Better Super Hero Training: Calisthenics vs Weights

The discussion day after day has always been what is superior for moving and training like your favorite heroes. Calisthenics/Bodyweight Workouts or Standard Weight Lifting with Barbells and Dumbbells, Goku is always training with Pushups and MCU Heroes are always gettin Brolic with Weights so today lets look at the pros and cons of each one and how effective they are.
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[@duchi882]

*"You too can be Super, just Saiyan"* Love that

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Duchi 😉THAT deserves a thumbs up!👍🏾

[@LilMoney00]

that needs to be on a shirt!

[@MsStephan2]

Lmao I have watched this video so many times and I just noticed this 😂😂😂

[@P_ozole]

Know that is clever 😉

[@shanebernard2329]

Calisthenics will teach you to strongly move and control your own body while weights teach you how to use your body to move your environment. Both ways will teach valuable skills to anyone and each have their own moments of badassery to behold!

[@Nick_Nekro]

This was the best reply I've ever heard

[@dylangrudem7]

factz?

[@ateez_stan777]

@@Nick_Nekro ikr! It should be in textbooks!

[@bsutherland7688]

I’ve done both and tbh I found my ability to control my body (form that mind muscle connection) came from training with weights. I’d love to hear about the other side of this, after all I was less experienced and knowledgeable when I focused on calestetics

[@MrDragonkarp]

Calisthenics and Free weights(Kettlebells+Dumbells) for me

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Both is better. One should balance the amount of calisthenics and the amount of weight training they do. Perfectly balanced, as it should be.

[@JaxBlade]

Goddamn straight

[@SimShard]

*Inserts Thanos Meme*

[@nathanjoseph5449]

*indeed*

[@skoomaaddict1010]

I guess you could say..... OH SNAP!

[@tidal_wav3112]

Ok thanos

[@dylancrimmel]

When I saw this I automatically though, "Both." 😂

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Y so Serious SAME!😉👍🏾

[@berserkerlewis7089]

Seriously lol. Calisthenics to run circles around the demons and weight lifting so I can crush them with Dragon Slayer! Rah!

[@ateez_stan777]

*thought

[@ryan-xr1st]

Though

[@ryan-xr1st]

?

[@letranger321]

1:52 Jax doing grip strength training

[@JaxBlade]

( ͡ʘ ͜ʖ ͡ʘ)

[@sharonl.peterson1589]

That’s my forearm training

[@sebastienlacroix7259]

@@JaxBlade wut anime is that... just wondering

[@ZeEnforcer]

@@sebastienlacroix7259 You asking for sauce?

[@sebastienlacroix7259]

@@ZeEnforcer whos asking

[@himanshuwilhelm5534]

With calisthenics, all you need is an artificial gravity chamber as you get stronger.

[@ateez_stan777]

We'll wait for Elon Musk...

[@Silkblvq]

Weight vest, ankle weights, and if you have a child, more weight

[@galacticeagle9336]

Don't forget the 10,000 reps and 10,000 different exercises

[@Devastator21]

@@galacticeagle9336 1000 reps for anything takes time and your doing muscle endurance

[@gokublack5620]

@@Devastator21 it was a joke my man and do you not watch dbz, or else you would understand the joke

[@LangYar]

I legit almost spit out my drink at the goku greymon part

[@odd-eyes6363]

Calistenic Tribe vs Barberos is the new Game of Thrones

[@THEREALZENFORCE]

And the world best Bboys are Drogon in that.

[@genjiloco5025]

barbellos *

[@nathanielalbelo1030]

Soon the "athle-thick" girls of danberu no kiro monteru will be joining us😎

[@Storyman09]

Best kind of thick.

[@5oundOfVictory]

athle-thicc. You sir, have just created a word that describes my type so perfectly and concisely. You're a messiah.

[@theultimateantihero]

Great 😊 I like my girls thicc ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@craigatwood3899]

Hibiki thicc

[@sampsonkhaoprachan2103]

You sound like you're having way too much fun with those action figures

[@nickwaller2413]

Sampson Khaoprachan I agree

[@blueeyeswhiteguy3399]

Must be new to the channel then.

[@kingzingo1784]

Nothing wrong with that

[@kevinsmithgaming]

As it should be

[@TheBioneer]

Awesome roundup man, loads of good points! Since I had my daughter I've been forced to train from home a lot more hence I've gone back to a lot more calisthenics, but it's been ace!

[@justinjules7303]

I love that DEADlifting Pun with the action figures 😂

[@RiotHiei]

I CAUSED A VIDEO TO MADE HAHA Im Awesome lol but seriously great work educational and hysterical as always!

[@JaxBlade]

HELL YEA BRO!!! Thanks Mike :D

[@JaxBlade]

New Tough like the Toonz Coming May 29th on a certain wannabe Monster from this season so be sure to hit those bell notifications :) MY ANSWER IS BOTH!! Whatchu Prefer? Weights or Calisthenics or BOTH!! Get strong and lean like with this home workout to build muscle/burn fast at home with no Equipment! www.jaxblade.com/mighty-2

[@cinnamoncap]

This is kinda weird but I started doing weights rn since Calisthenics intemidated me. Now I'm adding more body weight workouts because ...... Kenichi

[@Marathew6370]

I love weights but calisthenics feels more versatile.

[@darthsladegamez1933]

Jax, dude, that start though.. I began to cry from fear when I saw that.

[@nolan659]

I honestly like calisthenics more because my goal is strictly being capable to move my body through space as easily and effectively as possible. I find calisthenics help me achieve that goal better.

[@synthesun]

Calisthenics

[@dre691]

I'm personally doing both during my fitness summer journey.

[@porkbellycutlets427]

yeah, I'm going completely insane. I know what I'm doing and I am careful. My summer break lasts for 2.5/3 months and I want to make those months count, no unhealthy foods, workout 6 days a week, BOTH calisthenics and weights. sorry to ramble on but I'm glad that I have someone who has similar views. THIS DOES NOT MEAN I WILL STOP AFTER THE SUMMER OR AFTER IM HAPPY WITH RESULTS.

[@dre691]

@@porkbellycutlets427 That's great man. Planet Fitness is free for teenagers this entire summer and its literally a few steps away from my apartment. I'm making it a habit to train 5 times a week until the end of the free membership.

[@porkbellycutlets427]

@@dre691 nice, I'm doing things at home cause I get hella uncomfortable around others. So my plan is Bike around 12 miles a day Calisthenics (basic stuff like 100 pushups 100 sit ups) Basic weight (biceps triceps pectorals lats) and the main part is dieting which wont be a problem Fruit in the morning Vegetables in the afternoon Meat in the evening I plan to do this 6 days a week until I truly know that I've done enough. If you dont mind sharing, whats your plan?

[@nateinsane4023]

@@porkbellycutlets427 Do you mean ONLY fruit in the morning?

[@porkbellycutlets427]

@@nateinsane4023 all of these times revolve around the MAIN ingredients.

[@nakual2064]

1:53 Bruhhh the timing bruhhh As soon as my brother close my door, it blast like tf

[@erinbohanan3911]

I don't comment a lot but I just want you to know that I am an EMT who lost her way with running and working out and found it again after an injury and am getting back to where I was. thank you!

[@JaxBlade]

That’s fantastic to hear!! Keep it up 🤩

[@kaeledmond3610]

Absolutely, calisthenics and weight training are both great for you but what people always talk about shouldn't even be the discussion as far as which one is better; simply because it's debatable depending only on what your personal goal is health-wise. The discussion should be whether it's better to do calisthenics first and become great at that and then lift weights afterwards or if it's better to just start off lifting weights and become great at that then do calisthenics afterwards? If you did either method you would take your body to Peaks you didn't even know it had. This is one of the reasons why a lot of guys that are in prison and sometimes the military when they come out tend to be so ridiculously jacked and often have superior conditioning to anybody regardless of the fact that they didn't have the best means of nutrition etc. it's like an equivalent to real life Super Broly s***. Sorry to delve slightly off of topic though great video bro lol.

[@DarioSim]

i preffer caliesthenics but i honestly do both cause both are a must have

[@DanKeehner]

I voted calisthenics solely because I can't use the campus gym now that I'm on "break" until the Fall semester starts up. But I preferred doing both weights and calisthenic exercises.

[@gtgal23]

I say same thing, then I found out I could pay for the summer semester gym. If it's in your budget look into it.

[@nateinsane4023]

Find a spare train to bench press

[@nolan659]

I LOVE this topic, video, and channel. Thank you again Jax

[@nolan659]

@@ivoryas1696 You had me in the first half no gonna lie. ❤️😂

[@electroverse.]

1:36 my favorite JaxBlade throwback 😂😂💀 IF YOU KNOW U KNOW

[@JaxBlade]

;-)

[@Not_adrian68]

I remember that

[@leonfriedrich3742]

Love this voice change haha

[@TERRAVII]

Needed this video today fam. Especially the last half. Was feeling really down at the gym today. 1% better each day BOOYAH!

[@justinaserminas3475]

Great explanation about this topic! Love how you make it simple and clear.

[@WandererRedux]

I like doing a combination of both, with a slight lean towards calisthenics. My daily routine involves 200 crunches/30 leg raises while my breakfast cooks in the microwave, and then depending on the day later come back with a workout focusing on either upper body exercises, lower body exercises, or some other form of exercise (running, rock climbing, circuit work, etc). Never understood why some are so adamant against one or the other; unless you're training to be a power lifter, an optimised routine incorporating both is the most balanced way to exercise.

[@NoahmassMulti]

Nice

[@LatinHeat6191]

I do both types of workouts. At my college, I use the gym to increase my strength and I do calisthenics at home to control that strength.

[@VidyaBros]

Love your videos keep em coming!

[@jrhooper123]

Great informative vid Jax!

[@Moarchive]

Favorite KZbinr ever since I found you thank you for doing what you do

[@justinweber7094]

17 minutes!? This is the fastest I've encountered one of your videos!

[@the4thElement88]

Justin Weber @1:50 lol! 😂

[@MsStephan2]

I literally love this channel

[@dezvult3dezvult813]

I really love this channel, always amps me up when working out or when im sick and waiting to recover. Love ya man. 👍🏻 keep it up

[@ImAtomic1]

Thank you this was the first time I’ve ever heard someone who says to do both because I do both so I’m pretty glad someone out there agrees with me

[@alexlol7661]

To me, if you have a balance of both, I feel like you can do much more than just one or the other, hence why so many characters have that godly strength. Totally not just saying what was said in the video. Also, you're MHA workout? I have absolutely fallen in love with. I can't get enough of it. So thank you for that. Keep moving forward, and never stop~

[@everyoneelsemovedonfan]

Thanks for doing these man, your videos really help :)

[@thefitcosplayerpodcast]

I love doing both. Thanks for the video. Can't wait for the release of my dumbbell girls!

[@TheMjsanty]

At 1:54 I literally was LMAO. Another great video JaxBlade.

[@ForenzaAudio]

I love how you timed this. I'm enjoying it best from both worlds. I can't enter a gym, but I was able to get two different kinds of resistance bands and I can use them just like weights~ ♥ Plus light and portable~!! Great seeing this :)

[@MsStephan2]

This is easily one of my favorite videos

[@Kevinhillcrest]

Love this video!💜💜💜

[@zachampofo4945]

Finally!!! A video to explain how true strength can be gained through balance of two training styles

[@roguishgoodlooks]

"Wheneva whereva as Shakira would put it" thank you 😂

[@Storyman09]

Prime example of why we love Jax. 😂

[@user-vr8ve6rt9c]

Thank you for this video Jax 😁 such a badass

[@JaxBlade]

No prob

[@MsStephan2]

This is by far one of my favorite videos training wise

[@davidos7340]

1. You looking buff bro! 2. Love this vid!

[@garrettradtke4840]

Definitely used to be solely calisthenics because I'm mainly a runner, but after starting to run collegiately my coach has strength for us to do that incorporates both and now I totally see the plusses and love both.

[@stevenash7219]

My favorite channel💯

[@driftsamurai29]

You are awesome! I do both calisthenics and weight training and it works quite well

[@ArthurRandolphVermillion]

at first i was like "dang this dude smart but idk about his advice..." then i saw dragon slayer in the back. u my new fitness guru. yeet.

[@BaconPants]

Weighted calisthenics has joined the chat

[@Quaporu]

Ah yes balance like all things should be

[@omarihill1220]

I'm SO glad I came across this video

[@alexkardula7471]

Okay m8, first thing's first I have to say, I absolutely adore you and the channel to death. Seeing a person be essentially the physical embodiment of my two favorite hobbies (anime & training) makes me feel like i'm not the only person in the world who feels so strongly about these things. I basically never comment on KZbin9 for shit, but now I have to make an exception. The thing i want you to know is, the one thing that separates you from most other bodybuilding channels that i watch (in my honest opinion), is your goddamn enthusiasm. Whilst lots of other channels ooze with vanity and reek of the prospect of selling their product for a quick buck as soon as possible, you give of this (in a very positive light) child-like amazement and excited-ness in what you do, how you train, and the fact that you improve yourself every single day. Please never stop what you are doing :D With all that being said, I have a question or two xD I'm the type of person that really likes to read up a lot on things and gain a lot of theoretical knowledge on a subject before try it out. Do you have any recommendation on things i should read up if i genuinely want to really get into bodybuilding or calisthenics? Or maybe what are some books that you might have read from your studies that you could recommend? I basically want to learn about the body and bodybuilding from the ground up :D Once again, thanks for all that you do, and I look forward to your future vids ;)

[@alexanderwebster3894]

I wouldn't recommend reading for weightlifting.But If you want youtubers like jax would watch omar isuf for powerlifting,Vitruvian physique for bodybuilding and athlean x for safety.Im not sure about calisthenics since I dont really do much besides push ups.Overall if you have questions about anything head to bodybuilding.com or 4chans fitness board.

[@christianseaton6032]

The first episode of danberu will make jax rip off his clothes like machio!!! Lol

[@Fightookaishii]

Tsuna is the best

[@adeelliftsstuff]

I like both, Calithenics eg. one arm pull ups, dips, handstand push ups for the UPPER body, and weights eg. squats, RDLs, good mornings for the LOWER body- you cant get advanced legs and posterior chain without weights ive felt, but for upper body you can get darn strong with only bodyweight

[@Speedstreak]

Thank you for these tips. I usually do both for my workouts, and for both the pros and cons, they are very informative.

[@xiphos8219]

Yeah to me this video legitimately ended with his joke from El Dorado because it was a solid answer. The rest of the video is just Jax being your neighborhood good guy bro and expanding on it.

[@EverthingByE]

I haven't seen your videos in a minute, but this motivated me to start working out again, I stopped because of me not seeing any progress like I saw when I was boxing. Thanks man

[@MinecraftLuigi11]

I find weighted pull ups, heavy lat pulls, and rows to make me always feel back progress. I’ve been trying to add front levers into the loop but I need to buy some bands for the progressions.

[@adventuresjourney7243]

I love mixing my routine up with both!!! But because of muscular scaring and injury from lifting, having to stick to calisthenics

[@MrTaeRox]

Idk why but I really like your charismatic personality, subscribed!

[@blackbatman29]

Love your work man and I do both

[@iforgottbh4488]

This was great! I took up landscaping as a cheap way to get paid to work out.. I feel like you need both for the needed muscle memory to lift and preform best in my op

[@pranavgunti4195]

Finally the age old question is here to be answered

[@grimgarr]

I'm loving these videos! I watched you recent video, and I am enjoying these!

[@attrauesquidling4783]

I love the. Motivation I get after watching your videos.

[@orileyfactor08]

In the beginning weights we're where it was at but as I get older and have more years of training under my belt I find myself yearning to learn some body weight things like the muscle up, one arm pushup, and handstand push-up.

[@social.wallflower9056]

I LOVE weight training, I just hate that I can’t weight train everywhere. Actually, today after school, I’m going to my dads place. I usually train after school, but I don’t have weights at his place!!

[@Chillbot17]

Glad to see this video. While I'd like to do weight training, calisthenics have been my primary method since I didnt have access to standard weights. Its yielded amazing results for me in a transformation from 280 to under 170

[@sprouttrainer5104]

Omg love this vid jax pls keep going❤❤❤❤

[@JaxBlade]

Will do!

[@fishybusinessclass]

Good video! I do BJJ, walk, and some band workouts a few days a week with BJJ being the most consistent form of exercise. BJJ definitely works all the muscles but it can be pretty costly. I would definitely recommend it though!

[@sgtvirus6696]

I do BJJ as well and it is a great workout definitely works out all the muscles I also like to add weight lifting and calisthenics in the mix.

[@fishybusinessclass]

@@sgtvirus6696 I like the weight training but I think I get a little bit more mobility out of the bands though. Good on you for keeping that up though. It's tough

[@justinweber7094]

I'm still mostly doing the Saitama circuit and occasionally adding in the Charles Atlas Dynamic Tension stuff to hit other areas of my body, as far as exercises go. Thinking of looking into a decent dumbbell regimen to add in as well and see where I can get with all of that.

[@nicholascauton9648]

I personally have a minimalist approach to both. Calisthenics (gymnastic rings) for the upper body and weights (weighted barbell) for the lower body.

[@theodoreroosevelt6584]

Yeah! Get after both all day. Also, if you have a home gym, that shit takes up alot of space too. I've got quite a collection myself. Loving the little action figure skits and zaniness thrown in. It made the video really fun and immersed.

[@anthonyguzman9498]

Definitely both, because the beautiful anime girls results don’t lie and for me to admire.

[@dragonsinofdrip9023]

For me my routines consist of both calisthenics and weight training along with shadow boxing

[@JusticeAngel]

I love the humor you put into your videos 😂😂😂 Keep it up bro 👊

[@williamjones3749]

I just love you dude 😍🤣 P.S. I genuinely feel proud of you whenever I see these awesome opportunity coming your way, which you totally deserve! You are our sensei in our anime story!!!👍

[@alex5shaq]

"Start slow and let it grow" The quote of the month

[@sebleonard8273]

I did calisthenics and weights, until I tried kettlebelling and I got hooked to it. Been kettlebelling ever since. My strength, endurance, energy and physique improved so much more than when I did calisthenics and weights, I was surprised

[@fuckmedude8167]

Whats kettlebelling?

[@AwakenZen]

Kettlebell King!

[@AwakenZen]

@@fuckmedude8167 Working out with kettlebells

[@TitanWolfakaTre]

It really is good to do both, when you learn to properly mix calisthenics with weight training you get amazing results!

[@taskufoster5659]

Man.. 24 hours a day Active/inactive hours Sleep 8 hours 16/8 Commute (sitting) 1 hour 15/9 Job (sitting) 8 hours 6/17 Most of us only have 5-8 hours of free time a day? Exericise. Community Upkeep and participation. Children? @-@ You found the time and you rock for it!

[@sergentsteam7980]

Weighted Calisthenics, best of both combined, with additional steel mace and Indian club sessions thrown it.

[@mamunhussain7825]

can we appreciate the deadlift joke in that skit

[@greenpowertemple]

great video man! I'm team calisthenics but weight has great benefit for sure as well! both can complement each other well

[@alejandrochanjimenez9610]

*Another man of culture that enjoys MonMusu* This does put a smile on my face

[@mikelmartin8692]

I like doing both it gives me more of a challenge and I don't lack in anything and makes me feel better about myself honestly I feel like Baki everytime I bench and Deku everytime I do a push up I'm new to fitness and anime really got me into working out

[@Marleykye_official]

Jaxblade would you ever do a Training video on how to get a body like Godzilla since you are a Godzilla fan so I wanna know what you think

[@JaxBlade]

hmmm that does sound....enticing

[@technomancer_066]

nice vid jax! i personally prefer calisthenics because im a rock climber which is a bodyweight based sport so theres more carry over, although i still used weights sometimes either to be a more rounded athlete or to make calisthenics exercises harder

[@vlogsbyesam5409]

Definitely need both!

[@awakeningtovacuity8372]

Trying to be a purist in almost any discipline will limit your ability to improve.

[@ryutr3169]

zEN60 “form and style is limitation. Be like water my friend” Bruce lee

[@Fahad-369]

Very very true

[@guts8952]

Do military press til you reach your bodyweight, than do handstand push ups 👍

[@dekuoneforall4268]

Love the video i have been training with weighted calisthenics for the navy. I am so happy u made this video. But i kind of bumed that i wont be able to use this video as motivation because i injured my foot but all and all great video

[@scallio3878]

Hey man, I think u should have a guide for fighting physique and techniques as well. I always hear you speak on the shonen characters that fight through most situations and yes while most you have made workouts for in your series tough like the toonz, I feel for a down to earth fighting routine that is easily accessible at almost any time. I know you went into this a bit in your Baki Hanma workout for conditioning but watching this made me realize yes while weighted training helps power and calisthenics builds your body as a whole, I feel that a pure conditioning fighting guide would help people more in that area of expertise. Take this into consideration, have fun with the idea, and big fan keep on going man👌

[@thegamingillustrator]

I like both, but most of my workouts are body weight based. Also, video idea: is going by time better than going by reps?

[@lonely_warrior]

Thats a good question, i prefer do both, long time and a lot of reps

[@AnonymousAnonymous-tu7jd]

TheGaming illustrator Depends; you trying to build fast twitch, or slow twitch muscle fibers? If you wanna build more power than strength and muscle, do time.

[@frankscott9685]

I have done weights but i mostly do calisthenics

[@fuckmedude8167]

@@AnonymousAnonymous-tu7jd power as in punching or what

[@bobjoe7573]

do hanayama grip strength

[@Six666Xis]

Fuck yes

[@vetobasulto6397]

I love doing both it helps a lot

[@iminmissouri8589]

Great vid

[@jamesprobert]

Jax you are looking huge ngl

[@Raptor44256]

Ask Phil Daru, a good mix is important.

[@jarethphipps]

I prefer calisthenics myself for a few reasons. Main ones being that I don't really have access to a lot of weights and other such materials at home and finding the time to go to a gym to use weights is difficult and as you said expensive. Also I prefer to stay a bit more on the lean side and train more for just muscular endurance and body control. However those that lift weights I have huge amounts of respect for because they have the will to add that extra bit of strain on that one specific muscle group and that can be insanely useful. So all in all I say do what works best for you and be respectful to those that train differently than you might. But doing both would probably be best. Great video man keep it up.

[@radiationshepherd]

You know what I like about jaxblade is that every video he demonstrates that he's a fan of yet another anime/cartoon I like 😂.