Math Guy Breaks Down How Much Strength You Need To Achieve the Human Flag

Check out the video to see the in-depth math/physics breakdown of the human flag!

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[BrandonUlloa]

As a physics student, I'm LOVING these math breakdown videos. Very much appreciated 👍

[red-teapot]

Loving this new direction for your channel! Breaking down calisthenics moves from a math / physics perspective is something I haven't seen much of on youtube, but is soo useful in terms of understanding the strength requirements for different moves where other channels will just say "if you can do 10 pull ups and 10 dips you're probably strong enough" - and super well explained so we don't all need to be math geniuses! You have earned my subscription 🥳

[vilo]

This was great! The one physics aspect that wasn't touched on is the strength required by your obliques to counter the torque created by your legs around your center of gravity. But I can't do a human flag and I'm not training or one, so I can't say from experience whether this would even be an issue.

[francesconitti]

I really enjoy your content, keep this up 'cause you're one of the few that doesn't talk about "How to do a front lever? Start with 50 pullups, then be motivated and eat some vegetables".
Right now i'm 6 months into my calisthenics journey and in the forthcoming months I was thinking of trying to analyze the same topic with an eye on the biomechanical aspects.
I'll let you know if I end up with some interesting conclusion!

[youwantmyname]

After watching this video, I did what you stated, I could almost hold a straddle human flag right away (couldn't hold it though, I'm falling slowly) but I think it was such a huge progression.

Thanks man Ur physics breakdown is amazing

[zdt_notmarky]

keep this math/phsycis approach up cause its amazing and you are giving hope

[jonkrause]

So awesome. Math is complex, but well explained. 👍 Like the simplicity of functional exercise. Most definitely going to try this one. 🙏

[andersarvidsson]

This is a great math breakdown! Finding out one's actual relative strength needed is great for all exercises and something I've been trying to figure out for a long time. Awesome contribution to the exercise science!
The next level of instructions/calculations are to calculate the stabilizing strength of the core/obliques counter the torque and keep your legs up. Would be great to have that quantified as well.

[Nerf]

would be a perfect educational example for first semester technical mechanics classes in engineering studies

[steadfasman]

your content deserves straight up like 2M+ views, u will get there mate.

[xNoryoku]

Very interesting video. I have already unlocked this movement but still found your video to be both entertaining and informative. Keep up the good work!

[wadball]

2:40 LOL that took me by surprise, that's lit

[leoingson]

Nice breakdown of the actual challenge for the flag - overhead pushing strength (and mobility). And good idea with that Calisthenics calc website.

[nicks]

This is awesome! I never really heard workout breakdown with math/physics!

[rockstarali]

You have sincerely earned my sub, thank you for bringing us worthwhile content!

[Ralfester]

The sudden demonstration of the human flag while being a chad math/physics guy is absolutely amazing

[tonythebrony]

i think u are missing the scapular stability required to hold the human flag, which is coincidentally what is mainly needed for the one arm hang and the one arm handstand. when i was weightlifting, i couldn’t do it even with .7x body weight OHP and 1.65 weighted pull-up. now that i train more calisthenics and rock climbing, i’m able to do it.

[getbacon]

Fantastic video GC! You are certainly one of my favorite youtubers!

[aaronperez]

Brother just earned a subscriber, seen two videos and I already love this dude

[doomertube]

Im just an amateur meathead and calisthenic athlete with similar allometry to yours, these breakdowns are so educational and well done.
Keep up the great work!