Bmoore like cmoore...

[Flounderbout]

I appreciate this question is a bit like asking how to sprint like Usain Bolt, but I absolutely love the insane bodyweight stuff that cmoore does - flags, muscle-ups, front levers, hand stand walks/press-ups etc.
With those things in mind as a target, does anyone have any suggestions for assistance work in addition to weighted dips and chins/pull-ups, and hanging leg raises?

[highiso]

I've noticed that all of these become easier to do/attempt the leaner you get. Doing flags at 210 versus 190 is a hyoooge difference.

[Flounderbout]

I've noticed that all of these become easier to do/attempt the leaner you get. Doing flags at 210 versus 190 is a hyoooge difference.

Sadly I am still a scrawny feck, so I don't have the excuse that my inability to do these is because I am so hyooge...

[catkitt]

I got this one http://www.beastskills.com They have tutorials for working up to these...

Do I win something?

[highiso]

Sadly I am still a scrawny feck, so I don't have the excuse that my inability to do these is because I am so hyooge...

Scrawny? Cmon now.

Gratuitous flag pic. I was at least 207 in this pic (fat for me) and was only able to hold it for a mere second, definitely not cmoore material. When I get to around 190 this summer I guarantee I'll hold it a lot longer. As for strapping a 45 lb. plate to my ass and attempting one, well not in this lifetime.

[catkitt]

http://youtu.be/_4FvQnSpx-o Barstarzz videos for inspiration.

[drudixon]

Reminds me that I need to start working on these again. With my shoulder healed up, should be able to give it a go.

[Kraken]

Will flags make me bigger? Will muscle ups make me bigger?

I'll pass. I don't really care to do them, nor do I think being able to do them will benefit me for my goals. That's just my opinion though. I respect someone that can do them, if that's their goal.

[drudixon]

Will flags make me bigger? Will muscle ups make me bigger?

I'll pass. I don't really care to do them, nor do I think being able to do them will benefit me for my goals. That's just my opinion though. I respect someone that can do them, if that's their goal.

A lot of the guys who do them are bigger than both of us. Probably something to it...

[Kraken]

A lot of the guys who do them are bigger than both of us. Probably something to it...

A lot of guys bigger than them have never done them. Probably something to it...

[drudixon]

a lot of guys bigger than them have never done them. Probably something to it...

ok.

[ironwill2008]

I appreciate this question is a bit like asking how to sprint like Usain Bolt, but I absolutely love the insane bodyweight stuff that cmoore does - flags, muscle-ups, front levers, hand stand walks/press-ups etc.
With those things in mind as a target, does anyone have any suggestions for assistance work in addition to weighted dips and chins/pull-ups, and hanging leg raises?

Indeed; pretty cool to be able to do some of that stuff.

Kinda blows a hole through the commonly-held notion of civilians that bodybuilders are "too muscle bound to tie their own shoe laces."

[2nd_chance]

Will flags make me bigger? Will muscle ups make me bigger?

I'll pass. I don't really care to do them, nor do I think being able to do them will benefit me for my goals. That's just my opinion though. I respect someone that can do them, if that's their goal.

^^^ This.

While it's cool to do them, I suppose, I can't see much purpose for them. But I respect the ability to do them, which I surely do not have.

[Brad805]

Sadly I am still a scrawny feck, so I don't have the excuse that my inability to do these is because I am so hyooge...

You need to go visit a suburban gym sometime. I read your comments about your stats being poor in another post and they are not. I was away on business not long ago and went to a gym near the hotel. That proved to be helpful to give me some insight. The bar gets set pretty high here. That is a great thing since it drives us, but at the same time you need to give yourself some credit. Cmoore is a machine and those videos of his are flat out cool, but he has been at it for a lot of years.

[paolo59]

It is pretty amazing to see. I suppose you could get one incredible workout at the playground in your city park! It is a completely different animal. It's very 'gymnastic,' no? Watching a gymnast on the pommel horse, or the rings is incredible. I imagine that pound for pound, they're as strong as just about any athlete.

[Flounderbout]

Gratuitous flag pic.

Gratuitous? Yes. Cool? Also yes! Nice one. Gonna get me some of this!

http://youtu.be/_4FvQnSpx-o Barstarzz videos for inspiration.

Thanks stranger! Where have you been?

Reminds me that I need to start working on these again. With my shoulder healed up, should be able to give it a go.

In on flagging crew!

^^^ This.

While it's cool to do them, I suppose, I can't see much purpose for them. But I respect the ability to do them, which I surely do not have.

I completely get that they are not everyone's cup of tea.
Are they consistent with everyone's goals? Definitely not.
Do they have a purpose? Dunno really.
Are they cool? Yes, in my book.
My goal is to be able to do them for their own sake, not to make me bigger or anything else. Not even for show - I work out at home so only have myself to impress. I would just love to be able to do them. Also I do think they are a pretty awesome demonstration of body-weight/strength ratio...

[drudixon]

Gratuitous? Yes. Cool? Also yes! Nice one. Gonna get me some of this!


Thanks stranger! Where have you been?


In on flagging crew!


I completely get that they are not everyone's cup of tea.
Are they consistent with everyone's goals? Definitely not.
Do they have a purpose? Dunno really.
Are they cool? Yes, in my book.
My goal is to be able to do them for their own sake, not to make me bigger or anything else. Not even for show - I work out at home so only have myself to impress. I would just love to be able to do them. Also I do think they are a pretty awesome demonstration of body-weight/strength ratio...

After your thread, went downstairs to work on them. Reminds me I've got a lot of shoulder work to do to be able to press out with the bottom hand. Guessing a 80-100lb DB shoulder press is the target (provided the rest of me doesn't get too much bigger in the interim).

[Flounderbout]

After your thread, went downstairs to work on them. Reminds me I've got a lot of shoulder work to do to be able to press out with the bottom hand. Guessing a 80-100lb DB shoulder press is the target (provided the rest of me doesn't get too much bigger in the interim).

I figured OHP's are central - they are in my main lifts. Maybe I should throw in some DB shoulder press accessory work too... Project flag starts tomorrow!

[drudixon]

I figured OHP's are central - they are in my main lifts. Maybe I should throw in some DB shoulder press accessory work too... Project flag starts tomorrow!

They're fun. Even with my knees tucked my longest hold was 2 seconds... /cry

[catkitt]

I figured OHP's are central - they are in my main lifts. Maybe I should throw in some DB shoulder press accessory work too... Project flag starts tomorrow!

In for 1st day videos of project Flag..

[catkitt]

Thanks stranger! Where have you been?

On my back mostly.. not like that, get your head out of the gutter. I ruptured a disc 5 weeks ago, been staging stellar comeback ever since

[Flounderbout]

On my back mostly.. not like that, get your head out of the gutter. I ruptured a disc 5 weeks ago, been staging stellar comeback ever since

Damn - sorry to hear that. Glad you are on the comeback trail though.

So "project flag" this morning was more like "project limp rag at half mast". Jeez they are harder than they look! Long way to go it would seem - though have plenty of time!

[catkitt]

So "project flag" this morning was more like "project limp rag at half mast".

Shouldn't sexual dysfunction posts be in O35 misc?

[cmoore]

Just saw this thread. Uhm Wow! Honored.

My thoughts on this:
-Traditional lifts (I generally do all of them too) will build the strength and foundation you need for the circus act nonsense.
-Aside from my lunges (which I believe can be a solid power/balance builder) I won't claim any of the stranger things I do lead to Mr.Olympia or really anything of note
-What the circus stuff does is make working out fun, keeps me from getting bored, and makes a simple game of Tag with my kids a whole new playground experience.

There are so many others on here I think would be better to emulate than me but I am happy to help share any ideas/techniques I can.
Again honored and humbled.

[ironwill2008]

BTW, ^^^^this guy routinely Deadlifts way over 4 plates, Squats and Benches more than 3 plates, and Lunges-- LUNGES-- 3 plates.

And all the while at a body weight of less than 200 pounds, and a body fat percentage that's microscopic.


He's too modest to mention it himself, so I'll do it.

[tornmuscle123]

BTW, ^^^^this guy routinely Deadlifts way over 4 plates, Squats and Benches more than 3 plates, and Lunges-- LUNGES-- 3 plates.

And all the while at a body weight of less than 200 pounds, and a body fat percentage that's microscopic.


He's too modest to mention it himself, so I'll do it.

Way to go Doc!

[Flounderbout]

BTW, ^^^^this guy routinely Deadlifts way over 4 plates, Squats and Benches more than 3 plates, and Lunges-- LUNGES-- 3 plates.

And all the while at a body weight of less than 200 pounds, and a body fat percentage that's microscopic.


He's too modest to mention it himself, so I'll do it.

This had not passed me by IW. Although you forgot to mention the standing jumps onto boxes about 12ft high...!

I am not impressed by the virtually zero body fat though. I mean that must be standard for a cyborg right ?

Thanks cmoore - will continue to work hard at the big lifts, and keep at it!

[Flounderbout]

Shouldn't sexual dysfunction posts be in O35 misc?

Your mind is like a Welsh railway. One tracked and dirty...

[EjnarKolinkar]

A lot of guys bigger than them have never done them. Probably something to it...

I am looking around in the veritable sea of guys 5'10" and 182 at 8% to find some. His striations are bigger than most the O'35 muscles. Bigger? Not sure if srs.

There are so many others on here I think would be better to emulate than me.

Unfortunately we can't get a refund on the cmoore for prez buttons.

[Kraken]

I am looking around in the veritable sea of guys 5'10" and 182 at 8% to find some. His striations are bigger than most the O'35 muscles. Bigger? Not sure if srs..

Anecdotal evidence is srs