Why Kratos 's Muscle Advice Is Realistically Effective: God Of War

Been Playing God of War Ragnarok and I got to this scene & I really loved the advice Kratos & Mimir gave Atreus when he asked when he would get Big Muscles like his father & I was surprised at how well done it was said by the Ghost of Sparta himself. HOWEVER Did you know theres a lot of real attributes of not only the Spartan Training but the bodybuilding work Kratos mentioned? Today lets talk about that in depth.
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Kratos Training
Atreus asks Kratos how to get Bigger
Kratos Spartan Training
Kratos teaches Atreus how to grow his Muscles
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Atreus asks Kratos when will he get muscles like him
Kratos Talks of His Spartan Training & 300 Spartans Scene

[@JaxBlade]

Kratos Drops SOME KNOWLEDGE TO Atreus! What y’all think? Also check out All my full programs with meal plans & calendars discounted now www.jaxblade.com/jax-bundles

[@demigodjersonofyourmom1420]

Godly gains fam

[@demigodjersonofyourmom1420]

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[@jasonblack2477]

Ma man playing sonic👌

[@demigodjersonofyourmom1420]

@@jasonblack2477 😂🤣🤣🤣

[@ricardov8753]

lol the 5 on that link looks like an S, had to do a quick double take

[@FinleyFawkes]

I love how this implies, that Kratos doesn't need to be built like a god (of war) to be this strong. He just does it because he can.

[@devanarayans5131]

Not an implication.. it's a fact

[@TheManWhoErasedHisNane]

So he could be built like Bauldr and still be strong

[@puketinmoarliek994]

@@TheManWhoErasedHisNane yeah, hes able to fight thor despite a pretty obvious size difference

[@TheVagabondGadite]

Not to mention he was raised like a mortal. And was thus fortifying and magnifying strength and power he didn't even know he had. Probably in his youth, why it's generally seen that only Deimos could train with and keep up with him.

[@dude5281]

Im sure his training has also built his strength tho

[@itzcepuff4014]

there’s a quote that goes “Improving your body is not what makes you stronger. Becoming stronger is what improves your body”

[@apokolypx]

W Quote

[@PlaystationPortalKing]

Improving ur body will always get u stronger. Getting stronger will not always improve your body.

[@TurkeyNeck20]

@@PlaystationPortalKing what he means is that when your mentality becomes strong it pushes you to improve your body so yes,it does.

[@PlaystationPortalKing]

@@TurkeyNeck20 are we talking about strength or discipline? Lol he literally talks in the video about how Baldur is strong but not buff. U can be strong and not buff, u can’t be buff and not strong.

[@PlaystationPortalKing]

@@vibe7416 u are splitting hairs, the whole topic at hand is muscle size and strength correlation. Atreus isn’t asking kratos how his bones are so dense or how he got his nervous system primed for strength he’s asking how he got so yolked lol.

[@tbear8951]

I really love how Kratos mentions discipline because it's very important when working out or any goal, motivation is very great but it's also very good to have discipline as well.

[@JaxBlade]

Spittin truth!!

[@jackjones7062]

Kratos mentioned discipline? :()

[@tbear8951]

@@jackjones7062 Yes, Kratos said " My strength dose not come from my body. But both are honed by discipline".

[@jackjones7062]

@@tbear8951 I was joking cos he says it's key to almost everything, almost any time he's giving atreus advice he says it's either about discipline or focus pretty much. Nmatter how repetitive it is, it's still true to be fair

[@kyngWuwa]

Motivation doesn’t exist, just have discipline.

[@HybridCalisthenics]

This one really blew up! Great work as usual man.

[@JaxBlade]

Yo thanks Hampton! Appreciate it my man

[@ArchingRock]

Imagine JaxBlade x Hybrid Calisthenic crossover...

[@ouchiegiverjr]

@@JaxBlade you need more love man

[@GenericProtagonist118]

This does actually put into perspective why Thor's physique works so well too. Kratos was carved through discipline and training by a literal warrior culture. Thor is a bar brawler who drinks, parties, and fights all day.

[@hermionesvillage]

And I heard that Spartans were forbidden to get drunk because drinking was thought of as an activity for slaves. Also because drinking meant you were un-disciplined. Comes to show the difference between Thor and Kratos.

[@SNOWSOS]

I like that older Kratos is wiser, it's something that a lot of these old franchises fail to understand about further developing their characters

[@JaxBlade]

Exactlyyy!

[@fascilime]

Another pretty good example of a character getting wiser as they age is Ezio from Assassin's Creed

[@saitama5012]

Early days of god of war is kratos is all about rage and vengeance. That's his story. Also that's how life works in real life. Lol that's not what the old franchises failed to do.😅

[@Noctuam734]

@@saitama5012 not what he meant, he meant that they succesfully managed to develop Kratos into a wise person... unlike old Luke in the sequels.

[@jmoore5716]

(Godly gainz) this is going to sound weird but Kratos reminds me Mike Tyson. Terrific warrior, hard childhood, felt lose in family, rage filled, redemption and now a wise sage with a mean right hook still.

[@darkphoenix2]

It's funny hearing Atreus say that Baldur didn't have any muscles, when he's actually pretty ripped by normal standards and I'd love to look like him.

[@ltstar9612]

Fr he was shredded

[@coomercommander2554]

no he was actually pretty scrawny lol.

[@darkphoenix2]

@@coomercommander2554 compared to Kratos? Yes. Compared to regular people? No, he's muscular.

[@TGPDrunknHick]

@@darkphoenix2 Baldur is pretty much what most people want if they don't have a goal of being WWE jacked.

[@fraggerlagger]

probably because of how much he hangs out with his dad lmao

[@wavydaskoob5671]

Godly Gains This was a awesome video “We win because we are determined. Disciplined. Not because we feel ourselves superior.” - Kratos

[@JaxBlade]

Phenomenal quote!

[@Seraphatum]

Words to live by, brother!

[@flashergoldpower15]

God that is a great ass quote to live by

[@jmoore5716]

Another phenomenal quote: "Boy" - Kratos

[@holliswilliams8426]

arrogance is just a type of weakness

[@Neutral_Tired]

Given that Kratos sometimes struggles with relatively small tasks and that he gets significantly stronger when using his rage, I always got the impression that his super strength is variable. That he can control how strong he is at any given moment. Because of this, I imagine that he could probably do normal workouts and get as much out of it as anyone else

[@JuicemanGravy]

Like raising his base strength allows him to better tap into his god strength.

[@holliswilliams8426]

my impression was that he has to focus extremely hard to activate the full strength to the point where it exhausts him so that he doesn't use most of the time in fights

[@refreshermiguel2686]

@@holliswilliams8426 no it was stated by the game developers why that is it’s because in there words the game would end to fast he is much stronger then his old self and he was able to lift mountins and shit

[@jayceazar1476]

I agree. I believe his strength, like his healing...requires focus. If you pay attention to his verbiage through the game he speaks of his focus and the importance of honing it.

[@cyd_hunter99]

​@@refreshermiguel2686 I think that was meant as a game design thing, we're talking about story explanation

[@peterparker9214]

Totally agree with the strength comparison. I work in the steel industry, I’ve been lifting heavy shit into weird positions for years. I had an operator who had big muscles and hit the gym every day where I’m more of a wiry dude (nice word for skinny lol) We had to lift drive shafts into a weird position one day and I had my big guy do it because he’s “stronger than me” but he struggled hard and I ended up having to do it for him. That was the day I learned the difference between “worker strength” as opposed to “even weight lifting strength”

[@cardboardbox191]

I can show off there's a video that talks about archers using longbows. In short, it uses specific muscles and this big guy couldn't really do it when he tried he had more than enough muscle just not quite in the right places. I bet you couldn't weightlift as well as that guy but int terms of lifting metal bars you have him beat.

[@Dell-ol6hb]

@@cardboardbox191 yea it just goes to show that our muscles are very good at adapting to fit our daily requirements

[@moonknight4053]

You smart mfer!!!! You’re bloody right mate, that’s why labourers, builders, etc are like

[@peterparker9214]

@@cardboardbox191 exactly. It’s the difference in what my buddy calls “versatile strength” as opposed to “even weight lifting”

[@UndisputedONE2]

This! I was to visit my colleagues in our hometown village. Kids that worked for 10 hours a day since its a poor country. Me, living in germany, kinda athletic and strong in many ways towering at 6"4 was no match against my friend who was basically half the weight and 5"4. he beat me in every aspect of strength measure except maybe lifiting weight like we do in the gym. And even there he came close even tho he never lifted a single bar before. Bodybuilding is cool and all, makes you strong but if you wanna get "true strenght", you gotta work for it, for all of your life, basically one third of it. If you swing a hammer or lift things from a to b for a living, there will be some pure raw strength bestowed into you!

[@kkcheung6170]

the fact that he mention his strength doesn't come from his body is so true as well, he understand the gods have their strength by godhood, but doesn't equal to the mental strength to control them, meaning its relatively harder to learn "not to abuse it" (as shown by young atreus in 2018) and given the condition that Greek gods get stronger by age, working out not only to look good, but a great way to strengthen your mind at the same time, Ironically I think this translate so well, felt like a heartfelt message that if we want to be virtuous, and strong mind is necessary, and the best way to do so is simply start exercising

[@SoulFighter27]

Well said !

[@mustangcody]

I wonder what Kratos needs to lift to even get muscles if he can already lift mountains without the physique.

[@thedc1996]

Wait. Didn't Kratos become weaker tho???

[@cullubbowzer8095]

@@thedc1996 no. Where’d you get that info from? Kratos isn’t weaker and the devs even said he’s actually much stronger because Greek gods get stronger as they get older. He just seems weaker because he’s intentionally holding back his power.

[@jasondahfolf4325]

@@thedc1996 No, he just doesn’t lose himself in his rage to the extent that he uses his strength to its fullest. He holds back because he doesn’t want to be a person fueled by rage and vengeance but you can see hints of his raw strength with how long he can hold Mjolnir without falling onto his rage in both fights against Thor.

[@gyumiii]

I LOVED the explanation of discipline Kratos gave Atreus. Another part that just sent chills was the line "Death can have me when it earns me" Gotta be one of the best lines in videogame history. Also I'm not sure how I've worked out for the past year in that greasing the groove style and only heard about the actual term today haha

[@JaxBlade]

YES KRATOS is ABOUT THAT LIFE!! And AWESOME for you I hope it paid off well :D

[@gyumiii]

@@JaxBladefor sure. Now that I'm at uni, working out like that fits perfectly into my day. I'd honestly recommend it to anyone on a slightly tight schedule

[@SYKRAL1]

Never played the first three, but didn’t Kratos break out of the afterlife three times? Ya boy really said “you ain’t earned me yet”

[@bizzaroblake2519]

​@@SYKRAL1 technically twice as hades is working with Kratos directly to get ares killed. So that one shouldn't count as a breakout. But if we count the prequel games in between the trilogy, then it's three times he's broken out

[@xXMAKAVELI00Xx]

I like that his answer in terms of how to get said godly gainz, is to work out just like everybody else.

[@JaxBlade]

The Best answer hahaha

[@elliottcrain3097]

“KRATOZ! YOU ZONNOVA BITZCH!” Had me dead 💀

[@Kostte-zp6he]

actually really cool fact by kratos. in my parent home, there are people that insanely strong just by doing their daily work in their farm (it really traditional place) but does not have insanely big muscle. building muscle does not just being strong, it also mean studying your own body and breaking your own limit.

[@johnwall7575]

I’ve been going to the gym for years but lately Kratos has been my workout inspiration lmao. Today was chest & back and for my main lift I hit 275 lbs on bench for 5 sets of 5, with a superset of weighted chin ups with 90 lbs around my waist. In between sets I’ll watch God of War Ragnarok fight scenes and during my sets I’ll listen to either viking metal or the game soundtrack. That shit works 😂

[@FriedTurkey]

If you haven't heard of them yet. Ensiferum, amazing band which I consider viking metal. There's a version of The Longest Journey uploaded of which the opening is just a good half minute chant in Finish, sounds absolutely wicked. Rock on!

[@drahgvar1495]

That’s pretty strong especially for sets

[@drahgvar1495]

I can only do 3 reps of 275

[@wainach9518]

lmao too based

[@wazuphomiez]

If music really gets you going and motivates you, I would also add the Doom: Eternal Soundtrack to your playlist. For me, makes me wanna through plates around like frisbees lmao one song to sample to see if you'd like it would be The Only Thing They Fear is You. If you like that one, then you'll love the rest of the soundtrack as well

[@Experiment-hh6lo]

If there's one thing I love about Kratos, is that he didn't get that powerlifter physique through pure Godlike Genetics, but hard work like any mortal would do! He was Half-Mortal after all! :D

[@kaiyondo]

Qq

[@WeAreGhuraba]

Bro just stop, he got that way bc he was written that way. Didnt work for nothing except get drawn on a paper.

[@living5891]

@@WeAreGhuraba ok

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

@@WeAreGhurabanah spartan training and genetics

[@WeAreGhuraba]

@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 That sure didn't help them when simple desert dwellers decided to conquer them.

[@ImmortalLemon]

“Big muscles don’t mean you’re very strong.” Very true words. My arms are more on the slim side but I work on all kinds of building projects and I ended up shockingly strong for my size, it’s practical muscle build from a very young age

[@toomanyblocks8448]

It's impossible to get big muscles without getting strong during the process, they're intertwined. You also can't get very strong without getting big muscles.

[@ImmortalLemon]

@@toomanyblocks8448 I’m sorry but your profile pic prevents me from taking this information seriously. You are likely more knowledgeable than me on this but the imagery is far too counter to your tone

[@ruslanshavkatov466]

@@toomanyblocks8448 You can get strong without big muscles. My coach isn't that big, but he can toss people around like they're nothing

[@lorenzoreynolds2512]

@@ruslanshavkatov466 dang

[@ruslanshavkatov466]

@@lorenzoreynolds2512 Dang as in impressive or it sounds like he beats us? We toss each other for drills on crash pads

[@sageforce9306]

Baldur may not have been built like Kratos but he was muscular. That's an ideal physique for most of us

[@taylorhillard4868]

He really isnt. Thats what most men will look like if theyre not fat and dont just play video games their entire life.

[@randomrfkov]

Indeed. He is basically what natural lifters look like. Or if you look at practitioners of Gymnasium or Calisthenics or lightweight MMA/Wrestling/Grappling. They are pretty strong without having that much of muscle mass. On the other hand, Thor is what practitioners of Strongmen looks like. They almost have the same muscle mass as bodybuilders, but due to their diet, they have a lot of subcutaneous fat, like Sumo Wrestlers.

[@jesuspernia8031]

Uhhh… not really

[@sageforce9306]

@@jesuspernia8031 maybe not you

[@lastmanstanding7155]

​@@taylorhillard4868 No? Most dudes would just be skinny with no muscle. Being skinny doesn't mean you're muscular. You're just skinny. Baldur has that lean cut style. He definitely had muscle tone. As in the muscles themselves were tight. When the fibers in our muscles start to strengthen they get kind of tight. That's whers the peck movement thing comes from that you see some muscular dudes do. It's just flexing the chest muscles. It's like take a skinny dude and havd him flex his bicep and there will be nothing. Have the same dude work a physical job for 6 months with no workouts and ask him to flex and you'll see that muscle tighten up and bulge on his bicep. Not everyone wants to look like arnold or hulk hogan. Some of us wish to look like Bruce Lee.

[@Yash.Chaprana]

Honestly this is so true. PowerLifting and strength training means lifting heavy af weight from point A to B but bodybuilding means lifting lighter weights many times for breaking the muscle and forcing it to grow bigger.

[@-1000_damage]

I love the dialogue exchanged between characters on the boat, makes me wanna not go to the next island and actually listen to the stories exchanged, beat the game recently now I’m doing a gmgow play through and can’t wait to see my mountain of health disappear from regular grunts lol

[@JaxBlade]

Legit thooo

[@TheKasimkage]

I think the devs mentioned in an interview that when they had playtesters in, they kept stopping in the boat next to where they were meant to get out and moor up. They thought that something had broken and that the players couldn’t get out of the boat. Turns out they just didn’t want to leave the boat so they could keep listening to Kratos, Atreus and Mimir.

[@damiencouturee6240]

Boat stories were my absolute favorite part from the first new one, and that remains true here lol. Kratos telling the story of the tortoise and the hare is the best part of the entire series, not just the new ones lmao

[@TheKasimkage]

@@sasori2425 Are you going to do the portable games too? I think they’re “Ghost of Sparta”and “Chains of Olympus”.

[@apophenic_]

Same.

[@TheBioneer]

Epic, man!! I especially love the part about bodybuilders transitioning to powerlifting. Great explanation and it's actually really interesting, something I'm currently looking into in a big way 💪🏻💪🏻

[@JaxBlade]

Thanks a lot mah man!

[@shadybox]

I didn't expect to see you here lmao. Your videos is what got me to start working out, especially the Batman ones a couple years ago lol. Hope all is well man, keep up the good work

[@bryanwoods3373]

I liked it as well because of how much people think the muscles for show are weak. They may not be as practical as developed from physical jobs, but they are still muscles that developed from lifting heavy. Deadlifting 500 lbs to get that bubble butt still means you're deadlifting 500 lbs.

[@thesuperherotrainer]

Being functionally BUILT has always been the goal. Adapting to one’s own environment also plays a role in the body’s development and abilities! That’s how it’s worked for and earned. The mix of Discipline and doing a bunch of tough sh** Really enjoyed this style of video and the pointers given. Would love to see more like this ✊🏽 and as always, great vid sensei.

[@JaxBlade]

YESSIR!! and appreciate as always Chris!

[@jomojenkins9892]

This guy is incredible. Always consistent with his material. Thank you!!!!

[@DavidRodriguez-uf4mq]

I loved the game, it was so amazing and such an emotional rollercoaster. So many ups and downs, but also loved all the love and care that went into the small details. Like when the player wonders what happened to all the gear and upgrades from the previous game, they casually explain it. Or all the little talks throughout the exploration and down time, really gives alot more life to Kratos and Atreus. Godly Gainz.

[@Krystalmyth]

I always thought Baldur was extremely fit, and loved his natural muscles.

[@scrpinx547]

Im not one for huge bulky physique like kratos nor really skinny like heimdall and baldur's physique sits right where i want, im a huge fan of that guy's stature

[@lekacious3529]

@@scrpinx547 Kratos was only bulky is the later games. In the earlier games, he looks leaner and more defined with rounder shoulders. You can really see this when he stares at hercules.

[@majora919]

@@lekacious3529 most people put on more weight as they get older though

[@taylorhillard4868]

​@@scrpinx547 Baldr and Heimdall have almost the same physique though......ones just not wearing a shirt..... theres probably not more than a 5lb difference in muscle mass.

[@AntiDegenerate1971]

​@@taylorhillard4868 yeah but Heimdall looked bigger than baldur imo, because he was taller. He was almost as tall as kratos, while baldur comes off as scrawny because of his shorter height

[@Dmobley9901]

Honestly, you're a large part of the reason I simultaneously laughed and was disappointed when I heard people saying this version of Thor was "fat". The dude is literally built like what a real life "destroyer" would look like, and while I know you mentioned it here, I'd be interested in a more in depth video on the "powerlifter/strongman" type of training or lifestyle, either something more analytical or more of a routine or follow along workout like a Tough Like The Toons for Thor or another "strongman" like character, to give some love to the "bear" style function focused training. GodlyGainz my friend.

[@guitarman0365]

He is fat though. Doesn't mean he ain't insanely muscular though. Calling someone fat has to do with their body fat percentage. A high body fat percentage is covering his muscles. So he might be built even more than kratosnin muscle but you can't see it. He has man boobs and massive back fat. His stomach is also too rounded. Most notably in the mead hall in asgard when sitting down you can tell by how his back looks. Fat is fat regardless of how strong someone is or isn't.

[@Dmobley9901]

@@guitarman0365 I would debate you on saying he has a high body fat percentage, admittedly having more muscle can still make muscle definition apparent through a layer of fat, but depending on how it's distributed, someone may have a reasonable body fat percentage and still appear "fat" because the muscle mass underneath can make the layer of fat more pronounced due to size. I think he has the body comp appropriate to what you'd see on a world's strongest man contender like Eddie Hall for example.

[@WeAreGhuraba]

@@Dmobley9901 If u overeat ur fat. those strongmen oppress their bodies by the amount they eat.

[@Idk-do1ui]

But he literally is fat lol. Fat doesn’t = weak. It’s just fat.

[@DantesInferno96]

Kinda like Eddie Hall

[@Retrosicotte]

Finally got back to the gym after some time due to covid shielding and post covid sickness. Was crushing when I couldn't do a single pull up. (I used to be able to do maybe 3-4). But ultimately, thats when I come back to this channel, the motivation attitude is always here waiting. Time to get back those godly gainz I was nearing in on 3 years ago.

[@sweetsurrender815]

Don't worry dude, you'll get back there. I used to be able to do 32 pull ups, now I weigh 250 pounds and can barely do 4 if I really push myself. Hoping to get back on track soon as well, but my education has been priority for the past 4 months. Hope you get back up there!

[@fireman43606]

This is my first video to watch of yours, and I already can tell the knowledge of the human body and the research and time you put into learning. I already subscribed and very interested to learn more myself, thank you

[@kragxciv2794]

It’s really cool how you still like comments, even after it’s been months since you’ve posted it. Shows that you’re dedicated and disciplined enough to consistently learn from feedback.

[@jonahromero7476]

Love learning about godly gainz from the man himself. Kratos' body in the new series is honestly goals

[@JaxBlade]

True facts he built different!

[@Tyrano840]

Recently started on campus classes where I live a mile away from my school, usually one mile forward and back. It's honestly my favorite part of the day just running back and forth for a while. I noticed that after Jax's warm up routine and walking or running to school I feel more alert and attentive to my studies. Thank you Jax for helping get me out my chair, I may not get Godly Gainz from simply running but I feel better than ever before.

[@SigismundSonOfDorn]

I liked that baldurs build fit his fighting style. He was built like a very lean Muay Thai fighter and, to a degree, fought like one

[@JaxBlade]

Factsss

[@kahlysus9757]

This was a recommendation from KZbin and I didn't know how much I needed to hear this knowledge. Thank you.

[@rafaelrito3623]

That reply Kratos gave to Atreus was without a doubt a good reply. Discipline is the key to self-Development.

[@RetroWrathX13B]

Gotta say I’m surprisingly happy with how Baldur came out in the 2018 game. Seeing someone on the skinnier side kicking ass was very much refreshing. Plus we got an ornstein and Smough thing now between him and his brother

[@youtubecreators384]

Jax ... I'm so proud of you! YES! YES! YES! Finally someone brought up the benefits wild meat! I've seen so many nutrition experts talk about free range meats and what not. But no one ever talks about meat from wild animals, even though they're the most natural sources of protein, iron, zink and B-12 you can get. And I'm just so happy to see that someone finally took time out of their day to talk about it.

[@JaxBlade]

Game Meat hit different haha

[@youtubecreators384]

@@JaxBlade If I could afford it, I'd eat it everyday.

[@DynomitePunch]

I do love that they didn't just do the whole "your body will develop in time" excuse for this and actually brings up that Kratos even to this day lifts weights

[@TheFalseLord]

Gotta love those godly games, makes me want some godly gains, thank you for making a comeback brother. Love your content

[@drunkhas]

Everything Kratos tries to rely onto Atreus always stems from a mind discipline POV, The more you honed yourself and the more you are in control of yourself the greater you can achieve.

[@bizzaroblake2519]

and the more dangerous of a foe you are to those you have to fight

[@BriggSnipes]

This video Gonna be having me yelling ZEUS at the sky again haha

[@JaxBlade]

HAHAHA GO Ham JEFF xD

[@ShinKyuubi]

Can attest to the idea of picking heavy things up and getting muscles. Also can attest to a sign I saw at the local Tractor Supply (that I'm heavily thinking about getting lol) about how chopping your own wood would warm you twice. Back when I was younger, not only did I do bench presses with a set my family got (my step-dad spotted me), but I also helped carry heavy bags of animal food. For my mom it was 20lb bags of dog food...up a hill to where the dog lot was for the big dogs, while for my grandpa it was heavier bags of chicken feed..round about 40-50lbs when he would go pick them up at the store and get them home. On top of that, my mom's house had a fire place and my step-dad and I chopped wood for that thing. You wanna talk about building muscles naturally? That right there will do it...and when I no longer had to do either of those and I no longer had the bench weight set...my good strong arms that used to bench 200+lbs as young boy...just went away from lack of use.

[@yig_501]

id go up to my gmas house up north and carry 2 80 pound bags up hill snowed in i was small like Baulder but was strong af for my size now my knees anf bsck are all fd XD

[@ShinKyuubi]

@@yig_501 I get the feeling if I visited my dad I'd feel the same lol. Just saw him for the first time in years on Thanksgiving, (we don't talk much) and found out he lives WAAAY out in the boonies of New York..way out in the country far from the cities. He lives off grid to boot, saw some pictures of his property..wouldn't be much to do but talk, read, and manual labor. He's got a wood burning stove so I'd be back to chopping wood again. He's actually invited me up anytime I feel like going..but it's a 2 day drive to where he lives from my home state, or a 2 hour flight. If I ever do go...I think I'll take the flight to be honest..on top of the drive there's gas and hotel fees to worry about. You'd think because of how he lives he wouldn't have the gut he does but he's also a long haul trucker..so he spends a LOT of time sitting in the cab, but dad is STRONG..6 foot 7 and could ragdoll me without a problem I know.

[@miguelothemelo7396]

I came here to learn about how Kratos was trained and learned a lot more for my fitness journey than picking up heavy weights. Thanks for the advice ! I subbed too

[@miguelothemelo7396]

(Godly gainz) ;)

[@Tozo97]

Godly Gains bruh I really gotta find ways to lift throughout the day. I hadn’t heard of this “greasing the groove” concept until now, and to be real it almost makes too much sense. My dad and his brothers grew up doing intensive farm work (hauling hay, chopping wood, etc.) and all of them are still strong as hell going into their 60s. I work a normal office job, but if I integrate ways to increase my muscles’ time under tension during the work grind I won’t look like I stare at 3 monitors all day! Great vid as always Jax!

[@Ishmael_Johnson]

Godly Gains, also I just love your channel and it was what got me into fitness in middle school and early highschool. I haven't been able to work out as much due to an injury but I still enjoy your content and it makes me excited to get back into working out again once I recover.

[@isaacharvison9289]

Son what I need to have a body kratos you haft to work for it

[@bizzaroblake2519]

​@Isaac Harvison Exactly. Every body type is different But great strength can be achieved by anyone with the knowledge and drive to push on.

[@local_hotpotato]

"In what way" Notice how kratos sounds a snidge worried. As if Atreus was gonna mean baldness

[@JaxBlade]

HAHA BALD is POWER tho xD

[@kiefferindisguise5196]

Or the white skin (that he still hasn't explained to Atreas)

[@local_hotpotato]

@@kiefferindisguise5196 oooo good catch

[@thebrownbaldy]

1. Thank you for clearing up Kratos' height of 6'4" vs 7' like other sources give him. 2. That piece of advice was GODLY AF in this game. And haters say you don't learn anything from video games 🤣🤣🤣🤣. #GodlyGainz

[@Blindluck92]

Actually, Kratos *did* used to be 7'6" in the Greek saga, according to Santa Monica Studio lead character technical artist. They sized him down by about a foot to make him more "approachable" and more to scale with his mo-cap actor.

[@godzillazfriction]

@@Blindluck92 funnily enough, the character art video of gow 3 listed kratos at being 8 1/2 ft or 8'6

[@godzillazfriction]

so I believe kratos being 8'6 is his canon height as opposed to that spec show of gow 2018 where they got it mixed up

[@Blindluck92]

@@godzillazfriction Omg, that's even better. Now we know that when he says to Atreus and Mimir that he lost some of his Olympian powers, what he really means is he lost about two feet in height.

[@randic_6572]

1:45 "KWAITOS, YOU SON OF A BEACH!" HAD ME ROLLING, I LOVE THAT FUCKIN LINE WHAT🔥🔥🔥😭😔

[@darthmeesa2825]

Kratos: "boi do you even elevate?"

[@brandonriver560]

5:01 Kratos also has quick regeneration as he did with Baldur and Atreus after the bear fight

[@La_sagne]

which is probably the biggest reason.. if you only need to wait an hour for your muscle fibers to heal, you can get a week of training in in 1 day

[@DantesInferno96]

Man if I had that I'd have shoulders bigger than my head.

[@michaelgarcia1508]

I would love to see more videos about Kratos on your channel

[@JaxBlade]

I would love to make them :D

[@ItsChevnotJeff]

"Picking things up" Disciplining yourself and starting your work, like when Kratos has to start the journey to Jotunheim despite Atreus not being ready "And putting them back down" Finishing the work and leaving to move on to the next, which actually coincides with Odin's inability to move on and forget about the prophecy

[@abcdIforgotTHErest]

Krato's aesthetics is absolutely one I strive for, one day at time of course. Got to get those godly gainz.

[@davinharris6844]

Exactly! Being muscular big doesn't mean that you are stronger than someone or in general that may be muscular but with a much slim & fit physique.

[@JaxBlade]

WTFFF Rest in peace Jason David Frank Aka the White Ranger/Green Ranger. Youll be missed greatly King.

[@mastertrey4683]

😢

[@RiotHiei]

Gonna be cosplaying this Man soon enough so this video came at the perfect time

[@JaxBlade]

MIKE SEND ME PICTURES WHEN you DO!!

[@dancingnancy9591]

You reaaalllyyy need to address how insane of a climber Kratos is and how that is probably the groove he greases the most. I'd say most of his strength comes from climbing and his build mass comes from the heavy lifting sessions wether it be moving whole trees or Killing a Troll.

[@DrIgnacious]

"You may have seen this image." Shows image I've had on my phone for the last 8 years.

[@sickheadjoker1421]

IM GLAD that you made this video because when I first started playing the new god of wars games I agreed with the things that kratos said and his advice I took to heart and it has made me a stronger minded person, this games probably changed me more than I realized but it just goes to show how powerful something can be if done right

[@Tony_Pesta]

Hey man, just wanted to say your passion for covering all of this stuff really inspires me to be myself and share the things I love. Thanks!

[@tcroosevelt]

Always love your unique perspective on this stuff! Godly gains sound like the best thing to get right now

[@Jackstalkerfear]

I love how Kratos did change a bit body wise in the later God of wars, an indication of age and wear and tear. That fight with Baldur where he was struggling n feeling the pain. Made me realize that he aint that young man anymore, he's been around the block. Like made me realize all the wear n tear is starting to take a toll on him. I mean dude almost cut himself in half with the sword of Olympus.

[@bizzaroblake2519]

Also in comics he goes off for a few days on constant trips in the wild to fight beasts, trolls, etc to keep strong but also to keep his anger in better control. Mainly to protect his family from repeating old habits. If he wrnt too far he felt that trip was a failure. (these trips were why atreus didn't get much time with Kratos until Faye died. It didn't mean Kratos hated his family, but loved them more than anything.

[@csouter02]

This was actually very entertaining and informative! Good job

[@RedLogicYT]

Its quite interesting talking about Kratos' GODLY GAINS, never really thought about his workout routine lol

[@adamgil4159]

Godly Gainz. Can I just say can always rely on your video Jax with your insanely uplifting and charismatic energy to make my day. Thank youuu

[@JaxBlade]

I appreciate the kindness king 💪🏾

[@crystal_kokkoro]

Great video like always! I still have yet to get into the GoW series but everything from Ragnarok I've seen looks gorgeous. Loved the breakdown and explanations

[@jessd3601]

This was probably my favorite quote in the game. I felt very privileged hearing it in my story

[@lordbalthosadinferni4384]

I wholeheartedly agree with Kratos. I spent my adolesence being very active- 4-6 hours in the gym every weekday (alternating focus between cardio and weights, but did some of each every weekday- maximum or near-maximum weight with maximum reps), minimum two hour run every Friday-Sunday. Ended up with a knee injury that was never treated, had to stop for a while and never really was able to get back into the swing of it between work and school. For years afterwards, despite having fallen off of training almost entirely, I was still the physically strongest person amongst my family and friends, and wasn't exactly sporting a lot of definition. Pushed a stalled 6,000lb truck a couple hundred feet up a 35 degree incline to get it out of traffic (crazy drivers out where I live). Over the years I've finally felt myself becoming noticeably weaker and having far less endurance, but Kratos gives me hope that with time and dedication, I will recover. Never give up bros. Good nutrition, rest, and consistency. Discipline.

[@omarbug]

Godly Gains I'm really glad to say that I learn a lot from each video I watch, so keep doing that work that you've been doing

[@JaxBlade]

Appreciate it King, comments like this keep me going!

[@JuanHernandez-jt4cm]

Patience and dedication, the journey to a Godly physique or even knowing the limits our your strength.

[@obesus787]

It Ragnarocked, it 100% improved on the predecessor and while I do have complaints they're literally just "the shop menu is cluttered" "BOI armours no longer give him bonuses and are just for aesthetics" and such. Absolutely incredible game.

[@peterparker9214]

I’m 33hours into this game and still having an absolute blast. Love how much their is to do after the story ends

[@BillyWillyButcherBollocks]

Godly gainz. I cosplayer Kratos at comic con and everyone who knew looked at me with excitement while everyone else looked at me in fear😂

[@michaelking3206]

Godly Gainz. Am glad from years of lifting and calisthenics that I developed a base of lean muscle mass to where I am happy with the size I am at now. Ever since picking up boxing, my focus has shifted to that and bulletproofing the joints and shoulders as well as developing stamina and more explosive power. Kettlebell training along with KB Olympic lifts has really done that for me and complements my boxing very well! Great video!

[@JaxBlade]

Awesome work King!! keep It up! and thank you!

[@wyattcake4919]

Been a sub for years now, and watch videos everyone in a while, whether I was planning to eventually workout or I just liked your vibes, I finally started going to the gym about 4 months ago and have been reletively consistent going 5-6 days a week. Just wondering if you have any videos of overall beginning gym/working out tips. Or a video on how to get fuckin huge. I'm 6 foot 150lbs after a blunt and a buffet, and I wanna be Kratos level fucking massive. I know there are other videos like this out there, but I really enjoy your style and you seem to 100% know wtf ur talking about. Either way much love

[@deronlester3072]

Stop smoking weed, it's KILLING UR GAINZ. But for real, focus on some big compounds like squat, bench, deadlift, overhead press. Then for those lifts, pick a rep range (say 5 to 7). Now use a weight that you can do for 5 reps. After doing that set, take 10% off the bar and do a few more sets of however many reps you can, leaving a rep in the tank. Next workout, use the same weight, and do as many reps as you can. When you finally can get 7 reps on your first set, it's time to add 20 pounds to the bar on your next workout and start over. This is called dynamic double progression. Works for everyone from wet-behind-the-ears novices to seasoned lifters. And you can use it for various rep ranges too. 5 to 7 reps will give you a good blend of strength and muscle. Over time, you can add more isolation work, but your primary focus should always be the big lifts (and variations of them, like rdls, close-grip bench press, etc.). This will take you a LONG WAY, and you'll gain experience over time with what works for you, as everyone is built different, has different leverages and will develop different weaknesses. Good luck, brother. Keep us posted.

[@TealCat14]

Godly Gains! I've noticed this in my Personal Training. As always thanks for the tips.

[@ATBatmanMALS31]

"I did not think you should have to." It took a while, but I get why I'm really in to GoW lore lately... Kratos reminds me of my dad ;; I knew I had a badass dad, but maybe he was more badass than I thought.

[@BathrobeKeck]

Godly gains. Thank you for this, definitely going to check out your other videos

[@mineshnissanka7139]

Hey Jax, could you do a video on training legs at home with no equipment, kinda like how you did for the back with that pull up video and the chest with that push up video? Edit: GODLY GAINZ lol

[@JaxBlade]

Oh sure but just know you can use my Burpee video for legs for the time being as well!

[@mineshnissanka7139]

@@JaxBlade I have PTSD from that video lol

[@kamehamehuyle9108]

never clicked so fast! (GODLY GAINZ)

[@JaxBlade]

Happy you are HERE!!

[@fbi5754]

Man me as well once it popped in my recommended

[@muneka]

Working physically demanding jobs at different slaughterhouses over these past few years has definitely altered my physique from what it use to be It required ALOT of discipline and commitment to secure my position where it required 2 men to work it(I'm 5'6 btw)doing 12 hour shifts 6 days a week I lost 25lbs and get compliments on my body though I don't fancy myself as having a Greek God body Just one that can handle grueling work. Flesh Is Heavy

[@roghider3552]

Unconscious flesh is heavy i 100% agree

[@AtamskArchadian]

It’s crazy that I run into this video right around the time I start doing my own home work out routines.

[@WTFisTingispingis]

What I love is how in Ragnarok Thor looks like the goddamn Mountain from Game of Thrones, he could kill you with a love tap and not even notice.

[@Archone666]

Godly Gains! I've never been a fan of the series, but I do love your videos. And I have a friend who IS hugely into the series; I just linked him this video.

[@JaxBlade]

Thank you & I Appreciate it my dude!!

[@chunkabo716]

Godly gains. Speaking of which I gained 15 pounds of muscle since working out, I am still trying to bulk a little more though. Do you have any advice to build more definition aside from cardio and diet?

[@Leo-nard0]

LETS GOOOO! KRATOS TIME

[@JaxBlade]

THIS IS THE GHOST OF SPARTAAAAAAA

[@kdquah2445]

Kratos daily routine is actually just solving heavy and rusty oversized puzzles made out of metal and rocks just to trigger a hock for him to swing across to the next puzzle

[@funnature8679]

Godly gains Also it's a learning thing, there are people who want to be big and strong(lifting alot of stuff), or others who prefers to be natural body size and max strength that their body can generate. There is strength for lifting or pushing or striking, or simply being strong or being strong for various reasons, most important of all be natural.

[@notproductiveproductions3504]

Do a video on Dante, Vergil, and Nero for conditioning (to keep a combo going for 5 minutes) and aesthetic (to look good while doing it)

[@JaxBlade]

As long as I can order Pizza for the Dante section

[@SOULNINJAable]

@@JaxBlade you would also need a poetry book for Vergil and spaghetti and a fork for Nero

[@Michael7R]

Atreus: "how do i get muscles like you father?" Kratos: "You need to lift boy"

[@l1nken813]

Godly gains- This is one of the only videos I’ve watched all the way through in a while and thx for the advice

[@colinkwasnik]

3:55 Dude…I thought this was a fucking animation at first. This guys form is that fucking immaculate

[@LeelosAdventure]

Ayyy jax congrats bro!!! 1 mil views in 3 weeks!!!! You earned that

[@guiltybyproxy1]

Godly Gainz. Also, as a former FBS athlete, you're correct on which types of exercises will get gain vs lean. Good stuff

[@nicholastemplet1616]

My favorite GoW game will always be 2. The cinematography, the angles, the music, the gameplay, the sense of sheer scale, and it was done on the PS2. Going back to GoW 2, even today, it still holds up so unbelievably well. The battle with the Colossus of Rhodes lives in my head free of charge.

[@akairoarts7028]

Some times I don't have that much time to work out for long periods so the idea of Greasing the groove seems interesting, it might help me get those Godly Gainz

[@Coldgloom]

I love that Kratos has a thick, powerlifter build, not a wasp-waisted washboard. He has core power. Probably stronger than ever.

[@brandonspringfield2861]

Kratos is built more like a wrestler most powerlifters well the ones that lift the most weight tend to have more body fat but ig there are weight divisions. When I think powerlifter i think julius maddox or ray williams and such.

[@EverLearningDragon]

Godly gains. Really appreciated this honest approach to working out.

[@maniacalfool5885]

I'm glad that you're someone who can talk about how great the new god of war games are without talking negative about the old ones