Body Building VS Gymnast Training (You're Doing The Wrong One...)

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Why should you start with gymnastics training or calishtenics instead of traditional gym workouts?
In this video, I'll tell you 5 reasons why gymnastics training or calisthenics can give you better results than traditional gym workouts.
1. Principle
The first main reason is a simple principle: before you start moving heavy weights, first learn to move your own body at least at a basic level.
2. Zero to minimal need for equipment
The second main reason is that you can achieve all of the above with minimal or no equipment.
You don't need a lot of space, various machines for each muscle group, or weights. Initially, you don't need any equipment at all, and later on, at most, you might need a dip bar, pull-up bar, gymnastics rings, possibly parallettes, and a few resistance bands, for which you can find plenty of cost-effective solutions.
3. Lower risk of injury
The third main reason is the lower risk of injury.
Unfortunately, the risk of injury exists in all types of training, and it mainly depends on proper technique, attention, and appropriate intensity.
However, in the case of bodyweight training, we can generally say that the risk of injury is lower because we are not working with external weights, making it a bit harder to overload ourselves.
Lifting and moving external weights generally carries a greater risk of injury. I know it's a broad generalization, but it's true.
As I mentioned, the risk of injuries is not low even with bodyweight exercises, and while they are sometimes unavoidable, their risk can be drastically reduced by developing body awareness and preparing the joints.
Since most bodyweight exercises are compound movements involving multiple joints, it's important to understand their functions, warmup, mobilize, and strengthen them beforehand.
This can lead to better body awareness, mobility, and strength, potentially reducing the risk of injuries in most exercises.
After the joint preparation process, in bodyweight training, you can gradually increase the difficulty and reduce the risk of injury using different progressions.
Here, it's not about increasing the number of plates or weights on the machine, but about changing body position or length to increase or decrease the load.
This is much more complex than adjusting weights. There are many ways to make different bodyweight exercises easier or harder, but there are channels and programs like this one, where you can learn the knowledge of bodyweight training.
4. Enhanced flexibility
The fourth main reason is that mastering bodyweight exercises can significantly improve your flexibility.
As mentioned in the previous point, due to the complexity of the exercises, it's beneficial to start with joint preparation, which helps you learn how different joints function, along with thorough warm-ups and stretching.
This process can greatly enhance your mobility and stability, which will be advantageous in mastering basic exercises and also beneficial if you later start weight training.
With joint preparation and other bodyweight exercises, you can build a flexible and strong body, enjoying the transfer effects in other disciplines.
5. Variety
The fifth main reason is variety.
Even the joint preparation process mentioned earlier can be an exciting novelty for many, whether they are beginners or advanced, as they have never done such exercises before.
The various special exercises, enhanced mobility, and stability provide a lot of satisfaction and self-confidence, which alone is a great benefit of this form of exercise.
But the fun doesn't stop there. Alongside building basic strength, you can also learn different static elements, making the process truly exciting.
Skills like L-sit, headstand, shoulder stand, elbow lever, or handstand are good and relatively quickly achievable challenges for everyone.
Therefore, with bodyweight training, there are many options to explore, which I think are worth trying at least in part before starting gym training.
Once you have the basics, or even reach a slightly more advanced level, then by all means try gym training, weightlifting, or other forms of exercise.
I hope no one misunderstands this, I'm not saying that this is the only good form of exercise. I simply believe that it's worth knowing your body first, building self-confidence by being able to move it at least at a basic level, and then I highly recommend trying other forms of training.
The more versatile your movement and experiences, the better, but first, you should have a basic level.
Most people skip the basics and try to be good at everything right away, starting with advanced steps instead of the first one.

[@alanequi2786]

I have had several injuries from bodyweight training and never got injured back when I used to do powerlifting, even though I competed a couple of times. Handstand push-ups involve far more weight than I ever handled with overhead press! I also got some nasty medial epicondylitis from doing pull-ups and sprained my sterno-clavicular joint by handwalking down the stairs. However, my injuries are all gone now, and everything else this video says is correct. Gymnastics is 100 times more interesting than powerlifting, plus it develops flexibility, balance, proprioception, weight loss, medical knowledge and the ability to do a whole bunch of cool things that no one else can do. You won't get this from the bench press!

[@Sean-ui7dn]

Why are you hand walking down the stairs bro

[@GymnasticsMethod]

Powerlifting is different, a better choice but still requires preparation. Your injuries from bodyweight training probably came because of the wrongly chosen progressions. Same as with powerlifting, if you build up your strength gradually, you likely won’t get injured.

[@obir6958]

Hey props on the hand-walking brother! Glad to hear the injuries are all healed up. Agree that gym training tends to be safer - it’s much harder to cheat. Having had a fair share of calisthenics-related injuries, I have to say Adam’s method is awesome though. My s*** feels 100% more stable and healthier now

[@alanequi2786]

@@obir6958 Yeah, to warm up for the bench press, you just do a set or two of light bench pressing. Ditto for other major lifts if you plan to go heavy. Warming up to do the handstand push-up safely is way more complicated, but yes, Adam's channel is excellent. He shows you how to emulate a real gymnast rather than just a calisthenics bro.

[@rylangrant2321]

​@@alanequi2786Agree 100%. The biggest pro for weights is that they are just simpler. I've also injured myself more with calisthenics due to lack of proper warmup and more complex progressions.

[@Anandfulness]

A combination of machines, free weights and body weight exercises is best because you have more variation and smoother loading options

[@GymnasticsMethod]

Absolutely!

[@user-dy8tn3mo7c]

Thanks, Adam, for the excellent video! ❤🎯🙏

[@GymnasticsMethod]

My pleasure!

[@Mr.freedom1]

Very informative!

[@GymnasticsMethod]

🙏🙏

[@monkeythekuba]

One of the best calisthenics I know. Thanks Adam🙏🏼👑🤘🏻

[@GymnasticsMethod]

My pleasure!!

[@zagrosqazy3798]

I definitely agree 👍 and I believe going to the gym few times per week is very good So you don't need to choose just one it all depends on your goal For me I want a functional strong body and a nice look, so implementing weight training is very useful aswell Good luck to you

[@GymnasticsMethod]

Absolutely!!

[@anthonystone1211]

Where has this been all my life? So much bad advice I’ve followed my whole life. Great video, man!

[@IgorBelyakovworkout]

Очень много полезной информации. Спасибо🤝

[@GymnasticsMethod]

🙏🙏

[@Juliana-hi3vp]

i quit crossfit after one year and a half, because i am short on money, but i am happy with the results, training on the streets and home now i can do more than the average women does here. ( running {pace of 5min} , pull-ups { 5reps}, v-ups{25reps), and push-up {12reps} ) . I love crossfit, but i am trying to do those basics better, i am excited to return stronger. the thing with crossfit, is that in the box, i get to do good streatching and accessories while on the street i cannot.

[@sebastian.tristan]

I agree with everything.

[@GymnasticsMethod]

💪🙏

[@kostar500]

I developed a nagging shoulder injury and tendonitis from upright rows and heavy front plate lifts… been rehabbing for close to 9 months… will choose more bodyweight exercises

[@felipemendes6746]

I also developed tendonitis, bursitis and inflammation in the acromion due to a lack of knowledge about the shoulder complex. I've been away from calisthenics for 9 months but I'm almost 100% recovered, Adam's channel has helped me a lot, take care of your shoulder and let's train calisthenics wisely bro.

[@thomasgrabowski2202]

Hello. Could you please tell me where you got your free standing pull up bar station thing? Would love to buy one. :) !!

[@lv2keepfit493]

Thanks Adam! Always valuable information and anyone new to this channel should definitely sub to Gymnastic Method. Been my favorite go to channel for inspiration and knowledge. Adam's a humble teacher with advanced skills, more than I will ever reach ( that's only because I'm over 55, lol) . 👍safe training everyone :)

[@GymnasticsMethod]

Great to hear!

[@besimabazi8683]

You and Lee Weiland are uploading videos same day, almost same hour. I enjoy both chanels👌

[@GymnasticsMethod]

🙏🙏

[@danchaluejr]

My 2 favorite channels for working out!

[@SusanGoslin]

I would never been able to catch up so quickly with gymnastics if I didn't do body building. I have rarely had injuries and they have not been caused by body building. I am a 48 year old female and incredibly strong for my age. Body weight training which I have always done in combination with weight training is very powerful. Its the same as a lot of martial artists will use weight training for strengthening. So I see the two as equals and it really about what intentions you set for achieving from either of them.

[@svetozarozegovic3684]

100% yes.I have to fix diet and start empty stomach. 100kg is too much for 191 cm. I am learning at 56. It is no easy. More practice,and practical. Thanks for share free eccercises .👍🤪🙋‍♂️💪🦘

[@GymnasticsMethod]

💪💪💪

[@juanrayas9598]

Genial!

[@GymnasticsMethod]

Thank you!

[@rezavoroudi7792]

Please make a video about progression to one arm pull up.

[@GymnasticsMethod]

Will do

[@pablorestrepo9857]

And how should the nutrition be for gymnastics training? Do I need to have a calorie surplus to get stronger?

[@GymnasticsMethod]

Will make a video on gymnast nutrition!

[@possle]

​@@GymnasticsMethodsome calories guidance would be amazing

[@Dan-gs3kg]

Steak and eggs. Not even joking. Glycogen and carbohydrates are irrelevant to endurance and power performance.

[@dragontalontsiawd]

I'm assuming you are Italian? Como se dice en italiano, Just by the accent you have a bit when speaking English. I have been able to do some of your advanced moves, without any gymnast training. Gracias por su ayuda y su tiempo hermano. Yo lo hice.

[@javierhernandezlp]

What if I’m overweight? Would gymnastics help me loose the unwanted fat in my belly, chest and arms?

[@GymnasticsMethod]

Absolutely. You just need to modify the exercises accordingly. In the gym you would use less weight with a certain exercise, and here you just need to choose the right progression. In weight loss, training is just one component that can be stimulated enough with these exercises as well. Besides that you need to work on the other factors.

[@Vlad-bs1js]

If you're overweight you first want to get your diet in check

[@YRO.]

Body weight exercises involve more muscles, which requires more energy. Therefore, it burns more fat. But, based on your comment, it seems that you want to lose fat in certain spots in your body, which is not possible.

[@mankybrains]

You need to stop asking if youre going to lose weight. Just do it instead. If you don't even start you won't lose anything. Start with the basics even before any gymnastics. The boring parts is where it all begins.

[@sreejithjpillai2196]

Both combine gym+ calisthenics

[@SatchelChannel]

I got pretty bored when i went to the gym, after i tried calisthenics i never got back. I've been doing it for 5 years (alternating between cardio and resistance periods), now im pretty muscular and lean and working towards one arm pullup. It's always funny to hang on the rings or the bar and learn new skills