[@RenaissancePeriodization] Exercise Scientist Critiques PRISON TRAINING

Link: https://youtu.be/EJWydtWdAks

Short Summary

Number One Action Item/Takeaway: Prioritize overload and proper tension in your workouts, even when using creative or unconventional exercises.

Executive Summary: The video reviews creative prison workouts, highlighting both ingenious adaptations due to limited resources and the importance of applying sound exercise principles. It emphasizes that while creativity is valuable, workouts must still provide sufficient overload and tension to stimulate muscle growth and improvement.

Key Quotes

Here are 4 direct quotes from the video transcript that I found to be particularly insightful or interesting:

1. Cali Muscle: "What does your body say about you? Moreover, what do you say about your body?"

2. Dr. Mike: "The reason a man can get in shape in the penitentiary isn't because he has more time. He has more focus. So, his time and his energy are utilized correctly. You guys are drifting in the future. You're thinking about a past event. You're never in the present. The penitentiary forces you to be present. It makes you monotask."

3. Dr. Mike: "My personal view on prison is that for repeat offenders...we need to have significantly longer prison sentences. But at the same time, I think that prisons should be substantially more humane than they are now, which means access to really good nutritious foods, uh almost certainly access to very very good gym equipment…the number one thing of the hardcore criminals that need to be in prison, the number one thing effect-wise is just keeping them off the street…supplying folks with the right kinds of nutrition, the right kinds of training, the right opportunities for extracurricular activities is really important because I think that just makes them arguably not worse humans and maybe slightly better humans because exercise when you're training can reinforce a lot of really good habits."

4. Cali Muscle: "Y'all accustomed to buying exotic workout equipment for $59.99 and not using it. And every time you look at that piece of equipment sitting in your bedroom corner, you saying to yourself subconsciously, I'm worth nothing because you're not committing to a process that you began."

Detailed Summary

Okay, here is a detailed summary of the YouTube video transcript, focusing on the key topics, arguments, and information discussed, and excluding sponsor announcements and advertisements:

• Introduction and Premise:

  • The video features Dr. Mike from RP Strength, along with Calli Muscle and Scott.
  • It revolves around reviewing and reacting to prison workout routines and diet.
  • Calli Muscle and Dr. Mike provide commentary and critiques.

• Prison Workout Review - Leg Extensions:

  • Calli Muscle demonstrates leg extensions using books for weight.
  • Dr. Mike criticizes the exercise, noting the lack of tension at the bottom of the movement.
  • Dr. Mike suggests alternatives like sissy squats and reverse Nordic curls as superior options.
  • The video acknowledges the need for creativity in prison due to limited equipment.

• Bloods vs Crips Parody:

  • Dr. Mike introduces a special edition red Versa Grip as a comical tribute to the Bloods gang, given his "affiliation" with the Crips.
  • He makes jokes about the grips being dyed with goat blood.

• Prison Workout Review - Squats and Lunges:

  • Calli Muscle demonstrates squats and lunges.
  • Dr. Mike suggests full depth squats with a pause at the bottom and limited range of motion.
  • He recommends deep lunges, using the bag of books for added weight.

• Prison Workout Review - Calf Raises:

  • Calli Muscle demonstrates calf raises using a toilet for height.
  • Dr. Mike approves the calf raises, highlighting the good stretch.

• Monotasking and Focus (Wes Watson Clip):

  • A clip of Wes Watson is shown, where he emphasizes the importance of focus and monotasking during workouts, contrasting it with the unfocused approach of people outside prison.
  • Dr. Mike agrees with Watson's point about the value of dedication and hard work reinforced by working out.

• Lifting Gloves:

  • Calli Muscle is wearing gloves.
  • Dr. Mike shares his opinion on lifting gloves, stating that they cause stinky hands and are unneccesary.

• Prison Workout Review - Bench Press:

  • Calli Muscle demonstrates bench press with a bamboo bar and laundry sacks for weight.
  • Dr. Mike likes the full range of motion and control, but dislikes the feet-up position, calling it destabilizing and ineffective.

• Gymnastics Talent:

  • A man with gymnastics talent is shown, demonstrating his agility.
  • The video discusses the potential for people to better themselves while incarcerated.

• Body Talk Segment:

  • Calli Muscle makes a philosophical point about people buying equipment they don't use, which negatively effects their sense of self worth.

• Prison Workout Review - Towel Pull-Push (Bicep/Tricep):

  • Prisoners demonstrated a creative bicep/tricep workout using towels and resistance.
  • Dr. Mike highly praises the constant tension and full range of motion of the exercise. He notes that it could not be replicated with cables.

• Prison Diet Review (Tuna and Oysters):

  • Calli Muscle shows his prison diet, including tuna and oysters.
  • Dr. Mike comments on the high sodium content.
  • Calli Muscle mentions the need for "jackoff books" with oysters.

• Dr. Mike's Overall Perspective on Prison and Exercise:

  • Dr. Mike advocates for longer prison sentences for repeat offenders, but also for more humane prison conditions, including good nutrition, gym equipment, and access to reading and entertainment.
  • He believes providing opportunities for self-improvement can lead to better outcomes for inmates upon release.
  • He emphasizes the importance of overload in training.

• Ending:

  • Dr. Mike jokingly anticipates being stabbed for his critiques.