54 years old . Been lifting for the last six years and of all the compound lifts this is the best and probably the most difficult. But no need to use a ton of weight if this is new to someone or hard to do . Just start out with the barbell and get technique and form down and even increased minimal progressive overload will yield results
Until today, I have strived for that 6 pack...but no longer. I will embrace my "power belly" and be thankful for all that it provides. Perspective is everything!
Got my first strongman comp this weekend, didn't get a chance to practice axle clean and presses before it, so watching this video and trying to internalise it so I can go and win the day!
Really glad I found this channel. Like the info but just as good I can watch it with my son who is also in to lifting without worrying about tons of swearing. Appreciate that a lot.
Inspired by you to switch from bodybuilding to strongman so I went to watch europes strongest man last night and I love watching and training it thanks man
Another great video Brian. I really like your philosophy of teaching people what works for you but then encouraging them to work out what will ultimately work for them. Too many you tube trainers have the "mine is the only way" mentality. Your approach is very refreshing. Thanks again for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Danny Paterson I learned long ago in martial arts that if someone says that their way is the only way, they are scared of other ways, because they do not understand. Brian has a deep understanding of his sport.
"The juice is not worth the squeeze" That cracked me up! Great video, very informative, and I am definitely glad I subscribed to the channel. Keep it up Brian!
Super useful video man, maybe one of the best Strongman specific instructionals you've done. We have a yoke press at two competitions this year (regionals and amateurs), no axles yet which I'm glad for.
Amazing content, so refreshing and without a doubt the best channel for strength nut! Great attitude keep up the amazing work man. I will support your channel and neversate whenever I can.
I'm starting wave 2 of dark horse tomorrow. I did wave 1 with a log. I'm doing wave 2 with an axle. I'm excited to try this. I'm interested in competing at some point. But I most use strongman since it helps me lift people in wrestling.
Glenn Ross used to do that mixed to one hand zercher axle clean I think he made it famous at Arnold Classic during 2000s did 4 reps on appolos wheel(370lbs) whereas Zydrunas used same technique as shown here and did 8 reps.
another great video, thanks. One video issue for me is that I did not see the link for "click the link above" that you referred to during your presentation..
Tried the continental clean today... I got the “you’re gonna die” comment...lol. It’s more comfortable for me to get to front rack with more weight on the bar.. not fun resting it on abs.. I don’t have strongman girth around the middle. bodyweight (150lbs) continental clean and push press. Cause I’m trying to get into strongman. Thanks for the tutorial and great videos and channel!!
Insta like and share...these videos keep me going..when i see people that lift for 20+ years how the fk can I complain about results from 1.5 years ... keep it going
Ciobanu Marius Constantin brother, I started at 39. been at it 3 years. started squatting 85 lbs for 5 reps. just did 185 lbs for five last week. felt like I still had a couple in the tank. yeah, there are skinny teens who put up more than I do, BUT I AM NOT DONE YET.
my lifts so far are 180kg deadlift, 130 kg squat for 2 sets of 3 reps, bench press 110 kg for 2 reps and overhead press I am weak as fk 70 kg :) but me I am only in a race with me to beat my numbers.
Brian, I finally visited your website and I have to say, I was blown away by your pricing. Gym pricing is insane for what you offer your members and OPEN GYM on top of all that. A large franchise charges 50% more with only their generic programming and no open gym for the most part. You leave me almost no choice but to buy some programming in the near future.
i will stick to Ohp....I get 210 strict overhead and its felt through the spine ...I bet squirming around leaning back is just brutal on the core.....Thanks for the video it's good info
Also, practice this lift with a dry shirt. It helps keep the bar on the chest ten fold. If you sweat a lot or train outside in the heat then bring a ton of extra t-shirts.
Great vid as always, plus the big man eddy hall just got the world record for this 216 ks one word " how " nearly 500 hundred pounds keep up the great work mr neversate 💪💪💪💪
Not sure I'll ever do a continental clean & press, but I routinely refer others (*b&w cut* and myself, over and over again) to the 3-part deadlift series, so here's another shameless plug for that.
Awesome and entertaining video! I didn't see any links you mentioned within the video. Maybe they are missing or weren't set up properly? Don't know if you can fix it once it's uploaded. Or I'm blinded by the gainz I'm about to receive by doing this new axle pressing thing ;-)
may THE CREATOR BLESS YOU BROTHER. great explanation brother knowledge is power thanks. but please some more videos on benching techniques. and some rotator cuff fixes, if possible thank you
In strongman competitions, do you have the right to get it overhead however you can? What I mean is, can you clean it behind the back and from back rack position push/press/jerk it overhead ("Arthur Lift")? This is very important for me to know. I would really appreciate an answer! Best regards!
Brian, with a normal clean and press, the barbell makes contact with the body (usually around the upper thigh/hip) and then begins to travel upward. Is the beginning on the continental clean, more of a high pull (no contact) to as high as you can get it?
Question about the final T-Rex clean into front rack position - do you squeeze the axel and actually rotate it in your hands as you do the clean or allow your hands to rotate around the axel and just catch it on your shoulders? Was working this movement for the first time on the gym today (in a new neversate tshirt I might add) and couldn't quite figure out this part.
hey man, cool video bu where can i find an axle and where could i also find weight plates to fit them in? lastly, i oticed you have 3 flags behind you one being greece, do you have any relationship with greeks? i am one
Do you think doing this variation instead of an Olympic clean would be fine if you're only interested in strongman? Also is this a good replacement for a typical barbell row? Thanks a know im a few years late.
Hey new subscriber. Saw you on Alan Thrall's channel. Question: what would you recommend for lower back training - strength, mobility, prehab/rehab etc.? I'm 26, and I notice that my lower back gets tight from just standing around. I figure doing strongman you might have some good tips on dealing with this
Standing around in one place sucks for your back. We're not really evolved for it. Stretch that thang out every night before bed, because your glutes and hams are probably tightening up too.
I know, but I feel like if I'm at a concert or walking around at a national park all day it shouldn't be as bad as it is (?). I'm looking for training that can protect, improve stamina, not only in heavy lifting but long-term care
hey Brian. a bit off topic. saw a guy at the gym doing a strange move. looks like a deadlift but instead of the bar in front of you it was behind. so instead of pulling up your shin he pulled up his calf. any idea what this guy was doing? I have never seen that done before.
Oh yea, I dont know why they are both called hack squat. The machine hack-squat looks more like a highbar squat. I guess because they both focus on taking the pressure off of the lower back
Man so many things about this move scare the hell out of me. Why does Strongman even make you guys do this? I wonder if there are any stats on how many injuries are caused by this move alone.
Who the hell do you think who you are ? Insulting... really ? I'm interested in History of german Immigrants who settled down in the US because of religious prosecution. Many of them setteled down in specific states and regions. I asked him about his Familyorigin not where he is living. This two things are different. Next time before you insult somebody you should rethink and take Brians Words in the ending of pretty much every Video for real... be nice to each other!
Hey Brian! Just wondering, what are your thoughts on training twice a day for improved results? If it works, how would you run that program? Thank you!
+Brian Alsruhe haha good cause everyone says that weight lifting stunts your growth. I know there's no evidence of that but it's not really something you can research properly. But if you have bad height genetics and you still made it 6 ft which isn't short then it's all good.
And I just upgraded gyms, they have axles, my back hates you already! And they have stones, and while sandbag to shoulder is close, it's not the same! Humbling lesson today!
It isn't easy, that is for sure. But I'm almost 40...It all depends on what you are strung to do. If you are not planning on competing in strongman then I would avoid it!
Hey brian, you're out of hoodies in LARGE size dude. I really want to attract the opposite sex and I believe a hoodie is going to help greatly. Also wouldn't mind a t-shirt for that 1 day it's warm in my country.
Hahah those are all sold out and are not coming back man. We only do a limited supply, and once they are gone, they are gone. But we are releasing some new shirt designs in a week or two.
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54 years old . Been lifting for the last six years and of all the compound lifts this is the best and probably the most difficult. But no need to use a ton of weight if this is new to someone or hard to do . Just start out with the barbell and get technique and form down and even increased minimal progressive overload will yield results
Until today, I have strived for that 6 pack...but no longer. I will embrace my "power belly" and be thankful for all that it provides. Perspective is everything!
Hahaha!
I don't plan on doing this movement, but it's just nice listening to Brian lol
Indeed, Brian ASMR
It's just interesting to know the technique if you watch a strongman competition.
You just listen to him talk for ten minutes and then go hit a new PR.
Thanks so much everyone!
Was the one who liked it and today I accidentally found new homemade axle in my gym. This is gonna be perfect...
Not a strongman guy but the history lesson was quite interesting. Been enjoying a lot of your vids lately, keep it up
Thank you so much David!
Got my first strongman comp this weekend, didn't get a chance to practice axle clean and presses before it, so watching this video and trying to internalise it so I can go and win the day!
How did it go?
Great video! I always cant wait til the end when you say "be nice to each other people" never leave that part out!
I hope that is a big takeaway for a lot of people!
That bicep-kiss was so bro it deserves an upvote all for itself.
Hahah thanks man!
Really glad I found this channel. Like the info but just as good I can watch it with my son who is also in to lifting without worrying about tons of swearing. Appreciate that a lot.
Thank you so much man!
Inspired by you to switch from bodybuilding to strongman so I went to watch europes strongest man last night and I love watching and training it thanks man
That is so awesome man, you are going to love it!
I actually appreciate the history. Never knew where the term clean came from.
TitanHawk I always thought it was "clean" like shaking out laundry to clean it. i... may be a moron.
Hahah I am glad it is helpful!
Another great video Brian. I really like your philosophy of teaching people what works for you but then encouraging them to work out what will ultimately work for them. Too many you tube trainers have the "mine is the only way" mentality. Your approach is very refreshing. Thanks again for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Danny Paterson I learned long ago in martial arts that if someone says that their way is the only way, they are scared of other ways, because they do not understand. Brian has a deep understanding of his sport.
Thank you so much guys!
"The juice is not worth the squeeze" That cracked me up! Great video, very informative, and I am definitely glad I subscribed to the channel. Keep it up Brian!
Hahah glad you like it!
Super useful video man, maybe one of the best Strongman specific instructionals you've done. We have a yoke press at two competitions this year (regionals and amateurs), no axles yet which I'm glad for.
That is a tough lift as well man!
Very informative video. I didnt realize the axle continental clean and press was so involved.
Yea it is pretty complex, but it gets easier the more you do it
Another great video. You seem to have a zest for life in the last two videos after surviving the bear attack in the pull up progression video.
Hahaha! Thanks!
Thanks to this video I can axle clean and press more than I can push press, thank you man.
Ohhhh that's why it's called a clean!! Great vid, thanks!
Hahah glad it was insightful!
I never got this excercise and always thought this was an ugly looking lift, but now I know why! Good stuff!
Definitely super ugly!
Great video as always Brian. Thanks
Thank you so much!
Great video. I never understood why strongmen lift this way, now it makes total sense.
Amazing content, so refreshing and without a doubt the best channel for strength nut! Great attitude keep up the amazing work man. I will support your channel and neversate whenever I can.
I'm starting wave 2 of dark horse tomorrow. I did wave 1 with a log. I'm doing wave 2 with an axle. I'm excited to try this. I'm interested in competing at some point. But I most use strongman since it helps me lift people in wrestling.
I just watched about 10 videos in a row, and had to subscribe. your chanel is amazing
Thank you so much for doing that!
My favorite strongman overhead press! Looking forward to taking these tips to my training tonight!
I hope they help!
Glenn Ross used to do that mixed to one hand zercher axle clean I think he made it famous at Arnold Classic during 2000s did 4 reps on appolos wheel(370lbs) whereas Zydrunas used same technique as shown here and did 8 reps.
Right on man
useful video Brian...continue with more tutorial video's it's great!!!
Thank you so much!
another great video, thanks. One video issue for me is that I did not see the link for "click the link above" that you referred to during your presentation..
Yea man, i forgot about them until a little bit after!
Tried the continental clean today... I got the “you’re gonna die” comment...lol. It’s more comfortable for me to get to front rack with more weight on the bar.. not fun resting it on abs.. I don’t have strongman girth around the middle. bodyweight (150lbs) continental clean and push press. Cause I’m trying to get into strongman. Thanks for the tutorial and great videos and channel!!
I guess this is the video of yours I LOLed the most times. Also, I love the concise history bits.
That is great thank you!
You forgot the Glenn Ross half over-hand, half zercher lift style bicep wreckage clean
Insta like and share...these videos keep me going..when i see people that lift for 20+ years how the fk can I complain about results from 1.5 years ... keep it going
Ciobanu Marius Constantin the way I understand it, two years under the had graduates you from "novice" to beginner. Def a long-haul hobby, my man.
meh...I started at 28 in 5 month about to be 30...pretty late for me but let`s see what happens
Ciobanu Marius Constantin brother, I started at 39. been at it 3 years. started squatting 85 lbs for 5 reps. just did 185 lbs for five last week. felt like I still had a couple in the tank. yeah, there are skinny teens who put up more than I do, BUT I AM NOT DONE YET.
my lifts so far are 180kg deadlift, 130 kg squat for 2 sets of 3 reps, bench press 110 kg for 2 reps and overhead press I am weak as fk 70 kg :) but me I am only in a race with me to beat my numbers.
Josh Johnston Dude..185 for 5 after three years of training? You realllly need to change your programming
Such a standup guy, love your content brother keep it up
Thank you so much brother!
Brian, I finally visited your website and I have to say, I was blown away by your pricing. Gym pricing is insane for what you offer your members and OPEN GYM on top of all that. A large franchise charges 50% more with only their generic programming and no open gym for the most part. You leave me almost no choice but to buy some programming in the near future.
Yeah, even his personal programming and internet coaching is way reasonable. You almost can't afford NOT to buy it.
Josh Johnston I agree 100%
Thank you so much mana nd i look forward to working with you in the future!
Brian, I noticed you're not part of the 5% team. No feeder workouts, no vacuums. Are you not doing whatever it takes?
right babe
gotta confuse the body
it's just a matter of time before mouth vacuum finds this channel...
Hahah i have no idea what that means!
Brian it's your favorite natty lifter, Rich Piana.
Thank man, i didn't know why you call it clean.
Glad it was insightful!
i will stick to Ohp....I get 210 strict overhead and its felt through the spine ...I bet squirming around leaning back is just brutal on the core.....Thanks for the video it's good info
Sure thing, i hope it is helpful!
Brian uploaded! Gotta stop what I'm doing
Thanks so much!
Also, practice this lift with a dry shirt. It helps keep the bar on the chest ten fold. If you sweat a lot or train outside in the heat then bring a ton of extra t-shirts.
Totally agree!
Great vid as always, plus the big man eddy hall just got the world record for this 216 ks one word " how " nearly 500 hundred pounds keep up the great work mr neversate 💪💪💪💪
Dude that is so insane!
Not sure I'll ever do a continental clean & press, but I routinely refer others (*b&w cut* and myself, over and over again) to the 3-part deadlift series, so here's another shameless plug for that.
Thank you so much man!
Awesome and entertaining video!
I didn't see any links you mentioned within the video. Maybe they are missing or weren't set up properly? Don't know if you can fix it once it's uploaded. Or I'm blinded by the gainz I'm about to receive by doing this new axle pressing thing ;-)
Yea I added them later. My brain left that morning!
5:46 Looking like gravity just got into a bar fight with Dolly Parton and won
Hahaha!
great vídeo. tought lift, hve to be extra mindful not to tear one's bicep
Absolutely agree!
may THE CREATOR BLESS YOU BROTHER. great explanation brother knowledge is power thanks. but please some more videos on benching techniques. and some rotator cuff fixes, if possible thank you
Sure thing man, iw ill add that to my list!
In strongman competitions, do you have the right to get it overhead however you can? What I mean is, can you clean it behind the back and from back rack position push/press/jerk it overhead ("Arthur Lift")? This is very important for me to know. I would really appreciate an answer! Best regards!
Brian, with a normal clean and press, the barbell makes contact with the body (usually around the upper thigh/hip) and then begins to travel upward. Is the beginning on the continental clean, more of a high pull (no contact) to as high as you can get it?
every time I step forward to pick my foreman up by his head I hear you saying "be nice to each other" and I turn around.
Hahaha that is great!
going through as many videos as possible for my first ever Comp tomorrow 😵
Question about the final T-Rex clean into front rack position - do you squeeze the axel and actually rotate it in your hands as you do the clean or allow your hands to rotate around the axel and just catch it on your shoulders?
Was working this movement for the first time on the gym today (in a new neversate tshirt I might add) and couldn't quite figure out this part.
I noticed that you did a split jerk in this video. Is that what you would normally do for max axle? Or do you do a push press? Great video, Brian!
hey man, cool video bu where can i find an axle and where could i also find weight plates to fit them in? lastly, i oticed you have 3 flags behind you one being greece, do you have any relationship with greeks? i am one
The Greek flag was a gift. He mentioned it in his gym tour video.
Weights are normal 2" hole
My axles are Rogue but you can find a lot of different brands and normal plates fit on them.
I like the 4th style of Continental Cleaning!I got to 180lbs on the Continental Clean/Press!I can Axle Bar Press 215lbs!The clean will need some work!
Great job man!
Bring back the old strongman fassion! There are way to few curly moustaches and leopard outfits now :)
Hahaha agreed!
Random question Brian. Do you have any videos talking about adding on strong man lifts to your programming? Also great video as always.
Yea man i have made quite a few of them!
holy shit... is the 2nd & 3rd variation even legal and how do they do it!! wow
Hahah yep!
Hey Brian, when will you have the NeverSate t-shirts available on your website again?
Those ones are gone forever man, but the new designs should drop within a week or two!
Great, will look forward to getting one!
Do you think doing this variation instead of an Olympic clean would be fine if you're only interested in strongman? Also is this a good replacement for a typical barbell row? Thanks a know im a few years late.
Well you gotta impress the bearded lady somehow.
Josh Johnston Awesome comment!
Hahaha!
Hey new subscriber. Saw you on Alan Thrall's channel. Question: what would you recommend for lower back training - strength, mobility, prehab/rehab etc.?
I'm 26, and I notice that my lower back gets tight from just standing around. I figure doing strongman you might have some good tips on dealing with this
Standing around in one place sucks for your back. We're not really evolved for it. Stretch that thang out every night before bed, because your glutes and hams are probably tightening up too.
I know, but I feel like if I'm at a concert or walking around at a national park all day it shouldn't be as bad as it is (?). I'm looking for training that can protect, improve stamina, not only in heavy lifting but long-term care
Yea man, i made an entire video about called, dealing with injuries that should help!
He made that look easy.
Wow thanks man
Sure thing! Thanks for watching it!
does using an axle decrease the amount of weight you can press?
THAT BELT PINCH THO!!
It is ridiculous!
Brian do you spend any time static stretching? Pre or post workout? Before bed? Any advice would be good.
He's got a prehab/rehab video titled something like "dealing with injuries" that goes over what he does. Search it up, brah.
Yep, Josh hit is man. But Not really man, I don't think static stretching helps that much and actually hinders strength
STRONGMAN GIRTH!!!! That's what I have. I'm gonna educate my wife so she can get off my ass about cardio.
But does your body have the strongman version of anything else? :D
Nein Nein Absolutely!
Hahaha!
hey Brian. a bit off topic. saw a guy at the gym doing a strange move. looks like a deadlift but instead of the bar in front of you it was behind. so instead of pulling up your shin he pulled up his calf. any idea what this guy was doing? I have never seen that done before.
wild bill hack squat
Ah. Never seen it done like that. People myself included usually use the plate loaded hack squat machine.
Oh yea, I dont know why they are both called hack squat. The machine hack-squat looks more like a highbar squat. I guess because they both focus on taking the pressure off of the lower back
Justin Parker they're both quad dominant exercises
Yeah that's the way you do it if you don't have the machine or are just really stubborn about machines.
POWER!
Thanks!
Strongman girth - first time I have felt good about that belly! Now if only I could actually do some pressing...
Hahaha it is definitely good for some things!
I tried doing this with fat grips. It didn't go to well.
im not interested in competeing ... i just wanna do it cuz i have an axle and i wanna use it cuz its fun!
“You can not hold onto it well enough to overhand clean it” ... unless you’re Mark Henry
Man so many things about this move scare the hell out of me. Why does Strongman even make you guys do this? I wonder if there are any stats on how many injuries are caused by this move alone.
Man EVERYTHING in Strongman is dangerous. But if it were easy, everyone would do it!
From which state do you (your family) come from ? Alsruhe sounds pretty like a german name or maybe scandinavian ?
are you an idiot. hes marylands strongest man, so he must be from MARYLAND.
Jan-Christopher Estelmann Alsruhe is a Marylandish name for 'he who owns many a flag'.
Who the hell do you think who you are ? Insulting... really ? I'm interested in History of german Immigrants who settled down in the US because of religious prosecution. Many of them setteled down in specific states and regions. I asked him about his Familyorigin not where he is living. This two things are different.
Next time before you insult somebody you should rethink and take Brians Words in the ending of pretty much every Video for real... be nice to each other!
searched the internet, but my english is too bad i guess :D don't understand
No one knows man, it is a made up last name.
Reporting in da "power-belly" (the only "power" i have on this body til the moment)
Hahaha!
I think that once you start doing continental clean and presses it has become obvious that lifting is your career
Hahah i WISH it was my career!
leaving this one alone!
I would if I could!
Hey Brian! Just wondering, what are your thoughts on training twice a day for improved results? If it works, how would you run that program? Thank you!
Your channel has great content and I want to be you if I grow up.
Hahah thank you but NEVER grow up!
-Go to 7:28
-Notice firehose forearm veins
-Envy
Hahaha!
I feel like the lack of rotating from the bar really doesn't make a difference
Then you’ve never used a fixed axle before
I love your chaneeeellllll
Thanks so much Jake!
Are your parents tall Brian?
Nah man
+Brian Alsruhe haha good cause everyone says that weight lifting stunts your growth. I know there's no evidence of that but it's not really something you can research properly. But if you have bad height genetics and you still made it 6 ft which isn't short then it's all good.
Hahah yea man, i wouldn't worry about that so much. i thin that is more of a myth
+Brian Alsruhe yeah ok thanks man
Gainzz time!
Hahah!
its dangerous?.... i must do this!!!
Hahaha!
Power belly!!!! Yes!!!
Hahaha!
That looks like such an awkward lift to do. Makes it that much more impressive though.
It is insanely awkward!
It always sounds like you're having a stroke when you say your last name.
Is it allowed to wear a fake belly under your shirt to help you lift the bar ? :)
It is not only allowed, it is preferred!
but... i love the continental clean...
I've wanted an axle for a while. I think you just convinced me not to get one!
Hahaha!
And I just upgraded gyms, they have axles, my back hates you already!
And they have stones, and while sandbag to shoulder is close, it's not the same! Humbling lesson today!
Continental push and press you mean...
"Continental clean" is a contradiction in terms. If its a continental. it is ipso facto NOT clean.
I don't have the wrist mobility for this lift. I can't even front squat without crossing my arms! #stiffwrist
Yea, definitely need to up the mobility game for this one.
Strongman girth lol
Phil Egan They say it's not about the length but the girth
lost it at strong belly.
Hahaha!
That looks like a lot of shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain for my 40 year old body!!!
It isn't easy, that is for sure. But I'm almost 40...It all depends on what you are strung to do. If you are not planning on competing in strongman then I would avoid it!
absolutelty hate the continental clean
Weightlifter heree
That press looks like a jerk🤔
Hey brian, you're out of hoodies in LARGE size dude. I really want to attract the opposite sex and I believe a hoodie is going to help greatly.
Also wouldn't mind a t-shirt for that 1 day it's warm in my country.
Hahah those are all sold out and are not coming back man. We only do a limited supply, and once they are gone, they are gone. But we are releasing some new shirt designs in a week or two.
You make the flip far too easy. The t-rex clean is absolutely the hardest part of the lift.
Hahaha yea man, i agree. It is brutal!
GREEK FLAG MUTHFCKAS! YEAHH!
Hahah