9 Calisthenics Beginner Mistakes That KILLED My Progress

[@edvinaleksandrov1417]

wow a teacher, an astronaut, a postman and now a callisthenics athlete

[@muhammadm241]

Edvin Aleksandrov Amazing

[@kaizito1226]

Edvin Aleksandrov BRP I WAS DEAD ASS JUST ABOUT TO FUCKIN TYPE THST HE LOOKED LIKE HIM

[@kensingtonpride]

Great doctor as well

[@ricardotezza]

The king of multitasking. Saving lifes as a doctor. Firefighter and Coach.

[@landerval7882]

I understood that reference

[@SayuriYaki]

0:41 Negleting calluses (gloves or file them) 2:19 Not adding weight sooner (add weight/progression if >8 reps) 3:24 Cheating on ROM (full ROM is needed later for more skillful exercises) 4:39 Not using progressions (use steps to achieve hard movements) 6:17 Not using assistence (bands etc are cool) 7:15 The bodybuilding mindset (do strength, skill, mobility, flexibility, balance > pure muscle size gains, do 3-5min rests 5-8 reps > high volume weight training) 9:08 Training too often (6/week for looking muscular and shredded, 2-3/week for real skill and strength, if you train a movement/muscle group rest that for at least 1 day) 10:38 Inconsistent Programming (stick to one program/plan, tweak little! if you hit plateaus) 11:38 Not training mobility (needed for more skillful exercises)

[@gornobaneca3296]

Thank you, you are a good man

[@soncalee]

Thx!!!

[@richardalex1052]

God bless you❤️

[@1x1HealthyEnergybyAndrew]

How did you focus??

[@swatswe2088]

God bless you sir!

[@KarmasAB123]

You know this fellow is honest cause he didn't force it to 10

[@RigoVids]

thanks for the comment straight outta 2016, really took me back.

[@KarmasAB123]

@@RigoVids Did I reference something?

[@RigoVids]

@@KarmasAB123 naw just messing with you man :)

[@InYourFaceMoFo]

But 9 actually rounds up to 10 😁

[@rahmadhidayatullahsalam5167]

Duuuude

[@joshuabush2569]

I'm so guilty of program hopping.. usually trying to incorporate too many exercises due to fear of missing out!

[@dovideckhaus8047]

so true

[@kennytillmann]

Me too brother. What helped me was to develop the mindset of the pareto principle that 80% of the results come from 20% of the exercise. So focus on the big compound movements or progression of pull ups, push ups, rows and handstand push ups These will give ve you the widest range of gainz for a little time investment. Don't waste your time doing tons of isolation exercise.

[@joshuabush2569]

@@kennytillmann yeah that's exactly were I have shifted to, the basics are always best ✌🏻

[@jvapaodjim6168]

Now I just use the Push/Pull training...and I've seen the best and fastest gain just using that principle... About 25 minutes every other day.....nothing fancy.

[@walkingtalkingmonkey4103]

Facts, i love athletic training bodybuilding and i keep hoping one to the other

[@zaheedhasib]

No more "Johnny Sins" comments, the channel has grown a lot. Keep up the great work.

[@YRO.]

You said that after seeing a johnny sins comment 1 year older than yours?

[@richardbarneycastle1262]

Johnny Sins.

[@helpingtrader-007]

When Johnny Sins turned fitness guru. 😂😂😂

[@michelem.1461]

@@corporateliquidator5357 Me too

[@GeronimOCZECH]

@@corporateliquidator5357 I think everybody was going to :D

[@GeronimOCZECH]

Btw the real Johny Sins did some calisthenics videos on YT before :D

[@michelem.1461]

@@GeronimOCZECH r you serious?

[@Marcin18x]

@@GeronimOCZECH Fvck man you're right :D

[@tylerk.7947]

My tip for calluses is become a landscaper. My hands now have built in leather gloves after 10 years of shovels and pitchforks. Lol

[@JacksterDude12]

No kidding. I don't do nearly as much as a landscaper would but I was surprised how sore and callused I got when working on my garden

[@tylerk.7947]

JacksterDude12 so good to get a workout in and get the garden looking good at the same time!

[@Waldopolo69]

Be a mechanic. Soft leather hands from all the oil and grease

[@stanislaslaurent970]

or row

[@pnchong9596]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experiences, and journey. You have given me encouragement to continue my own journey. I am 68 years old, and basically "deskbound" for years. Some 3 months ago, I could not even hang on a bar for even 5 seconds! My shoulders would hurt. I persisted. Now I could hold on to the bar for more than 40 seconds. Then I learned to "jump" to hold on to the bar, and the place where my tendons meet the muscles would hurt. Now that pain is gone. I am beginning to be able to do a chin up (not a pull up) from a dead hang. And so on. Ditto for things like push ups and variants, plancks, etc Now I thank you for your advice on mobility, and calluses. Where can I buy such gloves? I know that at my age, I am not going to progress as fast as when I was 18 years old. But even at my age, I am making a difference to my old body!

[@d2ri0nnu9]

Keep it up king❤

[@anjimim]

Thank you. (Don’t know your name, sorry) but I’ve been following you for a few days and now - after over 3 months of no activity except walking outside - I’m about to actually do instead of just watch you. I’m 70 and 1 week and still fit and I love that you are inclusive

[@floatingdisembodiedhead8975]

He's Johnny Sins and quite the jack of all trades fyi

[@malky_malk]

Honestly really solid advice, im just starting out (almost 3 months) and its always good to learn from people older and wiser than you, cause that experience is irreplacable, you made me realize that Im making some mistakes that are easily correctable but make a huge difference and in a few months when im more advanced im gonna look back and think about how I was able to progress so fast because you shared your knowledge, I appreciate you man

[@mikelanchello]

So damn true. Wanted to say the same but u hit the right words.

[@briant_films]

MalcolmX what is a proper workout plan?

[@rishbhardwaj1431]

This is such a good video! So well thought out and actually good advice! Additionally, there's no shouting / complaining about you doing it all wrong. Just plain simple speak.

[@jacob8565]

As a climber I embrace the calicus but they still need sanding down to avoid skin pealing/ripping off. Sports/ climbers tape is good for protecting some fingers from forming them

[@mat-kalin4866]

same with work as well without callicus pain central good comment

[@stormilha]

Not only found it helpful, I fount it speaking to me as a 30+ who recently started training! Thanks man!

[@DAdam-fo1md]

I was looking so many videos. But you are really the best.

[@MinusTheGym]

Thank you!

[@P3ac3m4k3r1]

Great insight, had to learn a lot of these the hard way. One mistake I made is not starting sooner and trying to perfect a plan before even trying it. I think doing something slightly wrong is much better than not doing anything.

[@ashwins427]

I will say that this is the best youtube channel for beginners in calisthenics. He eats away every other youtube channel in beginner turtorials who offers them on paid programs. You are my Mentor from now on.

[@Tina-ut3uv]

I didn't know I needed this advice until I watched it. All the things that have been roadblocks for me were mentioned here. Especially switching up programs and not working on mobility. Thank you for this! Looking forward to diving into your channel.

[@benaskey6769]

Thanks so much for sharing all your skills and advice; There are too many you-tubers out there shouting in to the camera and showing off their biceps- you're the real deal. Hope life is good for you, and keep up the good work. All the best from the UK

[@abhigyanchakraborty5563]

This is hands down the most valuable calisthenics video I've ever watched

[@muhammadziaurrahman1289]

Dude, you help me a lot for my calestetic I'm a beginner and for real, the way you explain everything really help full

[@PrettyBoyRyan1212]

This was really informative. You inspire me to continue training when it's easy to slack off so thank you for explaining so much to an analytical overthinker like myself lol.

[@realanli]

This is really helpful, I have tried to do a free hand stand for two years and still not being able to do it. I will check out your skill breakdown and try again

[@MrKraktor]

Everything you mentioned in this video is legit. I've had the same problems and have the same conclusions after years of training Cali. Thank you!

[@makrele2487]

TOP advices from a top athlete. Thank you very much. Greetings from Germany

[@sfbuck415]

pumice stone is good for calluses. I get them on my feet a lot from running.

[@DouglasVoeten]

Great video. Thank you. This will definitely change the way I’m progressing

[@cliffordduhh45]

This is only the second video of yours I’ve seen, and it’s now my basis for starting a future-mindset fitness journey. I lifted in school, but am now in early 30’s, tall and skinny (some skinny/fat) and horribly out of shape with no muscle. Young kids with some extra needs, and feeling like I have no time. But I want to build to the future. Thanks for these tips and progressive exercise guidance. I have a space in the garage with rings, pull-up/dip bar. Here goes!

[@warabill635]

Really good tips, good job ! I hit a plateau in my press to handstand at the moment, i feel like i'm overtraining, i'm gonna try one rest day in between. I post from France !

[@jyggalag_]

I love your calm style of narration.

[@fitnessdevolution]

Good stuff! I'm sharing with my group in Atlanta. And I subscribed.

[@aminaali2668]

Me too

[@megaclem07]

Good advices mate ! I would add also do not neglect accesories exercices, like shoulder or knee stabilization. I mean do not stick only to the main big exercices but also isolate the link of you chain

[@coltennial9513]

I wasn't able to touch my toes until I was 22 years old, in a few weeks I went from stretching from my shins all the way to my toes. What did I do? All I did was do the stretch for a full 60 seconds once every day or every other day, and this helped start the beginning of being able to complete other exercises and other stretches. It's that easy. This video was great for the other areas in my training, thank you.

[@joshwatson4352]

Coltennial I had the same experience a few years ago. But it took me a long time after to realise I was rounding my lower back and in reality my hamstrings were still tight. Did you have this experience or did you do it properly from the start?

[@philippdrescher6012]

@@joshwatson4352 Calisthenic Movement made a really good video about that, it's called Touch your toes and explains the effect of each version of this exercise. :)

[@bastianjaspers8914]

After half a year of military style calisthenics my goal for 2021 is learning beginner skills. Thanks for the great video!

[@maliqatiiii]

Wow he looks like the plumber my wife called when i was at work

[@jogacen6018]

😂😂😂

[@hanelgoyena]

Glad I came here. I do jogging outdoors and do hate the close room of a gym. Im reasearching calesthenics to add up to my mobilty and this is so far the best guideline. Will kick start this week.

[@Ashmodai]

Don't be embarrassed. I pulled a muscle while sleeping 😂

[@giulianobianchi8015]

Loved your comment about "bodyweight mindset". I have made this change only very recently and I do believe it is the main reason why I finally see results vs years of frustration for performance plateau despite some muscle gains

[@rmk6998]

people must do a double take every time they see you in public

[@Heavymetal16]

Yeah he does look like Johnny sin lol

[@gnuPirate]

You are a fantastic, easy-going teacher, and this is a great video. Cheers dude. Agree with mobility being number 1. Injuries suck and can be lifelong, and can be prevented with mobility.

[@go9ro367]

Great advice, Minus. I’ve committed most of these mistakes myself. At 56, I’m getting smarter. I pulled a lower back muscle sneezing in the shower on a business trip. What a proud moment for me! 😂

[@AmitKpradhan]

Hahaa...hillarious

[@Pensi0nar]

Your videos are just gold for me, how come I never seen even one of them these years? I do appreciate your honesty, thank you!

[@chrismcquiggan7518]

It took me a long time in my own journey before I started prioritizing mobility but I 100% agree. So important, especially as some of us inch closer to our 50s and beyond.

[@StefanoSarsale]

Seriously, this is really the best video I have seen concerning mistakes in calisthenics. Plus, reasonable and taking into account the actual issues that many of us in our 30's are experiencing. Always kept running and recently into yoga... and awesome combination with my bars and rings training and much more challenging and diverse than old training. Thumbs up for this guy, he nailed it! Great pieces of advice. Thanks!

[@jonharvey55]

Great advice dude. I would also have mobility as my number one as well. I achieved pretty decent bodyweight strength in my mid twenties. Could do handstand push ups with ease. Ring muscle ups were pretty easy and also front and back levers but I did no mobility work and now I'm in my early thirties with fucked shoulders, weak and sore elbows. No bloody grip strength and I can just barely do a pull up. Work that mobility people.

[@MinusTheGym]

John Harvey wow, I'm really sorry to hear that man. I hope you can rehab that shoulder injury and get your training back on track.

[@Ch0g777]

Amazing brother! Thank you for this video. It has solidified my decision into callisthenic training and helped me pin point the areas I was aware of but needed to focus on more. 7 months into it after doing sarcoplasmic hypertrophy for the past 10 years. Tough as hell but loving it! Training every other day at the moment and resting when I need to.

[@abdurrahimcozart4932]

12:45, LOL!!! That's me all the way. I definitely need to have good mobility.

[@cody4763]

Same. I bent over to pick up a sock. Had to lay down for a whole day.

[@jesusesteban6896]

Thank you Ryan, great advices, positive spproach etc. you teach people more than you think!

[@danielmolinatech]

These tips came at a perfect time for me! Anyway, you always bring quality content so keep going man!

[@danjohnston1533]

This is gold! Thanks so much. I've been weight lifting and doing calisthenics on and off for 20 years. I'm in decent shape. I started strength training again a few months ago with dummbells and body weight stuff. I've completely switched back over to calisthenics again as I was starting to be able to lift so heavy that I felt I might hurt myself getting the weight into position. Doing body weight stuff combined with yoga has been great! Thanks again. Love your channel.

[@WecK0]

Nice, Just started Calisthenics a week ago and I'm seeing this. Thank you man ! +1 Sub

[@luisa.espinoza48]

0:47 about neglecting calluses, I use to play guitar and same thing happened in the tip of my fingers, ended up using moisturizing skin cream to help the calluses grow and avoid tears

[@handstandquest]

Love your growth mindset! Thanks for sharing so many great lessons!

[@koconut12]

Wow, I'm impressed with his advice. I thought this was a gimmick with a click-baity title. Honestly I think this is what I needed to hear right now. Consider me a new subscriber. I definitely want to know more about the movement progression he did at the end (animal something?). Right up my alley.

[@BeautifulGirl735]

SO tired of gym culture. Refreshing to hear someone else say it. 🙏🏻

[@vitalyjohnson3514]

R u embarrassed around real men and women, hater?

[@moreglutesmoredudes9974]

@@vitalyjohnson3514 Thank you for the example of what's to hate about gym culture

[@floatingdisembodiedhead8975]

Real men spend their time sweating and groaning with other men apparently. Whatever floats your boat.

[@markg1291]

Awesome video with great advice. Very relevant to where I am in my training. I have been doing calisthenics for around 6 months and I will definitely take this advice on board to help with my progression

[@JimmyLLL]

"Maybe you can't touch your toes" Maybe? Me for the last 15 years!

[@Phrosen1]

I've never been able to touch my toes, my entire life, until recently. I started doing various stretch excercises (almost) every day. It took me about 6 months to be able to touch my toes. I recommend you try it. :)

[@DIYToPen]

Unless you're injured or there's physically a reason you cannot reach your toes, you need to be able to touch your toes. You need to be able to get your stomach to your quads realistically.

[@JimmyLLL]

@@Phrosen1 Any links to videos with specific stretches?

[@Phrosen1]

@@JimmyLLL I suppose there are thousands of good videos on that topic here on KZbin, but here's one that got me into doing stretch exercises: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aquln4CVqtStjq8

[@charmilla5098]

@@JimmyLLL i know its 1 year too late but for the people who are reading this. turn around 3 times and try to touch your toes. you will succeed. its a placebo effect

[@dimitrakis40]

thank you for your sincerity and the time spend to make all those vids! I just subscribed. May you have fun and keep it on!!

[@justinparker7712]

Squeezing tea bags also dries out your callouses and toughens up your hands. Personally I'd never use gloves as it keeps your skin soft and likelier to rip, then you can't workout without the gloves and I don't like the disconnect between my hand and the bar.

[@MinusTheGym]

Justin Parker I switch between gloves/no gloves without a problem, but I do see your point. If you used them literally all the time it would probably become an issue if you ever forgot your gloves.

[@mihailonesic4930]

I respect your honesty and being modest... Keep going towards your goals! Much love man! ✌️

[@timo-68]

Hi Ryan. Love this video, I've been a subscriber for a while. I am in my 50's and been working calisthenics for almost a year now. I'm curious about the point you made about the 5-8 rep range instead of high volume. So pull-ups for example: instead of doing 4 sets of 10-12 reps you do 4 sets of 5-8 reps? are you doing fewer reps but with added weight? I would love some examples. I'm wanting to get stronger to be able to achieve some more advanced skills (planche, front lever, free handstand push-ups) while i also want to get shredded and build a better physique. I'm not looking to get bulked up though. - thanks for the good work!!

[@rasonbekend1520]

timo 68 you’ll only gain mass if you have the diet for it, not something to be afraid of

[@thefilipinoassassino9665]

I guess he forgot to mention, but if you're working in lower rep range the intensity has to be increased. So you can do pullups with slow eccentrics, explosive pullups, weighted pullups, L sit pullups, wide pullups, but it has to be 5 to 8 reps you are able to do at MAX.

[@tylerk.7947]

Make the movements hard enough that your muscles fail within the 5-10 rep range. That can be achieved by adding weight or using different progressions like archer pull ups, weighted pull ups, one arm pull ups etc. That will stimulate the most muscle growth. It is also good I think to incorporate some endurance training as well because it’s always good to be well rounded!

[@leonbremer4216]

@@rasonbekend1520 That is some bullshit lol. If u don't eat enough, u will not build muscles and get stronger. U have to eat more than u need to build them muscles, but it only counts for building them, not for get them stronger

[@pqlr8763]

I love your channel! It's interesting that you mention endurance and hypertrophy in the same sentence though. I'm not a specialist, but I would've thought that they're not necessarily found in the same rep range. Thanks again for the wealth of information, really appreciate it!

[@unwaveringdiscipline5489]

1:24 Haha! And they said my old warehouse job would never help me anywhere

[@pro-powderltd.8920]

This is a very good, honest video, that I believe relates to a lot of us who are on the switch from weight training to calisthenics. Thanks for this.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Under recovery was a big deal for me

[@Enzo-em1te]

You're in anime and fitness videos everywhere. HOWWW

[@walkingtalkingmonkey4103]

🖕🏽

[@clouwds5739]

:)

[@slavavassiliev3531]

So true and honest words. Really appreciate the upload for this video. Totally agree with all the mistakes. The hardest part is to be true to yourself and working on your weaknesses. Mostly they exercises you hate most are the best for you (especially work on end range strength, mobility and being consistent without overt raining) You defo have my subsription for your videos and soon a lot more from my friends who are into bodyweight training. Thank you for the great content 🙏

[@SimbaUchihaa]

My mobility took a sht a long time ago, but you dat part about pulling your back just by flushing the toilet almost took me out 😂

[@matthewhunter9073]

SO HELPFUL. the bit about the hypertrophy's. I never knew this and as a long time weightlifter!!

[@ivobaar1761]

Another tip for calices I use: enough chalk Works really well for me

[@fleshfabbe]

As a climber it's pretty normal to either file down or take a razor and "slice" of the calluses. Sometimes when you do a dynamic movement and take your whole bodyweight on a hold/bar the calluses can get in the way and "slide" of the skin due to the pressure from your bodywight. In the climbingworld we call that a flapper.

[@siroccomask]

I use a pumice stone. Cost me $3 and I've been taking of my calluses for years with it.

[@pjolex5896]

My Current Training Plan ist Monday and Thursday Lower Body Training und Wednesday and Saturday is Upperbody. My Upper Body Workout is 2 x 5 Pull Ups and then some Trainings to help me improve my Pull Up Form and strengs, for that i do 3x6 Austrailian pull-Ups (Its like a Push Up but turned around with rings), 2x10 Scalpuler Pull Ups to Activate my Back and 3x5 Negative Pull Ups. When im Done with that i do 2x5 Archer Push Ups to Improve my Arm Strength, i also do 3x8 Pike Push Ups to build strenth for the handstand (I Also Train the Hand Stand on the wall but my problem is i don´t really have engough free walls the last time i tried was besides a Door and i fell with my knie on the Door Handle, so i need to find a different solution) In the End i do 3x 30 Crunches 3x 15 Push Ups and a 1:10 min Plank to improve my core.

[@edoardoburlini8394]

Very nice guy (as I already told you). 1) Body Building is EVIL. 2) mobility, flexibility... priority n°1: I am 60, and train 2/3 on that, and 1/3 on strength and skills. It works. :-)

[@maheshsuvarna706]

What is your cat's name

[@ShailySingh4321]

You're the best Calisthenics coach! Thanks Ryan

[@Kikuye]

My skin is naturally very sensitive, so I don't really callous, my skin just gets red and starts burning and then blisters really fast. What stops my progression often just feels like my skin causing me to let go, versus actual strength. But it makes me a a good massage therapist, by God's grace, so there's that.

[@redshift3639]

i nailclip my calluses then use sandpaper or glasspaper to smooth down the bits around the 'clipped' skin

[@jameznash]

Narrator "but the pun was intended"

[@owenhunt]

😂😂😂 My inner monologue said a similar thing

[@dailyworkout365]

Perfectly explained and every mistake he pointed out are real and can't be compromised. Thank you brother

[@tanaysingh6330]

Killed it 😍

[@MehdiManavi]

Thanks for this. Right now, my plateau is transitioning into calisthenics from weighted exercises at the gym. The gym in my building just closed too due to covid19. I'm using a playground in the area that no one ever goes to and I'm doing my best to replace each of my exercises with a calisthenic equivalent. Today, I felt a little lacking in motivation, because it new and unfamiliar. But this is good. Its what my body needs. Mobility AND strength.

[@snazdogdbfan251]

Hey your my girlfriends yoga teacher! Cool. I’m dropping a sub

[@konigderspiele7749]

Seeing all the Johnny Sins comments im kinda worried about ur gf ;)

[@bigsnickers1809]

u sure he aint more?

[@stingray6114]

Glad I found your Chanel. I’m new to body weight training and fitness in general. I’m 2 weeks in. I need to go threw all your vids

[@adamjanowitz870]

I like from Hungary! 🇭🇺

[@justinpalentchar6687]

dope! great tone to your videos. subscribed!

[@StevenJQuinlan]

As I literally started today, with your home beginner routine ironically, this video came at a perfect time. Got a lot of weight to lose, and look forward to losing it here

[@ImLiterally.Him.]

You got this homie💪 give an update in a few months

[@tylerk.7947]

Hell yeah! I just got done losing over 30 pounds. You will thanks yourself everyday for years to come. Good luck!

[@sniya]

How did you get on?

[@StevenJQuinlan]

@@sniya busted my ankle on a slippery staircase, it basically dropped me into a mild depression I'm afraid. I only started back up with light yoga a few weeks ago

[@sniya]

@@StevenJQuinlan Aww man. Sorry to hear. Take it one day at a time and be generous with yourself while building back up.

[@Jetsonn]

Awesome video! This covers a lot of mistakes I myself have made and mistakes I’ve heard others make

[@RawFitChris]

"Follow It Through" - great! Great video! Great advice for anything you want to achieve in life... there are so many quitters, whiners and excuse-makers.

[@mari0sx]

Very interesting video for people interesting in progressing faster in calisthenics. Keep up the good work!

[@glennnolasco2475]

Johnny Sins' illegitimate brother who is also a fitness guru 😂

[@An.Unsought.Thought]

1:30 I have this... but on my feet. I get calluses just from standing barefoot. And recently, yeah a callus tore while I was doing mountain climbers on my carpeted floor barefoot. Smart idea? No. I suppose I was trying to minimize sound so I didn't want to wear shoes but I perhaps should have worn socks or used some sort of yoga matt. Been wearing a band-aid around my toe for a week now. Guess I'll be filing them down and using moisturizer much more often.

[@gregscigaj]

When I listen to you I could bet you had input in creating reddit's Recommended Routine. Great message, luckily most of it I got right by myself. What are your thoughts of doing only certain exercises in high reps, i.e. doing progression of push-up (i.e. pseudo planche) to build strenght and easier form of pushup in high reps or that would be too much for one muscle group? I'm trying to compromise both goals as I'm skinny dude trying to grow but at the same time would like to be able to do planche and handstand sometime soon. cheers !

[@BmxBarlow]

I love the genuine video, subscribed for mobiliity and calisthenics progress 🤟

[@camilopinto5400]

The mistakes are over and i'm still waiting for the ring advice. Good video tho.

[@echovessel4491]

Very good honest vid that. Working on the ring muscle up and handstand just now and feel like this is solid advice! Subscribed.

[@athulican]

#9 Neglecting calluses #8 Not adding weights sooner #7 Cheating on ROM #6 Not using progressions #5 Not using assistance #4 The bodybuilder mindset #3 Training too often! #2 Inconsistent programming #1 Not training mobility

[@maxregistra]

I love you

[@ganeshaodonnell8954]

11:20. Could you recommend some good books? Great video :)

[@MinusTheGym]

For a more gymnastics style approach to bodyweight fitness I recommend Overcoming Gravity by Steven Low. For an old school brute strength approach then I recommend Convict Conditioning by Paul Wade. Both are good books.

[@ganeshaodonnell8954]

@@MinusTheGym Cheers :)

[@gnarlsdarkley]

I killed my triceps with too much euphoria in the beginning. All went well and I could progress pretty fast (L-Sit, Planche, Handstand) and after a month I was done for. Still recovering after 2 months. Be careful everyone! :)

[@Skylark2613]

I too wanna train my planche any tips or workout progression mate? Hoping for fast recoveries :)

[@gnarlsdarkley]

@@Skylark2613Not gonna post any link in respect of Ryan's channel but I was *trying* the progression route by Chris Heria: 1. Dumbbell Hold with straight arms, Palms up 10% Bodyweight 15+ sec 2. Straight arm raises; 10+ reps; Palms up 10% BW 3. Straight arm flies; 10+ reps; on Bench, Hands on Waist 4. Straight arm press on Dip Bar; 10+ reps; Hold and Raise Hip I 1 Planche lean Hold/Pseudo Planche; 10+ sec Hands under Hip, Legs on Floor, Fingertips to side I 2 L - Sit → tucked L - Sit → tucked Planche on Dip Bar 3 reps, each phase 3 sec Hold I 3 swinging tucked Planche 10+ reps I 4 tucked Planche Hold 15+ sec A1 L - Sit → straddle Planche 10+ reps A2 Straight Arm Ring Hold 10+ sec A3 Straight Arm Ring Raises 5+ reps A4 tucked Planche Hold on Rings 10+ sec Good luck and don't make the same mistake like I did (giant set with L-Sit and Handstand)

[@Skylark2613]

@@gnarlsdarkley thanks mate! Appreciate it

[@DIYToPen]

Sorry to say but, the biggest mistake you made was following a Chris heria routine, the guy is freakishly strong and thinks beginners can do the same stuff. Work to your own level, with reasonable progressions, and then it is all about progressive overload and consistency.

[@DIYToPen]

@@Skylark2613 fast recovery... Sleep well, eat lots of protein, supplement for your joint health, avoid injuries as best you can, or take 'roids (jk, don't). Oh, and train the mobility and flexibility for recovery, consider it to be good for recovery, because it increases blood flow and reduces injury.

[@Aracne80]

Good information right there, brother. And you just pointed exactly what I've done wrong just recently - trained to often. I'm focusing on trying to do more stable kicks, so I've been working on my fine muscles around the hips aaaand now I have a small inflammation on my right side. Enforced rest on that part, shift focus, life goes on. So frustrating. Patience is the key.

[@dp.9130]

In the mobility subject, I recommend yoga for everyone. I'm training calisthenics for about 2 years and started yoga recently, believe me after these trainings i feel like i'm never trained anything, it activates muscles that you have no idea of existence.

[@jonathandiosa5739]

Especially things like press handstand.

[@elizabethkirkeide2458]

Awesome, what a useful video. Thank you so much I have done and am currently doing most of these mistakes. I am going to write them down, and review how I can reform each one. Have a great day.

[@tomzimny7408]

I have the same shirt. Nice shirt, man.