How to Get Bulletproof Tendons ft. Professor Keith Baar | Doctor Yaad Podcast Doctor Yaad 2025-10-11 | Today I’m joined by Professor Keith Baar, one of the world’s leading researchers on how tendons, ligaments, and muscles adapt to training, nutrition, and hormones. He’s a professor of Physiology and Membrane Biology at UC Davis and is best known for his pioneering work with engineered ligaments, literally growing tendons in the lab to study how they respond to load, rest, and nutrients.This is a science-driven deep dive into tendon training and injury prevention, covering how to build stronger, more resilient connective tissue, how to load tendons intelligently, the truth about isometrics, collagen and vitamin C timing, recovery protocols, and much more. If you want to understand how to get bulletproof tendons, this episode is for you.Support the Sponsor for this Episode:movement-made.com/?ref=YAADUse code YAAD10 to get 10% off and support me!Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction05:00 - The Real Injury Culprit: “Jerk”08:37 - Yaad's Biceps Tear10:24 - Why Tendons Tear16:29 - How Much Volume Can Tendons Handle?27:16 - The 10 Minute Protocol53:13 - Collagen + Vitamine C01:06:37 - What To Do When Injured?01:16:28 - Biopsychosocial Pain Model01:22:23 - Turmeric Supplementation01:26:58 - Final AdviceJoin the Community:Discord: discord.gg/wBDCv3qKGwInstagram: instagram.com/doctor.yaad
iShowSpeed Attempted Calisthenics… I’m Concerned as a Doctor Doctor Yaad 2025-10-05 | iShowSpeed takes on calisthenics, and things get out of hand fast. As a doctor and calisthenics athlete, I explain what went wrong and why it’s riskier than it looks.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:26 - The Straddle Planche01:35 - Russian Dips02:14 - Pull-Ups03:40 - Dips04:35 - Real Calisthenics05:09 - iShowSpeed Tries Muscle-Ups05:31 - 70 Year Old RIPPED Man06:33 - One Arm Pull-Ups07:27 - The Craziest Endurance Challenge10:22 - SummaryJoin the Community:Discord: discord.gg/wBDCv3qKGwInstagram: instagram.com/doctor.yaad
This Doctor’s Morning Routine Will Shock You Doctor Yaad 2025-10-04 | A **sports physician** shows off his incredible **fitness** in this **viral video**. This **doctor** proves that medicine and athleticism can go hand in hand. Check out his impressive skills and get some **fitness motivation** from this **youtube short** about **sports medicine**!
My First Ever Calisthenics Competition: Weighted Pull-Ups with 30kg! Doctor Yaad 2025-09-26 | A calisthenics athlete showcases his incredible pull up ability and calisthenics endurance in a recent competition. Witness an amazing strength training feat and get inspired to start your own fitness journey! This workout proves the power of athlete conditioning and calisthenics training.
The Most Scientific Approach To Calisthenics ft. Denis Sthenics | Doctor Yaad Podcast Doctor Yaad 2025-09-20 | Welcome to the very first episode of The Dr. Yaad Podcast! Today I’m joined by Denis from Sthenics, host of one of the biggest German-speaking calisthenics podcasts, with over 10 years of training and coaching experience. Denis holds a master’s degree in pharmaceutical studies and brings an evidence-based perspective from his background in cancer research. This is a science-driven discussion on how to program and progress in calisthenics, perfect for anyone serious about training smarter.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction06:48 - Intuitive Training vs Structured Programming23:11 - How To Periodize In Calisthenics Training35:59 - Balancing Statics and Streetlifting39:00 - Volume Landmarks For Skills55:20 - Frequency In Skill Training 01:01:54 - Dynamics vs Statics Skill Training01:09:35 - Integrating Skill Specific Strength Work01:15:16 - Wrapping UpFind Denis Sthenics Here:instagram.com/sthenics_instagram.com/denis_calisJoin the Community:Discord: discord.gg/wBDCv3qKGwInstagram: instagram.com/doctor.yaad
Andry Strong vs Doctor Yaad: Breakfast?! Doctor Yaad 2025-09-14 | Two **best friends** engage in a **workout challenge** during breakfast, attempting difficult **push ups**. Their hilarious struggles and playful banter make for some **funny fitness** content. This impromptu **home workout** shows that you can incorporate **calisthenics** anywhere!
Coaching Stan Browney & Captain America — INSANE Strength Gains Doctor Yaad 2025-09-13 | We are putting Arjen, also known as Captain America, aka the guy in the blue shirt, to the ultimate test of strength. Over the past three months, I’ve been coaching him in calisthenics, and today is the day he shows just how far he’s come.Joining us for this PR day is Stan Browney, and together we’ll see whether all the hours of training, discipline, and technique have paid off. We’re testing his one rep max in three of the biggest calisthenics strength lifts: the weighted pull-up, overhead press, and dip.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:11 Overhead Press6:54 Weighted Pull-Up12:00 Weighted DipJoin the Community:Discord: discord.gg/wBDCv3qKGwInstagram: instagram.com/doctor.yaad
Doctor Critiques Ian Barseagle’s Training Doctor Yaad 2025-09-06 | In this video, I react to Ian Barseagle’s interview with FitnessFAQs and break down his famous 2-set method. As a medical doctor and calisthenics athlete, I analyze the science behind his claims, point out major flaws, and explain why this training approach might not work the way he says it does.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:57 - Ian Explains The 2 Set Method01:23 - Intensity vs Volume in Strength and Hypertrophy Training01:56 - Going To Failure04:21 - Critique of Absolute Numbers and Intensity in Training04:58 - Bringing Back Intensity06:57 - Is It Enough Volume?08:31 - Accessory Exercises and Isolation Work10:44 - Importance of Side Delts and Shoulder Strength11:12 - Lower Back Injuries and the Role of Glutes and Abs12:51 - Training Arms (Bro Day)14:40 - SummaryJoin the Community:Discord: discord.gg/wBDCv3qKGwInstagram: instagram.com/doctor.yaad
POV: When Hiking Gets Hard… Do a Front Lever on Your Tall Buddy Doctor Yaad 2025-09-05 | Hiking in Norway with my tall friend Sebastiaan turned into an unexpected front lever challenge! Stunning views, calisthenics fun, and a tall buddy who makes the hike a lot easier. #calisthenics #frontlever #norway
Hardest Front Lever Variation Unlocked Doctor Yaad 2025-08-22 | Check out this impressive front lever set performed on parallel bars! This display of **calisthenics** showcases immense **strength training** and body control. Watch as the athlete executes this challenging **full body workout** in front of a captivated crowd at an indoor gym.
Bring Sally Up… in a Front Lever?! Doctor Yaad 2025-08-14 | In this video, I take the Bring Sally Up Challenge to a completely new level. While most people attempt this challenge with push-ups, I do it in an impossible calisthenics move — the front lever. That means every “Bring Sally Up” I pull up in a strict front lever pull-up, and every “Bring Sally Down” I hold it locked out.This is one of the hardest core and upper body strength challenges you can try. The front lever is already one of the most advanced calisthenics skills, requiring insane core strength, lat strength, shoulder stability, and full-body tension. Now imagine holding it for the entire length of the Bring Sally Up song while pulling for reps — it’s a true test of endurance, strength, and control.Whether you’re into calisthenics, street workout, bodyweight training, or just love seeing extreme fitness challenges, this one will blow your mind. It’s rare to see the Bring Sally Up Challenge attempted like this, and even rarer to see it completed.🔹 Keywords: Bring Sally Up, Bring Sally Down, Bring Sally Up Challenge, front lever challenge, front lever pull-ups, calisthenics strength, bodyweight strength, core workout, street workout, hardest calisthenics challenge, Moby Flower challenge, pull-up challenge, extreme calisthenics, isometric hold, core strength test, athlete vs challenge.
Does The Cold Cause The Common Cold? Doctor Yaad 2025-07-25 | Worried about catching a cold? This video breaks down the **common cold causes**, explaining that viruses, not the cold itself, are to blame. Learn about **rhinovirus infection** and how these viruses actually trigger **common cold symptoms**, so you can better protect yourself against **viral infection** during **cold season**.
Do Handstands Cause Brain Bleeds?! Doctor Yaad 2025-07-18 | Can doing handstands cause brain bleeds? 🤔 This doctor investigates the research around **hypertension** and blood pressure in the brain. He reviews a unique case study of a man who hung upside down for 40 years, and discusses **stroke** risk. The video concludes that more research is needed in **neurology**.
The Only Planche Tip Youll Ever Need Doctor Yaad 2025-07-11 | Ready to devote your life to the planche? This video humorously suggests you must set aside all other priorities for **calisthenics skills**. Master the **tuck planche** and **straddle planche** with intense focus. It's a **full body workout** that requires dedication to **strength training**.
POV: You Walk Into the Gym and See This Doctor Yaad 2025-07-04 | Get your body ready with this intense **warm up** routine on the pull-up bar! The shirtless athlete showcases his **strength training** and bodyweight skills with **calisthenics**.
How I Stay Fit As A Doctor Doctor Yaad 2025-06-27 | Even doctors need to stay in shape! This doctor uses **calisthenics** to stay fit during his busy day at the **office**. He incorporates a **handstand progression** into his routine and shows **strength training** can be done anywhere. Try some **desk exercises** to keep active!
You Are Damaging Your Brain Right Now! Doctor Yaad 2025-06-13 | Is your phone affecting your brain? 🤔 Dr. Yaad explains how constant phone use can lead to **digital addiction** and rewire your brain. This can cause a need for constant **cognitive stimulation**, which makes real life feel dull, and it can lead to **mental health** issues. Try a **digital detox** to **rewire your brain**!
Straddle Planche Unlocked?! | Road To Planche (Day 29) Doctor Yaad 2025-05-04 | Training in a public gym, in fact the gym I trained in for over 10 years... and unlocking the straddle planche?! Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:53 Planche Training09:07 Straddle Planche Attempt10:32 Working SetsSupport Me:Movement Made: movement-made.com/?ref=YAADJoin the Community:Discord: discord.gg/wBDCv3qKGwInstagram: instagram.com/doctor.yaad
A Workout At FIBO | Road To Planche (Day 13) Doctor Yaad 2025-04-19 | I was at FIBO in Germany today—busy, tired, and this close to skipping my workout. But you guys kept me accountable.In this episode, we stuck to the plan and hit our 2–5 rep range day. We did skip overhead press (no regrets), but overall I’m super pleased with how it turned out.Momentum is building again. Whether you’re just starting or getting back on track like me, let’s keep showing up.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:38 Warm-Up4:22 Working Sets7:41 Sleeves During Dips?!10:10 More Working Sets11:08 OutroJoin the Community:Discord: discord.gg/wBDCv3qKGwInstagram: instagram.com/doctor.yaad
I Messed Up... | Road To Planche (Day 1) Doctor Yaad 2025-04-03 | I gained weight. Didn’t train for 6 weeks. Lost momentum.But today—it’s time to fix that.In this video, I go over the new training schedule I’ve built to get back on track. No fluff, no excuses—we’re jumping straight into the work. Whether you’re starting fresh or restarting like me, this one’s for you.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction2:26 The New Plan6:44 Warm-Up 13:20 Working SetsJoin the Community:Discord: discord.gg/wBDCv3qKGwInstagram: instagram.com/doctor.yaad
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Deadlifter Teaches Full Planche?! (Road To Planche Day 21) Doctor Yaad 2025-02-20 | Everyone says you can’t be a world-class deadlifter and hold a full planche… but Denton Conteh proves them wrong. This guy pulls over 300kg off the floor and still floats in a full planche like it’s nothing. It shouldn’t be possible—but today, he’s showing me exactly how he does it.Check out Denton on:instagram.com/denton_conteh11Timestamps:0:00 Introduction2:19 First Cue from Denton4:09 Secret Cue! Wrong grip?!20:25 Trying straddle planche with new cues!This series isn’t just about me relearning planche—it’s about figuring out the best way to train it so I can teach it to the community. Every session, I experiment, adapt, and refine my method to finally unlock full planche again.Join the Community:Discord: discord.gg/wBDCv3qKGwInstagram: instagram.com/doctor.yaad
Road to Full Planche: Major Breakthroughs (Day 16) Doctor Yaad 2025-02-14 | Welcome back to my Road to Full Planche series! This is Day 16, but my fifth planche workout in this journey. In the last episode, I talked about implementing Grease the Groove—but honestly, I didn’t do it. Time constraints got in the way, but that didn’t stop me from making some huge progress in today’s session.Here’s what’s covered in this video:- Why I didn’t use Grease the Groove yet & how I plan to integrate it- Training in a different environment—last workout, I had to adapt and train on the floor instead of P-bars. How did it affect my performance?- Q&A Breaks: Answering some of your top comments from last episode!This series isn’t just about me relearning planche—it’s about figuring out the best way to train it so I can teach it to the community. Every session, I experiment, adapt, and refine my method to finally unlock full planche again.Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Why I Didn’t Do Grease the Groove1:09 Warm-up and Q&A10:23 Tuck Planche Presses15:19 Advanced Tuck Planche Holds22:29 Planche Leans30:29 Straddle Planche Eccentric Push-UpsJoin the Community:Discord: discord.gg/wBDCv3qKGwInstagram: instagram.com/doctor.yaad
Road to Full Planche: Grease the Groove for Faster Gains (Day 7) Doctor Yaad 2025-01-29 | In this episode of Road to Full Planche, we’re on Day 7 of the journey. This is my third planche workout, and I’m already seeing small but significant improvements. As a medical doctor and calisthenics athlete with over 14 years of experience, I’m testing out new methods, including Grease the Groove, to accelerate my strength gains while maintaining proper recovery.Here’s what’s covered in this video:- A breakdown of my warm-up routine and why warm-ups should be adaptable- Tuck planche presses to handstand- Testing my advanced tuck planche hold and refining technique- Implementing Grease the Groove: what it is, how I’m using it, and research insights- Straddle planche push-up eccentrics—improving control and minimizing technique flaws- New planche lean drills to improve lean angle and measure progressTimestamps:0:00 Introduction & Recap0:38 Warm-up Breakdown4:02 Grease The Groove Part 16:27 Tuck Planche Press Set 17:23 Grease The Groove Part 28:03 Tuck Planche Press Set 29:30 Advanced Tuck Planche + Grip Talk + Programming Talk14:55 New Planche Drill Talk18:01 Summary Lessons So far19:00 Straddle Planche Push-up Eccentrics + Head Explosion Adressing + Breathing Technique23:12 OutroThis series is all about transparent progress—the struggles, adaptations, and insights that come with relearning an elite-level skill. If you’re working on planche, handstands, or bodyweight strength training, this journey is for you.Join the Community:Discord: discord.gg/wBDCv3qKGwInstagram: instagram.com/doctor.yaad
Road to Full Planche: Making A Program (Day 1) Doctor Yaad 2025-01-21 | In this first episode of the Road to Full Planche, I begin my journey to relearn the full planche after a 15-month hiatus following a partial bicep tear. As a medical doctor and calisthenics athlete with over 14 years of experience, I’m diving into the process of rebuilding strength, adapting my program, and overcoming mental barriers.Here’s what’s covered in this video: - Why I’m relearning the planche and my background in calisthenics - A gym test of my current strength, including tuck planche presses, advanced tuck planches, and straddle planche push-ups eccentrics - The challenges of balancing training with one-arm handstands, climbing, and mobility work - How I’m structuring my program to balance volume, recovery, and progression Timestamps:0:00 Introduction & My Planche Background 2:07 Gym Testing: What Can I Still Do? 8:37 Program Creation: Adapting to My Current Strength 15:58 The First Full Planche Workout I’ll be sharing every step of this journey—mistakes, insights, and progress—so you can learn alongside me. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your own training, this series will break down the principles of planche training from a medical and athletic perspective. I'm currently on the advanced tuck planche, on my way to hit the straddle planche next.Join the Community:Discord: discord.gg/wBDCv3qKGwInstagram: instagram.com/doctor.yaad
Are My Viewers Stronger Than Me? Reviewing Their Calisthenics Form! Doctor Yaad 2025-01-15 | In this video, I review calisthenics form submissions from my amazing community and share tips to help improve their technique. To my surprise, many of them are much stronger than I expected! Drawing on my experience as a medical doctor and 14+ years as a calisthenics athlete, I provide actionable feedback to help you refine your own form and reach the next level.Join the Community:Discord: discord.gg/wBDCv3qKGwInstagram: instagram.com/doctor.yaadTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:53 Form 1: Full Planche 4:00 Form 2: Pbar Victorian07:06 Form 3: Full Planche 09:39 Form 4: Advanced Tuck FL09:55 Form 5: Handstand 10:32 Form 6: Handstand Push-Up11:31 Form 7: Handstand Push-Up13:40 Form 8: Front Lever14:16 Form 9: Handstand15:05 Form 10: One Arm Front Lever15:53 Form 11: Handstand Push-Up16:19 Form 12: Weighted Dips18:04 Form 13: Front Lever18:38 Outro
