Derek, please be careful on that one legged leg press. I'm a paramedic in the UK and got called to a gym where a guy was doing this and his foot slipped. He had 5 plates either side and ended up losing his leg. Why don't you put your resting leg up on top and be safe mate. Namaste.m M x
What I like is your free and casual approach to mixing it up: different amounts of weight; varying the number of reps; throw in some stretching. As opposed to: 3 sets of 10 reps and that’s it. Nice.
I agree Mr.Fitness. People are always like 'I PR'd on my dead lift today' .. and I'm like 'I got closer to the planche today!' ... haha big deal. What do you think about calisthenics made your lower chest so big?
I hate being this person. I have a back injury so I really look for hip/low back mobility. All I'm going to say is squeeze your glutes at the top of your deadlift. Your hips should kinda come forward but your low back is stabilized with the glutes. I promise I'm just looking out for you! I'm sure you're going to be fine but I guess I didn't want to not say something. Love you dude, I am so thankful for what you do.
you have great videos man, I am the same way where I try to mix it up, some days I just try to hit the park and sprint, then do something on every play area I come across, or I'll just go straight into the gym great videos every time, including your instagram stories hahaha, keep it up the voice over felt like a story telling time, but it's 👌
Awesome. Thanks for the comment. Yah, you have to change it up. I don't want to be good at just lifting a weight up and don't, you have to use your strength out in the world! Glad you like the stories. I am always wondering how many people follow me on both. Thanks again for the support.
I like the voice over. I love leg days because I have bad knees and it was an excuse to skip it but then one day it just clicked and I began to obsess over it. Buuuuut I fell off again. But your getting me hyped again. I was really big in Kris Gethin, but meat is taking me longer to drop weight since I got out the Army. Just started the transition this week.
You are the best fitness UA-camr that I have seen! I love watching your videos! You are so down to Earth and of course vegan. There are so many health/fitness UA-camrs out there, vegan or not, that seem very materialistic and that can be hard to watch for me personally. Thank you for your time and dedication making these videos, I know it must be hard work. Glad to have found this channel :D
great video Derek, i just started a plant based diet and honestly your my favorite person i found on youtube to follow. keep up the great videos man because they have and gibe great value. You truly have stepped into your mission in life and i look forward to sharing my results with you as i progress in this new lifestyle.
I love your videos, you are one of the best independent health/calisthenic/nutrition people and you do it without ego, which for me a huge deal because the amount of times you watch a video (especially on youtube) who's got an ego problem. You are informative, happy, clear and concise, and as a viewer and as a meat eater even, I am inspired and its great to see someone do what they enjoy and just say to themselves 'fuck it, i enjoy it, I have fun and don't need to prove my self to anyone', that's the attitude we definitely don't see enough of in people in the world, us being too self-conscious, or concerned. Have you thought about implementing meditation into your life, would be awesome to know. I tried commenting on a youtube video recently (not naming names), and was giving constructive criticism, saying how I love this persons content, but the ego gets in the way sometimes, but quoted their sort of comments they were saying in this persons videos, and all i got in response was a very rude ignorant response saying alone the line of ' i was sensitive and it was a joke'. The comment was " don't worry just because I have a top on, ive still got the gains", which to me was awkward. I respect you don't do that and just do what you do with out the bs. keep it going.
Wow. Thank you. No time for an ego. Sure i'm confident, but I'm no better than someone who is just beginning their journey, and no worse than someone who ascended to complete enlightenment. Forever a teacher, forever a student. We can all teach and learn something from each other. Sorry you had that experience, but it doesn't seem like it shook you too much. Thanks for the kind words. I'm just going to keep shining my light, those who are attracted to it will find me. Be well friend!
Simnett Nutrition Definately something my sensei taught me when I used to do karate is that we are all students and teachers, we have the power to share knowledge and grow. The same as what you put. Its definately something I try to harness in my life and I find nutrition, exercise and mindfulness meditation always makes me discover something new about my self and then life. Different perspectives, awareness of internal and external coming together has taught every experience we have is new, and never stuck, permanent or the same, and that to me is my interpretation I think of what they mean by enlightenment(not implying i am enlightend). Im 19 and have been through a lot, and these things have helped me, let me know if you have considered meditation? You could do it at the end of the day, or at a beach or those other lovely places you work out at. Keep doing what you are doing and hope you are well.
***** Hey Joe. I don't currently have a 'sitting' practice, but I do often come back to my breath especially when out in nature. It is something I am working on being more consistent with. I truly believe in the benefits from it. Really good words my friend. You are years beyond your age.
I definitely need to get better about stretching and proper warming up. It's a good bit harder when you're in a packed gym, though. I just want to get my workout done and get out of there. That's probably also because I workout at a college gym. But, hey, at least I'm going. That in itself was a big step for me. Love the videos, Derek. You could be world's best youtuber, for sure.
Oh yeah! Hope it goes well. Are you a 'legday' fan? I like how you have made legday one word. Hehe, as it should be. Leg·day ˈləgˌday/noun Possibly the worst workout day of the week. ;)
You should look into some Olympic lifting shoes for squatting. Wood soles give good lift under heel and awesome sense of stability. Keep the videos coming man! Loving the channel and everything you embody in your lifestyle.
Awesome video! It's always great and really informative to see other people's gym workouts, to give me an idea of what I'm doing wrong and right, and to give different ideas on what can be done. Thanks!
Your rep range for squats is good! your calves are proportional to your body. the weight you are using needs to be light enough for a good range of motion. You're doing that. Your bodyweight base is going to serve you well. I'd say you're doing fine, young man!
Thank you friend. Yes, I always try to go deep with my squats. I can lift twice as much if I don't go as deep, but never get the same fatigue the next day, so I know it works. Thanks for the kind words and support!
my legs day 2 times a week: crunch x3 series floor hollow position abs strap leg raises good morning with little plate x3 BW squat x2 BW lunges x2 hexbar deadlift x6/7 calf raises on stairs Bye from Italy!
Ab straps are a pair of support that allow you to execute leg raises without holding The bar with arms. You put Your arms in The support and it sustains you. T
American 900 YES! I know these things, that must be great so you don't have to think so much about gripping the bar. Awesome. I wonder if you can build some yourself.... I'm thrifty. Hahah.
On the leg press try switching up your foot position. Lower feet, like to the point where your heals are hanging off, will make your quads burn! I love it. Then I go into sumo and higher foot positions for hamstrings.
Thank you! I am still trying to find 'my style', but I try to keep the editing simple with one or two little special effects thrown in for the keen eye like yourself. ;)
love this kind of video, great voiceover!! dont forget to squeeze those glutes at the top of those squats! also, you said calf raises dont pump up your calves much? try standing calf raises. seated ones work the soleus which is the less visible muscle of your calf
Haha, hard not to be influenced by him. He is a master and has cracked the code. It seems like you can't do a time lapse with white writing and not make it seem like you are copying him. I'll take it as a compliment. If only I could be so good on camera. I'm getting there. Thanks for the comment and the watch!
found it. Good job. was wondering what that hanging twirling motion at the beginning of the workout benefits. it's going to take me forever to get through all your videos. keep up the great work. thank you
Here 20kg is about 45lbs. Sorry just trying to imagine what the weight is for myself. I did buy more fruit today from the organic isle of the produce section. I am trying not to be so scared to introduce real sugars in and get ride of putting fake sugar in. It was etched in my brain about sugar is a sugar, but by watching you I have been learning so much. As you can tell I am watching all your older videos now. I am trying to get animal out of my diet. It is kind of hard because of my boyfriend not really on board, but I am a true believer of lead by example. So I want to be that example for my family. Thank you
Okay great! Thanks for the awesome idea. It makes it so much easier and a great way to get a message across because you don't forget so much in the moment. Watch for that RAF! Thanks.
hey! Nice personnaly for my legs day i do: weighted: squat/deadlift/lunge/calf rise or BW: plyo squat+lunge/shrimp+pistols squat/bulgarian split squat. you dont do deadlift so what do you do for your hamstring?
doing the leg press, noticed your hips rounding forward...be careful with that, keep your hips/pelvis from rounding forward, it will eventually cause a low back strain and/or tear.
Hey Derek, looks like you're maintaining a nice balance between physique and athleticism. Just a bit of advice: don't pursue gains past where you start losing athletic agility. I've been big muscular, big fat, endurance lean, and athletically muscular/fast.... Big muscles look better and are good for the ego, but don't physically feel that much better than fat (which, of course, sucks). Endurance lean feels fit, but not young and springy by comparison to athletically muscular/fast. Having experienced all of them (now 59 w hip replacements), I'll choose athletically fast/springy for as long as I can!
UA-cam is laughing all the way to the bank ! The advertisers are paying for each of those views $$$. FB is the same deal ... advertisers blindly trust their ads are actually reaching target audience when they may very well not be.
Hey Derek! I really enjoy your videos and intend on working out in the same style as you 😊 I have one question though: How often do you work out? Is it Push/Pull/Leg/Rest and repeat or do you you have another cycle?
Love the vid. I hear you mention that you're prone to hyper extension and it's because you done lots of skateboarding. I've also lots of skateboarding and I feel like my knees are a week area as well, would this likely be because of boarding? I've also done a fair bit of cycling and running too.
Hi +simnett Nutrition! Thanks you for your videos and nice channel! here comes some comments and tips on your video. Try goblet squat with kettlebells to open up at your warmup. i will mostdef try those hanging thingy you did - making circles with feet while hanging. your squats: as you do all your exercises for upperbody without any equipment do squats like them too. what i mean is to get rid of your shoes. it is an instability for your legs/feet and power leverage. try to use more of your glutes at your squats. try to go slower - more in control then just bouncing from the floor. Again thanks for your videos really awesome channel keep up the good work mate
Love you content. Is your workout primarily calisthenics or do you go to the gym often? Would you attribute most of your physique gains from calisthenics? I recently herniated a disc in my lower back and have been just doing calisthenics tbh so just wanted to know what your thoughts were
Most of my physique gains are from calisthenics. I gained more mass when I started using weights but all my strength is from spending a lot of time doing functional calisthenics movements.
Squats, lunges, you can also do jump squats, jumping lunges, elevated leg lunges, squat to lunge, curtsy lunges, wide leg squats, assisted pistol squats! So much to do
Simnett Nutrition Thank you, I will definately try that out. I have been training with my bodyweight for two months now and Ican already see progress. You really inspired me to build my own calisthenics park in my garden which I did the last few weeks and I'm almost finist. Looking forward to train. You really got me into this :) thank you!
Steven French Awesome. Yah, shoulders are so easily taken for granted. Be kind to them. Warm that hurt one up for an extra 5 minutes before each workout.
Yo im diggin your vids. Can u answer or possibly do a video on how u deal with family or friend get togethers. When or if they give u shit for being vegan.
Hey Derek, I've been watching your videos for a while. In the beginning you were all about calisthenics (which is what caught my attention). Now your lifting weights...what changed?
5:50 i tho u were dressing a bra :'D hehe nice video im struggling with my skinny legs... and i heard you have to eat a ot to grow legs BUT i still have belly fat :( so i dont know if stay in caloric deficit first or go to surplus since they told ne more muscle more calories u burn,,,, man too hard :(
Cool video. By lifting standards you are a novice,which is a great thing because most of us including me are also novices. Do you follow a split routine? Checkout alphadestiny. He is also from calisthenics background.
AlphaDestiny doesn't hold a candle to this guy. Unsubscribed from him. His BS and no real info other than trying to argue with himself in every video got old fast.
Eh? Alphadestiny is a breath of fresh air in the youtube fitness scene. Uses both research and personal experience to educate others, and with the experience and strength he has its worth hearing his opinion. No bullshit, no sponsorships. He is also a very mature individual, not buying into drama and not getting angry at others for having a different opinion. I hope by BS you are referring to his old diet advice, because he announced recently that he is going vegan
Calisthenics? Yes for sure. That is my main love and I used to have an epic set up (if you check out some of my old videos) but life changes, and I have moved and it will rain for the next 6 months here on Vancouver Island. So the gym is my new dojo...until the outdoor season comes. There will be bits of outdoor calisthenics workouts sprinkled in throughout the winter though. Hopefully you stay tuned. Are you a calisthenics king?
Just discovered your channel, awesome stuff! :D You've got a new sub :) First of all, you look a lot heavier than 65kg. I too practice calisthenics since a while and find that leg days need some extra loading too, usually combine it with deadlifts for best results :D. Why do you opt for the calf machine instead of just regular (one legged) calf raises? Cheers :)
Not the last time I checked this morning. Lol. Any tips? Do you think I have to be able to pull up twice my bodyweight to be able to do a 1 armed pull up? Because I am no where close to adding 64 kgs to my pullups.
Yeah ahah I can't do one, I am trying to learn using primarily the pulley system to gauge my progress. I don't believe you need to be able to do a pull up with double bodyweight. I think it might have something to do with your nervous system, not being able to lift a total weight of 130 kg, but one arm lifting 65kg is easier. Best of luck with it
I cycle lots and also do lots of hill sprints. I think I'm okay for hamstrings, but I do wish they had a laying hamstring curl machine at the gym though.
I don't buy into vegan body building, it literally provides less than half the recommended protein requirements for people who work out, with a very low quantity of branched-chain amino acids. I think there's a small minority of the population who are exceptionally genetically gifted and can get by with under half the protein the rest of us need, so they figure "because it works for me, it works for everybody."
I was wondering the same thing, because for such a muscly guy 65kg is so light seemingly, unless you're really short? I'm 5"11"" and really skinny but still weigh 62kg.
This isn't every leg day. I do pistol squats, but I actually really wrecked my ankle skateboarding and tore some ligaments and have a real hard time keep my self stable on my left ankle. I'm super bummed about it, but working towards getting it back.
you weigh 145 pounds and your seated calf raises have, what, 50 pounds of plates? better off doing body weight raises or skipping calves altogether...you do more than that jumping up to your chin bar man . rich piana gives great calf advice here they need weight! sure, he was on gear, so doing 45 minutes of just calves not doable for us natties, but the sets you do need weight, go heavy on calves you have a sick body, really strong and firm, but calves need work...they will be beautiful balls of muscle when you go heavy, get muscle soreness a day later, trust me. stand to grow big astrocs more than soleus which is worked seated, a small muscle. example, dip belt attached to low cable , raises on block, no back strain when going heavy keep the faith, thx for your motivation. heres pianas word...peace ua-cam.com/video/pw_Y7_55XLo/v-deo.html
You have a very likeable personality. Thanks for the videos. Very helpful.
Derek, please be careful on that one legged leg press. I'm a paramedic in the UK and got called to a gym where a guy was doing this and his foot slipped. He had 5 plates either side and ended up losing his leg. Why don't you put your resting leg up on top and be safe mate. Namaste.m M x
Not unless it has a stopper like at my gym, eo if your foot slips it will stop before it hits you.
Thank you for commenting this
i like the voiceovers. its helps with delivery of info plus you arent getting winded from talking and working out at the same time.
Best advice on the workout that I have seen in ages. Ego is the enemy of long term gains.
This guy is Ryan Gosling's lost brother
Valentin Antonov Pankov so true😁😁
You are goals, dear friend. I love you so much. Such a nice human being. Keep preaching. :)
What I like is your free and casual approach to mixing it up: different amounts of weight; varying the number of reps; throw in some stretching. As opposed to: 3 sets of 10 reps and that’s it. Nice.
Saturdays are squat days for me. Awesome video! Calisthenics and squats are king for me
Yes, calisthenics combined with some traditional gym exercises is a great combo Skeeter. Thanks for the comment.
I agree Mr.Fitness. People are always like 'I PR'd on my dead lift today' .. and I'm like 'I got closer to the planche today!' ... haha big deal. What do you think about calisthenics made your lower chest so big?
I hate being this person. I have a back injury so I really look for hip/low back mobility. All I'm going to say is squeeze your glutes at the top of your deadlift. Your hips should kinda come forward but your low back is stabilized with the glutes. I promise I'm just looking out for you! I'm sure you're going to be fine but I guess I didn't want to not say something. Love you dude, I am so thankful for what you do.
you have great videos man, I am the same way where I try to mix it up, some days I just try to hit the park and sprint, then do something on every play area I come across, or I'll just go straight into the gym
great videos every time, including your instagram stories hahaha, keep it up the voice over felt like a story telling time, but it's 👌
Awesome. Thanks for the comment. Yah, you have to change it up. I don't want to be good at just lifting a weight up and don't, you have to use your strength out in the world! Glad you like the stories. I am always wondering how many people follow me on both. Thanks again for the support.
Good video. Front squats really helped me get use to heavy weight. Good core movement also
I like the voice over. I love leg days because I have bad knees and it was an excuse to skip it but then one day it just clicked and I began to obsess over it. Buuuuut I fell off again. But your getting me hyped again. I was really big in Kris Gethin, but meat is taking me longer to drop weight since I got out the Army. Just started the transition this week.
I think it's great you've incorporated weights. Videos are always on point.
Thanks Keone. Some people aren't so happy. Haha, we do get stuck in our ways.
You are the best fitness UA-camr that I have seen! I love watching your videos! You are so down to Earth and of course vegan. There are so many health/fitness UA-camrs out there, vegan or not, that seem very materialistic and that can be hard to watch for me personally. Thank you for your time and dedication making these videos, I know it must be hard work. Glad to have found this channel :D
great video Derek, i just started a plant based diet and honestly your my favorite person i found on youtube to follow. keep up the great videos man because they have and gibe great value. You truly have stepped into your mission in life and i look forward to sharing my results with you as i progress in this new lifestyle.
Very inspiring. Thank you for the content, time to go build a set of pull up and parallel bars in the backyard!!
I enjoyed the voice over workout video. Awesome!
I love your videos, you are one of the best independent health/calisthenic/nutrition people and you do it without ego, which for me a huge deal because the amount of times you watch a video (especially on youtube) who's got an ego problem. You are informative, happy, clear and concise, and as a viewer and as a meat eater even, I am inspired and its great to see someone do what they enjoy and just say to themselves 'fuck it, i enjoy it, I have fun and don't need to prove my self to anyone', that's the attitude we definitely don't see enough of in people in the world, us being too self-conscious, or concerned. Have you thought about implementing meditation into your life, would be awesome to know. I tried commenting on a youtube video recently (not naming names), and was giving constructive criticism, saying how I love this persons content, but the ego gets in the way sometimes, but quoted their sort of comments they were saying in this persons videos, and all i got in response was a very rude ignorant response saying alone the line of ' i was sensitive and it was a joke'. The comment was " don't worry just because I have a top on, ive still got the gains", which to me was awkward. I respect you don't do that and just do what you do with out the bs. keep it going.
Wow. Thank you. No time for an ego. Sure i'm confident, but I'm no better than someone who is just beginning their journey, and no worse than someone who ascended to complete enlightenment. Forever a teacher, forever a student. We can all teach and learn something from each other. Sorry you had that experience, but it doesn't seem like it shook you too much. Thanks for the kind words. I'm just going to keep shining my light, those who are attracted to it will find me. Be well friend!
Simnett Nutrition
Definately something my sensei taught me when I used to do karate is that we are all students and teachers, we have the power to share knowledge and grow. The same as what you put. Its definately something I try to harness in my life and I find nutrition, exercise and mindfulness meditation always makes me discover something new about my self and then life. Different perspectives, awareness of internal and external coming together has taught every experience we have is new, and never stuck, permanent or the same, and that to me is my interpretation I think of what they mean by enlightenment(not implying i am enlightend). Im 19 and have been through a lot, and these things have helped me, let me know if you have considered meditation? You could do it at the end of the day, or at a beach or those other lovely places you work out at. Keep doing what you are doing and hope you are well.
***** Hey Joe. I don't currently have a 'sitting' practice, but I do often come back to my breath especially when out in nature. It is something I am working on being more consistent with. I truly believe in the benefits from it. Really good words my friend. You are years beyond your age.
I definitely need to get better about stretching and proper warming up. It's a good bit harder when you're in a packed gym, though. I just want to get my workout done and get out of there. That's probably also because I workout at a college gym. But, hey, at least I'm going. That in itself was a big step for me. Love the videos, Derek. You could be world's best youtuber, for sure.
Nice video, will be using your stretching tips tomorrow morning on my legday!
Oh yeah! Hope it goes well. Are you a 'legday' fan? I like how you have made legday one word. Hehe, as it should be.
Leg·day
ˈləgˌday/noun
Possibly the worst workout day of the week. ;)
You should look into some Olympic lifting shoes for squatting. Wood soles give good lift under heel and awesome sense of stability. Keep the videos coming man! Loving the channel and everything you embody in your lifestyle.
Awesome video! It's always great and really informative to see other people's gym workouts, to give me an idea of what I'm doing wrong and right, and to give different ideas on what can be done. Thanks!
Great comment! Thanks Oliver for the encouragement. 'Forever a student' is a mindset I have. Everyone can teach us something.
Your rep range for squats is good! your calves are proportional to your body. the weight you are using needs to be light enough for a good range of motion. You're doing that. Your bodyweight base is going to serve you well. I'd say you're doing fine, young man!
Thank you friend. Yes, I always try to go deep with my squats. I can lift twice as much if I don't go as deep, but never get the same fatigue the next day, so I know it works. Thanks for the kind words and support!
Have you ever checked out Athlean X on UA-cam? I smell a collaboration!
my legs day 2 times a week:
crunch x3 series
floor hollow position
abs strap leg raises
good morning with little plate x3
BW squat x2
BW lunges x2
hexbar deadlift x6/7
calf raises on stairs
Bye from Italy!
On point. Love that you hit the abs too. I do them last. What is this abs strap leg raises thing you talk about. I am intrigued.
Ab straps are a pair of support that allow you to execute leg raises without holding The bar with arms. You put Your arms in The support and it sustains you. T
American 900 YES! I know these things, that must be great so you don't have to think so much about gripping the bar. Awesome. I wonder if you can build some yourself.... I'm thrifty. Hahah.
Nice to see a new vid from you dude!
👋🏻✌🏻️
Thank you, working on making them more consistent.
On the leg press try switching up your foot position. Lower feet, like to the point where your heals are hanging off, will make your quads burn! I love it. Then I go into sumo and higher foot positions for hamstrings.
Tim the cats hehe love it
love the editing on your videos!
Thank you! I am still trying to find 'my style', but I try to keep the editing simple with one or two little special effects thrown in for the keen eye like yourself. ;)
“Tim the cat”🐈😂😂 oh my goodness. Bro you got my gut busting. G-wiz😅
Haha I do try to entertain!
Good video! Voice over worked just fine. Anything you do I'm sure will be fine
Thank you friend! I struggle with worrying that the videos aren't good enough, but comments like this make it all good!
love this kind of video, great voiceover!!
dont forget to squeeze those glutes at the top of those squats!
also, you said calf raises dont pump up your calves much? try standing calf raises. seated ones work the soleus which is the less visible muscle of your calf
Cinematographie reminds me of neistat... good job mate, really like it
Haha, hard not to be influenced by him. He is a master and has cracked the code. It seems like you can't do a time lapse with white writing and not make it seem like you are copying him. I'll take it as a compliment. If only I could be so good on camera. I'm getting there. Thanks for the comment and the watch!
found it. Good job. was wondering what that hanging twirling motion at the beginning of the workout benefits. it's going to take me forever to get through all your videos. keep up the great work. thank you
Here 20kg is about 45lbs. Sorry just trying to imagine what the weight is for myself. I did buy more fruit today from the organic isle of the produce section. I am trying not to be so scared to introduce real sugars in and get ride of putting fake sugar in. It was etched in my brain about sugar is a sugar, but by watching you I have been learning so much. As you can tell I am watching all your older videos now. I am trying to get animal out of my diet. It is kind of hard because of my boyfriend not really on board, but I am a true believer of lead by example. So I want to be that example for my family. Thank you
I haven't watched it but I must say this is what I need. Orgasmic. Thank you!
Haha, you are always too kind.
Love your videos!
This was dope man. Do some voice over videos for your calisthenics workouts too
Okay great! Thanks for the awesome idea. It makes it so much easier and a great way to get a message across because you don't forget so much in the moment. Watch for that RAF! Thanks.
Great vid man
Nice video Derek!
Thank you! I like your profile name.
I really Love your videos
Good squat form men!
Thanks. I went so light for so long before I started to add weight. Thanks for the comment!
hey! Nice
personnaly for my legs day i do:
weighted: squat/deadlift/lunge/calf rise
or BW: plyo squat+lunge/shrimp+pistols squat/bulgarian split squat.
you dont do deadlift so what do you do for your hamstring?
I do deads on pull/back days. It's in the description ;) Your workout sounds great! Keep it up.
doing the leg press, noticed your hips rounding forward...be careful with that, keep your hips/pelvis from rounding forward, it will eventually cause a low back strain and/or tear.
Hey Derek, looks like you're maintaining a nice balance between physique and athleticism. Just a bit of advice: don't pursue gains past where you start losing athletic agility. I've been big muscular, big fat, endurance lean, and athletically muscular/fast.... Big muscles look better and are good for the ego, but don't physically feel that much better than fat (which, of course, sucks). Endurance lean feels fit, but not young and springy by comparison to athletically muscular/fast. Having experienced all of them (now 59 w hip replacements), I'll choose athletically fast/springy for as long as I can!
you're great. Greetings from Chile
So are you! Chile?! That's amazing.
Hey I really enjoy your videos! Isn't it better for the knees to only bend them to 90 degree when doing leg presses?
So many Tyson chicken ads on vegan youtubers.. Gotta love the irony
UA-cam is laughing all the way to the bank ! The advertisers are paying for each of those views $$$. FB is the same deal ... advertisers blindly trust their ads are actually reaching target audience when they may very well not be.
I always think about how much money are they losing on useless advertising for vegans xD
My old gym! I used to dread leg day simply because of the fall hazard going down those stairs afterward haha
You used to go to this gym? That is awesome. They are expanding again. Haha, yes the stairs are deadly.
Hey Derek! I really enjoy your videos and intend on working out in the same style as you 😊 I have one question though: How often do you work out? Is it Push/Pull/Leg/Rest and repeat or do you you have another cycle?
your quality is great
Love the vid. I hear you mention that you're prone to hyper extension and it's because you done lots of skateboarding. I've also lots of skateboarding and I feel like my knees are a week area as well, would this likely be because of boarding? I've also done a fair bit of cycling and running too.
Good stuff.
Hi +simnett Nutrition! Thanks you for your videos and nice channel! here comes some comments and tips on your video.
Try goblet squat with kettlebells to open up at your warmup. i will mostdef try those hanging thingy you did - making circles with feet while hanging.
your squats: as you do all your exercises for upperbody without any equipment do squats like them too. what i mean is to get rid of your shoes. it is an instability for your legs/feet and power leverage.
try to use more of your glutes at your squats.
try to go slower - more in control then just bouncing from the floor.
Again thanks for your videos really awesome channel
keep up the good work mate
I really like the shoes you are wearing, what are they?
yess perfect video!!!
Thank you so much.
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Love you content. Is your workout primarily calisthenics or do you go to the gym often? Would you attribute most of your physique gains from calisthenics? I recently herniated a disc in my lower back and have been just doing calisthenics tbh so just wanted to know what your thoughts were
Most of my physique gains are from calisthenics. I gained more mass when I started using weights but all my strength is from spending a lot of time doing functional calisthenics movements.
amazing! Thank you man. keep bringing the amazing content
Nice video man.
Thank you Andrew!
I hate "skinning the cat" but I like "dressing the cat". Tim's cool too
Nice kicks!
Good work Brother! You are a Cool Cat
Hey Derek! Loving your channel. Wow, you are only 65kg? How tall are you?
Which calisthenics movements are there for legs, since I don't have a gym membership?
Squats, lunges, you can also do jump squats, jumping lunges, elevated leg lunges, squat to lunge, curtsy lunges, wide leg squats, assisted pistol squats! So much to do
Simnett Nutrition Thank you, I will definately try that out. I have been training with my bodyweight for two months now and Ican already see progress. You really inspired me to build my own calisthenics park in my garden which I did the last few weeks and I'm almost finist. Looking forward to train. You really got me into this :) thank you!
How long do you usually run everyday?
I've never been a fan of leg day. Something I plan to change.
Same 😂
I agree! I have been trying to trick my brain lately. Haha, positive affirmations. I actually LOOOVVEE leg day. It is so fun.
Leg day was awesome this week! ;)
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Dealing with some shoulder pain (probably from not resting.. haha), so I think I will be hittin' up some legs soon
Steven French Awesome. Yah, shoulders are so easily taken for granted. Be kind to them. Warm that hurt one up for an extra 5 minutes before each workout.
how often do you work out in a week?
Thanks for these videos. As you mentioned you are 65 kgs, I'm wondering what's your height?
5'6"
they're also called german hangs
Nice.
Add a bit of post chain work and you will be set :)
Press is better that Squat ? What is the best ?
You ever tried kettle bells ? Nice channel 👍💪
How do you think an epic hill climb on the road bike compares to the gym for the legs?
It would be great for legs!
Yo im diggin your vids. Can u answer or possibly do a video on how u deal with family or friend get togethers. When or if they give u shit for being vegan.
the skateboarding is always worth it :D
Hey Derek, I've been watching your videos for a while. In the beginning you were all about calisthenics (which is what caught my attention). Now your lifting weights...what changed?
really good routine, i like it :)
Pretty simple. I've traded the seated calf raises for standing. Thanks brother!
5:50 i tho u were dressing a bra :'D hehe nice video im struggling with my skinny legs... and i heard you have to eat a ot to grow legs BUT i still have belly fat :( so i dont know if stay in caloric deficit first or go to surplus since they told ne more muscle more calories u burn,,,, man too hard :(
On squats your hip is behind you, you need it Under you or you will get injured like it happened to me bro ham
Keep IT up man;)
Thanks so much. I appreciate you sticking by me while I dabble in the weights a bit. Lol. Calisthenics is my love though, I will never stop that.
Can you show a leg day outside without weights
Cool video. By lifting standards you are a novice,which is a great thing because most of us including me are also novices. Do you follow a split routine? Checkout alphadestiny. He is also from calisthenics background.
AlphaDestiny doesn't hold a candle to this guy. Unsubscribed from him. His BS and no real info other than trying to argue with himself in every video got old fast.
Eh? Alphadestiny is a breath of fresh air in the youtube fitness scene. Uses both research and personal experience to educate others, and with the experience and strength he has its worth hearing his opinion. No bullshit, no sponsorships. He is also a very mature individual, not buying into drama and not getting angry at others for having a different opinion. I hope by BS you are referring to his old diet advice, because he announced recently that he is going vegan
What do you train cali style?
Calisthenics? Yes for sure. That is my main love and I used to have an epic set up (if you check out some of my old videos) but life changes, and I have moved and it will rain for the next 6 months here on Vancouver Island. So the gym is my new dojo...until the outdoor season comes. There will be bits of outdoor calisthenics workouts sprinkled in throughout the winter though. Hopefully you stay tuned. Are you a calisthenics king?
+Simnett Nutrition I'm on my way, progress is slow but surely coming
alright nice:D naah am not a king YET;)
Breeze For Keep working at it. Me neither. :P
Just discovered your channel, awesome stuff! :D You've got a new sub :)
First of all, you look a lot heavier than 65kg.
I too practice calisthenics since a while and find that leg days need some extra loading too, usually combine it with deadlifts for best results :D. Why do you opt for the calf machine instead of just regular (one legged) calf raises?
Cheers :)
Because it seemed to give me a really good burn. But since this video I do standing ones now (on the hack squat machine) and I really like them.
How is it possible that you have 65 kg ?
Shoutout to skateboarding
Tim the Cat ftw.
You sound like such a nice guy
Can you do a one arm pull up
Not the last time I checked this morning. Lol. Any tips? Do you think I have to be able to pull up twice my bodyweight to be able to do a 1 armed pull up? Because I am no where close to adding 64 kgs to my pullups.
Yeah ahah I can't do one, I am trying to learn using primarily the pulley system to gauge my progress. I don't believe you need to be able to do a pull up with double bodyweight. I think it might have something to do with your nervous system, not being able to lift a total weight of 130 kg, but one arm lifting 65kg is easier. Best of luck with it
Gunny Happy Yes, that is what I have heard too. Thanks. Chat again sometime.
nothing for hams?
I cycle lots and also do lots of hill sprints. I think I'm okay for hamstrings, but I do wish they had a laying hamstring curl machine at the gym though.
Simnett Nutrition you can try nordic hamstring curl. Its bodyweight and super hard.
Man how did you get that security camera footage?
Haha, are you messing with me? It's just a filter you put on the video. Hehe.
+Simnett Nutrition lol no, I didn't know. Haha you got me.
12locof Mwuahaha. :P
12locof Thanks for watching!
You sound so Canadian
Man, where you live its so pretty it would make me want to go out for runs too! I live in stupid florida
What trainers/sneakers/whatever you call them in Canada are you wearing here? xD
These are Etnies Scout's. The best shoes I've ever had. Low drop, super light and you can find them cheap on amazon!
@@Simnettnutritionsold! xD
Got myself a pair and I love them! Thanks dude :)
I don't buy into vegan body building, it literally provides less than half the recommended protein requirements for people who work out, with a very low quantity of branched-chain amino acids. I think there's a small minority of the population who are exceptionally genetically gifted and can get by with under half the protein the rest of us need, so they figure "because it works for me, it works for everybody."
How tall are you?
I was wondering the same thing, because for such a muscly guy 65kg is so light seemingly, unless you're really short? I'm 5"11"" and really skinny but still weigh 62kg.
Zenith Gaming thats what i thought
I'm 5"6 so yes "really short" as you describe.
Don't say that like it's a bad thing . I'm 6' and my back has been a problem since my teens . No doubt helped along by the leverage of being tall :)
Simnett Nutrition Didn't mean to offend Derek, just numbers. At least you're healthy!
Can you still do a kick flip? would be cool in a video to see what you can do :D #derek4thewin
Oh ya. I have been wanting to make a skate video for a while..
Skin the cat - Tim the cat , kill to birds with one stone - catch two birds in one hand...
M M lol
no pistolsquats?????
This isn't every leg day. I do pistol squats, but I actually really wrecked my ankle skateboarding and tore some ligaments and have a real hard time keep my self stable on my left ankle. I'm super bummed about it, but working towards getting it back.
that makes perfect sense
you weigh 145 pounds and your seated calf raises have, what, 50 pounds of plates? better off doing body weight raises or skipping calves altogether...you do more than that jumping up to your chin bar man . rich piana gives great calf advice here they need weight! sure, he was on gear, so doing 45 minutes of just calves not doable for us natties, but the sets you do need weight, go heavy on calves you have a sick body, really strong and firm, but calves need work...they will be beautiful balls of muscle when you go heavy, get muscle soreness a day later, trust me. stand to grow big astrocs more than soleus which is worked seated, a small muscle. example, dip belt attached to low cable , raises on block, no back strain when going heavy keep the faith, thx for your motivation. heres pianas word...peace ua-cam.com/video/pw_Y7_55XLo/v-deo.html
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