The Harsh Truth About Calisthenics

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[@iron4yasuo]

It's a great video but you could talk about the fact next time that when you are an intermediate or advanced athlete then it's true that you are getting no progress or even getting weaker when you train for certain days or periods. Sometimes it's a win just to get out of the gym without injuries or getting sick and being able to put in the work consistently even if you are getting weaker because of a bit overtraining, smaller injuries or not optimal programming.

[@gkeith64]

You dont appear to be breathing correctly. Before each set? You need to take in a deep breath and hold it while you perform the movement.. the oxygen is also key to growth. And its specific. If you dont fill your lungs prior to a set and hold it in. Your muscles will tend to get flat, instead if expanding ... Its the pump that is key also...

[@szymondudzinski6661]

My man just showed old videos of himself struggling. Massive respect bro

[@keysersoze2313]

Exactly this!!!!! Such awful form compared to what he strives for, today.

[@jimmymarshall2300]

He's very humble 🙏🏼

[@ratm239]

So encouraging

[@HellGod67]

Imagine filming yourself sucking

[@ComptGeorges]

He's a legend.

[@roderickreilly9666]

There's a name for this phenomenon: LATENT POTENTIAL: the first few weeks to couple of months the body is awakening its baseline physical abilities, so there's rapid progress. Beyond that, one must "defy the base design margin" to go further, and that's a battle.

[@just-a-fella3212]

This is true for any skill; jujitsu, weight training, boxing, fencing, archery, horse riding, chess, typing, playing a musical instrument,...... One makes obvious progress during the first year, after which one's progress appears comparatively reduced but is in fact only becoming less chunky as adjustments become finer and more detailed, and improvements likewise become finer and more detailed. It is not that the rate of progress slows down; rather, it is similar to acceleration feeling physically faster than motion at a steady speed. The progress across the landscape at a steady speed is just as rapid as when accelerating, even more so, but it becomes a different kind of progress, is felt and observed differently, and requires finer, more focused and careful adjustments. Comparing our self to our self, month after month as we progress, then our progress seems to be slowing, but compared to a stationary position such as to someone else who is not partaking in the same pursuit or compared to our self at commencement of our pursuit, then one's progress continues to be moving rapidly. So, the apparent slowing of progress is largely illusory due to our mistaken use of different reference points and not recognising the difference between acceleration and speed.

[@toxic_narcissist]

​@@just-a-fella3212well said

[@OnMyLunchBreak07]

And this is to go even further beyond!

[@graog123]

Nah man you're thinking of Diminishing Returns

[@Gaybraham.Lincoln]

Then morons take PEDs to bypass it but end up dead

[@anshuletwal2041]

You know a level 5 player levels up faster than a level 50 player..... That's just what happens.... You must stay motivated and move forward, no matter how hard and boring the path is. Once you reach your desired destination you will thank yourself for not giving up back then... Stay motivated❤

[@p2wprirntoepwl2492]

Oo... thanks for explaining in video games 😂. Makes sense 🤣

[@Credow]

​@@p2wprirntoepwl2492yepp too much

[@Credow]

that's the only lang we understand lol

[@zaketenyu1932]

that's such an accurate way to view it no cap

[@scorpyguy2714]

Motivation for kids, use discipline

[@jasonlorphotofilms]

In the long run the biggest gain is a healthy body and a healthy mind. Your positivity and hard work in all your videos is the proof.

[@iliasarroyo]

That part

[@xxxguarnicion2.051]

Nah bro I jus wanna be strong af 💀

[@ethanestalilla8023]

This isn’t just true in calisthenics. It’s true across all workout types/sports in general. The better you get at it the harder it is to get any better

[@rezasaboori9429]

But calisthenics is like actually there is no more progressions, after a time it's more of a stamina progress than strength and muscle growth

[@dbro1205]

It applies to weightlifting too, for me sometimes it takes more than 2-3 workouts to add weight on my reps

[@paintedhorse6880]

​@@rezasaboori9429How? In every other aspect of exercise the same problem applies. Thats why we have progressive overload, which you can actually easily do with calisthenics by utilizing resistance bands and other weights.

[@Jimmy71177]

Just do more reps

[@senchou9258]

You showing your old videos is quite inspiring. It really helps with managing expectations and the reality of training. Keep up the good vids man!! These are the videos that keeps reminding us to keep going and pushing further 💪💪

[@otakujulian]

This is what I was gonna say 😁

[@nemanjap8768]

How tf it is inspiring ? Look at his muscles even in those videos and he is struggling with a pull up and a push up

[@mattacer]

@@nemanjap8768 are you serious? Him struggling in the older video and compared to him now is a huge improvement. This shows people the start, even if hard, the work you put in will show eventually.

[@Myhaay]

@@mattacer it also makes no sense because anyone on planet earth will struggle with a push-up based on how many they did already lmao, maybe he already did like a hundred push-ups before reaching that state, dumbass comment.

[@dreamyo5846]

Bro I’m stuck I can do a hand stand on a dip bar but not on the ground I can do 50 man ups in a row but I can’t do a 1 arm pull-up I’m stuck how do I advance

[@mainr7142]

The key is to be patient and stay consistent trying to progress and keeping your recovery good. Progress will be slow and there may be only tiny improvements session to session but you gotta be patient, trust the process, and celebrate the tiny wins 😃

[@truongdang8130]

This is so true! I felt depressed because i was doing so well and got stronger than all of a sudden it felt boring and i didnt feel sore or made any progress to my reps or sets. You have to challenge your body and surpass its comfort zone to feel the burn again. Increase more weight, more reps, try the next harder variation. It takes Weeks if not months to see body changes. Dont give up!!!

[@Panos__P]

Thank you for showing the old clips mate! Really showcase the due diligence we need to put, and how important every step is, and how we need to put the plan for it🙏

[@97Ant]

Happens with most skills you learn in life, you're going to hit a ceiling and plateau. Some you just have to push through or find out what you don't know.

[@PeteS_1994]

Or even because you are progressing slow you don’t notice the improvement until you can tell that some new things that once seemed impossible seem possible or suddenly understandable.

[@SM_zzz]

Except for understanding women. They'll always be an enigma.

[@eliasalizadeh2183]

this is true about any kind of training not just calisthenics. body has a limit. it can be pushed only to some degree.

[@undeniableluck3260]

yes progress slows down as you get stronger, but there are always ways around plateaus, you just have to manipulate your variables and play the long-term game

[@ydiabO]

My push-ups stopped improving for 5 sessions. I just couldn't get that +1 rep no matter what. Then one day, I broke through. The body is a mystery, really.

[@undeniableluck3260]

@@ydiabO you have to know when your body will give you 100% to get that extra rep, for me i usually need about 4 days rest

[@ydiabO]

@UndeniableLuck I do rest 2-3 days between sessions. My progress is extremely slow now for some reason. My recovery is on point so I don't think it's that. I used to get +2-3 extra reps every week now it's seem unlikely

[@undeniableluck3260]

@@ydiabO i was in the same position for 2 years and as soon as i started taking more rest days, i started becoming more advanced, the problem I think is that as the movements become more intense and heavy, you need more time to recover and adapt as your body is no longer going to recover as fast both because of the intensity and the fact your body is used to the stimulus of training so often that it wont give you anymore

[@ydiabO]

@UndeniableLuck I think I might implement that tbh and see how it goes. It might be that I need more rest than I think. Thanks bro keep grinding 💪

[@dandogamer]

progress is never a straight line. But also I think a lot of people make the mistake of doing the same thing that was working before and expecting more results from it. Your body adapts and demands more of a challenge in order to get better.

[@go9ro367]

Having started after age 50, I'm not sure I ever experienced a period of rapid progression. Lucky me!

[@user-py1gl6xm4f]

Hey if there's no above average baseline to put your standard on, then whatever you do is gonna above average so that's a plus

[@romans1227]

Maybe its not for you

[@fa14fighterjet]

I’m glad your keeping in shape. Keep at it!

[@rickrandom6734]

Any progression is good. In older age it is about slowing down regression, but you are still young enough to get quite rapid progression. I am older than you, so I know.

[@go9ro367]

@@rickrandom6734 I'm now 60, so maybe not.

[@DOGroove]

It’s like this with everything. I teach guitar and it is crazy how much you can learn and improve in a couple years but after 5 years of hard work, it seems to take another 5 years just to make small improvements. You might go from never playing before to playing licks at 180 beats per minute in 5 years… And then it might take you another 5 years to get those licks to 190 bpm and you might never get them over 200 bpm no matter how many years you practice.

[@amarnathpadmanabhan]

Well said bro. This is really a harsh truth.

[@Nopynchon]

Those old vids are great, encouraging to think about it. Thanks.

[@drumrit]

I didn’t know you could perform exercises with poor form. It really shows how far you’ve come and how much effort you’ve put in the years. Hope you’re doing well Daniel, I always think about you with each rep. No homo

[@MU-nf9tl]

Really appreciate content like this, thank you for sharing your beginner phase video. It reminds us of 2 things: 1) we’re all human 2) with effort and repetition we can achieve anything. This is why you’re one of my favorite fitness pages, no bs. Thank you!

[@apdardillaspordoquier1324]

We need to remember why we are training, in my case for strength and to achieve calisthenic and gymnastic movements.

[@MU-nf9tl]

@@apdardillaspordoquier1324 absolutely, I personally fell in love with calisthenics at a young age. Moved away, came back due to circumstances, regret having ever moved away. Working back towards my original skills and wanna be able to do things I never thought possible. Relative to days we seem stagnant, weeks immobile, months snail paced. However, when we reflect, honestly, on how far we’ve came comparing over long times you realize anything is possible. To anyone out there who sees this today, no matter the circumstances, anything is possible 💯 blessings to you and yours.

[@GpD79]

Wow... thank you so much for this video. I've always been so hard on myself for not having the best form and thinking that I sucked, but seeing your videos from your younger days made me feel so much better. We _all suck_ at the beginning!

[@philharmonic.2453]

Great message my dude. Needed to hear this. Quality content.

[@MantisTCO]

Applies to most things in life

[@jolio81]

Came here to say this applies to weight training, but you're right: it's much broader.

[@MantisTCO]

@@jolio81 absolutely. improvement itself is a skill to learn - you get better at getting better.

[@fahadgodil2753]

This video was much needed ! Thanks 🙏

[@letmesleepproductions4771]

Bro thank you for putting this out. I’m a body builder who loves calisthenics and this has to be one of the most important messages to hear as a beginner especially with the amount of gear we have these days

[@MarcosDemian]

Mad respect for sharing your old videos. Like others also said, it is inspiring to see that the pros also had to start somewhere and helps us to manage expectations

[@user-pf8gk8oj8i]

Thank you for always being honest on your fitness journey, as well as sharing your wisdom! I think the same applies to every other disciplines, whether it's dancing, swimming, studying, playing an instrument,... We progress pretty fast at the Beginner phase. However, things change when you reach the Intermediate phase, this is where most people give up. You realize that the intensity of the training/learning alone is not enough, it requires discipline, proper rest, consistency and most importantly: patience, just to see a little progress. I call this the Infinite Intermediate Plateau. Once you have overcome that, you reach the Advanced phase. This is where you can truly start to call yourself as "Good" at your practice. And even then, there are still so much more to learn, and you still find yourself going back to the Basic Foundations from time to time. No matter where you are right now in your journey, be Patient and Compassionate to yourself ❤

[@lew3733]

It does slow down but there are often things we can do to improve it such as sufficient sleep, whole food diet, mental stress reduction etc.

[@ujjwal_kushwaha]

this video reached me at the most perfect time , i have just started feeling all this and felt sad after finding everything correct in my session but my progress slowed for no reason

[@179107199999]

its basically like in RPGs. At a point you grow fast but the higher your level the slower your growth.But if you keep going you end up GodTier . Your words are an inspiratioin

[@oaschbeidl]

Man, seeing you looking pretty damn fit but struggling to get even a single clean rep in these old videos was strangely validating. Makes me feel better about still being stuck in very low rep ranges with some exercises while steadily improving my form, even after years of dedicated training. It's especially powerful because I know you got damn near superhuman form in many of those same exercises nowadays. Thanks for not being afraid of showing those humble beginnings, they honestly add another layer of inspiration for me!

[@KairuRana]

Dang, I really needed to hear this. I was doubting my exercises and changed it a lot of times thinking that there was something wrong, my body was not improving, now I understand. Thank you very much sir!!!! Now I will just try to stay consistent.

[@caman1628]

Thats is so true good to have a reminder even though I know that, sometimes you can workout and not be able to see a progress even in a month, but its all about keep going and being consistent thats the only way.

[@julio1148]

I realized that I’ve been following you for about 10 years now… thank you so much for the info you’ve put put over the years 🙏🏻

[@JE-jk6qt]

Dude the old videos.. makes me feel like I can do it iv built a good build but I get so frustrated that I can't still do particular things so seeing you then makes me feel like I'll get there with time

[@p-vision]

Trueeee, just keep going and enjoy it 💪🏾

[@danielkirby3079]

Really appreciate you saying that about progress slowing down. We watch people like you and other great athletes on KZbin and think, I can be like that overnight or with just a little work without realizing the years and hard work that you have put into where you are today! Appreciate you keeping it real.

[@jimihenrik11]

OMG, I seeing those old videos has got to be the most motivating thing on this whole channel.

[@aaronperez9518]

Bro watching his training arc here is mad inspiring..

[@Big_Boss92]

What a hero showing the beginning, inspiring bro😊

[@dadventuretv2538]

Great vid. Yup, it happens in everything we do, so this is great life advice. A lot of people get addicted to the high of the progress, and once that goes away and the “boredom” of the plateau sets in, they lose interest. I’ve seen it so often with so many people in so may things- exercise, Rugby, mountain biking, boxing, judo, relationships, and even my profession as a lawyer. Learning how to accept that slow down in the rate of progression, or perhaps even a plateau, and how live within that, is tough, but is also essential if you want to stick with something for the long run.

[@chokin78]

knowing this is key, thanks for the heads-up!

[@akhil8544]

I respect your consistency a lot

[@UnreadyPlayer]

This is what I needed to hear. Thanks

[@knightsolaire7290]

Can you describe it more detailed how it was and felt for you? Like with what performance (in e.g. push-ups) did you start? Until what performance did it start to stagnate, or felt like it would. And where are you now?

[@user-pt6do6wr3w]

Thanks man I needed this ❤

[@Holden.Tudiks]

Currently enjoying beginner gains and falling in love with the process

[@wyattmadson]

This is good to know. My pullups progression has been slowing down recently, and I was worried my form wasn't good, or I was doing something wrong.

[@michael510D]

Weighted vest big dawg. I'm going to get more open into different challenges. I'm sure that's the answer.

[@hman2912]

Got to push through those hard months where you Plateau. Keep grinding and you'll eventually break through

[@C.O.SBurpees]

I needed to hear this!

[@tauseefbhutta7640]

Always Very good inspiration from you💪❤️

[@user-bd6zc1ou3s]

Good video man that i see myself in this struggle and no progress shit i appreciate these old videos of you boss that shit gave me goosebumps Keep being one of the good ones 👍

[@saadmaath1189]

I needed this thank my brother

[@stevenray409]

This helped my spirit thanks Bro

[@kevin863_yt9]

Yea I noticed after a while I struggled to do pullups later on but like you said it's natural.

[@fabriciomedeiros1872]

This is what I was needing now . Thanks for the video bro

[@Communityofweirdostv]

Thank you for this 🤜🏼

[@Pegasus44.]

YOU ARE AN AMAZING ATHLETE ,AN INSPIRING PERSONALITY,A GOOD CHARACHTER!!!!!!THANX FOR YOUR HELP!!!!KEEP UP YOUR GREAT WORK!!!!!GREETINGS FROM ATHENS,GREECE!!!!

[@yqafree]

Thank you for this. People everywhere can heed this warning to not presume that everything comes easy. The best of us only improve after many years of consistent conscious effort, when one exercises that true mindfulness.

[@drftgy1621]

i've heard that when this happens changing training to higher intensity and less volume tends to help for a lot of people

[@user-bk4eg3is7e]

❤ from Canada. Thanks brother

[@kerri5595]

This is the Short I needed to hear today thanks

[@Davids77724]

Excellent info, thanx!

[@radiannafi9404]

your speech is motivation for me...thank u for telling the truth

[@michalolz24]

This isn't only true for calisthenics, it's called newbie gains/progress, your rate of improvement in body building/weight lifting/and even probably aerobic activities slow down over time

[@paoloemiljio424]

Like everything you learn new

[@mohsen8873]

I have thought exactly like you ,thanks

[@jbazan11]

This is why you don’t quit! You keep going forward pushing yourself.

[@naheemrazwan]

Really appreciate this because I've been going through this to the point i wasn't even sure if I'm doing the right exercises. Plus now I've done my chest bone in, costrocondirithis, so taking it slow to recover. Would appreciate a beginner guide to Calisthenics or how to get back into it. Thanks in advance

[@sandman176]

The best way to progress is to keep doing the hardwork and to forget about the progression

[@FranekCyganek25]

📍 We need to remember that resting and doing nothing or having fun and giving yourself relax and pleasure is also very important or the most important part of work 📌 when we resting and sleeping or having recreational fun we also training 📍 and the training is better when we mix pleasurable fun with excitement in chasing goals

[@MrMcGillicuddy]

thanks this is helpful to reinforce in my mind. I have to be reminded from time to time

[@Ggan29]

Thank you so much ... I really needed that u made my day😢

[@IbsHerzalla]

Im at that point now and its so hard to continue ..glad to hear im not the only one

[@kaushikdebnath9285]

Thanks bro. It will really help me improving my mindset. ❤❤❤

[@itsfikree]

Thanks brooo, good Content!

[@wowrada]

And after a few months you are happy if you can hold a Position vor 0.1 second longer than the day before. Or be able to stretch your tuck holds 1 mm more...

[@vondernacht]

That early footage is priceless.

[@foxdylan9536]

This happens with all sports, especially running, getting faster times is fairly easy in the beginning but it gets harder and harder

[@777Thebear]

I'm at this stage. Now it's like no matter what I do I'm stuck at the same reps. I'm trying to force or reps pause when I hit failure then try to get 1 to 2 more. I'm finally starting to push through but man it's so much extra effort to make minimal gains.

[@queenslayer9372]

well said. it's not just a physical battle its both mental and physical battle

[@Mrsferris]

I love your content so much!

[@spliffspiegel834]

I've noticed this with myself recently. My progression has slowed down significantly. However, I started adding some weight training into my routine as well as some other exercises. All in all, even a little bit of improvement is still progress. Just keep moving forward!

[@Seth-xh8qs]

What also really sucks is when you go from 20 to 45 push ups work gets in the way and you drop down to 30

[@avenir7]

bro was jacked af as a begginer

[@niconine268]

Great display of routine in a short clip

[@wer8990]

Nice clip! I like how Sam Shethar put it: the more advanced you become, the more variables of your training AND lifestyle you need to have in check; that being said, you might still experience a sudden growth spurt in year 5 or 6 in your training career, if you tune into a variable formerly neglected!

[@energizer7354]

Thats every fitness discipline really. I do powerlifting and the same thing. Consistency is king and it makes it so when you do see progression it is that much more exciting and sweeter

[@himesh2006]

So true. This is also the case with every skill/training you do.

[@KashMunni120]

Wow. I thought I was just over training or under eating. This is very valuable knowledge. Thank you.

[@enzolo2420]

hey man im a really big fan but i was wondering if it is healthy for the joints to straighten the arms as much as You do?

[@user-lc5of7jh5g]

I needed this thanks

[@Mintfxs316_]

Its not only calisthenics its How everything in this World Works any industry any field...In weight lifting also More advance you get More time and difficult it Gets to gain muscles

[@Karan_aloneboy]

Correct It's much needed video bcz this thing puts us to a lot of stress and overthinking.

[@thwrdg]

Omg, where were you when i was a beginner 😂, i needed this info so bad when my progress slowed down, but guys don't get discouraged just focus on your one trick at a time and you will start seeing progress in it, and don't forget the basics, pull up, chin up, push ups and dips

[@amanidlaw]

Thank you I never see people showing the vids of themselves struggling

[@Constipatedoverlord]

Thats how it is with all forms of lifting/exercise. Initial gains are the best theyll ever be, then you flatten out.

[@KevinSmith-xt8xr]

Thank you for the reality check

[@danthomas8431]

It truly is a hard truth. I'm currently in that space now. Certain things improve. I recently unlocked the pistol squat. But other things have stalled. And I've caught myself thinking that I might be doing something wrong. Just have to kick the mental block.

[@christinatso3783]

When it comes to statistic curves we have to love the Plateau Good point

[@thazkithasleem3958]

This is sooo true. I started off with calisthenics really well and as my rate progress started getting unimpressive i quit and started bodybuilding.