitors hearts stopping during each event.

[@IcedMatte]

Hey Clarence just wanted to say we appreciate you. Your content is always great and just love seeing that you post. You've been such a great influence on my lifestyle habits. Much love

[@logcabins8258]

What impresses me the most about you, even more than your exceptional physical abilities is the resilient mind of your yours, the ability to remain uninfluenced from the extreme influence of social media while being an influencer yourself, kudos to you my man, I think you fought off one of the strongest beast of them all.

[@RobLipsett]

Always appreciate a Clarence upload ❤

[@Wesley-mk7fw]

Whatever you release we will listen, thank you.

[@fabiobonetta5454]

Dear Clarence, as an amateur your passion commitment and sheer excellence have done more to get people into weightlifting and strength sports then any professional weightlifter I can name. Thank you

[@foca7550]

I agree with you 100% on everything. I’m wishing you all the best Clarence, you are an inspiration to us all, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart.

[@benotyourboss]

Thanks for all Clarence! What a nice fire animation!

[@IlIlIlIlIlIlIllIlIII]

Honestly the only lifting channel I enjoy the content of. I can relate to the squat frequency answer; have to do it 4-5 times a week for maintenance at a certain level. Also injured my knee in may, so couldn't squat for 8 weeks (still trained legs though), and I lost 40kg on my reps just like that. Been vegan for 12 years now. I tried mock-meats once or twice, and both times I saw it as a novelty more than anything else. Didn't really see the point.

[@noone-um4hk]

vegan diet keeping you weak asf

[@DredFulProductions]

Straight to the first question. This is quality content. One thing I don't miss is the 2010's KZbin intros.

[@philcourteney4328]

Your video with Juji a few years ago in his old garage gym, with you squatting like a boss, was what started me going to the gym. I’m not athletic, I’m not crazy dedicated, I’m not ripped, but I’ve always been able to squat. Hearing from training influencers I respect that it’s ok to squat weight every day really kickstarted my journey, and following your channel with its openness and honesty, has been a constant source of zen joy. Thank you 😊👍

[@boss351gt6]

Nice to hear from you. Still following your programs and grinding away just for fun. Cheers

[@Mavodila]

Just wanted to say that I appreciate you very much and i respect you for all you did, you also have a very calming voice, good narrative and a good taste in games. As well it cheers me up that u're also into heavy music. I've got into gym and started learning oly weightlifting because of you! Just wanted to say thanks and pay some respect

[@defnotnath4nie129]

11:52 i actually started dying laughing here from just how ridiculously jacked clarence was at his peak. it’s insane that anyone would think he’s small

[@Doom_Music_Enjoyer]

He isn't very lean though.You can see that he has a bunch of fat too.Being heavy as fuck has a lot of drawbacks as well, sure you get strength but a lot more under the hood stuff goes on that puts your body under a lot of stress, just moving around is tougher, your heart has to work overtime to supply so much mass. At the end of the day mass is mass, muscle or fat is still means your organs are working overtime to support it. BMI of 31.5 even as a lifter is not good

[@defnotnath4nie129]

@@Doom_Music_Enjoyer i never said it was better, just that anyone who called him small was wrong

[@sepix048]

Compared to his old self he IS small now. He lost 25 kg of mass

[@VolleyballesnotTennis]

Less than 100K views 1 second of upload- truly the ending times of Clark Kent

[@froggy3496]

this gotta be the realest video I've ever seen on youtube. This man simply does not care, he's just enjoying life

[@michamaciag2212]

man you are such an inspiration for many guys you cannot imagine! cool video mate!

[@a2j544]

You're so on point with your comments about veganism. It's absurd that you and others should get hate for just talking about it. People just see some compilations of "crazy vegans" and a few commentary channels mocking it and then they just associate all veganism with that type of behaviour as if there isn't any nuance to the subject.

[@thegrinderman1090]

Huge respect for putting morals first in a sport that would be easier if you didn't. It's sad that so many people are too self-centred to even consider the impact of their diet, let alone make sacrafices for the greater good.

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

Most people are sh!t.

[@daxisperry7644]

“For the greater goooooood” O.O

[@maxpowers4436]

Gotta vegans who are roid abusers amirite

[@Train_to_gabee]

Not a downfall, different set of goals. Good to hear you’re doing good bro.

[@Banditman369]

Based Vegan 🌱. Thank you Clarence.

[@ve_rb]

We love u Clarence

[@brandalgo]

I really enjoyed listening to your thoughts. Thanks for putting this out into the world.

[@valentinocozzi]

Clarence0 two steps behind:

[@ubermenschbrent]

Being honest and down to earth in a sea of bullshit is why I’ll always support you Clarence, weightlifting or no weightlifting

[@Þunor]

Noice to see you're still rocking the watch⏱️

[@sagemagus126]

Seeing your videos are refreshing for my sanity because I'm trying to perfect my squat. I always wanted to ask everyone if Clarence did wear shoes because I couldn't see clearly other than you didn't wear a belt and sleeves. You've inspired me to continue not wearing weightlifting shoes, belt, and sleeves

[@JeffreyWallk]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights about size, strength, and the impact on Oly mobility and technique.

[@faizalmohammed9874]

That fire animation is almost surreal. Its almost feeling like its going out.

[@xila762]

Great insight video, you do you Clarence💪

[@dusan6566]

Holy moly new clarence upload so soon

[@hdhdu7634]

Glad to see you again big man, glad to see someone secure in themselves and their convictions💚 wishing you all the best

[@ix_9_ix]

It's funny how you doubt if you could beat your old peak numbers but Gabriel is strongly convinced that you can total 440 (200+240), he even told me this recently as in referring to you now.

[@johanjohansson925]

It's a big difference between being able to do something and finding the motivation and meaning to do so.

[@ix_9_ix]

@johanjohansson925 yeah i know. But he did say he doubted he could beat his old numbers as well. Idk if that was reffering purely to motivation. But gabriel is very big team 440

[@Dwuboista]

Loved the take on "skinniness". I can totally relate. I feel small, but BMI says obese. I feel like I was skinnyfat-ish, despite FFMI calcs saying otherwise (even if I grossly overestimate bodyfat levels).

[@ChoclateThunda50]

Clarence is an OG for posting this. People really think they should oly lift forever and then their bodies breakdown MUCH quicker than your basic lifts. You can find older guys powerlifting and doing strongman in their 40's not just participating but setting records. Olympic lifting is a get in and get out sport if you are not on a path to represent the county.

[@christomus-t8k]

I don't even follow weightlifting, I do martial arts, but I like your approach to sports in general. Been following your channel for many years. Thank you.

[@Hossak]

Great video as always and some fantastic insights from your own experiences, that really makes a difference when someone is completely honest. You inspired me to develop my squat to emulate yours (maximum depth) and things have never been better and I recently turned 54. Thank you! Keep well :)

[@ns2304]

Awesome Q&A as always golden stuff

[@earlyonsettinnitus]

21:08 bro in the back half repping hip thrusts LMAO, also nine sols mentioned hell yeah

[@sepix048]

I think hes just stuck under this barbell

[@mikaelnilsson5912]

Rly good point about the weight. Being heavy is almost always less healthy than being lighter.

[@user-pb4gp4zl6n]

im in the same boat, turned 30 this year and started focusing more on cardio, diet and just health overall vs weight gain and big muscles. Feel way better since slimming down.

[@TheBenjaminVrenko]

Clarencing my Kennedy real hard

[@koolandskary]

New Clarence pronunciation of athletic just dropped: ahletic

[@cheeks7050]

And legislation legg islation

[@salguodrolyat2594]

I thought he said ashletic.🤔

[@m.w.4508]

It will be absolutely hilarious if someone drugged up to the gills manages to match or beat Usain Bolt's sprint time. "Yeah, but Bolt was natty" arguments will look so foolish.

[@DittersGustav]

The enhanced games will be surprising, but because we'll see that the normal games are already enhanced.

[@eggycat]

There’s an obsession with size and amount lifted. Definitely since social media fitness influencer became the mainstream, dysmorphia seems rife. Always great content Clarence no matter what the subject matter!

[@BernhardKohli]

For me, one of the coolest things about CrossFit vs commercial gyms is how relaxed and friendly people are and the feeling of training and progressing together.

[@zacholson4901]

Yo man, I'm from the US. No good weightlifting here. Wanted to tell you, you were born at the right time. No one has done more for weightlifting in the 21st century than you have, and you did it all being authentic to who you are. I never would've tried the lifts if it weren't for your content. I played rugby in college & also did parkour in my youth and started because I wanted a fun hobby where I could jump higher, run faster, improve my general athleticism. I've loved it so far, so thank you Clarence.

[@YouareTistic]

Thank you for providing content as you went through this journey. Always entertaining and knowledgable- even if just your opinions

[@rileyrfitzpatrick]

I throw discus and shot put casually. Its a great hobby. You can get the shoes, disc, and shot for maybe $100-150 usd total. Javelins are a bit more expensive. I just go to my nearest track when its not being used and use their throwing circle, but throwing circles can be made with plywood and set up in any random field too. Its veryy fun.

[@monawoka97]

Another thing I dislike about the veganism discussion is that the transition has to be all or nothing. I still eat meat for a variety of reasons (social convenience, enjoyment, protein) but I try to eat it at most once per day. Whereas previously I'd have some kind of meat with every meal. I think it's totally legitimate to try to reduce your consumption of meat and buy more expensive animal products where the animal had a higher standard of living. It's still not the most ethical stance, but it's better than claiming there is no problem at all.

[@BeepBoopBleepBlorp]

I always tell people to go gradually. Explore plant-based options and add them where you like them. Expecting everyone to go from 0-100 on principle is unrealistic.

[@hellowill]

I take the same approach. Yet most vegans including the ones in this thread say I'm evil, horrible and a bunch of other strawmen. Makes it very hard to support them.

[@Fillegubben]

I think that's worse in a way. It's different eating meat if you either don't care about, or have some other opinions on how the animals are treated, but if how they're treated is a big thing for you and you still eat them it's very weird

[@maxpowers4436]

@@Fillegubben You obviously dont know what your are talking about because veganism isnt a zero sum game. If i eat chicken here and there but i dont drive or catch a plane yet you do, you contribute to more animal deaths than me if i buy 5 chickens a year.

[@HFitness-2003]

Being athletic has to be the greatest feeling, moving your body through space and actually being healthy on top of that. Who cares if gymbros think you are small. You still have ridiculous strength 😂 I'm trying to balance being healthy and maxing absolute strength but it's very clear that it's hard to keep them them in balance, still going to try though 👊🏼 You're my inspiration to be more athletic! It's always nice to see you post a video

[@Gurzbujar]

letsgooo glad to see you post!

[@Lifter4life217]

Vegan 12 years and honestly I love learning about high protein plants and grains

[@EpicVideoMaster11]

Could you give a few high protein plants and grains? I know a few but I'm always looking for more Vegan/Plant based high protein foods.

[@iRadiKS]

I personally love bolognese sauce made with tvp. You just need to prepare the tvp thoroughly and wash out the soy taste. The dish i usually make has around 2k kalories and 120grams of protein

[@XanderYTV]

​@@EpicVideoMaster11this is random but one of my favorite high protein snacks is throwing a can of chickpeas in the air fryer with cumin, paprika, cayenne, and salt. Turns into a ~30g of protein spicy snack to eat while watching TV or whatever. Usually around $0.86 a can

[@BeepBoopBleepBlorp]

@@EpicVideoMaster11 seitan!

[@liftsbytg]

@@XanderYTV how u even hit 200 grams of protein on a vegan diet. Almost undoable.

[@olivierseurin1204]

If anything - seen as you make videos occassionally - I like your tricking stuff the most. It's also a very good longevity test and much easier when you are lighter. The world admires a powerful man, but feeling good is much more important in the end

[@markwelden7393]

Clarence; you are 100% right about the lab meat issue that it inherently acknowledges an issue that people are hiding from. and the idea that veganism should be controversial at all is just cartoonish. It's just basic info...can you do it? Yes. Then Do it, or be prepared to just make the admission that every single day you do something that you would absolutely say is horrible if you decided to look closer.

[@jakobseberg9667]

I don't understand the self-righteousness telling meat eaters that they're evil people. Let people do their thing. Vegan not vegan, who cares. We got bigger issues than changing something we've eating since human existence. Its like saying: im better than you because i drive a tesla so my self-conscious is clean. Well good for you, but then ur misinformed or simply not looking at the bigger picture.

[@ryanreviews8566]

health tip to everyone: NEVER EVER listen to anyone when they say "you look big/small/thin/thick for your size/gym level or age etc." they will always be wrong. I've been told I looked huge when I was at my lightest weight and small when I was peak bulked and then the opposite when a different person wanted to comment. all of them are WRONG so just sarcastically say thanks or something and move on. just stick to having fun, keeping measurements if you have to and just continue to become YOU.

[@flanker909]

Health is priceless, don't let ego sell it cheap

[@JasonBills-u6c]

Come join in around the campfire for some sage advice not only for lifting but life. Thanks Clarence, whether you know it or not you have inspired many like me to be vegan and a good human.

[@ATHLETE.X]

Clarence you should get into sprinting 💪🏽

[@meme-uo5yu]

Phones in the gym is so depressing. A few months back every single bench (about 10 or so) had a kid on them doing abosultely nothing, every single person just heads down on their phone. Even the pt was looking at me as I was taken back like what the fuck is going on

[@LukeSeed]

Clarence is on his Shinji Ikari arc

[@danielhalkjaer_]

Yo that dleg was super floaty! Respect always Clarence.

[@danielhalkjaer_]

Oh just realized there were more combos later. Awesome!

[@bobcobb158]

Hope all is going well for you in life brother.

[@TheImmenseFence]

The lab meat thing reminds me of the terraforming mars idea. It would be monumentally easier just to stop polluting our planet than terraform mars. Essentially it would be much easier to make vegan proteins/ foods taste like meat than grow meat in a lab.

[@marwin4348]

No it would not. Shutting down all of human economy is way harder than terraforming mars.

[@iverbrnstad791]

100%, personally I'd say it is much easier to make vegan food taste good than to make them taste like meat. I haven't found any vegan meat I have liked so far, but it is easy to make a lentil or bean dish so good I wouldn't miss meat.

[@shanehunsicker103]

Glad you got off the bean ans getting healthy. Everyone needs to do it

[@SomeSeriousWeight]

Clarence Senpai noticed me ☺️

[@LukeSeed]

That 100m sprint list is wild!

[@GornubiusFlux]

As long as you don't drop off the map completely you will always be the GOAT. I will never forget the shock of seeing you randomly cycling through Botanic Gardens in Belfast during the pandemic haha, couldn't believe I seen the man himself in the flesh.

[@theoiguedjtal3885]

My goat Clarence, keep it up Also based slay the spire enjoyer

[@mastersun188]

6:18. The dude in the back stopping midway in his stretch and stares because of your destroying the gym. Epic

[@ivanivanovski1]

Notice the guy quarter squatting in the background. 😅😅😅

[@akalion213]

Yes it is about convenience. I used to be vegan but fuck that I'm just not willing to sacrifice so much of my time and convenience just to make zero impact in the only life I have.

[@SnipeZ7Z]

Bro it’s so insane how strong this guy is it shocks me every time

[@nimainer]

Gotta say i love to train wether it be strength, hypertrophy, technique, etc ... and i do care about my gains but i think whats most important is what you gain inside of you, for me its peace.

[@El_Mehdy]

Yeah, I had to convince my grandma once that 70kg is my natural weight and that I can't keep the version she knew of me that lifted heavy and bulked my entire life.

[@SuomenPaska]

About veganism, I have to admit that it most definitely is a decision of convenience for me. I also understand that it's morally the incorrect decision. I could eat vegan food every day, technically. I try to have one vegan day a week at the moment, and at some point I'll probably increase it to two and try to build it up from there. For me the biggest issue with things like mock meat is the price. It's roughly 2.5 to 3 times more expensive per 100g than lets say, chicken, in the grocery story I frequent. With my food budget it definitely is not a viable option.

[@BeepBoopBleepBlorp]

Respect your honesty. That takes character.

[@6sicnick6maggot37]

Baby wake up, Clarence posted

[@RyanMiahH]

I bet you're still ridiculously strong for your bodyweight

[@coocoo4cocablunty]

You should make a video about what other games you like @Clarence0. I think it's cool you like to game also and would you ever stream some day?

[@kevinchitsaz9447]

The goat!

[@HiddenStr3ngth]

Yeah, the lab meat coping always annoys me. And it exposes so much. Besides, I'd rather people grow and develop over closing their eyes and change nothing about themselves. "Oh, someone secretly switched all the meat in the stores with lab meat, I don't have to change anything or understand"(and what about everything else besides "meat"?). My wish is unrealistic of course, idealistic I suppose. To me it's strange that most people seem to hit 15-20 years of age, and stop having any real interest to better themselves. For the most part. More so, process starts that only solidifies and strengthens who and what they are at that age, for the rest of their life.

[@kadenhill508]

bmi is not a good indicator of health. compare two people who are the same height, build, and body fat but one has a 34 inch waist compared to someone with a 29 inch waist. The one with a bigger waist could be 10-30 pounds heavier yet still have the same body fat percentage.

[@TheLockon00]

God love ya, Clarence.

[@twentye]

Clarence is the reason I finally became vegan after 3 Years of being vegetarian. Thank you.

[@derfuerst5996]

L.

[@martyr-17]

Fuck what people pressure you to do Clarence, you do you

[@xaxers]

i really appreciate the section about vegan ive went vegan a couple times and always love it

[@Henrico927]

Continue to make videos!!!

[@tompreston7580]

4:09 just a guy who’s a weightlifter for fun

[@factualredactual]

i remember you saying you get frustrated when people are more attracted to your deadlift video than your snatch but your 190 snatch is what I show people when they ask why i started weightlifting

[@monkeydluffypvp]

love your vids

[@oBonez24o]

I've never thought of the gym as a "Third Place" and I'm really regretting not seeing it sooner.

[@Giantstalking]

I came here originally for gnarly lifts and I was very happy to learn you were vegan. I am no longer vegan, I’m vegetarian, but mad respect and I hope to rejoin you in the future.

[@Brianpeppers15]

Go vegan bish, go watch some vegan gains debates

[@Wonkess_Chonkess]

Everybody go play nine sols