Do THIS Before You Add Weight

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The Weighted pull up is one of my all time favorite exercises. It’s hard to overstate how powerful the exercise is for building upper body strength and muscle. But… too many people rush the process of adding weight and they jump into the added intensity before adequate preparation is made. The BW pull can take you VERY far if it is properly performed. Moreover, they will prepare your technique and your strength for the added challenge of weight.

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[@shabaddeepsingh6577]

I’ve literally watched every video on this channel because it has made enjoy life so much more. I love exercising hard but realized hard doesn’t mean smart. Just following these three exercises I’ve gained muscle mass at 200 lbs and can do 20 pull-ups, 85 Push-ups, and 200 squats. To me this is much more amazing strength than anything in the gym.

[@Kboges]

Dude I appreciate that very much! Thank you. BTW, those are BEASTLY numbers. Well done, dude! Extremely impressive!

[@shabaddeepsingh6577]

@@Kboges all thanks to you brother, I really appreciate you giving advice that’s not forcing people to pay outrageous amounts of money to get in shape. It’s all thanks to you 🙏🏾

[@BenjaminSexton]

"You have your whole life to train, so you might as well do it right." You speak the truth.

[@Kboges]

🙏 Thanks, Benjamin.

[@LeonRose765]

Brother, if you were ever planning on stopping making these videos, PLEASE DONT. you have changed my life with your advice. keep it up!

[@BuckingFeast]

See this at the gym all the time, people doing half ROM weighted pullups and dips, couldn't agree more.

[@Kboges]

100%. A lot of people I have consulted with have talked about stalling out on weighted pull ups at like 10-20lbs which suggests that the BW pull up was never well developed or else those weights would be easy instead of plateau points.

[@msway836]

Im seeing the ones also mostly women who dont know wtf their doing anyway in terms of working out, and the clueless men also....

[@goodyeoman4534]

You just have to let them get on with it. I gave up long ago trying to warn my mates about improper form. It's too ingrained in some people, it seems. Give me ten controlled push ups over fifty seizure-like ones any day of the week,. Kind regards,

[@LucidStrike]

Tbf, the bottom portion of a pull-up rep is a lengthened partial, which is effective for hypertrophy at least. A lot do only the top half tho. Oof.

[@virtualsnake1994]

IN BOGES WE TRUST.

[@Kboges]

Haha thank you, bro!

[@Kaushik6570]

Couldnt agree more. I did weighted pull ups with the ugliest form back when i was ego lifting. Humbled myself, took a step back, and now back at weighted chin ups, just did 8 reps with 25lbs, with pause at the top and no kipping. Calisthenics without ego is the key for long term progress

[@Kboges]

100% I couldnt agree more. Calisthenics without ego is absolute key for long term progress. Well said, brother!

[@seedubyu]

Excellent. I will be glad when I am back to be able to do 8 reps just bodyweight never mind weighted, if only I had kept on doing pull ups since last year when I was able to do nine reps. Im not young either. Anyway I am back again and doing from full lockout. Its great to be able to hang and then get past the mid point and chin over bar, now I can continue to build on this.

[@aemilos888]

I've always respected the idea of picking 1 movement, and getting REALLY good at it.

[@Kboges]

That simple strategy can take more people further than they think possible.

[@Ar7Style87]

Your ability to provide content of extremely high value compressed in such a short format is amazing.

[@Kboges]

I appreciate that a lot. Thank you!

[@_Aurelian_]

K Boges! The Pull-up King!

[@Kboges]

Hahaha thanks man! I'm not the best at them but I do what I can with them!

[@amiracle1269]

BODY WEIGHT GURU...SENSEI OF SENSIBILITY...GRANDMASTER 😊

[@techsavytronicstechsavytro528]

after quitting the gym for more than 3 years now, these past 3 months for 5 days a week ive only been doing bodyweight exercises that last for less than 20 minutes a day - mainly pushups, squats, lunges, pullups and lat pull downs while planking on the floor... and have found much more consistency and gains compared to forcing myself to the gym

[@Kboges]

So cool, dude. This is exactly how it is supposed to work. Short, frequent, manageable training that you can sustain for years will drive gains better than most people realize. Keep at it!

[@mindcarter]

🎉

[@ErikTheHalibut]

We are putting on our Sunday best with this one 🗣️🔥

[@Kboges]

Hahaha thank you, Erik!

[@StratosFair]

appreciate your excellent, no nonsense advice delivered in a short and easy to understand format. You rock

[@Kboges]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that. Thank you for the kind words and support!

[@philippang07]

GOLD. Thank you for all your on-point videos and tutelage. Many good returns to you, Sir. Amazing physique cos you walk your talk - it shows.

[@anarchycris]

i really enjoy the short, simple, effective videos. Mindset and exercises easy to learn. Thanks!

[@leonardvelasquez4162]

Your consistency is awesome brother! I haven't seen a video in a while but you keep on keeping on. Good stuff! 💪👍👏

[@Kboges]

Thank you, Leonard!

[@simoneclemente9350]

Kyle! thank you for everything ur doing on yt. you are a gem and an inspiration to many! you helped me getting in a better shape and now I want to share a video to tell everybody my journey. Thank you!

[@drewkrassny7498]

I'm two weeks into my new diet and workout routine. It's absolutely insane how much more energy I have during the day. No more after lunch crash and I'm down 5-6 lbs already. Looking forward to more.

[@Kboges]

So good to hear, Drew! Keep it up and keep me posted. Sounds like you got it dialed!

[@drewkrassny7498]

@@Kboges will do. I also just found out you're an SD guy. I'm up in north county.

[@amantinoubliable]

As always, great advises. I'm getting back into training pull ups (building a pull up bar in my garden at the moment), and I will take my time to (re) build my fundations. Thanks Brother

[@itbmcmxiv]

Great advice man. I see a lot of people like me who have only been on this calisthenics journey for a short time, already adding weight to their dips and pull ups and it seems like it's being pressured through social media a lot. Love your videos man, clean cut advice and it has really helped me a lot with my training over the last few months, so thanks very much!

[@Kboges]

Exactly. I've read a ton of people advising beginners on forums saying things like after 5 reps, you won't be building strength so you need to weight, and this just wrong and great way to get people on a wrong path.

[@itbmcmxiv]

@@Kboges Seems like a great way to sell a 'weighted calisthenics' fitness program too... Appreciate your reply man, there needs to be more people sharing the content like you 100%

[@goodyeoman4534]

Honestly, mate, it should take at least a year, maybe more before you even think about weight. Unless you're early twenties with natural athleticism (ie not like me).

[@itbmcmxiv]

@@goodyeoman4534 😂😂😂 I feel ya man. I’m 29 years old… I’ll add the extra weight when I can bust out 20+ reps 😂

[@sheldonbaptiste8746]

Love your content, meaningful, short and straight to the point.

[@Kboges]

Thank you, Sheldon!🙏

[@chrismason4224]

Man, if you developed a workout app I'd buy it in a second. I've been retro-fitting your advice into my app for over a year now.

[@qazicodes4356]

What an amazing way to make videos. straight to the point . just perfect.

[@Kboges]

Thank you!

[@42neddy]

Man i really really appreciate how well you write for these videos, zero time wasted, distilled to pure gold Each one i watch i have an aha! click moment (pointing at the screen like Leo in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) "It will exaggerate all your bad habits" is this one's click for me Much love, thank you for not being too tired of talking about basics ♥

[@jobber1984]

Unreal form. Pull up goals!

[@nickg9639]

this channel is a Gem. straight fire

[@Kboges]

Than you, Nick!

[@alejandrop.s.3942]

For me negative weighted pull ups have been game changer. After several isometric series this way, bodyweight pull ups feel so easy, explosive, with perfect technique.

[@Kboges]

Yeah that’s a very useful tool for taking them to next level. I’m a fan for advanced guys with ambitious strength goals, but for beginners I like reps instead of supermaximal loads for connective tissue health. I’ve known several people to tear biceps and long head triceps with heavy pull ups from inadequate preparation.

[@alejandrop.s.3942]

@@Kboges That makes sense, because with 20 kg my right biceps start to hurt in a very weird way, so I have decided to take it back to 8 kg and try to increase reps, which it is actually my goal for the firefighter tests.

[@sherpa6071]

Very few follow through with perfecting technique. Do not be the person who comments and doesn't act IRL. Thanks for another great reminder video, K boges. 💪

[@Pablo-uz3yc]

I was preparing for some physical tests a year ago and failed them and stopped training for a year. I was at 12 pull ups, clean form. Right now im at 4-5 lmao. I reached those 12 by following your "The plan for doubling your max pull ups!" video. So I'm excited to get there again following your tips. You got a fantastic channel

[@pedropartida23]

GREAT INFORMATION, THANK YOU!😊

[@Kboges]

Thank you, Pedro!

[@sjt6979]

Thanks so much for your informative response. I will do this on my next chin-up day. I am looking forward to it.

[@Kboges]

Enjoy and keep me posted!

[@aruntentacion]

I've been working out and taking off because of college, getting sick, going out etc, so I'm not able to be that consistent but yes I'm still trying to master the basics like kboges say in his videos and about pull ups i can now do 8 clean reps with a sec pause at top and bottom haha so yes y'all strength your body and master the basics like kboges says, you'll look great and you'll be stronger. I wanna thank kboges so much for his wonderful quality content 🙏🏽.

[@Kboges]

Well said, brother! That is exactly it! Well done, and stay on the journey. Thank you for the support! 🙏

[@xeno527]

Another great video!

[@HwTz1111]

spectacular form Sr.

[@Kboges]

Thank you! 🙏

[@seedubyu]

Excellent advice. Moreover, this is Wisdom.

[@KrisNaun]

Your pull up form is impressive. Would love a future video with your perspective On straight arm scapula strenght and if you find it worthwhile investing time and effort into. Thanks for the content!

[@AL_FARID_23]

SO MUCH TRUTH SO SO MUCH GOD BLESS

[@Kboges]

Thank you! You as well, my friend!

[@trat1x]

Awesome advice, to anyone who experiences tendon pain/strange aches after working out, this is the most common reason right here. Took me a while to learn this lesson.

[@actionfpsgaming8327]

Thanks for you now I can do 3 sets of 8 pullups with out struggling. Thank you and keep up the amazing content!

[@Kboges]

That's solid! Keep at it, and it will pay off for you.

[@austintorrence5400]

Thanks for this I hope to get better at pull ups at some point in this life of mine

[@Kboges]

My pleasure! You will get better. Just practice and it is inevitable.

[@3XJ-DreamWoods]

Yes, makes a lot of sense

[@imthisguysotheraccount3260]

The basics with good form are king 🗣🔥🔥🔥

[@Kboges]

Agreed. This applies to everything in life I feel. Nail the fundamentals and anything you build on top of those will be better.

[@nickconstantine1]

habits and habits forming is a quote I use as well also 'conditioned patterning required practices deep enough to release it. The conditioned mind cannot de-condition itself by itself' John Stirk

[@michaellawinsky5072]

Excellent!! video thank you so much my friend!!🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🔥🔥🔥🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🥤🤜🤛

[@Kboges]

Thank you, Michael!

[@OpMassive]

Youve just summed up my journey the last few months. Trying so hard to add weight to the belt using linear progressio earnt me some nasty golfer/ tennis elbow stuff. Ive since taken off the weight and just concentrated on bodyweight and my body is thanking me for it now.

[@Kboges]

Ah sorry to hear that. Yeh I have seen that happen too many times. You will be good; just Deload and hammer the Bw getting as good as you can get. Revisit the weighted reps in the future and you will have more strength and joint prep! 💪

[@michaellawinsky5072]

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[@Kboges]

Thank you, Michael!

[@AP-lx2if]

Thank you Mr boges appreciate the videos man I been implementing a lot of your advice and is been working really good for me man just really wanted to said thank you for all your videos wish well sir

[@Kboges]

Ah thank you, AP! I appreciate that. I hope all is well, brother!

[@AP-lx2if]

I think this is more important for me now I’m 46 and working a full time job so I been doing the push pull legs 5x5 good reps with intention and I feel like is working thank you again brother

[@Adnan-zm2jw]

Thanks, man.

[@Kboges]

It's my pleasure! Thank you!

[@suberfrank]

Thank you!

[@Kboges]

Thank you!

[@mickey5424]

it will be really helpfull if you make a video on stretching exercises before workout.

[@muhammadakramabdullah7189]

the pull up you demonstrated was so smooth, looks like u don't put any necessary effort into it, I hope I can reach that level oneday

[@Kboges]

Oh dude you will. I have just been doing them for a long time and really focusing on cleaning the movement up to make it as hard and targeted as possible. It's definitely doable by just about anyone. Keep at it and you will get there.

[@Amy_Watson]

This advice is world-class and should be generalized to all resistance exercises.

[@YRO.]

Your profile is really suspicious. Are you a bot?

[@littleelvis9410]

It's like you're psychic. Just the wisdom i needed as I'm about to start adding weight.

[@Kboges]

Hahaha glad we had the same thought on this one. 🙏

[@s.bhaskar1736]

Great advice 🙏

[@Kboges]

Thank you!

[@cgfl4144]

Well said.

[@jackwebb3757]

I watch you do pull ups to program my subconscious before i train 😂

[@joshhawkinsguitar]

Hey Kyle, could you do a video about muscle imbalances? Thanks!

[@Pushups__Pullups]

Pure wisdom🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Kboges]

Thanks, my friend!

[@justyouraveragesam392]

Definitely agree with this, I added weight far too early which led to poor technique, plateaus and a general lack of mind muscle connection. I have dropped down to only bodyweight, focusing on technique and I get a much better stimulus in my back than I did with weight.

[@Kboges]

100% dude. Do that for a bit and when you return to weightes reps you will notice a huge improvement in strength.

[@msway836]

I was doing this with 30 lbs weighted vest about 2 months ago, and have started to strain over train my arms and the result is, my left arm, developed tendinitis and just currently doing light weights and have been feeling better weekly since. I wish you had made this back then LOL, but like you said, you have your whole life to train....thx anyway

[@julsindriago]

Man, can’t emphasize this enough, I didn’t do this progressively enough, and my elbow suffered quite a bit. Please go smooth and get progressively better.

[@Kboges]

Yep. I did this as well when I was in my 20's Learned the lesson the hard way 😂

[@Bryan.Kelly26]

Love a Mr. Boges breakdown, thanks for all you do! Any thoughts on the BaseBar pro and utilizing it as a main setup for pull-ups?

[@TomHillenbrand]

Just when I was considering a weight vest, this video comes along. What you said made total sense to me. My current max is 9, so I guess Amazon can keep the vest for another year or so. Thank you for the good advice!

[@user-iy8tp7vw3x]

If you can do 8+ but clean pull ups, you can add a bit of weight. I once reached 9 and got injured and had to go to hospital (injury had nothing to do with pull ups). After I lost strenght never came back

[@Kboges]

Yeah think about it like this...you can add weight, but you don't need to. If you are trying to make the movement harder to drive increases in strength, you can do that with weight, or you can do that be diligently eliminating compensations and little cheats in the movement. Both will get you stronger, but the latter will be more transferable because it leaves no holes in your ability and will build a more solid technical foundation for weighted work in the future.

[@user-iy8tp7vw3x]

@@Kboges Holding pull up at upper position helped me with strenght.

[@nicolas2226]

Great video

[@Kboges]

Thank you!

[@xy3364]

I never done weight pull ups or push ups just change technique and rep count it make my workout hard but maybe one day I will give a try a weight west so far Im happy where I am with my pull up level thanks for video stay strong stay healthy 💪👍

[@Kboges]

I think your approach is great. I'm not under the impression that adding weight is necessary. I didn't do it for a LONG time, and I still have long stretches where I might use a weight vest once a month. I think you are approaching it very intelligently. You can always play with them in the future, but if what you are doing works, no need to change it.

[@xy3364]

@@Kboges thanks 👍💪

[@phillpeters]

I've been watching your videos and love your straightforward honest approach to fitness. I'm new to calisthenics and I'd like to start your pull-up mastery program. I'm just wondering, as I'm getting started, should that program be all that I do for a while or should it be coupled with other exercises for other muscle groups? If so, do you have any programs for other muscle groups as well?

[@Leo-Crespi]

Thanks.

[@Kboges]

Thank you, Leo!

[@JW-pu1uk]

I currently do 5x10 unweighted pullups on Monday, and on Wednesday I use my 20lb weight vest and can do 5x5. I love this video because I have noticed my last few weighted sets involve me craning my neck and kicking my legs like I'm Yoshi. Perhaps it's good to identify my weaknesses before adding more weight. Love your vids!

[@Kboges]

Totally. Take your time, and work on getting more out of less. It will pay off, brother!

[@theLeomega]

I've been doing 5 x 5 sets of weighted pull-ups and doing all the bad things you described, back to the bodyweight for the next workout.

[@Kboges]

Dude, just become beastly with your BW. I've trained plenty of guys who I didn't have do any weighted work for months and months; working them up to set of 15 or so paused reps. Whenever they tested weighted reps for the first time, they could hit 50% bw on first attempt. I noticed this for myself too. I didn't add weight for years, and the first time I did I could chin 90lbs for a single just based off the strength built through getting better with BW. Just take your time and squeeze the most out of your BW reps and when you go back to loading, you will be so much stronger.

[@alexf4458]

Excellent advice! How would you schedule front lever progressions into the weekly volume / daily pull up training?

[@ninjasrose1653]

I made that mistake years ago. Coming back from hernia surgery I’ve decided to swallow my ego and pride. I have been using a black band to assist and will do for the next few months before I go to red. From someone who done a 1rep max clean pull up with 28Kg strapped to him. This is not an easy pill to take. But, I’d rather bounce back with proper technique and by proxy yield longevity in what I love to do. It’s not ideal, but it’s what’s needed!

[@gerardogonzalez4307]

Great insights as always. What would you recommend for achieving the first pull up?

[@irwingforbes6857]

Clean content like your form!

[@Kboges]

Thank you! I appreciate that very much!

[@shirusenja]

Thanks for the video, Boges, informative as always. I don't know if this was mentioned before, but it seems like all your pull ups sets end at least 8 reps shy of failure, is it the case? You never train to failure, or as close as 3 reps in reserve?

[@ryandeffley7652]

This is actually a great message. I think guys are so quick to jump into weighted pullups before they even have strict/pause full ROM bodyweight pullups mastered. Since I weigh around 220, I can get smoked with just bodyweight and really strict/pause controlled reps. Plus, there is less need for setup that way. 😂

[@Kboges]

Totally, and yeah dude at 220 you are the weight. That’s PLENTY of weight to get crazy strong with.

[@rajpranjal8861]

Can you upload something like a template conditioning workout? I know you have done videos on it previously, but a comprehensive video would be more helpful

[@tarmin5605]

Hi! Sorry for the off topic question but I would love to hear your take on warming up (do you do them? how?) Thanks for all your content !

[@Kboges]

Mine is pretty basic... a few minutes of warming up then a couple sets of what I'm about to do. I'm working on a video for that, but it's kind of long so I will probably just release it in the supporter subscription. But, it's a pretty simple routine.

[@kevind9799]

Thanks for your content. Curious how you incorporate cardio fitness/performance into your overall program. I’ve been adopting your daily calisthenics approach, then adding some form of short HIIT workout a couple days a week. Any recommendations?

[@jiasd123]

This was literally a question i had a couple of days ago, how many pull ups do i need before adding weight, thanks coach!

[@Kboges]

Glad the timing was so good. I hope you enjoyed! Let me know if you have any questions along the way.

[@avrahamedery]

Another great video! I have a unrelated question: how do you deal with calluses? Or your hands in general.

[@Kboges]

Thank you! I have pretty well developed calluses and have for years, but they don't bother me and I don't do any special managements for them. I've never torn one, and I don't know if that's just how my skin is, or if it's because I've had them for a long time. 🤷‍♂️

[@ham.strings]

Adding weight as soon as you hit 3*5 bodyweight is straight Rippetoe. I've had plenty of success with this formula but I also agree that being able to get a clean set of 3*10 or more is a great way to make sure the movement feels strong and confident before adding any more.

[@Kboges]

Hahaha dude so true on the rippetoe reference. Heavy sets of 5 work for sure, I just think with calisthenics the temptation and ease of cheating makes a true clean set of 5 less common than people think. It’s like for the average person, if their max is 5 reps, chances are they are not good reps and not ready to load.

[@Edgar300000]

I love your content, I've been implementing your way of training, but now I want to start boxing... What would be your recommendation? Should I drop volume, frequency? Thanks!!

[@inarell84]

I'm not ready for weighted pull ups. Got it.

[@iFkNxLegend]

Just hit my first set of 9 bodyweight pull ups today. I’m aiming for 3 sets of 10 before I start adding weight. Nice to see I’m on the right lines

[@Kboges]

Perfect. It will pay off!

[@forestantemesaris8447]

K Boges uploads, I click, I watch. I'm a simple man.

[@Kboges]

Ah brother, that means so much. I appreciate that more than you know. Thank you!🙏

[@jb19272]

Would you ever speak about stress relief and general emotional resillience?

[@Kboges]

I address it in some videos. Here’s one on the effects of training on mental health It's More Than Physical kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5DNaKZ9j76pha8

[@jb19272]

@@Kboges I've seen that video and it is very effective. I have watched your video 'Training for Life' many times. You have a way of phrasing advice that always hits right. It's great blend of philosophical thinking and brutal honesty. It would be good to see some more discussion on rolling with the punches when things get tough. Only if you feel qualified to talk about it, of course

[@Peps111]

Hi Kyle , I'm fairly new to your channel; I think that I have not seen you talking about pike push ups. Are they absolutely necessary for shoulder development ? This exercise is causing me some discomfort in my right shoulder, however push ups with elevated feet or dips are fine for me. Thanks a lot !

[@kingdomoflions5391]

Absolutely loved the video, brother! Not only should adding weight be treated as a stepping stone when you’ve mastered the unweighted movement, which allows you to get stronger.. you get stronger mentally too. It’s in the form of building discipline by staying consistent with something and perfecting it over a longer period of time. Hope all is well with the family! I’ve been wrapping up the semester and it’s almost over 💪 light work Question! Would you ever bring back the b-roll style “enjoy the rest of the workout” at the end of your videos where you fade away and it’s just the session? I personally find that just really enjoyable to watch as well!

[@Kboges]

Pat! Great hearing form you, brother. I couldn't agree more, dude! Discipline to take your time, not rush, and develop something real is an under appreciated aspect of building the foundation. Everything good here. Got a mother baby on the way so that's going to be an experience 😂 Congrats on finishing up the semester! I hope all is good with you, dude. I've been thinking about it, for sure. My only hesitation is the algo punishes these loser videos as the majority of people click out. I don't monetize the channel, but I'm hesitant to make videos that sink its performance or encourage people to leave the video too soon. From the algo's perspective, it looks like I'm making content people don't want to see, so the videos get less reach. So... if I want to reach as many people as possible, it's a little counterproductive, but I was thinking about maybe making another spot to do that.

[@kingdomoflions5391]

Man that is just insane! I wish you all the best with the little one on the way! For sure keep us in the loop if there is another place to watch those session long videos! I totally understand about the algorithm and what it portrays everything to be! Much love, brotha man! I’ll catch up with you soon, just got tons of schooling right now hahah

[@Kboges]

@@kingdomoflions5391 Thank you, bro! Best of luck on school and stay in touch!

[@MisterGames]

Added momentum is why i do NOT do shadow boxing with gloves on.

[@fabreezethefaintinggoat5484]

multumesc

[@CHARLESSBRONSON]

Any thoughts on knee pain an squats/lunges exercises ? I stopped doing these for a little bit over a week now, as my knees had started to hurt even as i walked. I started focusing on hip strength first an gonna re introduce squads an lunges again soon. My knee pain has gone away, by the way. Any tips would be appreciated, thank you for all your Great info .

[@ushilives3]

Hey have you got a video on how to do a pull-up in proper form, as in describing the technique? When I do them I experience knotted back muscles, someone said to me that I am not doing them correct. Thanks.

[@DanGibsonGuitar]

Hi Kyle, big fan of your channel. Based on what you've said about form breaking down with added weight, what's your opinion on Street lifting (max weighted pull-ups, dips, squat)? A lot of those guys hit insane numbers and build awesome physiques but their form isn't exactly textbook. Thanks!

[@Kboges]

For sure! For comp, anything within the rules goes. But this is a very different strategy than training for sustainable practice and health/longevity. One isn't right or wrong, just different approaches for different goals.

[@DanGibsonGuitar]

@@Kboges Awesome! Just out of interest, have you ever run any streetlifting protocol or tried to max out your bodyweight lifts?

[@Kboges]

@@DanGibsonGuitarI haven’t. I can always do over 100lbs on a weighted chin, but I haven’t gone heavier than that in about 8 years. The heaviest I I’ve gone is 135 (not a true max but my heaviest) and I think with a little practice I could beat that. But I don’t have a ton of interest in maxing and I’m not super strong compared to some of the guys out there so I’m cool with that level of strength.

[@fallenpastabean804]

Golden advice. The emphasis on CLEAN and controlled BODYWEIGHT work should be superior to a weighted variation with questionable control. I can attest because I've worked up to a 3x10 with 45lbs but with questionable form. Even if all of those reps had my chin soaring over the bar, and 3 minutes of rest in between. I did this for more than a year and what do you know! Plateaued gains, golfer's elbow, and a shoulder impingement. Once I dropped the weight altogether and did a 4x12 2 minute rest done in such a way that tight squeezes throughout the entire workout causes the failure, I simply grew bigger and PR'd the next time I added the same 45lbs on me 😅. Adding weights isn't necessarily a progression unless you are able to perform it the same way you max out on your CLEAN bodyweight reps. He is right. Shoot for multiple sets of clean double digit bodyweight work and you will realize pretty quickly that there are SIGNIFICANT strength and size gains (not to mention endurance of all) to be left on the table. Oh, and the injuries obviously went away and I would argue bullet-proofed them, too. I would go as far as saying bodyweight is all you need if you know what you're doing!

[@jmanbee1334]

Can you make a video on exercising the neck? Or if u have can you link me to such video

[@nickg9639]

pullups changed my life. i was 168 pound weakling couldnt do 1 pullup now im 195 banging out 20 on a good day. honestly i would say before u go weighted... get to 3 sets of 12.. and buy some microplates and go up by 1 pound every session instead of 5. easy gains and less plateuas

[@djmoderate]

Mr. Boges, do you use chalk before doing your pull ups? Appreciate your videos!

[@goodyeoman4534]

I've honestly never bothered adding weight except for push ups. I understand that adding weight is a great thing, I just took so long to get to the 12-15 pull ups range that if I go even a few weeks without consistent training my reps fall at a scary speed. So I just try to maintain the rep range I'm in lol. However, I do LOVE slow eccentrics, a pause, then a controlled concentric - they certainly sober you up.