
Josh Strife Hayes
Dark Swoles FAQ
Dark Swoles?! What? What is this?!
Josh wishes to get swole while taking souls. You can participate at home as much or as little as you'd like!Josh has made a new channel, Josh Strife Gains, for videos about the challenge, how it develops over various streams, and a director's cut of each game.
What are the rules?
Josh spins a wheel with 8 options on it every time he:
Dies (X2 rolls!)
Levels up (per level)
Kills a boss
Enters a NEW area
Rests at a bonfire
Equips a new item
Upgrades an item
What are the exercises?
Every spin of the wheel, Josh does 10 reps of the following:
Sit Ups
Press Ups (or Push Ups)
Tricep Extensions
Bicep Curls
Calf Raises
Squats
Shoulder Press
Bent-over Row
Shrugs
The EZ bar weighs 2kg, and Josh currently has 15kg of weights on it.(5kg = 11lbs-ish)
What was the secret?!
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What happened in Dark Souls 1?
Click here for Josh's video on Dark Swoles 1Josh found pancaking enemies with the big sword too easy. Then, Josh punched a lot of people with the caestus, but that wasn't working well either. After some grinding in the Painted World of Ariamis, Josh has become Wolverine, and was using the 'Claws'It was... bad. We returned to the Zweihänder.The last stream of Dark Souls 1 saw Josh defeating both Manus, and Gywn. The total number of spins was 605.
What is the walking pad?
Josh is using WalkingPad A1 Pro Folding Treadmill for Home, Max Weight 136 KG Walking Treadmill for Heavy People, Ultra Slim Under Desk Treadmill 0.5-6km/h with Remote & APP Control, Assembly-Free [sic]- he is not sponsoredHis standing desk is from Costco
JEANS?!?! What is he wearing?!
Yes, jeans. Josh finds them comfortable, and does not have any issues working out in his very comfy, stretch jeans.
Josh started to suffer a bit of a sweat rash, so he had to get creative with some scissors and a Primark t-shirt
What about static buildup?
Josh has his walking pad on a yoga mat, and frequently grounds himself with the metal on his bench. He is also wearing shoes.
How does Josh eat/drink/manage intake?
Josh currently uses GamerSupps (Use code: JOSH for a 10% discount!) as pre-workout, and also takes creatine.He manages his food intake by studying his macros, and allows treats by managing his food elsewhere.While not sponsored, Josh also likes the MyProtein range of ready meals, which he personally gets from Iceland.Please consult a medical professional, or a personal trainer, before you make large changes to your diet, or if you need to work around medical conditions or allergies. Please do your own research, one diet does not fit all bodies.

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