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Any reason why you guys prefer to use a false type grip with your pull-ups?

Great video thanks!

You guys have backs like an ogre. Also, I never tire of the OAP! Yowza..

Can something be badass and adorable at the same time?  I think you guys pulled it off.

Ha! Awesome video, Al.  Love it!

The grip I use for pull-ups is called a “hook grip”  (it’s a little different from the false grip).  My next book will include a thorough discussion of different grips.  I’m gonna keep you in suspense til then. 

Thanks!  That’s Danny’s ogre-like back in the photo above, by the way.

I guess so!  Thanks!

Thanks!  You’re a big part of why it’s awesome!

hey Al I have a quick question, I always hear people say that bar strength is a different kind of strength compared to weights, so i was wondering if you feel stronger doing body weight training compared to your days when you had a bodybuilder type body which I saw a picture of  when i read your book . thanks

Phase one of Men’s health human flag tutorial just takes you 1 minute to explain.
Takes 1 year to pass to phase 2…!? working at it…

If I felt stronger when I was bodybuilding, don’t you think I’d still be doing it? 

Tis true.  Men’s Health likes the whole “quick fix” angle but I made sure to get my “be patient with this exercise” in there.

Danny’s expressions are hilarious. Great videos.

Thanks!  We had a lot of fun with this one!

Man, I can’t wait till I can do all these cool moves you and Danny do. Your posts are always inspiring.

Thanks!  Keep training hard!

I really like the little touches like the walk up and the shot of Tompkins State sign at the end.

Al, when I found out about you I watched every video. Then when I bought Convict Conditioning II and saw you and Danny on the cover I flipped out. Super cool! Thanks for the inspiration.
-Neil
http://myconvictconditioning.blogspot.com/

Thanks, Tommy!  We put a lot of work into getting this one just so.  Good to know people appreciate the little details.

Thanks, Neil!  I’ve seen your blog before – keep up the great work!

Sick video guys! I would like to see a “trifecta” circuit til failure between you two.

Thanks!  That might make for a looong video though.

Al,

First of all, as my first comment, congratulations to you. You rock. Determination and dedication is key. And you rule it. 

I wanted to know if you think the front lever can replace the deadlift. What do you think?
Cheers!

Thanks, Rafael!  A back lever (I think that’s what you meant) is a good exercise to work the posterior chain, but the only way to deadlift is to deadlift.

Just recently found your site and am amazed at some of your videos.  Thanks for all of the info you have available here.

Why did Danny have his shoes off during the human-human flag? Just curious

Thanks, Lou!  More to come!

You’re really watching closely, Christina! 

I think Danny feels like he gets better traction when he’s barefoot.

I just find this video, and i think about you! You must see it! Do you can do the human flag wearing high heels? xDD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StJ0wxond_E&feature=player_embedded

Al just a quick comment to say how much I’ve enjoyed your website, you’ve inspired me to get out around my local town in England and start using the urban environment as my gym! Keep up the good work!

Hi Al,  very nice video.  When would be your second book roughly out for sale? I cannot wait to read it.  Thanks.
Anil.

She’s very strong, but it kinda freaks me out that you want to see me in heels!

Thanks, Ollie!

Thanks, Anil!  I’m glad you’re excited for my next book.  The plan is for it to come out in June, though the exact date is still to be determined.

Awesome vid Al and Danny. I love the bicep curl pullup, and the switch-to-straight-arm-at-top pullup (dunno what the hell you call that).

Any chance of doing a vid with some finger pullups? A compilation of fingertip pressing work and finger pullups (a la CC2 grip work) would be awesome.

Can you do a fingertip L-Sit Al?

Thanks, Rob!  Maybe you’ll see some finger pull-ups in one of my videos one day.

Here’s a pic of me in a fingertip L-sit: http://www.alkavadlo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Untitled-0-00-08-28.jpg

badass guys! inspiring.

Thanks!

This is nuts!!!! See you on Saturday Al!

-Cesar