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.

[@WiCkEd1213]

@@burdok4138 I thought it was Valheim lol

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@xeno942]

Always appreciate ya Clarence

[@RobLipsett]

Always appreciate a Clarence upload ❤

[@Train_to_gabee]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@jordanmckinley2973]

Whatever you choose to do with your life I’m 100% behind it brother, you’re somebody I’ve looked up to as a high schooler and I look at you no different brother still.

[@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

[@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

[@Noahr.120]

Always nice to see Clarence pop up on the feed :). Thanks for the words on veganism🌱

[@DredFulProductions]

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

[@Wesley-mk7fw]

Whatever you release we will listen, thank you.

[@car_car1861]

we watch because of YOU clarence! im just happy to consume your content. doesnt really matter what it is

[@froggy3496]

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

[@ubermenschbrent]

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

[@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 😊👍

[@MyWillToBreathe]

Honestly man it’s amazing all the knowledge of lifting and sports you have really. But also I love hearing as well about your thoughts on life and society and human existence really. Your phone addiction video was a real eye opener and I’d love to see more things along those lines if that’s something you wanna talk about in the future. Things outside of sports too

[@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.

[@Nonamam]

Allah?? Wait are u muslim?? Allah says he hates the kaffirs & u r also doing kuffer here.

[@sport-is-the-answer]

You are a wise dude, it's pleasant to listen to you! Good luck on your sport journey!

[@benotyourboss]

Thanks for all Clarence! What a nice fire animation!

[@soulimmortal8487]

Bro you are a true human 🫡 wishing you success in lifting

[@Banditman369]

Based Vegan 🌱. Thank you Clarence.

[@rannybou-issa2277]

Really smart and authentic person! All the best for you Clarence!

[@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.

[@DrDingusDDS]

Please keep posting. Been following you for so long and appreciate your insight into any subject!

[@Vasilifts]

The anti-influencer influencer. As the years pass, your content Clarence becomes better and better. Great takes in life and living consciously. Whatever sport you decide to do, we will still be around. Thanks!

[@boss351gt6]

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

[@hdhdu7634]

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

[@sebreens]

I love your truthful, level-minded and calm way of thinking and talking. You've been an inspiration to me for close to 15 years and one of the reasons I believed that transition to veganism is possible. Big thanks for existing and keeping an online presence in these wild times. The world needs more people like you. Much love from Latvia ❤

[@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.

[@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

[@rlangton76]

Wow! I never knew Clarence was vegan! Kudos my man, you just went way up in my book. Veganism is the future, and people should take it seriously.

[@NewJack-wr4bq]

Blue pilled bullshit. God made the animals for us to eat….where does this “it’s wrong” bullshit coming from… plants are alive. It’s dumbass followers that have gotten us to the point that globalists (Trudeau, WEF, that piece of shit from Australia) are confident in trying to push EATING BUGS 🪳 and that we are supposed to take it 😆. I will go to war with real men on my side before I go vegan.

[@IxSaltinexl]

Really happy that you're living your life on your terms.

[@TowerofWin]

Clarence is the next chill voice. I had a lofi mix in the background while I watched/listened. Clarence is as good as Alan Watts, sharing knowledge.

[@sideshowlol]

Thanks for your thoughts on those topics, Clarence. Refreshingly well reasoned. All the best with whatever you decide to pursue next in life.

[@VolleyballesnotTennis]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@christopherroberts2500]

I believe the frustration for many in Clarence's case was that he was, in part at least, suggesting his vegan diet and lifestyle 'made' his formidable gym gains - in reality it was most of his adult life eating meat and taking PEDs, not mung beans and salads. He's never clarified this, so of course the hate continues. Aside from that, yes, giving someone shit just for being vegan is of course not right.

[@R3IMU]

It triggers people, because most live in a state of blissful ignorance of most things while claiming and dearly believing to be a "good person". Even though everyone can agree that the world isn't black and white, people have a very hard time admitting to themselves that they are in fact grey and have their moral shortcomings. And on a topic as glaringly clear as the vegan question, their ignorance and moral failure surface and their psyche leads their brain into a defense mechanism. Instead of acknowledging and accepting their shortcomings, they dismiss it or get angry.

[@tappajaav]

Sadly that's how it works with almost anything, definitely not a phenomena limited to dietary choices

[@a2j544]

@@tappajaav Yeah unfortunately. It's just like politics

[@dismiss3d323]

How have I not been recommended 1 of your videos in almost a year wtf

[@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.

[@ChrisRitty]

Hey bro, taking health is most important if you care about longevity I respect it. Any type of content in the future I’m down for as long as it’s Clarence

[@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💀

[@tappajaav]

@@sepix048 Spitroasted by Clarence & Clarence, that's hot

[@johnraina4828]

Simp

[@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. A year ago, when it all wrapped up, I missed it so much and wanted to find a fun hobby where I could improve my general athleticism. I've loved weightlifting so far, so thank you Clarence.

[@brandalgo]

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

[@BulletGymMissoula]

I think a lot of us watch not because of your achievements, but because of your low key approach to lifting and life. You do you! Keep on it.

[@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

[@faizalmohammed9874]

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

[@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.

[@rubyrubi1165]

Even if you do a monthly vlog I'll watch it. Thank you for the content you provided throughout the years!!

[@airdogaron]

Thank you for always being such a great inspiration Clarence

[@mikaelnilsson5912]

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

[@joeh784]

Thank you for not shying away from the Veganism topic.

[@bren.r]

Imitation meat is not the same as real meat. It’s just not nutritionally the same. That’s an objective fact. It isn’t up for debate. Not to mention, with imitation meat, it seems that these companies prioritize mimicking appearance over mimicking the nutritional value.

[@Precipiceofwind]

Idc

[@shiv_ring]

@@bren.r He didn't claim it is the _same,_ nor does it have to be, hence his point of 'people waiting for XYZ so they don't have to change their behavior.' Most people don't look for nutrition in alternatives to animal products, there's whole food plants for that.

[@bren.r]

@@shiv_ring find me a plant or plants that provide the same nutritional value as salmon. I'll wait.

[@thegoodguyalwayswins]

@@bren.r I put it into Cronometer and the nutrition for it is easy to get on plants. The question is, if someone does this assignment of yours, will you stop torturing and killing animals and go vegan? Or will you just keep keep coming up with excuses for continuing animal abuse? I haven't eaten any meat or animal products in 11 years btw, so I know how easy it is to get all your nutrients on plants.

[@ve_rb]

We love u Clarence

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@michamaciag2212]

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

[@TheBenjaminVrenko]

Clarencing my Kennedy real hard

[@Þunor]

Noice to see you're still rocking the watch⏱️

[@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

[@franjoeric9699]

I comeback on this channel after so many years and Clarence still lifting those weights with the same watch as before :D :D

[@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.

[@valentinocozzi]

Clarence0 two steps behind:

[@JeffreyWallk]

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

[@jaymills1720]

Contradiction “Care about health and allow PEDs” that’s silly

[@JohnSmith-rr3jt]

I mean, the dude is a vegan so what do you expect. Even great lifters can be completely delusional.

[@krisp0114]

​@@JohnSmith-rr3jtHow does choosing a life that reduces animal abuse and exploitation make someone delusional? Are you okay in the head?

[@maxwell8866]

​@@JohnSmith-rr3jtClarence gotta be the least delusional person on YT. Everything he says is based in logic except when he distinctly says "that's just how I feel" or something along the lines.

[@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.

[@JohnSmith-rr3jt]

Stfu lol, veganism is awful for the environment. All you vegan plebs are the leading cause of deforestation in the work. Soy farm causing more logging and land clearing than all meat production on earth COMBINED... You're all so fucking up your own asses about being morally superior, yet you are killing the earth faster than strip-miners...

[@oBonez24o]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@henrismith7472]

I think this is such a good video for people to watch, it's a shame that almost everything on social media pushes people to do things for reasons outside of enjoying them. Even the guys that say "be the best you you can be" are usually sending a contradicting message.

[@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

[@JanRiffler]

🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@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 :)

[@jgsk78]

You're one of the most interesting people around. Stay healthy.

[@dusan6566]

Holy moly new clarence upload so soon

[@casielcheconi1398]

You're a beast. All the best!

[@ns2304]

Awesome Q&A as always golden stuff

[@xila762]

Great insight video, you do you Clarence💪

[@DittersGustav]

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

[@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.

[@PauIdenino]

​@@iverbrnstad791I once bought some vegan minced meat and it tasted so horrible that I had to throw it out. That never happens unless the food is spoiled. It made me wonder how many people have tried that and thought that all vegan foods taste like that.

[@tappajaav]

I think the idea that meat substitutes have to taste like "the real deal" itself is silly. We all grow accustomed to eating food that tastes certain way. And equally we can get accustomed to food tasting different, even in our later years

[@TheImmenseFence]

@tappajaav I actually think that vegan foods can pretty much nail the taste. It's all just umami flavour, the main thing holding it back is texture. Seems like getting the right 'chewiness' is the challenge. And you're right we shouldn't need to emulate that. But it definitely is a better experience IMO having the vegan stuff have a better texture.

[@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

[@michaelfortunato1860]

I'm an old American professor and former power athlete (and lifetime ethical eater) and I find your life philosophy and insights about organized sport to be clear and compelling.

[@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.

[@Jonassoe]

Mock meats are so authentic now that I get suspicious that the guys at the burger place mixed up my order and gave me an actual meat patty 😂 One of the reasons I prefer to get burgers from purely vegan restaurants.

[@PlaCerHooD]

based vegan, as always

[@JohnSmith-rr3jt]

Based delulu-gan more like it

[@chc84]

Would you make a video about your diet and the supplements and amounts you eat to maintain health, protein etc. Thank you so much ❤

[@RyanMiahH]

I bet you're still ridiculously strong for your bodyweight

[@tappajaav]

Regarding the usage of lifting equipment/weightlifting shoes in specific, this reminds me of cycling shoes&pedals designed for them, something I'm sure you have at least heard of considering you've mentioned in the past that you enjoy cycling. Some people truly swear by them, and they absolutely do have benefits - but there's also nothing wrong with cycling all your life, never touching such technology.

[@MrPerfectius]

I think Olivia only training 3-4 times a week is kind of just the case of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".

[@LukeSeed]

Clarence is on his Shinji Ikari arc

[@Gurzbujar]

letsgooo glad to see you post!

[@flanker909]

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

[@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

[@martyr-17]

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

[@JasonTheOneAndOnly]

Seeing someone on youtube and seeing them in real life are two very different things.