500 Bodyweight Squats Workout (High-Volume). Good or Bad for Leg Development?

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

I don't say other types of squats are not good, so please, before trying to prove me wrong, consider I am all about any kind of compound leg movement :))

[@williamwolf5598]

Old School Calisthenic your wrong 😉

[@FormlessJKD17]

@@williamwolf5598 why is he wrong

[@tigerboy4516]

@@FormlessJKD17 joke

[@jamesbuffer4120]

Legs high rep type muscles. If walking. I agree , but wonder if holding 45 pd plate. Less reps might be better. As in total set 300 reps with held plate. 5. × 60

[@geeemm909]

Looking at his physique, I would say what he is doing works.

[@JonSmex]

And as always...just pure usefull information and 0 bullshit. Keep it up and stay healthy. Salute!

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Thanks a lot my friend! You too.

[@danbiss87]

I actually do high reps with every muscle group. I use a deck of cards and plow through. The results are amazing and it builds a strong foundation for lifting heavy

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

i know the method and tried it a few times. it's fun and good exercise. muscles still work as usual

[@Zhadowz]

Same here. I do EMOM for every muscle group.

[@Dog-hv7li]

@@Zhadowzdoes it help with running pace/ speed

[@Zhadowz]

@@Dog-hv7li yes running is easier. I ran a sub 6 minute mile. Not anything crazy but I hadn’t been doing anything outside of 10000 steps a day which included a lot of uphill/ stairs

[@supremepox2038]

Nice exactly what I'm going for a strong foundation for everything.

[@leehenry1165]

I just watched this video yesterday and tried it. Wow! I thought I would start with just 300 reps, but my quads were done after 200! I was really surprised at how few sets it took. I will add this to my leg rotation! Thanks!

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

how is it going so far since you first started?

[@707josh]

Wow you’re an older man and you’re doing 200. I was only doing 100 w a weight vest. Time to step my game up

[@ghost_7766]

I did 1000 non. stop with lockout at the top that's the only reason how I was able to do that

[@ghost_7766]

@@707josh damn why you make it sound like he is mad Old though!!!😭😭

[@manimal9871]

@@ghost_7766dude is 70+ ie 2-3 times older than most on the channel look at his avatar

[@nicselectronics81]

Did this routine for a while, it is effective and for me it's a lot easier to push to the limit at home. Really looking forward to having trouble walking for a few days ha

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Exactly 👍

[@amramjose]

I remember as a teen-ager I sent away for Charles Atlas course and how I could barely walk the day after my 1st 50 squat set.

[@muhammedsalman4021]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics what's your workout routine ? I am coming to berlin for study from india . I thinking I will start my new journey to calisthenics from there .currently here there is no parks for training only paid gym is here . So do u visit germany ? Is there parks arounds to train calisthenics there ?

[@Jafmanz]

Why would having trouble walking be a good thing for you? You wear it like a badge of honour no doubt... but you would not be any stronger physically once recovered so what is the point?

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

I do not know Germany, but I do have programs on my site for you. You can train inside the gym, no problem. My workout routines consists of 3 workouts at the moment every week. I am busy with university, life, etc

[@This_Guitarist]

Doing calithenics on a rainy day with thunder in the background, perfection. Thank you for the info on the high rep workout, I will try to work up to 500 reps.

[@Canadian_Eh_I]

100 is tough for me but Ill get there too!

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

thank you. also include other workouts for legs

[@andriataylor4758]

@@Canadian_Eh_I I can do 300 but not one push up lol

[@mayukhsen8195]

I am gonna put it like this.... Every man I know personally, that ever did 500 push ups and 500 squats a day, every rep full range of motion and perfect form (and thats what makes the biggest difference), and did the very first set of the day till failure at least once or twice a week.... Week after week, month after month.... And kept eating in a caloric surplus... Got jacked doing it. I remember, my cousin had a weight gain problem, he would overeat and get fat without trying. Some elite wrestling coach told him to do 500 push ups and 500 squats a day everyday (he had to start with 150 reps for each per day) and eat however much of whatever he wanted, as long as he is eating enough protein and drinking plenty of water.... He was 5ft11, 190lbs skinny fat, 4 years later he is 245lbs, but he is a very fit and very jacked 245lbs guy. He does train his back and biceps using rows or pull ups and does overhead press/dips 2 times a week..... These days.... He is lifting for the last 8-9 months..... Didnt go to a gym until only late 2020. But he has insane stamina, flexibility, mobility. He is freakishly explosive and built like a brick shit house. The official directive was to do the first set till failure, then rest of the sets will be sub max sets but each rep will be super explosive on the concentric. Does south of 140+ push ups and squats before failure, he is a freak. Sometimes I think of the simplicity of his training and marvel at it. Its just being active and thats all it takes coupled with surplus eating to get jacked.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

nice story, brother. I can relate to it knowing the power of simplicity in calisthenics.

[@srt8up4shot]

You this inspired me I actually have been doing daily push-ups but not squats and ima just keep raising the volume

[@mayukhsen8195]

@@srt8up4shot Do your sets till failure as well. That will be needed. Thanks 👍

[@matthewhawke8902]

190 to 245? How long did that take?

[@yishaithegift9953]

I do this with a 20lb weight vest. It's a hell of a workout I love it. I'm building myself to go for 100 straight.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

I also use my 20lbs vest on occasion. It doesn't seem much but the muscle really feel that difference

[@curiousgee5513]

I love this simple method, and am excited to incorporate this into my routine. I admire your super lean and athletic body. Great video. Thank you.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Thank you so much!

[@moonwolf8470]

He has that captain America body there

[@remis.1370]

Finally someone who goes to the essential and that we can replicate easily. thanks a lot! keep on doing those vids!

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Thank you

[@RL-ed5iw]

I used to train like this when I was unemployed in the 90's, so had all the time in the world. Then I discovered calistenics that make you just as strong & take total an hour a week. That gives you time & energy to do a sport you love & get on with life

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

True. Pretty much the same here

[@Dog-hv7li]

Will it make me faster at school sports😂

[@RL-ed5iw]

Quick calisthenics will increase strength, which is the precursor of speed. It'll also leave more time & energy to focus on school work

[@IvanDjuric300]

Great video man. Thank u for this. Im gonna implement this in my training.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Youre welcome, brother. 😎 feel free to watch my other workout videos

[@giacomorotondi7251]

you are a clean and smart person, gyms are closed today in Italy and I will perform this instead of weighted ones. Keep up!

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Best of luck! I remind you that I have more workouts in the channel. You will love them

[@honeybro3385]

Love the thunder and rain in the background! Supa cool

[@gabrielmedeiros987]

Your physique is awesome man! Great video, keep going!

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

I appreciate your compliment !!!

[@TheTattooedRonin]

Ah love this. Gonna try it. My legs have been slacking since quarantine. Im gonna document my progress on youtube as well and just sub to you. Hopefully one day I get on your level and maybe we can collaborate

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

I wish you good luck. 👍👍

[@JonCookeBridge]

Quite surprised by how good high rep body weight squats have been for improving my cycling speed.

[@Dog-hv7li]

@@JonCookeBridgewill it improve my running speed in PE class😅

[@yokxng1225]

The alignment explanation was very informative, proper technique may reveal mobility issues but it great when those issues are addressed and the squat feels like it's actually working... High reps are brutal but effective beyond what I previously thought. Appreciate the video 🔥👊🏾🔥

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Thank you and glad those explanations helped.

[@somyadamania6989]

I did 50 pushups every day for 2 months in quarantine, my chest really looks like that of chris evans when I wear a black tee. And I stopped doing them for a month and I was inconsistent, yet I did not lose any muscle mass

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

great. i will come up with a video on the topic

[@achilloste6265]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics yes please! Do a video on what exercises and how much do you do for chest

[@pala_sh_arma]

Brooo for real? Chris Evans chest with 50 push-ups?!?!

[@Bodhidharma1998]

@@pala_sh_arma 1 week it would be 350 pushups, I think that's a high volume. May be yes 👍

[@trevbarlow9719]

Sounds like you have a naturally big chest.

[@mrsbootsworkouts]

Deep squats build leg and glute strength, I only started incorporating them into my workouts, and I can definitely see the results, thank you!

[@brandonx19]

I watched this video then did the workout. I felt like I was going to pass out and got a little dizzy, but I did all 500 reps. Thanks bro for all your videos.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

haha, Great job!

[@mukeshkumargrover6257]

Try:-While going down pick your heels upside. Coming down heels going upside. Body going upside heels going normal on ground.

[@gh4kr]

You have a body that is aesthetically nicer than most bodybuilders. 👍

[@cristianmezei2952]

R.I.P my legs. I always had trouble with squats, so the explanation really helped me fix some of the minor things I did wrong. Also, I love the video quality on this one. Congratz!

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Happy to help!

[@sw6118]

‘Do that range of motion you can control” excellent advice.

[@tawaitai]

Simple, to the point and effective. You have a new subscriber and first video I watched from you.

[@markthackway274]

Getting into this big time. Today 8 sets of 40. Wholly burn. Followed by 5x40 glute raise, 5x15 bulgarian split, 5x35 calf raise

[@ENTRIFICE]

That sounds very well rounded. I like it

[@markthackway274]

@@ENTRIFICE thanks - today 10x50 squats - that pretty much hits everything

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

how is it going?

[@markthackway274]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics different methodology but I think it works best for me so far

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Good then

[@jordanaguilar3029]

that looks likes such a beautiful place wow! i love the rain and the green

[@sfyann4k140]

I got my diet plan from Agoge Diet and lost 2kg in just 10 days. So far, so good. Can't wait to see numbers on scale after 20 more days. I am so excited about this.

[@bossboy191919]

I did 400 in one go as cooldown in Muay Thai training. We always had to work in high numbers and when you are in great shape, it is actually fairly easy to do hundreds of squats

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

there was a time when doing hundred of squats wasn't that hard anymore. these days, it is a lot tougher

[@NBDYSPCL]

I much prefer the burn from doing high volume than how i feel going for higher weight. I have balance and co-ordination issues. So reinforcing proper form is a better choice for me than having a higher risk of injury using high weights. Heavy back squats are basically a no-go for me. If I use a bar I stick to front squats or zerchers.

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

Your channel is amazing and underrated bro. I just subscribed👍 The reason why I love calisthenics is because you have to be creative and it's always challenging you. I haven't worked out in over a month but this video has inspired me to get back. Thank you💪✌

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Thanks brother. Keep it going 😎

[@vinumnr2339]

mike tyson did 2000 squats bodyweight ...there has to be something in it else he wouldnt do it

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

exactly brother, and just look how massive his legs were and explosive as dynamite.

[@babbar123]

Simple and practical. Very good. Subscribed.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Thanks and welcome

[@sureshdesai2952]

This squat workout is very very Good I literally loved this one (as I am footballer) This will help me out Thank you so much👍 for this quality and informative video ❤️

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

you're welcome, brother. Football players will benefit, very true

[@rubenluna2495]

I always believe that legs respond very well to high reps. By the way, you are looking phenomenal, congrats bro.

[@Jafmanz]

Calves might the rest not so much. You simply look at the function of the muscle in relation to the load. legs overall respond better to higher intensity than they do higher volume. The largest muscle groups and also the largest single muscle in the body...

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

I appreciate that!

[@stephenkrus]

Neat and simple exercise! 💎✨👍

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

basics always

[@emi4860]

Great channel , man! Keep it up 💪

[@waveexistence3512]

Just started 300 BW squats a day for a month. Today was day two and my legs are feelin it. I’ll do 10 sets of 30 and I also ran 3 miles yesterday and today but I’m definitely not running after every workout.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Sounds interesting. Keep me updated or email me your conclusions

[@waveexistence3512]

Old School Calisthenics for sure. Do you have IG? I’ll follow you and it’ll be easier to share my progress on there.

[@avocado9763]

Makes a lot sense.

[@fabiusrubius1701]

Your routinesvib your books maybe changed my life. I step up to the next level, evenv though i go for athelete footballer, so i had to readapt the training routine, but i am aftraid to screw it up.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

never be afraid, Fabio! If something doesn't work, change it and move forward. thanks

[@TheSandkastenverbot]

Good stuff. I'm doing single leg exercises but my knees want me to go easier on them :-)

[@ryanzerp]

Quad stiffness 100%

[@Tim9thy1]

Just picked this up and damn! It's not easy! Thanks for the vid🙌🙌

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Your welcome

[@nicholasratapu4434]

Aye! I've been doing 10x 50r for squats and it is king! I've also had trouble with core stability aswell so this has helped me improve on that too great content 👍☺️

[@chr970]

Are you doing basically the same as this guy, and do you go every day?....second day?....third? Serious question dude.

[@nicholasratapu4434]

@@chr970 hey bro I train 5/6 days a week 1/2day off depending how I'm feeling through out the week and age 28, I do fullbody workouts just the basic with push ups pull ups dips and squats, I generally do squats in the morning before I go for a jog so I can focus on upper body movement's after work. The squats he does has helped with my quads and core stability for 5x50 and the next half with sumo squats so I can hit the hamstrings and glutes alot more 5x50. Then I'd finish it off with calf raises on the stairs 5x50 then go for a jog. Just keep in mind this is based on what I can do now. but when I first got started I started off with lower numbers e.g squats would be 10x10 and over time progressed from there the rest is just time and consistency. I hope this helps in some way or gives you a general idea 👍😎

[@Jafmanz]

What has doing 500 squats in a workout achieved? When i ask this I mean force*velocity relative...

[@s.bhaskar1736]

Excellent content brother! Thanks a lot for such informative videos. Can you please suggest calisthenics workouts for hamstrings and Glutes?

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

thank you. I recommend hill sprints, flat sprints, plyometrics, deep squats, Bulgarian splits.

[@hamidali-dx4uz]

Great Gama used to do 5000 squats and 3000 Pushups daily

[@Juamacao2503]

Sounds like bullshit lol

[@mrjoe9545]

@@Juamacao2503 lmaoo doing that everyday would cause tendon issues. Also great gama was a genetic freak so even if he did a few reps of bodyweight squats till failure, it'd give him an exceptional pump more than what the average person would expect. I've noticed that almost everyone who's ever went thru a somewhat huge transformation with only bodyweight exercises were for the most part genetic freaks. For the average folks like you and me, we need external weights to stimulate our genetic potential.

[@robertwilliams2609]

Wow…… only made 25 reps per set on first try today. Thighs were on fire! Thank you for your video and teaching.

[@splatbubble]

I know... these exercises are like... 10 is ok, 25 is hard, 50 is... ugh.... 100 is I WISH I WAS NEVER BORN. (I believe this has been said before I just like it) :)

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

I am trying. I invite you to try my other leg workouts too

[@tedallison6112]

Just finished a 100 squats per day( @ day 33 in a row now) Where I differ is I run 12K before doing them ---no rest. 100 straight. Then I also run 3-5 more kilometers in the evening. Also ----all this is done barefoot, including running. Shoes cause runners injury 80% of the time all the time, amateur & professional alike. I did 40,000 kilometers barefoot. ZERO INJURY!! ( it's not for everyone--you have to be extremely intelligent in yr approach & very incremental & w much care.) Eventually-like animals----who needs shoes? ( great video BTW)

[@gorytv9847]

Respect

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

interesting training approach. Not so many are willing to try. I am not that courageous, brother, definitely. So high-rep squats actually help your running and aerobic capacity, it came to my understanding, right?

[@tedallison6112]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics --yes, they help because as you know running by itself is catabolic,whereas strength training is anabolic. I'm currently @ 7,000 reps,I bought a beautiful red& black Olympic bar & twice a week do all reps consecutively w the bar adding reps each set. My body is totally different now----my overall sense of stability is off the charts& my abs are more toned from squats more than 1000's of crunch type ab work. Surprise! It's also a potent @ libido increases. It was a 30 day thing----but,I'm hooked & won't stop.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

@@tedallison6112 i relate. you can build abs without doing abs exercises. i wish you great success and keep me posted

[@tedallison6112]

Okay---I just finished 9,000 squats @ 100 + daily, but now I use my new super cool red& black 1500lb rated Olympic bar& plan to buy plates as needed as my squats explode. This whole regime is good,however running 12k barefoot right before my no-rest squats ( also barefoot) it may eventually require a rest day( haha!!) I'm adding overhead presses & many other exercises since I have the Oly bar. Disclaimer: don't try this @ home!

[@nw3877]

The Great Gama used to do 5000 Squats in a day. Those are called Hindu Squats and Heels are supposed to be lifted in Hindu Squats. Yet, his Quads were well developed. It depends.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Yes, true

[@miroklima2949]

When I was younger and playing Ice Hockey at an international level, I read about one of my idols Jaromir Jagr, who used to do up to 2000 squats a day. I did a thousand a day for a while, 100 rep sets. It was good, but not during the hockey season as my legs were munted! I think it depends what you are trying to achieve. In my case, I needed explosive strength so plyometrics worked best for hockey.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Interesting. I agree. One should not only do high rep squats

[@ekpurdy]

Mike Tyson and Herschel Walker were known to do 1000+ reps of body weight squat variations EVERYDAY! Tyson was an under-sized heavyweight champ with devastating power. Walker won the Heisman, starred in the NFL, competed in MMA, participated in the Winter Olympics, and would have been in the Summer Olympics if not for the boycott in 1980.

[@william254]

Thanks for this, I've learnt something important.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

You're welcome!

[@lsporter88]

You have a properly muscled masculine physique. Salute.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

thank you

[@JohnAdams-rm7zm]

Great video ✅ I do 10 sets of 12 , 10 sets of 13, and 11 sets of 14 all on the 60sec on a slant board it takes 31min l do this 5 or 6 days a week. 💥 Total 404 squats ✊

[@cryptocrypto5260]

Thanks for the video! I'll keep it in mind. I was curious because at the gym my trainer give me this (3*to failure push ups, 3*to failure pull ups, 3*to failure squat). The problem was that in my first try at squats I did 500 reps, before he said that I should stop. But I wasn't at my limit.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

500 reps per set?

[@cryptocrypto5260]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics Yes, it shortly became a challenge when at the 100 rep it felt like I did nothing. I practice MTB, I was an athlete (I was vert strong on 3000m steeplechase, did well at national championships), at my first deadlift I lifted 136kg without training. So bodyweight squats are almost useless for me. I often use weighted pistol squats.

[@steverocksyo]

@@cryptocrypto5260 switch to jump squats!

[@andyearthling1145]

Take Kettlebells for the squats

[@jodyjackson5475]

Maybe pistol squats. Sounds like Dr Ted Naimans recommended workout

[@alexrascol]

I do the same high volume routine every morning and a few miles jogging and singing. The singing is just to keep me on a steady pace and constantly breathing deeply. Opens me up and gives me vitality. Then throughout the day every hour I do some compound movements like the push ups, squats or hollow holds to keep me active and sharp. The evening is usually another run and breath work before I take a cold/hot shower and hit the bed. My diet is oddly similar to yours. Milk, eggs and Whole Foods. I don’t know if this is better so you let me know but when I do my squats I keep my hands like I’m doing a handstand with a hollowed out body for increased core stability. I’ve seen more core engagement this way and more muscle fiber recruitment. Also I’ve noted an increase in range of motion in both in my squats and my lats after doing my squats like this for a while. Don’t know if this had anything to do with it so I could be wrong.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

I honestly have no advice here, I think you analyze and have good perception of what you do. So as long as this works for you, why changing? just keep doing what you like and adapt as you feel.

[@TheKyleMark]

I read in Ric Flair’s book that the only cardio he did for years was 500 body weight squats in a row. That guy was wrestling for an hour six nights a week too, so I’m inclined to believe that if you worked up to 500 in a row you sure as hell won’t need any more cardio.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

pretty much YESSSSS

[@ZenonShandro]

I've done 1,000 a couple times now. Pretty brutal gauntlet

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Yes. I also tried 1k squats. No joke, really challenging and left me sore 5 days

[@ZenonShandro]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics yeah no doubt hey? I find it fulfilling to hit those arbitrary high Numbers, just to say you've done it. But also, yes, it's a serious workout!

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

exactly

[@CommKommando]

This reminds me of the Ken Shamrock body weight workout. 500 squats. 200 push ups. 200 sit ups.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

simplistic, but these sorts of workouts do provide results. but they are boring from a point further

[@cosmopolitan623]

Hi. I started this workout in June 2023 and I only managed to squat 43 times. Now I squat 50reps*10 sets with just 1 min interval. It took me 4 months, but my ass and thigh got bigger and my wife notices it clearly. Thank you for the great workout.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

that is great. Now you can add variety, plyometrics. you are ready for some other more complex movements. Thanks. By the way, a new program is coming this fall.

[@cosmopolitan623]

Thank you for the response. Plyometrics looks hard but I will give it a try and combine them.

[@GreenMonstah77]

Awesome. Thanks for this! 🤙🏼

[@fightwithbiomechanix]

I definitely needed this, thanks.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

don't be limited only to this routine, bro. I have a variety of them on the channel

[@OleksiyStr]

Hi, thank you for this video.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Thanks for watching!

[@lmc4964]

One thing I started doing, the goal is max reps in 40min for hex bar at 55% of one rep max (my target is 200reps), basically do them in sets of 3 until you are down to singles

[@adrianstefan5418]

Scientific literature says metabolic stress is the least beneficial for hypertrophy. For cardiovascular health, burning fat and getting definition is great. Some people get confused and think their muscle got bigger but in reality they see striations bcs of fat loss. Also science says we should train in many ranges of reps, for strength hypertophy and endurance to maximise muscle growth in all types of fibers. If the goal is to build muscle, which it should be for everyone especially before 50 yo.

[@aryansingh8369]

I do the same but with hindu squats (dand). Works really well.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

i bet it does. even with lunges

[@carloshoh6204]

Beautiful Man !!! ;-)

[@nuhuhassan4090]

Great physique man! Would love to see some no equipment, full body high rep workout routines. 👍👍👍👍

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Thank you. Here is one full uncut workout routine that you will love. It's high-rep progressive overload, pull-up routine for back, biceps and strength: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGPCiWmgmdiLo5Y

[@nuhuhassan4090]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics Thanks! Much appreciated!

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

@@nuhuhassan4090 Here is another one, uncut full video, no equipment except for a bar and rings or dip station (put two chairs if you want): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKO6eGqBnauMrck

[@nuhuhassan4090]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics Thanks very much. Will definitely be trying them out. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@VineetKishor15]

After doing this you dont need to do any weighted squats or leg presses...this is enough..

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Yes, very true. It's a demanding workout on the legs!

[@yusefimmanuel6377]

I did 620 body squats 2 days ago. Today I can’t even walk normal. Weighted squats doesn’t even have the effect like body squats does.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Thats a lot of squats bro. I relate

[@itzwilza7189]

@@yusefimmanuel6377 u clearly don't know how to train legs properly then

[@xyloah]

@@itzwilza7189 bruh body weight is just better all around. you don’t lose the muscle when you build with body squats.

[@plb7459]

Try fewer close ups of the upper body. Thanks, great vid just need to see the whole form.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

I could make another video on form. would you need one?

[@tronknox7684]

Great information

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Glad you liked it

[@D-K930]

Great video again! Question: what's your advice for training Calf muscles?

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Thank you. I recommend trail run, sprints, hill sprints stair leg workouts, calf raise, skipping rope

[@FormlessJKD17]

I find skipping works the best and running in sand or uphill.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

@@FormlessJKD17 true

[@VineetKishor15]

After this you don't need to do any leg press, weighted squats...this is enough.

[@Intuitivelogicalintrovert]

I began from 64kg a few months ago, now I'm 70.5kg hopefully by the end of this year I'll be 80kg with good size muscle under 20%bf.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

That's good bro. High volume?

[@Intuitivelogicalintrovert]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics I will implement high volume into my routine soon, but now just regular volume.

[@fightersnews3348]

U gained this weight how brother I need help aswell

[@ildong8807]

꾸준히 운동하시는 모습 멋있습니다. 안전운동하시고 화이팅입니다....

[@kratos_hu]

Nice video, I like the content. I might have to speak up a bit against keeping your upper body straight, as that will depend on your body morphology. People like me, who have longer femur and shorter tibia will lose balance in that position, especially if someone lacks the mobility in the ankle. Keep squatting and have a nice day! :)

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Interesting what you say. Didn't think of that as being a big issue.

[@252Scooby]

Yes I’m currently doing this and the first three days where the hardest and legs was in more agony that any toughest bike ride I have ever done , then after that it got easier and less painful

[@hellscorpio82]

Love the content greetings from Portugal!

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Glad you like them! Greetings from Romania

[@notmything6629]

Back in the day when I still could make more than 100kg front squats on a barbel for reps , I made 300 squats for warmup, 10x 5 overhead squats with 40kg and in between 500 runs....that was a killer but I squat with weights every day and my leg development was huge

[@doctorllama2507]

Doesnt matter really rep range or weight for muscle growth in the legs, if you struggle to walk and get up fat after always then the routine is effective. Doesnt matter if its 3 sets of 12 heavy squats or 500

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Agree. But if you dont put a number, many wont work up to that failure

[@callmesupreme1533]

Thanks for explaining

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Any time

[@jeetendrak8073]

Grt video sir 👌 u explained very well n whatever u explained is 100% true I would love to request u to make a video of push-ups how much we must do in a day n correct form of push-ups

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Thanks. I will. In the meanwhile, check out a few of my pushup workout videos and you will see

[@crazycreed6675]

I actually do this 2-3 days a week because I don't like doing barbell squats or leg press due to plantar fasciitis

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

The only workout you do? How is it going for you?

[@crazycreed6675]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics I'm definitely not building big legs from it but it's better then nothing

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

That's for sure. Try some one leg variety for more tension

[@Saiarts_yt]

Lower body movements like squat does bore me. I am a big fan in using skater, shaolin, and curtsy squats. For some reasons, I worn my casual pants today and they felt kind of tight. Though they were relaxed fit. God I need new pants 😭😭😭. Anyways great video.

[@Saiarts_yt]

I also recommend doing a first 100 reps using this formula (2×50)5=500. Basically do 2reps of 1count squat 50 times. Spread this out by doing 5 times a day and you would still get 500 reps even if you counted 250. I hope this helps.

[@iliveinsideyourhouse3943]

I used to do unilateral squats but I feels likes the basics likes regular squats and lunges works better for me.

[@sylvainmax1896]

Oh my God I love your body. I wish mine nearly looks like this

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Thanks. I did it all natural, so it's achievable, but it takes a damn lot of time.

[@sylvainmax1896]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics no dumbbells?

[@tigerboy4516]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics throw in some minute long ,(full effort), isometrics before you do the high reps. Built my arms in 2 months with just isometric alone. I wasn't even trying. Isometric is crap for fat loss though, so high rep it out. Good luck

[@tchavdarpavlov834]

Even better to mix with jums...start the set with jumps and when you tire do squats

[@kramkalisthenics]

The answer depends on your knee joints.

[@gallagherisgod5853]

Why?

[@kramkalisthenics]

@@gallagherisgod5853 your joints can take longer to recover than your muscles, especially as we age.

[@Dean_Winchester247]

I agree. Last time I worked on my legs was Tuesday. It's Sunday today and my knees are still not fully recovered so I can't work on my legs right now because my knees feel like they're going to pop out.

[@iliveinsideyourhouse3943]

I heard that if we're focusing more on glute, your knees joint will still be good.

[@tested123]

I worry about wear and tear with super high rep exercises done too frequently. Unless i need this type of training for work or sports then i would keep longevity in mind.

[@wreckengg750]

I'm doing something called "Rummy Squats", where I grab a Rummy piece every time I go down, And collect them in a box at standing position. I suggest not doing this if you are an absolute begginer. Try the same method, but with a pack of cards.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

I tried with cards ones 👍

[@rockeykotwal]

I do 1000 - 1200 every friday/saturday. Easy peasy 55-70 mins

[@zaksims1981]

This is interesting, I normally train legs 3 days a week with weights , Reps between 8/15 - (20 max) and I push my self very hard through these sessions I can’t go to the gym because I’m on holiday , so I’ve been doing this every 2/3 days and my legs hurt so much 😂

[@30fllou35]

1st comment 😁 leg day 2day

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

thanks

[@Downey-2000]

Do straight leg hip thrust and the variations . Body weight . High reps high intensity. As you say .

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Yes

[@Downey-2000]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics ham strings , glutes and lower back .

[@caiofagundes8788]

Great video and workout. Just one question: how many times during the week you recomend this workout? Asking from Brazil/São Paulo.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Depends. Do it once. I also recommend other moves, like I discussed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ3FlouMaZJjgqc

[@hughbo52]

Great instruction.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

thanks, man! I invite you to see my other videos too

[@andrewvincent89]

Awesome!

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

This helps my repaired meniscus tear.

[@hautjobb]

Good stuff! Legs are key. Avoid the stick legs and puffy upper body. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Also, what kind of pants and shoes were you wearing?

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Some uggly running leggings and shoes from Scarpa, for trail run

[@hautjobb]

@@OldSchoolCalisthenics Legs are on fire. I got sub 25 minutes. If I get those ugly leggings, I'm sure I'll hit sub 21 minutes. 🙂

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Haha, good stuff. Keep up

[@Miss_Mhiru]

Thank you so much!

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Glad it helped!

[@kostar500]

I did 575 squats today but i did it slower than your tempo. I find doing it slower gives a deeper feel. Not sure why though...

[@rampagesmackssons508]

More time the muscles are under tension

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

Yes, for the muscles, doing with a slower tempo, might be better. A faster tempo helps burning more calories

[@nixkle]

Honestly if u play a sport, u shld be able to do 500 body weight squats without a problem

[@jimperry4420]

No momentum, way harder.

[@EugeneMatlin]

I've been doing 10 sets of 30 with about 30-45 seconds rest. I can't believe you are doing 10 x 50... That's nuts!

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

You adapt eventually, truly

[@FifthAssassin]

Remember this....Mike Tyson regularly did 2000 bodyweight squats from the 80s to the 90s. Im hitting 500 twice a week,one day weighted, one day deadlifts, i just like incorporating hybrid methods

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

exactly.