My Painful Journey Learning to Muscle Up

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Komentáře • 612

  • @GoalGuys
    @GoalGuys  Před 4 lety +62

    If you want to find the bands Brendan used in this video, they can be found on our Amazon store here - www.amazon.ca/shop/goalguys?listId=3LYFHK78BAW8L
    Good luck on your own Muscle Up Journey!

    • @laserbeam3860
      @laserbeam3860 Před 4 lety +1

      Goal Guys the reason y your wrist was hurting is because your using to much of your wrist to get u up when u are trying to do the muscle up it’s all I. The forearm also u need to strengthen your wrist cause I used to have wrist problems but I never stopped grinding in the gym I kept stretching my wrist before I would work out and over time the pain went away

    • @DB-xp7qb
      @DB-xp7qb Před 4 lety

      I need help to do my first muscle up , were did you buy the assistance bands

    • @nielssrensen4967
      @nielssrensen4967 Před 4 lety

      @@DB-xp7qb Google... crossfit bands

  • @iamfitphil9279
    @iamfitphil9279 Před 2 lety +17

    I made it my goal to muscle up. It took me about 7 years. I got it this year. I was overwhelmed with pride joy and other emotions

    • @manojreddy123
      @manojreddy123 Před měsícem

      7 years of consistent trials or tried to do a muscle up once every year?

  • @patrickroach7688
    @patrickroach7688 Před 4 lety +79

    I’m 77 and have trained myself and others for quite a while. Your training ethic is admirable and so is your dedication. I recommend that you discontinue your time frame goals and listen to your body and avoid overtraining. With serious goals such as yours, think tortoise vs hare. Patrick

  • @andrewsomers929
    @andrewsomers929 Před 4 lety +1155

    for your next challenge you should learn how to do the human flag

    • @notfunnybro8506
      @notfunnybro8506 Před 4 lety +40

      Andrew Somers haha you are evil sir 😂 jk

    • @l.k5244
      @l.k5244 Před 4 lety +32

      It's not that difficult to learn but holding it for a long enough time is

    • @Krigalishnikov
      @Krigalishnikov Před 4 lety +22

      For some reason I can do human flag but am still a bit far away from a muscle up.

    • @marcelchalobah7946
      @marcelchalobah7946 Před 4 lety +53

      @@Krigalishnikov bruh dats like saying you fond easier to run than walk

    • @marcelchalobah7946
      @marcelchalobah7946 Před 4 lety +3

      @devon oh I get you. I can only muscle up pistol squat and Banana handstand. I training inconsistently 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

  • @Rascal157
    @Rascal157 Před 4 lety +414

    Man. When you get that muscle up. I am just so happy lmaoooo

  • @matthewpeinado424
    @matthewpeinado424 Před 4 lety +500

    If you’re interested in developing a really strong upper body and a new skill maybe try climbing regularly. There’s a lot of technique to learn a and it’s a lifelong sport.

    • @jeradlinzey2278
      @jeradlinzey2278 Před 4 lety +15

      Matthew Peinado climbing is all forearm and grip strength

    • @discord6047
      @discord6047 Před 4 lety +30

      jerad linzey nope. While that is a big factor having a strong upper body helps a lot

    • @louthenics143
      @louthenics143 Před 4 lety +10

      jerad linzey also back, and legs

    • @sillychinas
      @sillychinas Před 4 lety +8

      jerad linzey and shoulders and flexibility and compression/chest and lats

    • @leonand42
      @leonand42 Před 4 lety +4

      I did climbing before I went into weight lifting, its an amazing way to build up upper body strength as well as getting a good stretch in the whole body

  • @MrBlackyist
    @MrBlackyist Před 4 lety +240

    try wieghted pullups it makes muscle ups way easier

    • @chrishansen8026
      @chrishansen8026 Před 4 lety +1

      Pach he already got the muscle up

    • @fernando3255
      @fernando3255 Před 4 lety +13

      not really, muscle up gets easier with a correct pulling motion

    • @MrBlackyist
      @MrBlackyist Před 4 lety +13

      They help you pull more explosively

    • @fernando3255
      @fernando3255 Před 4 lety +2

      @@MrBlackyist Sure! however without correct pulling motion, you will be still pulling to your neck

    • @GoalGuys
      @GoalGuys  Před 4 lety +26

      I have added them to my workout for my next challenge.

  • @FitzFilmandEdit
    @FitzFilmandEdit Před 4 lety +29

    It took me over a year of consistent training to get from 3 pullups to the muscle-up myself. I think you did fine.

  • @inaa3337
    @inaa3337 Před 4 lety +94

    This is so inspiring! I'm working my way on being able to do a pull-up. At first I couldn't even grab on to the bar for 3 seconds, now I can do pull ups with a band!

    • @normiedorian6873
      @normiedorian6873 Před 4 lety +3

      Nice to see someone putting in the initiative to improve themselves. Good luck

    • @hopp2184
      @hopp2184 Před 4 lety +1

      Ina A good job! But in my opinion negative pull ups are better than band assisted ones :)

    • @GoalGuys
      @GoalGuys  Před 4 lety +8

      That's how you improve. Stick with it!

    • @poiau7412
      @poiau7412 Před 4 lety +8

      how the fuck can someone be that piss weak to not be able to hang on a bar for more than 3 seconds do you have some sort of disability?????????

    • @Luke_Edmonds
      @Luke_Edmonds Před 4 lety

      Poiau , lol I thought that too

  • @josephbXIX
    @josephbXIX Před 4 lety +23

    Man, one thing i love about your channel is that is pure reality in the aspect that there is doubt, that many times you dont achieve exacly what you wanted, but you always improve and is better then at the begining

  • @korayalkankarakoc5238
    @korayalkankarakoc5238 Před 3 lety +2

    Hello! I watched your video 2 days ago and i scared to get injured, scared to do muscle up attempts. But today, (2 days after to watching your video) successfully i did my first muscle up on first try. And did it in 1 month progression. I did nothing extra, just simple push ups, pull ups and bar dips. In short, trust the progress, trust yourself, believe in yourself. Just try and you will see, you can make it, you will make it. Stay strong, peace. 💪🏾✌🏾

  • @sabeelm9
    @sabeelm9 Před 4 lety +9

    Past few weeks I've been looking up muscle ups, and I knew you didn't have a video on it. But today, look what comes up on my feed.

  • @aakosoniscs
    @aakosoniscs Před 4 lety +2

    I loved your video man, it was really motivating. It is very brave of you to share your struggles and keep it real. I kinda have the same goals and I'm actually feeling better now because I'm also struggling. I'll keep up the hard work and seek assistance if needed. I hope you achieve your goals. I'll keep following you. Well done!

  • @hurricanejain4919
    @hurricanejain4919 Před 4 lety +151

    They really deserve more subs

    • @williamkelly5689
      @williamkelly5689 Před 4 lety

      No, they really do not.I watch these guys for motivation on what not to do, they are so freaking beta.

    • @EricCKeys
      @EricCKeys Před 3 lety

      @@williamkelly5689 they motivate people and at least try a bunch of different things. Kudos to them and anyone who gets motivation from them.

  • @thedrakkennest3531
    @thedrakkennest3531 Před 4 lety +6

    That excitement you had after doing one muscle up reminded me of myself when I did one! Keep at it, you got this!

  • @pandacorn1761
    @pandacorn1761 Před 4 lety +120

    Watching this while I eat cake
    "I'm getting so motivated!"
    But I'm super happy for you!

  • @lewisp925
    @lewisp925 Před 4 lety +1

    Great vid! Your videos help keep me motivated to achieve my own fitness goals. Thanks and keep it up 💪 x

  • @biscotty4156
    @biscotty4156 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for this video!!! I've been trying to learn the muscle up for years now, and this is the encouragement that I really needed!

  • @ectomorph4987
    @ectomorph4987 Před rokem +2

    The perseverance on this guy is amazing. Inspired me to study harder tonight. Lets keep it going guys!

  • @odysthenics9693
    @odysthenics9693 Před 4 lety +7

    Bro that's the meaning "never give up"
    Best motivation and inspiration

  • @SonGoku-rl9qf
    @SonGoku-rl9qf Před 2 lety +1

    Respekt!!! Great Work, i Love seeing people pushing them!

  • @davisg2208
    @davisg2208 Před 4 lety +3

    The tip about pre-activation through isometric workout helped me nail my first muscle up today. That was the missing piece of the puzzle. Thanks a lot.

  • @arsalanchaudhry
    @arsalanchaudhry Před 4 lety +14

    For any one that wants to try a different technique that worked for me here is my brute force secret. Instead of doing strict pull-ups, the KEY is explosive pull-ups (shoulder width) with 2 mental components. The first is that you are trying to get as high as you can. The second, when going for the transition think of slamming a car hood as hard as you can. With this in mind, do 50 reps of explosive pull-ups every other day or every workout. (doesn't matter if its even leg day just do 50) I guarantee you in 2 weeks you'll have so much strength that you can get your chest above the bar and from there its an easy dip. Hope this helps anyone :)

    • @Mindfulmuscles604
      @Mindfulmuscles604 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you for this I didn’t realize that my that my explosive pull up sucks. I can do like 20 strict but I can only do like three explosive pull-ups in a row

  • @RomanKondrachov
    @RomanKondrachov Před 4 lety +1

    Congratulations man! It was awesome to see your journey and the struggles behind it :)

  • @dannywelsh4745
    @dannywelsh4745 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for posting this. Too many videos out there that make out the MU is easy. They show the start point, miss out the 6 months of solid training and obsessing about getting there and then just show the end result. Like it's really simple. I have been doing this myself now for about 5 to 6 months and I have experienced all the same set backs and challenges you have. I too, can manage just about 2 unassisted on a good day. So no shame in how long it took, because I know I've worked hard and it just takes that long.

  • @wilhelmhesse1348
    @wilhelmhesse1348 Před 6 měsíci

    Dude I can assure you most CZcamsrs who claim to get the muscle up on time didnt or already knew how to do them and werent being honest. Muscle ups from scratch are hard because there is a lot going on, you have to train the body, the back, the arms, the hands, strengthen the muscles, the abdominals etc etc
    Your journey was a true representation of what it takes the averagely fit joe to do a muscle up and thanks for sharing.

  • @berny2467
    @berny2467 Před 4 lety +2

    So inspiring my guy! That advice by Kim was gold, I never thought about that.. will be trying that next time!

  • @amandam5175
    @amandam5175 Před 4 lety

    Such an inspiring video! It's great to see the actual struggles that comes with accomplishing something. You never give up :)

  • @HenryHerbertTailor
    @HenryHerbertTailor Před 4 lety

    You guys are so awesome and post just the kind of videos I love!!

  • @oscarsamuelespinozalovera7909

    I remember my first muscle up, i shed a couple tears of joy.
    That view at the top....isn't beautiful ,don't you?.

  • @mtwata
    @mtwata Před rokem

    Thanks for this video. I'd have given up really quickly, but you show that not giving up and getting the right help can get you there. You did really well, because you stuck to it

  • @rafalsk99
    @rafalsk99 Před 3 lety +1

    I felt so much joy when you finally got it despite all the obstacles on your way 🙏❤️

  • @DIYToPen
    @DIYToPen Před 4 lety +47

    That bandage for tendonitis was hilarious.

  • @lelama3816
    @lelama3816 Před 4 lety

    I admire your resilience !

  • @TaylorMadeCrossfit
    @TaylorMadeCrossfit Před 3 lety

    This was such a good video, great to see your journey man

  • @matthewhitchcock8577
    @matthewhitchcock8577 Před 4 lety

    Loved your video. It's taking me a while to get confident at pull ups and the tip from the personal trainer was helpful.

  • @DannyHodge95
    @DannyHodge95 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video man, and congrats finally getting there! Have you improved your overall strength as a result?

  • @thomasmcbride9751
    @thomasmcbride9751 Před 4 lety +55

    Loved this video man, these calisthenics skill challenges are easily my favorite, I also think you should try another piano challenge

  • @dr.chip-inski5513
    @dr.chip-inski5513 Před 4 lety

    Congrats bro!! This is very inspiring

  • @berritandersen288
    @berritandersen288 Před 4 lety

    Loved the content!

  • @adamgil4159
    @adamgil4159 Před 4 lety +13

    I'm excited to watch this...

  • @ceirizarry1915
    @ceirizarry1915 Před 4 lety

    The most important thing is the advise from the trainers so we learn how to trigger the muscles involved in the activity, keep going and great video!

  • @tomasgonzalez5441
    @tomasgonzalez5441 Před 4 lety

    THANK you for sharing your story. Its insparing me. I epend 7 months to get my first muscle up ,i felt so happy my life was change

  • @YeshuaIsTheTruth
    @YeshuaIsTheTruth Před 4 lety +3

    "I really enjoyed the workouts I did, in spite of how I did in this challenge." Words of a champ, man.

  • @fun2gether26
    @fun2gether26 Před 3 lety

    This was awesome! I've been trying to get one (1) for 1.5 years. I'm now newly motivated!!!! Thank you very, VERY much for posting this. Rick

  • @Jujukatrevinkatorze
    @Jujukatrevinkatorze Před rokem

    Fantastic one. Thanks !

  • @donovanh
    @donovanh Před 4 lety

    I can totally understand and relate to your experience! I've been learning handstands for a couple of years - I thought it would take a few months! But I did pretty much waste a year and a half doing it wrong, and the past few months have seen quite a bit better progress, but the main thing is I have learned from experience how a long term challenge feels. Keep working toward those goals, and do look after yourself! It's a journey. Thanks for sharing.

    • @FineAsHell
      @FineAsHell Před 4 lety

      Donovan Hutchinson how did you improve your handstand training?

  • @corrolox
    @corrolox Před 4 lety

    I do mt first MU in 6m too, now have 2 yr and my record is 10 with no rest
    Now i learn a a new warm up
    Ty for this video and gz for your determination

  • @tonytran7382
    @tonytran7382 Před 7 měsíci

    Your doing great and its much more impressive to look healthy and shredded instead of just a certain exercise that you struggle with, theres always new exercise that comes out every year or so, but getti g shredded is key, its the most impressive, doesnt matter how u get there, everyone journey is different

  • @Flopsaurus
    @Flopsaurus Před 4 lety

    That's awesome man. Really happy for you

  • @demepalau
    @demepalau Před 3 lety

    Wow, great job, inspirational, you motivated me, thanks.

  • @sylendraws1249
    @sylendraws1249 Před 4 lety +29

    Mike Boyd made it look so easy

    • @lehongduong132
      @lehongduong132 Před 4 lety

      SylenDraws true

    • @rohanmarde9303
      @rohanmarde9303 Před 4 lety +1

      That was one of his best videos. IMO he hasn't made a video that good in a long time.

  • @johnnyroycerichardsoniii3273

    Awesome video and respect brother, thanks for sharing ! Like the insights into limiting beliefs at the end.

  • @Josh-nt1zg
    @Josh-nt1zg Před 4 lety

    It’s still awesome to see you staying motivated through injuries and over such a long time even tho you didn’t get your goal still great job man!

    • @GoalGuys
      @GoalGuys  Před 4 lety

      Thanks. This one was a slog!

  • @guidoluongo5613
    @guidoluongo5613 Před 4 lety

    Very excited about what you reached man! im trying to do the same you did since 3 months! thanks!

  • @mosaamiryasin
    @mosaamiryasin Před 4 lety +10

    This is amazing.

  • @jonathanwoodyard3262
    @jonathanwoodyard3262 Před 4 lety

    That's really cool, I started exercising two weeks ago and have been working on being able to do a pullup right now. You've given me a lot of good ideas. ...impressed

    • @alexjulius69
      @alexjulius69 Před 3 lety

      And are you still exercising, or has the cake got the better of you?

  • @IowaKim
    @IowaKim Před 4 lety

    You showed great definition and gain in your arms & shoulders. Kudos!

  • @calebbowen7190
    @calebbowen7190 Před 4 lety +1

    Omg I was binging all of your vids and then you decided to upload! YES

  • @vishalyaduvanshi8846
    @vishalyaduvanshi8846 Před 2 lety +1

    Thankyou for the video 👍🙏❤💪

  • @salah-dred8576
    @salah-dred8576 Před 4 lety

    Dude your dedication is just amazing , I hope I can be able to do muscle ups one days also 🔥🔥

  • @MacasaurusPlays
    @MacasaurusPlays Před 4 lety

    this channel is amazing love the fitness challenges big fan

  • @silverspaz3366
    @silverspaz3366 Před 4 lety +2

    One way to really strengthen your muscle ups is to focus on slowly coming down...this would make your training more effective and improve faster! When i was trying to get my slow muscle ups down and ring muscle ups, this really help me train the muscles needed for the transition part of the movement.

  • @koroshiya_1
    @koroshiya_1 Před 4 lety

    I am so happy for you! Nailed that muscle up 🤞

  • @AnthonyGertzos
    @AnthonyGertzos Před 4 lety +1

    You guys inspired me to record my muscle up progress back in August! 💪

  • @OoMzHowTosandMore
    @OoMzHowTosandMore Před 4 lety +2

    I’m so proud of you

  • @andrewb4984
    @andrewb4984 Před 4 lety

    One of your best videos.. I think I'll give it another crack. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @PetarStamenkovic
    @PetarStamenkovic Před 4 lety

    Don't be ashamed @9:30. I'm late to the party, but what you're doing is both inspirational and amazing. Thank you.

  • @AFlexibleGamer
    @AFlexibleGamer Před 4 lety

    Love your videos guys!

  • @takeaim420
    @takeaim420 Před 4 lety +3

    Yes ANOTHER incredible video. Dude, you’re absolutely amazing 💪

  • @Zb_Calisthenic
    @Zb_Calisthenic Před 2 lety

    Great video man.

  • @csmihaly
    @csmihaly Před 4 lety

    Fantastic journey. Congrats. Wish I had the willpower to commit and stick to a program and dedication like you did. Again. Bow.

  • @bitsbobs4685
    @bitsbobs4685 Před 4 lety

    I feel you did very well considering that you never did these before. 👍🏽 Also everyone is different and Unique so good on you for getting so far 😊... Love the videos 💯💕

  • @jakovmarkovinovic7543
    @jakovmarkovinovic7543 Před 3 lety

    In my opinion the best approach for that kind of stuff is to work all the aspects of your body simultaneously and let time do the work. You won't even notice how fast time flies when you just have fun and enjoy. Some day you're gonna do it, perhaps without direct intention to do so, and feel awesome.

  • @iSwearToCod
    @iSwearToCod Před 4 lety +10

    1:21 “with actual callisthenics exercises” precedes to lift weights

  • @REDandBLUEandORANGE
    @REDandBLUEandORANGE Před 4 lety +5

    When you finally get to the top
    You feel like you are on top of the world

  • @creed594
    @creed594 Před 3 lety +1

    Stay hydrated it helps

  • @matthewmayfield8095
    @matthewmayfield8095 Před 3 lety

    Everyone talking about overtraining 🙄🙄🙄
    You can train full body 6x per week and not be “over trained” for months! It’s mental. Injuries come from poor technique not over training. Great video, bud. I love the commitment. Getting your first unassisted muscle up is such a high!

  • @OmeedZolaliTM
    @OmeedZolaliTM Před 4 lety +10

    I knew you were planning a big workout related vid since you hadn’t uploaded one in a while but this was just incredible, insane how you managed to do a muscle up in the same amount of time it took me to do 10 pull-ups

    • @GoalGuys
      @GoalGuys  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks. This one was a long slog!

  • @yuniw5023
    @yuniw5023 Před 4 lety

    Dude nothing to ashamed of when u compare ur progress to others, we all came from different backgrounds and eventually we will reach the same goal at some point. Welcome to the club

  • @MaxsMonthlyChallenge
    @MaxsMonthlyChallenge Před 4 lety +1

    Congrats man! I’ve been scared to do this challenge but this has inspired me to give it a go.
    How many pull-ups could you do at the end of the challenge?
    👏🏻👏🏻

    • @GoalGuys
      @GoalGuys  Před 4 lety

      That's a good question. I didn't to a post muscle up test. Also good luck!

  • @xxfpeter
    @xxfpeter Před 4 lety

    Thanks

  • @zfazzershroudvietcynide64e58

    progress is progress no matter how slow :)) keep it up 👍

  • @azy3929
    @azy3929 Před 2 lety

    I started pull ups like 2 year ago bc was unable muscle up and still working on it. Last week also wrist apin, doing low presure exercices for wrist and stretch.

  • @Jizyn
    @Jizyn Před 4 lety

    Congrats
    Still working on mine

  • @joseixpertay348
    @joseixpertay348 Před rokem

    Oh wow!
    I just learned that I suppose to exhale as I'm going up and the whole time I've been doing muscle up, pull ups I breathe in on my way back!

  • @fourd633
    @fourd633 Před 4 lety

    Love the originality keep rolling dawg

    • @thetigersaysmeow
      @thetigersaysmeow Před 4 lety

      FourD did you watch the video? He literally showed other youtubers doing the EXACT same challenge and compared himself directly against them

  • @misterlarryb
    @misterlarryb Před 4 lety

    Great! Already got some great ideas from the warm-ups. I see a lot of rotator cuff movements that I can use. Thanks for sharing your journey. It helps me and others be more patient and realistic with our goals, and gives encouragement to seek help with sticking points. Thanks!

    • @GoalGuys
      @GoalGuys  Před 4 lety

      Really glad it helped! Best of luck in your own journey!

  • @CadesComics
    @CadesComics Před 4 lety +5

    Very cool and inspiring

  • @CarsonJaggerFitt
    @CarsonJaggerFitt Před 4 lety +1

    Took me 2 years to get my first muscle up now I can do 16 strict! It’s the straight grind

  • @Danything123
    @Danything123 Před rokem

    Respect!

  • @chrislowe1767
    @chrislowe1767 Před 3 lety

    Great job

  • @maxh2755
    @maxh2755 Před 4 lety

    Progress is progress, no matter how small.

  • @Bauer2sPro
    @Bauer2sPro Před 29 dny

    What your pt Kim is advising is a variant of the slow eccentric movement after the mu to train your posterior chain of your muscle. Smart lady

  • @brokegymrat8354
    @brokegymrat8354 Před 2 lety +1

    He’s face after he’s first muscle up was amazing , well done mate

  • @eurob12
    @eurob12 Před 4 lety

    You did it, great job

  • @stiflingmystrife
    @stiflingmystrife Před 3 lety

    He really went all in on this one. Loved it.

  • @simeonbinde6858
    @simeonbinde6858 Před 4 lety

    Did my first muscle up today!
    Btw very inspiring video!🏋️‍♂️

  • @roelpastors9588
    @roelpastors9588 Před 4 lety

    awesome that you made it! I really recommend Chris Heria's video's to practice the muscle-up. Helped me a lot!

    • @VestigialHead
      @VestigialHead Před 4 lety +1

      +
      Roel Pastors
      I second that. Heria does a good job of breaking down the technique.

  • @jayveazey5887
    @jayveazey5887 Před 4 lety +1

    I’ve only ever done one muscle up and I’ve never thought of focusing on engaging my scapula, I’ll have to give that a try