That very first maneuver he does (which he does again after ~9 seconds). I was a gymnast for many years and was NEVER able to do that. To this day I still can't understand the physics behind it.
Physics wise: you’re trying to fold fast enough at the extension of your front swing, to convert the momentum in your backswing through the candlestick-pull(Toes-knees-hips) to driving your heels into a cast. The ending is the same as a front-hip-circle; basically impossible if you aren’t squeezing everything and then driving your heels.
It might take me a few reads to understand this, but thanks for responding with the necessary facts! I was a back-hip-circle machine, once did ten in a row, but wasn't so good at the forward version.
Yup. This isn't the same thing but I was a competitive level DDR player in highschool and a bit into college. I can still do it, the muscle memory is there. My endurance is the issue now haha. I still have the balance and can do simple footwork most people can't cause they've just never tried.
Nothing about this looks wrong if you've ever seen anyone do gymnastics lol, I don't know why you're having faith issues. The solid poles are being solid and the flexible pole is being flexible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VnzNHWoQyE
Said every middle-aged man EVER just before he injured himself. I cringe looking at this dude's shoulders joints. He just killed more rotator cuff cartilage than I have left. Oof.
My guess is that weighs less than those broadshouldered athletes as muscles weigh more than fat. He is probably way more muscled than one would guess at first glance based on his performance. Some see just chubby and then add weight in their heads.
Yeah, no. Gymnasts of this type, at the professional level are typically 60-70 kg, or ~130-155 lbs, and average around 168cm, or 5'6" tall on average . They're extremely muscular, but also very small.
If this guy is the same height, he's probably ~200 lbs / 90 kg, but if he's white male average height (5'10" / 177 cm), then he's probably ~250 lbs / 115 kg.
In other words, he's swinging around 28-92% more weight. His athleticism, considering his build, is VERY impressive.
Neah, definitely not 115 kg. I know guys with way more fat and at 177 cm, and they don't way 100 kg. Id guess he's 90 kg, if 177 cm and then he would be overweight.
legacyweekly
strong boy! farm?
notyoubizness
Dex 18 Chonk
OhNamelessOne
I can spot the exaaaaact moment my shoulders would snap
hawkeye2816
Honestly? Not wrong.
Gooooodmoooorrrningmuchwow
Blyat!
Onlyhereforthelaughs
Kept waiting for something to go wrong. Didn't go wrong. Dude knows what he's doing.
ButteryBiscuitBass
Damn, I'm impressed.
ordaen
magicaljeep
Better than I could do
SkinWalkermc
Yeah that's insane. That takes a crazy amount of muscle for a 110 pound chick to do. This guy is insanely strong. Not to mention talented. Holy shit.
cmfletcher
Ex gymnast who quit training and not the training diet. He's not a rando who found a high bar and got inspired.
phlazma939101
I dislocated my shoulder just watching this
measuredby5
We assume because he's a little chubby that he'll wipe out. Greatly surprised and reassured when he doesn't.
Rickyexpress
TIL, this is peak performance.
DickTastrophy
A nice balance of post-peak peak performance I might add. A true renaissance man
HairyBrit
Something tells me he has had a little bit of training.
HurkWurk
fucking bad ass! jesus that dude is awesome!
fshnbluesman
Dude... very impressive!
Polymathena
Nice!
watto70
ItsActuallyDavidNow
I broke my back watching this.
JackHL01
how often?
ItsActuallyDavidNow
Three.
gaggedandgooped
fantasma21
This is impressive
Finain
Its more impressive because of his size. I'm 130lbs on a good day. I'm not even close to be able to do that. Strength to weight ratio off the charts
charhan
I doubt I could even swing.
JustinSearchOfEnlightenment
Is that Jason Bourne?
RonaldRaygun13
I feel so bad for his rotator cuffs
QuartzPoker
If he isn't on his school's football or wrestling team, they are missing out.
Sebastopol140
Wow, he's amazing!!!
ChristosMylordos
We are all just monkeys in shoes
iguanodont
peak metal bar performance
crucialFU
Lot of trust in that bar! Balls of steel.
qtRaven
Bars of steel.
pettingmycatwhileipoo
Backup cables look like a good solution :)
uplookdont
Those cables don't do anything for the strength of the bar he is hanging off
pettingmycatwhileipoo
I apologize if my sarcasm was not clear enough ;)
HelpTheWretched
That very first maneuver he does (which he does again after ~9 seconds). I was a gymnast for many years and was NEVER able to do that. To this day I still can't understand the physics behind it.
pewasaurusrex
Physics wise: you’re trying to fold fast enough at the extension of your front swing, to convert the momentum in your backswing through the candlestick-pull(Toes-knees-hips) to driving your heels into a cast. The ending is the same as a front-hip-circle; basically impossible if you aren’t squeezing everything and then driving your heels.
HelpTheWretched
It might take me a few reads to understand this, but thanks for responding with the necessary facts! I was a back-hip-circle machine, once did ten in a row, but wasn't so good at the forward version.
pewasaurusrex
Oh and it’s called a Kip
HelpTheWretched
I thought so, but then thought no, that's the thing you do from laying down. Guess it's both?
pewasaurusrex
Ya a kip-up off the ground, and a kip on bars. Same basic muscle movements.
HelpTheWretched
...... that just solved it for me. I get it now.
dingosmush
That's really impressive!
Whatdoyousaytoanicecupoftea
Ever get the impression that this is the fat kid at school who constantly got bullied...until that *one time*
5m4llP0X
I think he did that in High School, and still knows the moves.
geekykeycap
Yup. This isn't the same thing but I was a competitive level DDR player in highschool and a bit into college. I can still do it, the muscle memory is there. My endurance is the issue now haha. I still have the balance and can do simple footwork most people can't cause they've just never tried.
114thTimesTheCharm
Have as much faith in yourself as this guy has in that bar structure.
GSA1386
I don't even walk up my stairs with that much faith in them.
10000Bees
Nothing about this looks wrong if you've ever seen anyone do gymnastics lol, I don't know why you're having faith issues. The solid poles are being solid and the flexible pole is being flexible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VnzNHWoQyE
Vallete
He put mats down, further implying this is peak, as intelligence was also employed
TheOvy
Given his obvious experience, I imagine he knows if he's at risk or not
InUseSpace
Said every middle-aged man EVER just before he injured himself. I cringe looking at this dude's shoulders joints. He just killed more rotator cuff cartilage than I have left. Oof.
moxythree
Because he’s large?
Hemelsblauw
My guess is that weighs less than those broadshouldered athletes as muscles weigh more than fat. He is probably way more muscled than one would guess at first glance based on his performance. Some see just chubby and then add weight in their heads.
MeSoErnie
Brush that guy may have some fat on him, but under that it's pure muscle... He's a heavy fella for sure.
PenchBoy
Yep, my dads a large man, I'd never call him fat though. Guy could throw me 3 metres, and I'm a 7ft tall 30 yr old
FascisTyrant
Yeah, no. Gymnasts of this type, at the professional level are typically 60-70 kg, or ~130-155 lbs, and average around 168cm, or 5'6" tall on average . They're extremely muscular, but also very small.
If this guy is the same height, he's probably ~200 lbs / 90 kg, but if he's white male average height (5'10" / 177 cm), then he's probably ~250 lbs / 115 kg.
In other words, he's swinging around 28-92% more weight. His athleticism, considering his build, is VERY impressive.
Hemelsblauw
Neah, definitely not 115 kg. I know guys with way more fat and at 177 cm, and they don't way 100 kg. Id guess he's 90 kg, if 177 cm and then he would be overweight.
JustPissingAgainstTheWindYOLO
id be more concerned about his arms/shoulders