A crazy coincidence for two, instant classics 😂😂💯 My viewers can check out your video right here, if they haven't already! czcams.com/video/690ZMRpxaac/video.html&t
It's what the main fit tube guys do. If one does dip vid so does someone else. If someone does a lower back vid so does everyone else. For the algo. I remember a day where thrall, alex, AND Bromley all posted the same topic
Easily, thank you! Did it on a 100% plant based diet too. Way easier cut than last year, preserved more strength/size probably since I had way more energy.
@@AlexLeonidasthe Problem is many vegans getting Problems later in a few years ..Plant based is Not healthy...good nutrition means eating everyhing... Eggs are the best Protein for your Body and you would Look even better now...but the Problem is many get brainwashed by some bullshit ...i Stick to what proves best Results for 2000 years in human History Not a vegan CZcams Trend that lowers your Testosteron and Muscle and generel health
@@AlexLeonidas hey Alex, you always tell us about plant based diets, don't you eat meat, or is there benefits to plants only? Would love it if you made a video about it❤❤
@@AlexLeonidas Alex, I've been gradually reducing my diary and meat consumption mostly for the health and longevity benefits. My goal is to eliminate them completely but I'm STRUGGLING to hit more than 100g's of protein per day. I mostly eat a lot of legumes (beans, chickpeas, lentils) and oats, and also include eggs for the protein,. I've been following you for years but I didn't realize until recently that you also were following a plant-based diet I would love to hear what you eat to achieve such an insane physique ! I really hope you're planning to do a video on this !! Much love and respect ✊.
You know what's up!!!! I've had a lot of novices get made at me for saying that, but it's the God honest truth and is obvious to anyone who's done any basic research into the Calisthenics world.
That's a beautiful way to phrase dips my man. My collection is 95% metal which includes various subgenres. It's hard for me to listen to anything else, except for maybe some occasional videogame music and some chill jazz/classical stuff when writing.
@@wtfhahahaha One band that he likes that you may have never heard of but should check out is Be'lakor. Also Shadow of Intent. That last one has instrumental versions of their songs if you don't like the harsh vocals.
Grainy and dense. You get better every year Alex. Your best look ever. You always learn and are open to new things. Proud to have been a longtime Follower of yours.
The days of sternum and shoulder pain are over! This is the most complete weighted dip solution on the internet, covering every possible problem. Blow up those watermelon pecs, and get strong without injuries. No excuses! Also check out my NEW official barbell bellsofsteel.com/collections/alex-leonidas/products/alex-leonidas-onyx-bar
This guy is a fucking legend. I've been lifting for more than 2 years now and every time I got intermediate I got injured (not lifting related ironically lol) and lost all gains 3 time now. This guy is the one that helps keeping the fire going the most and keeps me humble and honest
The heavy dips+volume dips and heavy OHP+volume behind neck OHP combo made me realize that it is my way of getting stong and jacked on pressing and all benching I do is on medium/high volume fashion, because heavy bench dosen''t feel natural for me, your channel is pure gold!
Jesus. Its been awhile since I popped by and your physique is already peaking again(for the 7th time)....man has no limits with his workouts and content
I have finally transitioned to weighted dips and i have only added 10 lbs. I went from assisted, to bodyweight, to slow eccentric paused at the bottom. I have been training dips 2x week for about 3 years. Im nowhere near the level that people like alex are at but it was a great accomplishment for my progression. Thanks for keeping it real and inspiring natty bodybuilders looking for real no bullshit info man for real.
Your videos are a god send for someone who is a recreational lifter and wants to get big and strong. I am an international student in Edmonton Canada and am working 60 hours a week minimum during this summer. Your videos give much needed valuable information without any extra fluff and the way you deliver the information shows just how enthusiastic you are for fitness and the sport of bodybuilding/powerlifting. Thank you for being an inspiration.
Hey man! Yeah for anyone doubting calisthenics. I am 230 pounds and 6’3. I hit 31 dips back several months ago. Over the past few months I’ve been taking my time slowly adding weight since that marker. I remember you talking about the 30 rep marker before. I finally hit it and have been slowly adding weight since! So yes, high rep bodyweight workouts are 100% effective effort matters boys 🔥
So I have the same measurements as you at 6’3” and 230 lbs. I used to get up to weighted dips of my body weight plus 90 lbs and making get 5 reps at the most. Using free weights has been way more beneficial than calistentics. Anyway, I don’t know what my point is. I just don’t like this bald manlet. I ordered a program from him like 8 years ago and never got it from him. Anyway, screw this little man.
your physique is disgustingly good man, you progressed so much over the past years its absolutely insane, i though you hit ur natty limit years ago when i discovered you. Congrats, you look better than A LOT of gear abusers.
Looking awesome, Alex. Absolute beast mode. I’m absolutely convinced that all of those years of patience spent in bear mode, hitting the basics, working your ass off, and showing the patience to pay your dues, has given you, imo, by far the best natural physique on social media.
Alex, I know you’ve given us plenty of tools to craft our own routines over the years, but it would be so great to see a weighted calisthenics program💪
Hey alex, I've been doing mostly bodyweight exercises push-ups, dips, pullups, rows, and chinups, and what I've found after over a year is I've never had a problem with dips, I actually had less pain from them then pushups, this was because of my strong emphasis on technique and getting to 20+ reps which has been achieved. I'd like to thank you and fitnessfaqs for your amazing personality and drive to teach. I'm now going to start a concurrent periodization program involving weighted calisthenics. Wish me luck!
Can confirm the whole joint thing when doing weighted dips too early, I was doing weighted dips at around 160 doing around 15 reps with a 40 pound plate, eventually I injured my right wrist and it’s never been the same, can’t even do normal push ups without feeling pain there
Dips are amazing. The chinese weightlifting team choses dips over bench press. Because dips build the muscles that stabilise the shoulder and because they keep your shoulder mobile. These are 2 massive advantages for dips over a bench. Old school but effective!
This was my first exposure to your content, and you got an instant sub. Been on this calisthenic journey for a year or so, and am absolutely gobsmacked by the amount of information you shared in this video. Crazy brother keep up the good work man and thank you for your service 🙏🏽
33:43 I can confirm this 100% man I have searched far and wide wasting hours to find out what you told us in 34 minutes this video it literally gold for those with Sternum pain
Alex, I just have to thank you, since I started using the rings to do dips, my tendons and deeper chest muscles apparently became stronger and I never felt pain in my sternum again. Even my handstands I'm doing normally. THANK YOU❤ Alex, your content always helps me and many people. A hug from Brazil 🇧🇷
The dips is the one of the few exercises where i have injured myself. First time was me doing my regular 4 plate 1 rep max after my deload. The second time was me doing some high rep dips with my bodyweight a few months later. Safe to say im scared to ever do dips.
This was eye-opening. I developed costo from doing my dips way too quickly and fixed it with what I thought was high rep band flyes and crossovers. I had been doing pullovers the entire time for separate reasons and getting stronger on those, so there's a high likelihood that THAT was the thing that fixed it. EDIT: I just got to the band flyes section, so I figure it didn't hurt to do those as well.
I'm amazed to see your progression not only in the maturity of your muscular development and technique but also your ability to explain and coach in such a straightforward manner. Kudos for being an inspiration even in times I haven't been watching your content consistently. I've only recently worked into the 30-50 rep range of dips and it has been a game changer for my progression in benching. Thanks for the content and information Alex!
i’ve had shoulder problems for 3 years now. for the first time since then , after implementing dips like this, i’ve felt strong in my shoulders and safe
I love the videos about the dips and bringing them into the light. The people I talk to laugh at me when I bring them up and I don't see many people do these in my gym. Thank you!
Awesome video. Everything you could ever want to know about dips. Dips and chins are where my training started. Love them and have been doing them for over 30 years.
Damn that lighting has you SO JACKED! I literally didn't hear a word you said because I was so mesmerized by your body and burning with envy over here.
This video is a god send. Alex is so right, I rushed into weighted dips and frequently had shoulder pain. I can do 30 dips in one set and I'm going to keep milking the body weight dips and truly master them. Starting with pause dips, they immediately cut my reps in half but I want to master them!
Excited to watch this. I’ve been recovering from a shoulder injury and haven’t been able to do dips right because of it. Also, you’re sounding so much more energetic and healthy now that the cuts done.
i remember when I first started watching your channel I thought you were headed in the direction of those mean for no reason, always trying to be a contrarian fitness influencers. I half expected you to become another vegan gains or something. But I gatta say, I was wrong. Your a cool dude who seems wayyyy more passionate about what you do than most other fitness influencers. Your videos are like in depth journals of your own progression. You always walk the walk. You never throw ideas out there without having tested it yourself. Anyhow just wanted to point out that the way you go about teaching people is awesome. your physique is looking great man, cheers 🍻
Really cool how strong you have become! Would be interesting to see how this strength transfers to other sports, such as climbing. do you think you could try to go to a climbing gym and test it? I know specificity is most often king, but would still be interesting to see. Especially with all the grip strength you have gained from the fat grip pull ups too.
Amen brother, see so many ppl 1 year in the gym upping to 40 kg weighted dips. 6 reps with super upright form, more nicking than dipping but 40 kg, I do 15 kg additional weight from time to time for 12 reps. 98 kg bodyweight, I can only do 18…20 bodyweight dips, probably lack of cardio capacity 😂
I loved doing dips when I started working out, primarily because they looked cool AF. Now, 'cause of an elbow injury they hurt a little. I have been slowly working on recovery by doing bands and just better exercise selection, hope one day I can do them again pain free!
I think dips are gonna be one of those exercies that i just wanna get to perfect form slow bodyweight dips and i'm good because really the effective hypertrophy range ends at 50 reps considering that my heart is fit enough. It's gonna cost me fatigue but honestly it kinda makes it more relevant to real life situations.
Dips are great but I have congenital scoliosis due to which my shoulder are not aligned. Can anyone suggest unilateral movement similar or as effective as dips?
This amazing! I watched the whole video before asking about elbow issues. You covered everything!!! This is great work. I hope you clip this and farm this content on all your platforms! This is value! This is fine work, sir.
I think he talked about high reps dips a few video ago. Drop my weighted dip training after learn about this. Anyway, Alex traps and lats is freaky af. Immma be there one day!
I started hitting dips at the start of my push days a few months ago. I'm FINALLY seeing and feeling progress in my chest. Before, I would never feel my chest working, even pushing as hard as i could. Now its getting sore after the first set, feeling AWESOME. Dips are great.
I used to do 3 sets of 10 dips and try to go a little over 90 and now i have started to add weight i started with 5 kg then 10 now 20kg and did 3 reps with it is thats good?
Started implementing dips back into my program today with paused dips in the stretch to try minimise the pain i typically receive from dips. This video couldn't have released at a more convenient time!!
Alex you inspiration I watched in early days. I think you are one of the best CZcamsrs with great knowledge. You are super strong 💪🏾 you have a perfect physique.
Crazy both Alan Thrall and Alex Leonidas in the same day within an hour of each other released a dips video 😮😮 absolutely love it by these natty ogs. Also I notice that alan does dips way more vertical but alex does it bent over way more 🤔
Are ring dips superior to bar dips as it’s way harder due to instability, So I can skip bar dips altogether, plus bar dips feel awkward in that deep position? I can bar dip 18 reps clean but only 4 on rings
The first time i was retracting my scapula like bench exercice i was experience some shoulder issues, the last dip vedio you said you can let your scapula move with the move pattern now i feel amazing.
The universe has spoken
lol didnt you just upload a dips video?
A crazy coincidence for two, instant classics 😂😂💯
My viewers can check out your video right here, if they haven't already!
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It's what the main fit tube guys do. If one does dip vid so does someone else. If someone does a lower back vid so does everyone else. For the algo. I remember a day where thrall, alex, AND Bromley all posted the same topic
I love how supportive you guys, GVS and NH are. The GOATs.
@@irunthepeg Please don't forget Bald Omniman
This is your best physique yet
Easily, thank you! Did it on a 100% plant based diet too. Way easier cut than last year, preserved more strength/size probably since I had way more energy.
@@AlexLeonidasthe Problem is many vegans getting Problems later in a few years ..Plant based is Not healthy...good nutrition means eating everyhing... Eggs are the best Protein for your Body and you would Look even better now...but the Problem is many get brainwashed by some bullshit ...i Stick to what proves best Results for 2000 years in human History Not a vegan CZcams Trend that lowers your Testosteron and Muscle and generel health
@@AlexLeonidasbro is busting all myths !!
@@AlexLeonidas hey Alex, you always tell us about plant based diets, don't you eat meat, or is there benefits to plants only? Would love it if you made a video about it❤❤
@@AlexLeonidas Alex, I've been gradually reducing my diary and meat consumption mostly for the health and longevity benefits. My goal is to eliminate them completely but I'm STRUGGLING to hit more than 100g's of protein per day. I mostly eat a lot of legumes (beans, chickpeas, lentils) and oats, and also include eggs for the protein,. I've been following you for years but I didn't realize until recently that you also were following a plant-based diet I would love to hear what you eat to achieve such an insane physique ! I really hope you're planning to do a video on this !!
Much love and respect ✊.
This guy is a slap to all fake nattys on the internet
Those degenerate frauds should have listened to the old school greats. One day they will regret their decision.
borrowed gains on borrowed time
@@supermarkethobo9567Facts
@@supermarkethobo9567Damn 😂
@@AlexLeonidas Damn... agreed
bro just dropped the weighted dip movie 😭
Love it 💯
He real af for saying this. Y’all don’t wanna hear it though. Master your body >
You know what's up!!!! I've had a lot of novices get made at me for saying that, but it's the God honest truth and is obvious to anyone who's done any basic research into the Calisthenics world.
Dips are OP. Stability of a barbell, the stretch of dumbbells.
Unrelated: what’s your music of choice alex? I know you’re somewhat of a metal guy
That's a beautiful way to phrase dips my man. My collection is 95% metal which includes various subgenres. It's hard for me to listen to anything else, except for maybe some occasional videogame music and some chill jazz/classical stuff when writing.
Masterful description of dips. The mental aspect of fitness is just as important. Clarity can produce motivation.
@@AlexLeonidas Do you listen to 80s metal or modern metal?
@@AlexLeonidasdo u like tool and deftones :D
@@wtfhahahaha One band that he likes that you may have never heard of but should check out is Be'lakor. Also Shadow of Intent. That last one has instrumental versions of their songs if you don't like the harsh vocals.
Grainy and dense. You get better every year Alex. Your best look ever. You always learn and are open to new things. Proud to have been a longtime
Follower of yours.
Muscle maturity is a real thing, honored to have showcased this entire journey OG!
@@AlexLeonidas 2013 Alex would be shocked and hell 2016 Alex would be blown away. You were able to look full af while shredded
He open to steroids
The days of sternum and shoulder pain are over! This is the most complete weighted dip solution on the internet, covering every possible problem. Blow up those watermelon pecs, and get strong without injuries. No excuses! Also check out my NEW official barbell bellsofsteel.com/collections/alex-leonidas/products/alex-leonidas-onyx-bar
This guy is a fucking legend. I've been lifting for more than 2 years now and every time I got intermediate I got injured (not lifting related ironically lol) and lost all gains 3 time now. This guy is the one that helps keeping the fire going the most and keeps me humble and honest
Alan Thrall just posted this too lol. Dips are my fave besides pullups. We eating good.
Now that's a strong coincidence lol!
Bro looks next level
Making some Baki gains!
@@AlexLeonidasThat’s no exaggeration, you’re inspiring me to keep going.
The heavy dips+volume dips and heavy OHP+volume behind neck OHP combo made me realize that it is my way of getting stong and jacked on pressing and all benching I do is on medium/high volume fashion, because heavy bench dosen''t feel natural for me, your channel is pure gold!
ABSOLUTE MASTERCLASS. Nobody is out here doing it like AD.
YOU ROCK JUSTIN!! Thank you so much.
Jesus. Its been awhile since I popped by and your physique is already peaking again(for the 7th time)....man has no limits with his workouts and content
I have finally transitioned to weighted dips and i have only added 10 lbs. I went from assisted, to bodyweight, to slow eccentric paused at the bottom. I have been training dips 2x week for about 3 years. Im nowhere near the level that people like alex are at but it was a great accomplishment for my progression. Thanks for keeping it real and inspiring natty bodybuilders looking for real no bullshit info man for real.
Your videos are a god send for someone who is a recreational lifter and wants to get big and strong. I am an international student in Edmonton Canada and am working 60 hours a week minimum during this summer. Your videos give much needed valuable information without any extra fluff and the way you deliver the information shows just how enthusiastic you are for fitness and the sport of bodybuilding/powerlifting. Thank you for being an inspiration.
Good luck brother hard times are temporary
Hey man! Yeah for anyone doubting calisthenics. I am 230 pounds and 6’3. I hit 31 dips back several months ago. Over the past few months I’ve been taking my time slowly adding weight since that marker. I remember you talking about the 30 rep marker before. I finally hit it and have been slowly adding weight since! So yes, high rep bodyweight workouts are 100% effective effort matters boys 🔥
i added weight after the 24 rep marker, i got impatient, i still do around 20 reps sets during my low intensity phase.
So 30 reps is efficient for gains doing body weight exercises? How many sets?
So I have the same measurements as you at 6’3” and 230 lbs. I used to get up to weighted dips of my body weight plus 90 lbs and making get 5 reps at the most. Using free weights has been way more beneficial than calistentics. Anyway, I don’t know what my point is. I just don’t like this bald manlet. I ordered a program from him like 8 years ago and never got it from him. Anyway, screw this little man.
im 6'6 270 pounds i can close grip bench 345lbs with pause and can do 0 dip :)
6'1 210 lbs and around 25 dips. Coud had some weight but its not necessary
your physique is disgustingly good man, you progressed so much over the past years its absolutely insane, i though you hit ur natty limit years ago when i discovered you. Congrats, you look better than A LOT of gear abusers.
Santa Claus is coming for you 😂😂😂
Looking awesome, Alex. Absolute beast mode. I’m absolutely convinced that all of those years of patience spent in bear mode, hitting the basics, working your ass off, and showing the patience to pay your dues, has given you, imo, by far the best natural physique on social media.
Imo GVS is slightly better maybe because he is taller
Come on.. You can't be thar dumb 😂
Alex, I know you’ve given us plenty of tools to craft our own routines over the years, but it would be so great to see a weighted calisthenics program💪
What's more impressive than dips is how Alex can pack so much volume of words in a 34 minute video and maintain my attention. Truly awe inspiring.
He is very skilled at communication
34 minutes about dips , Alex is the reason I’ve incorporated weighted dips into my training routine
Hey alex, I've been doing mostly bodyweight exercises push-ups, dips, pullups, rows, and chinups, and what I've found after over a year is I've never had a problem with dips, I actually had less pain from them then pushups, this was because of my strong emphasis on technique and getting to 20+ reps which has been achieved. I'd like to thank you and fitnessfaqs for your amazing personality and drive to teach. I'm now going to start a concurrent periodization program involving weighted calisthenics. Wish me luck!
The Truth!
Not the one we wanted, but the one we needed 💪🏻
First Alan Thrall now you, I get it,I'll start a dip specialization.
I just discovered your channel from a video from you posted four years ago. Your transformation is unbelievable. So diced so shredded
i thought 2 years ago alex had peak natty physique, but holy shit ive never seen a better natty physique in my life before now
Finally, it's here! I've been waiting since December.
Thank you for your patience! Finally got around to making it, took a long time to get all the clips and design everything.
@@AlexLeonidas It was well worth the wait, man.
audio its so important and your expresion its so clear on point, love it
Can confirm the whole joint thing when doing weighted dips too early, I was doing weighted dips at around 160 doing around 15 reps with a 40 pound plate, eventually I injured my right wrist and it’s never been the same, can’t even do normal push ups without feeling pain there
Dips are amazing. The chinese weightlifting team choses dips over bench press. Because dips build the muscles that stabilise the shoulder and because they keep your shoulder mobile. These are 2 massive advantages for dips over a bench.
Old school but effective!
A work of art , Alex. You Inspire a whole set of real natty s out there. Keep going brother. 💪🏻
This video came out right as I started doing dips AND rushing to do them weighted before I could even do 20 in one set. Thank you dearly Alex
You're all set now brother, timing is everything!!
This was my first exposure to your content, and you got an instant sub.
Been on this calisthenic journey for a year or so, and am absolutely gobsmacked by the amount of information you shared in this video.
Crazy brother keep up the good work man and thank you for your service 🙏🏽
After doing 3 sets of 12 bodyweight dips I thought I was ready to start adding weight. Glad I saw this before I ended up in pain.
Looking like a HOUSE! 🏡 impressive work my friend! -Gabo
You are the most inspirational natrual
Santa is coming for you! Such a good boy 😂
33:43 I can confirm this 100% man I have searched far and wide wasting hours to find out what you told us in 34 minutes this video it literally gold for those with Sternum pain
Alex, I just have to thank you, since I started using the rings to do dips, my tendons and deeper chest muscles apparently became stronger and I never felt pain in my sternum again. Even my handstands I'm doing normally. THANK YOU❤ Alex, your content always helps me and many people. A hug from Brazil 🇧🇷
When Alex uploads a 34min long video, you watch all of them and pay close attention 🤓🔥
imo Dips and pullups are the 2 best upper body exercises
Absolutely, I think OHP is in the top 3 just below them.
Your opinion is solid
The dips is the one of the few exercises where i have injured myself. First time was me doing my regular 4 plate 1 rep max after my deload. The second time was me doing some high rep dips with my bodyweight a few months later.
Safe to say im scared to ever do dips.
You know Alex knows his Calisthenics stuff when he bring HFK name to the table... Great video, always with great perspectives!
As someone who trained a shit ton of calisthenics, this video is the best thing on dips I have ever seen, incredible work Alex, thank You
Alex genuinely looks like he belongs with the other greek statues carved from stone
Thank you Jason, the ancient Greeks used to do weighted dips with armor on! I'm certain there were physiques that resembled mine.
@@AlexLeonidas If only we had a statue of you so that people 500 years in the future see what a legend you are
@@JasonAizatoZemeckisslurping his meat so hard 🥩 💦 👅
This was eye-opening. I developed costo from doing my dips way too quickly and fixed it with what I thought was high rep band flyes and crossovers. I had been doing pullovers the entire time for separate reasons and getting stronger on those, so there's a high likelihood that THAT was the thing that fixed it.
EDIT: I just got to the band flyes section, so I figure it didn't hurt to do those as well.
I'm amazed to see your progression not only in the maturity of your muscular development and technique but also your ability to explain and coach in such a straightforward manner. Kudos for being an inspiration even in times I haven't been watching your content consistently. I've only recently worked into the 30-50 rep range of dips and it has been a game changer for my progression in benching. Thanks for the content and information Alex!
Looking absolutely JACKED Alex. Great video
i’ve had shoulder problems for 3 years now. for the first time since then , after implementing dips like this, i’ve felt strong in my shoulders and safe
Finally a real answer. This is why we watch you💯
I love the videos about the dips and bringing them into the light.
The people I talk to laugh at me when I bring them up and I don't see many people do these in my gym.
Thank you!
Wow your channel is full of insights and 100% BS free! Thank you!
Preaching the truth! Your pectorals are insane.
I have been waiting for this video for a long time, thank you so much for taking the time to make it happen!
Awesome video. Everything you could ever want to know about dips. Dips and chins are where my training started. Love them and have been doing them for over 30 years.
So underrated... Dips are King👑.. It's like an upper body squat for the chest, delts and triceps.
A great strength and mass builder..
Dude's physique is insane. Well done, sir.
Damn that lighting has you SO JACKED! I literally didn't hear a word you said because I was so mesmerized by your body and burning with envy over here.
I felt my pecs spontaneously flexing while watching this video 🤣
That is understandable 🤣
The amount of important information given in your videos is awesome! Thank you, Alex
KEEP GROWING MAN
You've made us proud
Keep learning 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Long time follower, proud of how far you've come Alexander
Your physic is looking amazing, man! In my opinion better then a lot of steroid users!
Would you mind doing something like this for pullups and elbow pain?
Great video!
You so right about not rushing to increase weight.
Man he looks so insane! It is just legendary
This video is a god send. Alex is so right, I rushed into weighted dips and frequently had shoulder pain. I can do 30 dips in one set and I'm going to keep milking the body weight dips and truly master them. Starting with pause dips, they immediately cut my reps in half but I want to master them!
Excited to watch this. I’ve been recovering from a shoulder injury and haven’t been able to do dips right because of it. Also, you’re sounding so much more energetic and healthy now that the cuts done.
i remember when I first started watching your channel I thought you were headed in the direction of those mean for no reason, always trying to be a contrarian fitness influencers. I half expected you to become another vegan gains or something.
But I gatta say, I was wrong. Your a cool dude who seems wayyyy more passionate about what you do than most other fitness influencers. Your videos are like in depth journals of your own progression. You always walk the walk. You never throw ideas out there without having tested it yourself. Anyhow just wanted to point out that the way you go about teaching people is awesome. your physique is looking great man, cheers 🍻
So close to 400k man, as a teen you've taught me so much on good training and staying with it for the long run! I aspire to be even half as big as you
Also noticed that Alan Thrall made a video about dips
Dip specialist are blessed today
Wish I had this info 10 years ago! Two instant classics came out today.
@@AlexLeonidas wisdom comes with time, only thing we can do is thank you guys for giving us the info with your anecdote
Really cool how strong you have become!
Would be interesting to see how this strength transfers to other sports, such as climbing. do you think you could try to go to a climbing gym and test it?
I know specificity is most often king, but would still be interesting to see. Especially with all the grip strength you have gained from the fat grip pull ups too.
Alexandros, you're freaking massive dude. Most impressive physique on CZcams. I've been watching since the mutton chop era in 2017 🔥
Amen brother, see so many ppl 1 year in the gym upping to 40 kg weighted dips. 6 reps with super upright form, more nicking than dipping but 40 kg, I do 15 kg additional weight from time to time for 12 reps. 98 kg bodyweight, I can only do 18…20 bodyweight dips, probably lack of cardio capacity 😂
I loved doing dips when I started working out, primarily because they looked cool AF. Now, 'cause of an elbow injury they hurt a little. I have been slowly working on recovery by doing bands and just better exercise selection, hope one day I can do them again pain free!
I think dips are gonna be one of those exercies that i just wanna get to perfect form slow bodyweight dips and i'm good because really the effective hypertrophy range ends at 50 reps considering that my heart is fit enough. It's gonna cost me fatigue but honestly it kinda makes it more relevant to real life situations.
Dips are great but I have congenital scoliosis due to which my shoulder are not aligned. Can anyone suggest unilateral movement similar or as effective as dips?
This feels like the healthiest slap in the face ive ever gotten
This amazing! I watched the whole video before asking about elbow issues. You covered everything!!! This is great work. I hope you clip this and farm this content on all your platforms! This is value! This is fine work, sir.
I love your haircut
Jacked and bald = timeless look! Thank you.
@@AlexLeonidas You're kratos 💪
I think he talked about high reps dips a few video ago. Drop my weighted dip training after learn about this. Anyway, Alex traps and lats is freaky af. Immma be there one day!
I started hitting dips at the start of my push days a few months ago.
I'm FINALLY seeing and feeling progress in my chest. Before, I would never feel my chest working, even pushing as hard as i could. Now its getting sore after the first set, feeling AWESOME.
Dips are great.
the real truth, high reps makes it easier for your nervous system to know the pattern as well.
Alex you're a true don key warrior with phenomenal strength and knowledge as a bonus your bald which makes me respect you further brother.
I used to do 3 sets of 10 dips and try to go a little over 90 and now i have started to add weight i started with 5 kg then 10 now 20kg and did 3 reps with it is thats good?
My brother in leverage, this is the video I needed.
Alex is the Sheldon cooper of Fitness Knowledge 💪🔥
I was 26.3% body fat now I'm about 15%.. when should I start bulking
Love the black background! Keep it up brother
I'm happy you like it! Originally got it for livestreams and the transformation video but it looks clean against the rack.
@@AlexLeonidas it does! And its a seamless but subtle change
Love the advice about the pullovers. I've seen a lot of improvement in my sternum and how I feel over the last few months. Good video all around
Started implementing dips back into my program today with paused dips in the stretch to try minimise the pain i typically receive from dips. This video couldn't have released at a more convenient time!!
narrow dip bars are better for sone shoulders. Not sure why dip bars are so widely spaced.
Damn what a great channel.
Alex you inspiration I watched in early days. I think you are one of the best CZcamsrs with great knowledge. You are super strong 💪🏾 you have a perfect physique.
Great video, man! Will definetly try those high reps bands triceps extensions and flies!
Crazy both Alan Thrall and Alex Leonidas in the same day within an hour of each other released a dips video 😮😮 absolutely love it by these natty ogs. Also I notice that alan does dips way more vertical but alex does it bent over way more 🤔
This is so incredibly helpful to me, thank you.
Are ring dips superior to bar dips as it’s way harder due to instability, So I can skip bar dips altogether, plus bar dips feel awkward in that deep position? I can bar dip 18 reps clean but only 4 on rings
As Mentzer pointed out as well the dip is the upper body squat, so many things to do, tension and different spots to build a base into a weighted dip.
Would love an indeph bodyweight training guide from you. You know way more than all calithenics youtubers
The first time i was retracting my scapula like bench exercice i was experience some shoulder issues, the last dip vedio you said you can let your scapula move with the move pattern now i feel amazing.