July 9, 2020
Christopher Sommer on Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of World-Class Performers
Key Takeaways
- “If you want to be a stud later, you have to be a pud now” – Christopher Sommer
- “When in doubt, work on the deficiencies you’re most embarrassed by”
- To assess your biggest weaknesses, start by finding a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) near you
- “When in doubt, work on the deficiencies you’re most embarrassed by”
- When it comes to working out: Consistency > Intensity
- “Slow down. Where’s the fire?” – Christopher Sommer
- Certain adaptations take weeks or months of constant stimuli
- “If you rush, the reward is injuries”
- “There are stupid gymnasts, and there are old gymnasts, but there are no old, stupid gymnasts because they’re all dead”
- “If you rush, the reward is injuries”
- Instead of saying diet and exercise, say eat and train
- 3 Movements that everyone should practice:
- J-Curl
- Shoulder extension
- Thoracic bridge
Intro
- Christopher Sommer (@GymnasticBodies) is a former US national team gymnastics coach
- Host: Tim Ferriss (@tferriss)
Books Mentioned
- Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers by Tim Ferriss
Workout & Fitness Advice
- “If the best in the world are stretching their asses off in order to get strong, why aren’t you?” – Christopher Sommer
- “If you want to be a stud later, you have to be a pud now” – Christopher Sommer
- “When in doubt, work on the deficiencies you’re most embarrassed by”
- To assess your biggest weaknesses, start by finding a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) near you
- “When in doubt, work on the deficiencies you’re most embarrassed by”
- Flexibility and mobility are two different things
- Flexibility can be passive
- Mobility requires that you can demonstrate strength throughout the entire range of motion
- To test mobility, try performing the J-curl and pike pulse exercises
- When it comes to working out: Consistency > Intensity
- “Slow down. Where’s the fire?” – Christopher Sommer
- Certain adaptations take weeks or months of constant stimuli
- “If you rush, the reward is injuries”
- “There are stupid gymnasts, and there are old gymnasts, but there are no old, stupid gymnasts because they’re all dead”
- “If you rush, the reward is injuries”
- Instead of saying diet and exercise, say eat and train
- 3 Movements that everyone should practice:
- J-Curl
- Shoulder extension
- Thoracic bridge
- Goods goals for adults:
- Beginner: J-curl
- Intermediate: Straddle press handstand
- Advanced: Stalder press handstand
- You can use the Hitachi Magic Wand for relaxing your hypertonic muscles
