Intermediate Level Workout - Opening Video

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[Drumheller477]

Thank you so much for making these videos! :) i really want to do this kind of working out/training/exersise-whatever you want to call it. I have a question, can you do handstands/human flag? if so then i would very much enjoy watching you do it and mabye doing some tutorials on it. thanks :)

[closetoimpossible]

@Drumheller477 The handstand is an element I learnt 7 years ago. I have so much to say about it, definitely will make a tutorial about it. Not that prominent with the human flag, I'll get into it later next year probably, got too many other things to film at the moment. :)

[Lavastine]

Try to get him to spread his arms more for his back lever, hes getting some major lat assistance like that.

[closetoimpossible]

@Lavastine Hmmm, so? I don't see anything wrong with it. In gymnastics do you see the arm positioning declared anywhere in the codex. It's a personal preference. What's important for me is to have his elbows locked above all. Thanks for the message. :)

[dacicsak]

good video! you are a good trainer!



[closetoimpossible]

@TarquinnBlackwood1 Hahaha, why'd I get mad? :-))) It's milk + sugar + cocoa. I don't believe in the protein shakes, never took any and don't intend to. The easiest way to make this is buy nesquick for it has both cocoa+sugar and combine it with milk. Works great.

[Lavastine]

In regards to arm tucking ; its just that it makes the pulling part of the move much easier via creating friction that helps him stay at horrizontal. If he has aspirations of doing a Maltese or planche it will IMO negate alot of the benefit of doing back lever first.

[kroasana]

@closetoimpossible I drink milk + honey + cocoa and i like it better than the Nesquick :)

[Puschen121]

@closetoimpossible a video would be great!

[Preset1]

@closetoimpossible I'll definitely give L sit chins a go. Due to the state of the sit up equipment we had it got taken away yesterday and new ones will replace it, so when they do come in I'll try the dragon flag tuck. Much appreciated!

[Antash696]

@closetoimpossible when you mentioned about that milkshake I thought that it would be great if you could make a video about nutrition in general. Most athletes, as far as I know, don't prefer milk because there is lot of sugar in it. Since you recommend it I presume that you could have much more interesting things to say about diet. Hope you understand what I wanted to say, my English isn't to good ;)

[closetoimpossible]

@Preset1 This is probably the 2nd most frequent question that I get. I'll make dedicated video for it but until then here's a quick tip - when you aim to add strength you need to go for more load instead of more reps. Everything pass 10-12 repetitions is a waste for me, after that you should attach weights. I think you should focus on L-Sit chin ups now, give the dragon flag a try. If my client does it straddled, you can try it tucked for the same number of reps. How does this sound to you? :-]

[Preset1]

@closetoimpossible I've been training bars now about 3 months. My routine is 4 sets of 9 chin ups - I don't think I do full ROM. 4 sets of 7 close 7 medium 7 far grip push ups on a 30cm high bar. 4 of 12 tricep dips on that same bar. 4 of 15 sit ups. 4 of 12 45 degree bench knee raisers with 4 of 10 leg flutters to the side. 4 of 10 hanging knee raises. 4 of 5-6 L sit kicks. 4 of 5 Reverse push ups. I just don't know where to go next for more strength, I can only think of more reps. Thanks.

[Antash696]

your videos are so motivating, thank you! :)