How To Start Calisthenics at Home for Beginners (No Equipment)

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IN THIS CALISTHENICS VIDEO:
I show you how you can get started in calisthenics at home as a complete beginner, without using equipment. I also share 3 of my best pieces of advice for beginners in calisthenics.

[@adam_frater]

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[@ayara8157]

"Don't cheat for the sake of reps. No one is counting but you." A brilliant statement!

[@ero4417]

I read this right as he said that.

[@xHeartHeartbreakx]

I try to telly hubby this when i work out! He wants me to go as fast as him but there's no way lol. Never trade quantity for quality.

[@ChrisBloommusic]

@@ero4417 me too , that is weird

[@rasmoos465]

And cheating is pointless anyways, won’t help you get stronger. It’s just dumb

[@schust3r212]

No one is counting but my angry drill sergeant

[@jojothegigolo6259]

This dude got me doing push-ups 3 in the morning

[@gamingtutorials1744]

2:29 right now but im about to

[@NihalSingh-jq9nj]

Right now bro🤣🤣🤣 2:18 in the morning, here from India 🇮🇳

[@setouttowonder9923]

This dude got me doing push-ups at 2 in the morning at work...

[@johnnieb.6273]

This dude got me rethinking my push-ups and using my shoulders and core.... never thought about that

[@skwrldoi8789]

Uhm wtf this is weird 2:50 am I think it’s a spell I’m scared but imma still do those pushups

[@jadeobsessed1281]

I'm 16 trying to get the best out of myself physically and mentally and this helps a lot with the first bit as I don't have any access to any sort of equipment also for anyone who's starting out like me I recommend you put these kind of videos in your own playlist to help you stay organised

[@dclxvi2222]

Keep it up kid 🗿🍻

[@LowwBatteryy]

How are you doing?

[@jadeobsessed1281]

@@dclxvi2222 thanks

[@jadeobsessed1281]

@@LowwBatteryy great so far slightly visible results but it's the confidence that's increased most

[@Nofi.]

What are you doing the most at 16 i am doing cardio but dont know if i am doing it right or wrong

[@katien3022]

Upper body strength has always been my weakness and I’ve been thinking that I want to be strong enough to pull myself up in an emergency. That may sound like a weird reason, but I think it would be super cool and feel satisfying to know I could fully handle my own body weight and have that kind of control over it.

[@tibitheking350]

Don't forget to warm up before that emergency pull up cause u can get injured while in escape situation

[@jelizabeth4535]

​@@tibitheking350lmaoooo I always think abt this

[@user-dc9uh1rs3k]

My new trainer, learning to improve and build strength. Love your attitude. Thank you from New Zealand x

[@bobmunro9104]

​@@tibitheking350Great advice. It's always best to plan your emergencies.

[@samuelbrimacombe1369]

Finally a callisthenics video for beginners that isn’t just an advanced guy telling you to do these impossible moves

[@BiHsinalco]

Came from Chris Heria workouts xD?

[@halalhabibi5027]

BiHsinalco 😂 my bro expects us to do 90 degree push ups

[@jabelzebub1451]

@@BiHsinalco I did xD But he has good beginners approachable videos too

[@Schnarchnase]

well, if you think "I can't do that. That's too advanced.", did you try to find out if there are steps before what you have just seen/tried? it really helps to just take the time and research, if there are alternative ways of doing that exercise.

[@naisFR]

Agree 💯

[@aymenesengouga5944]

WTF, this guy is not trying to sell me something, Respect dude, new sub

[@InternetProgrammer]

Nothing is free, you are the product, when I reply back to your comment it increases the ratings on this video and kudos to the guy he has good advice. The economy we live in is very different, crypto currencies that don't have any value and waste a lot of electricity are being made credible by companies like Visa and Mastercard and Tesla while the minimum wage gets debated by Congress. Embrace the change, as change will overtake us all.

[@dailyfacts3212]

@@InternetProgrammer Jeez dude he just tried saying he subbed Lol

[@InternetProgrammer]

@@dailyfacts3212 agreed!, Aymene i don’t know how to edit my previous comment but it does sound like i was too preachy!

[@MicDrg]

@@dailyfacts3212 ahahaha too true he’s also right tho

[@flavorvortex7428]

Honestly talking is the same as selling, it just depends if you are open to "buying" the opportunities that arise for you

[@Kyrious]

This is one of the best tutorials I’ve seen. Really in depth on the fundamentals that most people gloss over. Doing body weight has a lot of complications to it compared to weight lifting. Having to remember every part of a movement isn’t easy and it can be hard to break down where someone is failing.

[@mongoosemcmongoose2786]

as a physical therapist, I just want to say that you are 100% spot on here man, most YT/IG fitness people are completely useless, but you nailed this.

[@Takezo.D.Shinmen]

"no one is counting but you" can't be more true.

[@MrPaksh]

I still recall my gym class back in my younger days :P when we had to perform push ups. I may have just pulled off 15 but the teacher rated us based on quality not quantity.

[@svt9851]

If only more people understood

[@subtitledEN]

Probably one benefit of training at home now (covid 19 era). You are not trying to impress anyone or concerned about anyone looking. Just you and your exercises.

[@jessicatete100]

It doesn't work for me. I'm very judgmental towards myself 😅

[@aadarsh_1303x]

even if you ask them to count they dont

[@harshitshah3856]

This dude : understands beginners like cant even hang for 30s and gives an appropriate overview Meanwhile chris heria showing a beginner workouts: so we are going to do a 5 minute planche for a warmup followed by a handstand

[@DSPNWtoCali]

Right...I follow his ass for a few months and find his contents not focus on a the smallest details. Left his ass like his first lover. Lol

[@Valkarons]

IDKMYName OK What’s with you and Chris Heria’s ass

[@nadza3265]

Loooool

[@nathanotero1369]

Heria is a guru. this guy is a trainer. There’s a reason heria starts every video with him doing some stupid showboating things. I about threw my phone when I saw him start a video making every basket he shot. How many misses did he go through to edit that crap together?

[@DonShotta24]

Golmera Heri is a ioke

[@Destinyatk]

Controlling your movement was THE BEST EXPLANATION OF THIS & DEMONSTRATION ON HOW TO DO IT PROPERLY that I have EVER HEARD/SEEN!! I'm GUILTY of doing it completely wrong..WOWWWW.. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I am definitely gonna WORK on CONTROL. Just Subscribed..:)

[@thisscreensucks]

Wow. I've watched half the video and I know this guy is super legit. The way he speaks. He sounds just a regular guy. Not a salesmen. It's very clearly no-bullshit from the start. Subbed and going to watch a bunch of previous videos.

[@ToastbrotRaver]

7:24 ah yes, letting myself down, I do multiple reps of that every day

[@scream_7_7_75]

Literally LOL' ed at this comment. xD

[@shibeinthemeta]

Hehe

[@hopeenvy]

😂😂😂💀

[@ghostkid7777]

Hope ur doing better now dude

[@murco7658]

😂

[@krishanuphukan80]

Me starting to do any exercise, Body vibrates like a Nokia. Me: this is gonna be difficult.

[@theficho5104]

True xD

[@skyler5241]

hahahahahahah

[@lamberto4332]

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[@commanderwaddles3483]

BUT THEN THIS IS GONNA BE SO EASY, while you go ahead onto new things that make you feel the way your first time doing THIS felt 😂

[@jrlol3455]

youll get it bro 💯

[@user-jq5xk1ig9w]

Great video Adam 😊 I’m new to Calesthenics and I love what you did regarding breaking exercises down into smaller pieces to help build up basic strength. I’m really looking forward to developing with this. I’m in my early 50s now so feel I need to be especially careful so as not to get injured.

[@robskivenes8182]

You are a great person Adam for trying to help folks! What you say about "no one count your reps" could not have been said better. All the best to you!

[@rsym.4397]

0:57 Control your movement 4:09 Build up core strength 6:16 Do progressive movements

[@anthonynorris1517]

Thank you 😂

[@zerykklee7967]

Thank you so much 👏🏾

[@schnoz2372]

Thanks bud you’re a saint

[@sethvang4748]

thank you sm

[@Dekufxofc]

Not all heros wear cape They buy milk too

[@matthewyonkman5692]

Literally the first time I've ever seen the concept of scapula usage in push-ups. Makes total sense because full range of motion is important to any workout movement.

[@osemarc1570]

just want to point out i was the 1000th person to like your comment

[@dizzlesevn2518]

@@osemarc1570 you ar gay?

[@tommyredline6432]

Man this is a great video. I think it has legit motivated me to get after it. I’m a former top athlete who became a father, then injured myself getting back into it. It’s a year later and I’m trying to get a complete base strength, if not starting to completely obsess with calisthenics anyways. Got my follow, man. Thanks

[@c2s2942]

Right there with you. Used to be a collegiate athlete, now I’m a broken down dad 😂 but not forever!

[@tommyredline6432]

@@c2s2942 lol damn right brother

[@Pandatwirly]

Thank you so much for this. I’m just starting and I feel that knowing the proper form and WHY will be critical to my success. 💗

[@alancillion6647]

Just remember guys when it comes to calisthenic it's always quality over quantity

[@titanbeast6500]

True man. Great!!!

[@sawsawlang5412]

Hu u

[@peripheralhandshaker]

Thanks bro

[@trevordias7]

Very true

[@Alexlemay17200]

🙌

[@DrJamesT]

"No one is counting your rep but you" - the best reminder to keep me in proper form.

[@liluzi_9mm78]

I don't actually count I just go untill it hurts it's actually a really good way to do it apparently but I just do it because I can't keep track

[@hxvoc3971]

@32rush so you watched that Arnold Schwarzenegger motivation video aswell?

[@PiracyandDumbbells]

@@hxvoc3971 Mahummud Ali.

[@mediagorillaproduction9128]

Don’t count your rep, make every rep count.

[@MatthewSmith-uf6tr]

I count other bro’s reps at the gym

[@thashadowspawn]

Even though this is from two years ago I needed this today. I am adding this to my daily work outs for the next phase of my Fitness Training. Thank you good brotha! Aloha!

[@yootoob1001001]

Thank you, Adam! Great foundational basics to add in and work on to help work towards my goals. These steps make it seem doable. :)

[@TobiasRobertson]

“So your stomach’s not drooping” bro if my stomach ain’t drooping someone turned gravity off.

[@GalacticBlader]

Yeah or you have abs

[@TobiasRobertson]

Don Draper everyone has abs

[@taimortv6407]

@@TobiasRobertson but few have chonk abs

[@kishanchali8752]

@@taimortv6407 no actually most people have bulky abs. Not many are obsessed with working out

[@muscleman4355]

@@TobiasRobertson it's better you do cardio first

[@tigerior]

Can't believe I don't have equipment for a no-equipment exercise. So sad.

[@blackjesus2916]

You missin a leg or some shit🧐

[@moreno522]

If ur talking about the australian pull up it basically works on a table too

[@123ididntpee8]

Find stars or sum

[@norak8239]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kee7374]

@@moreno522 are you a feather

[@andrewtreloar7389]

2nd time I have watched this, and its gold!! Changed the way I do pushups and pullups for sure!! Thanks Adam!!

[@savagetabby4931]

Thank you so much for posting this. Trying to build my body up as I get all these corrective surgeries but also spend time with my son while teaching him something important.

[@jordani6187]

So we all tryna get a glow up during this lockdown huh?

[@christianfigueroa2850]

Yeah

[@clovernotatroll2302]

Yessir

[@ethanquin7271]

Hell yeah

[@abso1773]

If that is your only motivation you will quit in a week

[@mynameisgone7274]

No i just cant get to the gym

[@wmcarter6096]

"Do one good rep" Crossfitters: "Well I'm outta here"

[@cdipsingh]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jkruse08]

Exactly!😂

[@kunalchavan4371]

😂😂

[@bunnykatsoracle3275]

😂😂😂

[@Monkemonkemonkemonkemonkee]

Fax 😂

[@heatherk569]

This has been THE most informative calisthenics for beginners video I've seen yet! Thank you! I learned so much!

[@123jlb]

brilliant..! clear, simplified, practical, conceptual thanks. Great to have progressions (incl. positives and negatives) and building towards full range and overall strength.

[@TheLixan]

Slow, thorough push-ups are so darn underrated.

[@Flaik21]

People just don't do em right or don't know tbh

[@lucass.4365]

I wondered why my friends can do a lot more push-ups than me. Afterwards I noticed my form was a lot better then theirs :-)

[@nialltalbot8892]

Tm

[@Forrestarabian]

Yep during the shutdown last year I had to rely on push-ups and other calisthenics, of course, and lighter weight dumbbells doing more reps. When I went back to the gym, my bench and squats had gone up. Another thing that happened was my physique and fitness noticeably improved from doing only calisthenics, running, stairs, dumbbell supplementation. I’ve now made the switch from gym to to home/street workout full time and I’m getting better results - at age 46 - than I ever got at the gym, where I did too much “testing my strength.” Home workout benefit that you can grab a workout in your underwear has real benefits: more total volume per week, no baggy shorts to interfere with squats (seriously). I’m doing “no days off” or 6 days a week full body - not destroying myself each workout like I would with 2 or 3 gym workouts per week (when I needed 3 recovery days), but I’m seeing results. I’m kind of moderately pumped all the time I guess. But since I’m not totally destroying myself with each work out, I think I’m getting enough recovery for the muscles to grow. Or, if I did a hard enough work out the day before that I am really sore on a given day, then I will take a day off. I managed to achieve that recently doing a bunch of dumbbell lunges.

[@Forrestarabian]

@@lucass.4365 yep - most people cannot do as many (correct) push-ups as they think they can. Done correctly, it’s a 15 to 20 rep max, or about 60 total in 4 minutes , exercise for most people, even fairly fit people, meaning it’s heavy enough for hypertrophy and strength gains.

[@petermapp5988]

i am 51 yrs young .My new goal is to incorporate yoga for flexibility ,calisthenics ,weight training. and a diet devoid of processed foods .I have no deadline since i want to pursue all for the rest of my life. This video showed me that my form is wrong and for this i am thankful.

[@MadaraTwin]

lol

[@stevil2006]

I started right here on this very video, in july of 2020. I can honestly say that I've advanced so much inbetween then and now. I workout three times a week now. Monday/Wednesday and Friday, with the weekends off. I was 39, now 40 and I feel better than ever. Honestly. My best advice to anyone starting out is to stay dedicated and push through because the results will come. I'm living proof! Also, mentally I feel much better too!

[@Ajay25888]

@@stevil2006 Thank u, God bless u. Im 19 and I hope I get to 40 with a nice form

[@NeverEndinShow]

28 with a severe pulled neck muscle wanting to do this shit as soon as I heal up. Keep me honest and don't let me bitch out guys my mentality won't let me be a quiter if someone's checking me lol

[@kapjoteh]

@@NeverEndinShow how you doin

[@PesterBotLoFi]

In basic training we did all this.. This is a good video. Especially the part about full hang.. very important. I used to be able to do 10 -15 quick pullups (I'm 220 pounds) got to basic training and could only do 5 because they made us fully extend.

[@mrdez4511]

If that was your first video that was a good dam start. That was the best/ most thorough informational I seen in a while. Keep giving it like that!!!!

[@barrycooper9991]

I thought this was for begginers, I was watching this on my bed, turned to see my stomach and asked "Are we gonna do this?" and we both laughed.

[@FrenchViking466]

Barry Cooper 😂

[@shakiryahia9]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lionellion6475]

your comment made my day :D

[@tomdavidrobinson4771]

Lol

[@Olly218]

Haha you can do it

[@randosmallfoot2132]

I Literally now have to come to grips with the fact I’ve never done a real push up. Not even when I was in the army. As soon as you talked about the scapulas I drop down and tried and and felt it in that area instantly. Thanks a lot. New sun

[@nightk3717]

Interesting, you would think the army would make sure you do everything with a perfect form.

[@ls200076]

@@nightk3717 nope

[@for.u925]

@@nightk3717 according to sum army friends sure they workout but its alot of pointless stuff prone to injury

[@prmfirestorm0863]

haha, same here. Although, when hanging on the pullup bar, they did have us flex our shoulders like he did with the chair. Didn't know why though, it did hurt.

[@ayushsharma-ug3ge]

You have to see the kind of training the Indian army goes through.

[@davidreid2847]

Hi Adam. I've just come across this video as I'm looking to get back in shape. Being a dad of two makes it hard to get to the gym. Hence the calisthenics from home. Looking forward to exploring your content 😊

[@malikgibbons9455]

Awesome video!! I have never had such a straightforward explanation on the importance of foundational strength through these movements.

[@MrBiwinning123]

This was really good actually. No clickbait listicle, but just solid content.

[@lowkeyalien6477]

Wow. I've been athletic all my life...weights, sprints, sports and surfing. Curiosity to try new things has me researching calisthenics. It definitely looks hard and challenging and it's time to venture into the unknown. Thanks for the entry level tips.

[@kimourivaughan8049]

how did it go? I’m starting today

[@ziga7382]

@@kimourivaughan8049 how did it go? I'm starting today

[@Rayan-fp4sz]

@@ziga7382 how did it go? I'm starting today

[@ziga7382]

@@Rayan-fp4sz Honestly it's amazing, just remember to do proper form and don't push yourself too hard.

[@gonna-begigachad9858]

@@Rayan-fp4sz how did it go? Im starting today

[@hariasmith1142]

Thank you . I appreciate the explanation of how to correctly do the exercise instead of just showing it. Also you explain the risk for injury if done incorrectly ❤

[@StonersRabbitHole]

Can't believe I've only just found your channel. Been looking for a simple but detailed explanation of the basics...its time to get shreeeddeedddd 💪🏼

[@evelyndeleon7234]

"No ONE is counting for you" The physical fitness exam in school be like: we don't care the quality,I WANT the quantity.

[@Amina-rs5jh]

totally!

[@ionlyusemsi4728]

True

[@Isai314]

Yep

[@youwantmyname9208]

I remember my elementary school friends bragging about doing 50+ shitty push ups form nonstop

[@ceejay1312]

“Naturally your back has some curvature under it” My body fat: “ Bitch where? 🤨”

[@msb3782]

lmao i low key feel you

[@12Gates.]

Was it necessary to call him a bitch tho

[@-_frenchbulldoog_-4715]

I’m 16 and have just recently in the past 9 months started lifting and I’m seeing progress already which is awesome. The only thing is I’m not that mobile and that can hurt my progress. So on top of lifting I’m going to start calisthenics and some other mobility/flexibility training. This video explained a lot and I’m really excited to start.

[@irenelau4753]

Thank you, I love the beginner lessons, bring it on! You’re doing a great job!!

[@FitnessMadeEasy]

Coming from weight background, 30 minutes workouts and sweating it out I really had to adjust my training philosophy to understand what it takes to achieve body mastery with calisthenics, the strength,skills, the control, the balance.I have just begun but thrilled to watch you perform so well.

[@adeguz3192]

Amazing!! This is great! I love how you explain proper form and the whys and hows clearly and concisely! Good stuff! I will try the beginner techniques for sure!

[@paulm9331]

Simplicity with explanation is awesome, just straight talk with no BS

[@PKSiAMiAM]

Very helpful. Thanks much, after a number of hockey injuries in the past as well as a broken collar bone I've never got back to full fitness. Hope that I can push through and sort this all out as it will fix some back issues I've had for a while.

[@ipc8255]

Mate, I'm only through the first half of the vid and am delighted with how accurate you explain things, exactly what needs to be said. Got me subscribed, I'll be happy to see more.

[@anniesungoddess3968]

I've never heard anyone explain exercises like you do. I've watched so many videos and listened to so many of my fit friends and this is by far the best instructions I've ever heard. You're amazing and thank you.

[@dylanbuys1850]

You are the first fitness trainer EVER to have motivated me to start being consistent. Never felt so inspired but also educated before! You're in your passion man.

[@MiccaEvilMask]

this is a first class teaching, first person in the world teaching everything you should know, that's grate! Well done, I'll follow you now on.

[@PhoenixCrown]

Dude this was so helpful. I come from weight lifting where everything was about isolation--basically NOT doing full range of motion. But I've always been more interested in functional strength, flexibility, agility, dexterity etc. And now I have a 2-year-old to keep up with... will be watching more of your vids, thanks!

[@bagellord9337]

How is your journey lad? Keeping up?

[@bagellord9337]

How is your journey lad? Keeping up?

[@joogullae3456]

Is your name Phoenix Crown forrizzle?

[@creatordaylight9651]

Hey can you update us?

[@PhoenixCrown]

@@creatordaylight9651 I reached my goal of doing a handstand pushup by my 37th birthday a couple weeks ago, so that's fun =) I'm still a little heavier than I want to be, been working at a desk a little too much... And no, Phoenix Crown is an alias to give me a false sense of privacy.

[@jazzypari]

Started calisthenics a month ago and I'm sure I could improve my form. Thank you for this no BS information that will help all us beginners

[@stevensebastian4131]

Updates?

[@ThanhTran-vn6xi]

Yes?

[@moned184]

yes update and it seems as tho ur a women so how would it differ cuz I wanna do callisthenics for a women but only see male videos.

[@ahsisjdvdve2022]

@@moned184 You can follow the same procedure. It doesn't matter if you're a woman.The benefits are the same...

[@louiscaesar8981]

Just found your channel and I love it! I’m new to calisthenics and have limited ROM in my hips (osteoarthritis) but I’ll be following your workouts and doing as much as I can . Thanks Brother!

[@Makeupbymarisssa]

I learned a lot from this video, I'm glad I watched& now I'm going to incorporate these tips while I workout, I can't wait to see what improvements this will aid

[@christinalafferty6073]

This is so insanely helpful! I'm working on getting a solid workout routine, and trying to slow down and focus on form. I'll definitely be using these!

[@highpeaktrails]

This is brilliant! Thanks man. I was starting to give up on my Calisthenics dream as I kept injuring myself. I can do ‘proper push-ups’ with scapular retraction and dead-hang every pull-up etc. But to hear why this is important and the future benefits explained in such a clear way. I feel ready to go again and chase this particular dream. Thank you. 🙏😊

[@TheMovementAthlete]

Your skills and attitude towards this sport is so admiring!! 😍Love that combo and it's amazing how clean your each and every muscle-up is 🔥🔥

[@genesisrodriguez6724]

you're so passionate, I instasubscribed. Can't believe I watched the whole video. These type of videos are often so boring but you made it amazing. Thank you.

[@sophieobrien9139]

Thank you for breaking down these things, really appreciate it ❤️ I've liked and subscribed and will keep watching/practicing to get better on this journey into calisthenics that I started only 8 wks ago now and can already feel myself getting so much stronger 💪 🙏🙌

[@Wafflesistas]

I really appreciate the emphasis on the fact that you said to use positives and negatives. Because it’s about full range of motion and doing quality movements over quantity. There’s a lot of pressure to have the final product but I’d rather build my patience to make sure I achieve strength and motion before moving onto the next goal.

[@brianogrady9377]

Thank you. I have been researching and watching videos and yours is actually educational. Not just do this so many times and do 3 reps without going over form or how this works. Great job and I look forward to the rest of your videos.

[@dimmonoid1083]

Subscribed bro because of seeing this old video. I'm not exercising anymore, but was doing it for a years and in the exact way what you show in this short video. Thank you, I'm gonna start it all over again

[@baileywagstaff9809]

I love the way you break this stuff down and give us such detailed knowledge, I'm thinking of starting and this is litterally the video I needed to see, thank you 🤟

[@lindseytreweek8771]

These are awesome, I've never thought about scapula strengthening before. I also loved the negative pistols of letting your leg fall. Excited to try these out!

[@tsleong1]

I started doing the scapula stuff, and my shoulders already look better. this really works good stuff, thanks Adam.

[@paradox_typalove]

Great video, I have been curious about calisthenics for awhile you made it seem a lot easier to learn then I thought can't wait to see how I am doing in 3 years

[@val-zod1284]

Ok Charlie, this better be worth it EDIT: i've started doing 50 push ups a day plus planks. It's been a week, and i'm certainly seeing some results

[@connerfowler6193]

Mister Miracle Jesus Christ that’s exactly why I came here

[@rand0mplayer267]

Same here

[@DJCharm_]

Same

[@VigilsDad2]

Same

[@edogsupreme]

same

[@JoJeromeMP]

Thanks for this! Getting back into martial arts at 50, I'm learning real fast that strength building is very possible - I'm already in the best shape of my life - but form, structure, and control are more important than ever before. ;-)

[@tonyz1241]

I was looking for beginner exercises / routine when I came here, but finding principles of form and function was far better. Thanks dude. You now have a comment, like, and follow. Quality stuff, keep it up 👏

[@pritikinaa]

Thanks so much! I've only ever done calisthenics sporadically but I'm trying to get into it. This helps a lot!

[@BodyFixExercises]

Listen to this man! Scapula strength & control is the KEY to strong, healthy shoulders. (Particularly the Serratus Anterior & Lower Traps). If you scapular stabilising muscles aren't strong, you end up with shoulder impingement and a whole list of shoulder issues. Kudos Adam.

[@bigcnmmerb0873]

You saying not to worry bout reps too much and focus on just form and trying to do the form properly has just made me even more confident thank you

[@nandasarva1133]

Very nicely explained brother 👍. Keep up the good work. I am trying to do calisthenics and this foundational knowledge will help to maintain the good form and further the journey 🙏🙏. Thank you so much again 🙏 Subscribed 👍

[@Hebininja]

Some of the best content I came across when it comes to foundation and attitude. Instant subscribe.

[@xoxoDIVYA]

I’ve been training to do a proper push up recently and I swear once I followed ur scapular and core tips I managed to do them so easily!! THANK U 🙏🏽

[@GR_BackingTracks]

Hey thanks! Approaching 50 and I haven't really learned the body mechanics behind exercising 'properly' but this is a great start... My tailbone isn't a big fan of full situps, but I can definitely do the yoga stomach crunches (and elbow-handstand.) Subscribed!

[@SJ-bo2qq]

Dude, you just popped up in my feed. Been looking at alternative ways of establishing a new workout routine/regiment and looking into calisthenics. 35 year military, retiring, broke in different areas .. I’m listening, thanks.

[@maradonad10s99]

3 minutes in and im aready subscribed, this is amazingly detailed, thank you and greetings from Argentina.

[@forever3797]

This is my first time watching you. Re feedback for your vid - all I can say is loved this one and your style so I subbed. Really liked your 'reality style' about getting back to good basics/foundations - this is especially good for someone like me who is a beginner, 46, and no significant background in fitness - loved you dispelling the reps count etc as being the most important thing. Also liked your yoga crossover. Any vids for over 40's is always appreciated - Love from Brisbane Australia Bro.

[@DevineDigital]

That scapula engagement really helped me think about my form. Everyone always says proper form, but they never show it. Thank you for that.

[@andrewsmalley4138]

You got 100% appreciating when you basically said we do it for ourselves and no one else is counting,, Yup its not about what he or she is doing, it is about what I am able to do.. Subscribed!

[@Turbonicplague]

Subbed, I'm going to follow along man. I'm right where I want to be right now. Spent 3 months dropping weight 205 to 159...I'm 6'2". It's time to get ripped. Thank you for sharing your knowledge kind sir.✌️

[@jonasc.7059]

This was on my recommend, ive never even heard of the word calisthenics before - but i still watched this video in full.. I’m intrigued about it now lol

[@GuillaumeRx]

It's basically bodyweight exercises. It improves your overall strength for complex and diverse movements (contrary to weight lifting where you build more strength but for a limited number of moves and ranges again and again, which is less efficient in an everyday situation). It also builds a lot of relative strength (your strength compared to your weight), your core, and your physique (obviously) in a very balanced way. Although it's a bit harder to progress and the result comes slowly. Legs are a bit harder to build but there are some great exercises for them, most people just don't dig deep enough into Calisthenic leg exercises. And you can add weight to the exercises or complete it with weight lifting if you want. ACalisthenics also improve your stability, agility, and flexibility (especially if you add some yoga exercises, which most of the advanced practitioners do). It's great for your body, physique, and most importantly health.

[@1Mandacaru]

calisthenics is cool, I've been searching for ways to exercise myself for a while, and I think it's the most efficient way to truly improve strength and health - also the cheapest since the community shares a lot of knowledge - if you're interested, go and checkout this subreddit: r/bodyweightfitness there's also an android app with the same name, where you can do and see the exercises and progressions of the series the community developed on this forum

[@leonardpereira7031]

He's excellent at his explanations - keeps it simple - Thanks Adam

[@jed_boi]

Love the video, I’ve seen a lot of beginner stuff that I know I can’t do, but putting in perspective of even doing just one proper push up, building the foundation, very much where my weak ass needs to start. I really appreciate you breaking down the push up and showing what is right and wrong. I found out that I’ve been doing push ups wrong for my whole life, probably why I’ve made very little improvement, that on top of lack of consistency 😅

[@demonindenim]

i really love this, i wanna get into calisthenics and you explain it really well. please upload more!

[@seanwang2514]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I was always told to focus on forms rather than reps but I didn't really have a clear idea on what it really means. This video has definitely helped me understand the difference between 10 good form push up is better (and harder) than 10 push ups in shitty forms.

[@NDNDNDND]

I'm newish to Cali, still finding my way and unsurprisingly I'm struggling! After numerous Cali videos on different channels, the mn I heard you mention how important the Scapulas are (I had not heard anyone explain it in such articulate detail), I reached for the Subscribe button! Thank you

[@Destinyatk]

Me too on the part about the Scapula. Not in Cali but I also subscribed as well. :)

[@SteveAtwal]

Great video, man 👍 I used to be in a gymnastics team as a teenager in the UK…and now, after 50 years, I have the time to start calisthenics again. Liked, Subscribed, and will check out your other videos. Cheers

[@kaimcdonald4273]

You’re an amazing person, the amount of detail you put into your instructions and demonstrations is top quality. The first half of the video taught me so much about push ups that I never even knew. Will definitely be starting callisthenics with the help of you and your channel. Thanks

[@r2nyman]

Thanks for the video! I’d like to see more videos from you. I like your style because you keep things clear. Keep going boss!

[@bradleybatten5650]

Great video! Definitely makes me want to watch the next one with some exercises 🙂

[@0yoriichi]

A really GREAT help, Thanks alot man! I really appreciate your guidance and tips