Study Reveals Calisthenics vs. Weightlifting: Which One Is Best for You? | The Workout Show

[@FilipeAmrhein]

If your trying to do calisthenics I would advise you to get your hands on some rings the excersice variety is insane and the fact that you can train with them at home is pure gold.

[@BigBananaVT]

I came here to say the same. Rings and TRX are amazing at building insane upper body strength, but also at making sure your stability is god like! You'll feel muscles you didn't even know existed, and your body will have no choice but to adapt to this new level of control and allow every muscle to flow properly with every movement you do.

[@erikmielke9008]

It is probably one of the most beautiful ways to train and requires the most concentration.

[@lenatunji]

@@BigBananaVTWhat’s TRX?

[@frog6054]

​@@BigBananaVT What the best ring exercise for strength?

[@BigBananaVT]

@@lenatunji look up TRX straps or suspension straps. They're similar to rings in that they use an adjustable strap but instead of rings looped into the strap they have a straight handle.

[@K.S.A_privat]

I personally train weighted calisthenics.

[@ICR_Frizzstroyer]

I personally didn't ask Jokes I'm trying calisthenics as a beginner and fuck me it's hard haha Even bodyweight squats that feel easy become so fucking hard when you go for as many possible in one minute haha

[@calesthanics]

us bro us

[@roundboyli7217]

Gurl you know you wrong weight lifting is superior especially for people like me who hate sports team sports the most

[@morin7487]

​@@roundboyli7217 it's not.

[@Carbon-lifeform]

The paradox of weighted calisthenics it's just weight training in disguise.

[@klauspoloni956]

I am 59 and started calistenics 9 monts Ago, it is amaising the variety of exercises you can do despiste the level you are. Because you need to balance your body while exercising you recruit a large amounth of muscles and your body developes evenly and proportional, you look natural, not bulky on just some muscles. The classes are exciting, nobody uses headsets and we interact all the time because everybody wants to share or learn new technics and hints to perform better. I trained at the gym since the late 80s but calistenics for me was the big discover that changed my life.

[@kellyjordan6440]

Try and read a book and you'll develop your brain so your spelling gets better!

[@klauspoloni956]

​@@kellyjordan6440 Learning a second language and having the courage to write on a foreign page some comment without using the tradutor is threatning, but I should be open to critics. I promiss I will try to develope my brain and educate myself better. Thanks for the comment.

[@Deity_TOAA]

​@@klauspoloni956english isnt my first language either but ive gotten quite good at it regardless just from watching videos in english albeit i started at a very young age but i recommend just watching or listening to english videos as i did. You can also read books which i also do but i read comics because they are more entertaining then a pictureless book😅

[@sach_in_sigma]

​@kellyjordan6440 who hurt u bro

[@bdo333]

​@@kellyjordan6440Don't be a douche. That was uncalled for.

[@chansesArmstrong]

Weighted push ups, pull ups, Dips squats and handstand push ups Deadlift Front lever, planche and you'll be an absolute beast (trust me I know)

[@andreakrogmann-stift1850]

Exchange the weighted push up for millitary press. Trust me, i know

[@andreakrogmann-stift1850]

And squats are enough for lower body. Exchange deadlifts for a rowing variation. Wether its front lever pull up, machine or barbell row. Also, you have to isolate some muscles. For example rear delts and lower traps.

[@mogulme6190]

You will be a beast, but you’ll still have weaknesses that only weight are really going to supplement for you also more difficult to gain significant mass with calisthenics at some point. Especially if you’re naturally skinny

[@reef9999]

volume, try lunging quarter of a mile. You'll have massive legs.

[@Lam09goat]

​@@andreakrogmann-stift1850 the military press is just handstand push ups but with a bit different strength curve tho

[@fastcars514]

Calisthenics makes you more athletic by involving the core and stability muscles in every exercise, and weights provide pure strength training benefits and isolation exercises for building muscle

[@fastcars514]

And imo calisthenics will make you look like a fun kid that can climb monkey bars and pull their bodyweight easy again as a adult

[@clickbaitpro]

Lot of gym folks can't even pull up. Calisthenics is more practical, it makes you more agile and injury resistant because of compound body movements

[@Yashura303]

​@@clickbaitprobodyweight workout already exist at stone age throwing spears, and running,

[@davorzdralo8000]

There is nothing about calisthenics that means it involves more core. In what world does a chin-up involve more core than a barbell squat or deadlift? You can chose exercises that engage the code (or not) with both bodyweight and iron weight just the same.

[@BrawlBrotsen]

​@@davorzdralo8000body tension, if you put your legs upfront or even make an L-chin-up you use your abs more and generally more muscles like abs are trained at once in calisthenics, because weightlifting focuses them

[@trxpho._]

I wastoo fat to do calisthenics, couldn't even do a single push up, but I've managed to lose a lot of weight and build muscle from weightlifting, it also improved my strength a lot and I'm almost able to do 3 push ups, not much but it's progress

[@user-fh2gt2po8r]

fun fact: if you weight 150 pounds and do a pushup, you are pushing up about 80-100 pounds

[@noviusx90]

Stay disciplined and keep going, you will grow! stay hard!

[@GoAmeliorateIt]

Good shit!!! Progress is progress and hard work is hard work no matter how many push ups it is keep it up!!

[@Angarsk100]

Kudos! The best workout is the one you can do every day. Keep up the good work.

[@jackwebb3757]

😅​@@user-fh2gt2po8r

[@allosanthrwpos542]

As a trainer myself I prefer working out at parks than the gym. The gym can be annoying , smelly, people get too talkative , music usually sucks … so yeah , train outdoors it is - and by myself is just fine but sometimes you can Get social at a park too.

[@papaya_virus]

All places can be annoying, smelly, with stupid people and music that sucks, it can be a gim, a park or a comercial center. It's called globalism.

[@GamerLord-d4m]

the problem is in my area there is no park or pull up bars or running area

[@ricci11]

​@@GamerLord-d4m before my town had a calisthenics park I used to train at home, I started with absolutely nothing and then I bought a bar to attach to the door for just 20€ Calisthenics is nice cuz you don't have to pay for a lot of training tools

[@marksystemed4678]

I was saying exactly the same thing to someone the other day. All what you said, plus I can hear the birds sing and feel the wind blow.

[@iscocl]

@@GamerLord-d4min my country those parks almost doesn’t exist, I think there is only one in my city, the rest are “games”

[@kaisuperfreak2]

You absolutely can add weight to push-ups and most calisthenics movements. Weighted vests...backpacks & bands etc.

[@xmanlatter6013]

Exactly, calisthenics by far is superior

[@guntertorfs6486]

@@xmanlatter6013 Depends. A combination of both is better.

[@NoRockinMansLand]

​@@guntertorfs6486 I would say it's best to incorporate a few very notable weight exercises into calisthenics like deadlifts and squats with weights

[@piscesnocapkage96]

​@@NoRockinMansLandadd military press and rows, thats what I do

[@NeoCortex963]

@@xmanlatter6013 Depends on your goal. For my goals, calisthenics is best for me. But that doesn't mean it's better in general, it's just the best way to train for me y'know? For a guy that wants to be built like the hulk and be extremely strong but that's it. Weightlifting is best. For a guy that wants to be quick, agile, very flexible, and strong, with great body control, calisthenics is the way to go.

[@DylanBegazo]

I’m a Purist Bodyweight Calisthenics Professional. Before I was, I was a weight lifter in middle school, high school and college. I can easily refute most of your points against calisthenics but my favorite rebuttal of yours is when you said “ 16:00 “ My answer: If you think you need more weight for your push up then what a one arm push up can provide you (which is 50% of your bodyweight going through 1 arm) then you can still add more bodyweight beyond that to keep progressing. Don’t tell your audience that calisthenics can’t help you beyond your bodyweight when you haven’t told your audience how far you can actually go with their bodyweight. One arm pushups (or the traditional one arm horizontal push up you constantly show in this video) puts about 50% of your bodyweight through one arm and the remainder through your legs. If you reached that point, and you need more weight, simply progress to a decline one arm push up which puts about 75% of your bodyweight through that 1 arm. Then eventually progress to hand stand 1 arm pushups which puts 100% of your bodyweight through that 1 arm. In case you need numbers, I weigh about 200 pounds. I am progressing towards 1 arm hand stand pushups. When I get there, I will be pushing 200 pounds through 1 arm. Which means my total capacity is 400 pounds through my combined arms total. That’s really impressive in the fitness world. Very very few people have achieved that. So you see? If you’re complaining about 1 arm horizontal pushups being too easy and feeling like you “ran out of exercises” and “can’t progress further” it’s because you need to understand the concept of leverage which if brainstormed correctly eventually leads you to decline 1 arm pushups then to 1 arm handstand pushups as the king of pushup exercises. I don’t know anyone at the gym strong enough to do 1 arm handstand pushups so it should make you proud of yourself and motivate you if you strive towards that goal. Be proud of yourself.

[@LeFlamel]

One arm hand stand pushups aren't hitting the same muscle group as one arm push ups - if you want to progress beyond one arm push ups I'd recommend planche push ups.

[@skullcrusher7813]

well said !

[@selva6344]

I realize whoever did the video doesn't know calisthenics well.

[@Lunatic-Beleren]

mans spitting facts! i hate when these AI fitness channels are allmighty and allknowing without actually doing much calisthenics themselves, but wait they said they are team of trainers haha for sure bro team of chatgpts maybe 😂 real life experience is always the best so thanks for sharing i love bodyweight and i got triggered alot with this video lol

[@TheNewCrap]

@@LeFlamel I agree with you but can also add doing push ups on unstable surface or gymnastics rings.

[@jjaguilar7162]

Navy seal burpees are my personal favorite. It's an extreme full body workout, and it definitely hits your mental and physical all at once. 100 navy seals = 300 push ups. If you can't do them try one pump burpees and build up to it. You got this! 💪🏽

[@ที่มาของ]

Everyone should master the basic bodyweight movement(push up, inverted row, pull up, squat) first before moving heavy weight because with calisthenics you'll develope the relative strength, wherease weightlifting develops absolute strength but in comparison relative strengh is consider to be more important in many sports and everyday activities. Calisthenics can also provide some unique benefits such as balance,stability, coordination, flexibility, core strength and it can be done anywhere. If you good at calisthenics you likely to good at liftingweight too. later when you master the basic level you can add weight into these basic movement, which eventually become Weighted calisthenics and if you want to isolate more muscle mass add some isolate exercise or go to the gym, you'll gain two type of strength and build aesthetics body.

[@erikmielke9008]

There is no need to do it first, both can be trained simultaneously, the benefits of lifting weights are the same as those you already mentioned for calisthenics, achieving absolute strength at the cost of relative strength implies eating with the intention of gaining weight and the best aesthetics are not achieved by using compounds of calisthenics and weight isolation but by using compound exercises for both modalities

[@ที่มาของ]

​@@erikmielke9008 We should learn to move our own body at least a basic level, it's better to first build up the more complex functional bodyweight variation as it allows you to develop strength more harmoniously put less strain on your joints and provides solid foundation for later progress. Bodyweight exercise is much more effective for beginners because of greater stabilization, involve more muscle groups and develop functional strength. Gym training compound exercises require the foundation I mentioned, if you have the proper bodyweight foundations you'll be much stronger on weight exercise. Check out a guy who has build great foundation with bodyweight instantly could bench press 100 kg with no gym background. With bodyweight basics you're only doing well building functional strength and aesthetics muscles harmoniously which you can further develop with weight training if you wish.

[@ที่มาของ]

​@@erikmielke9008 We should learn to move your own body at least a basic level. It's better to first build up the more complex functional bodyweight variation as it allows you to develop strength more harmoniously put less strain on your joints and provides solid foundation for later progress. Bodyweight exercise are much more effective for beginners because of greater stabilization, involve more muscle group and develop more functional strength. Compound Weightlifting exercise also require the foundation I already mention. If you have the proper bodyweight foundations you'll be much stronger on weightlifting exercise, check out a guy who build great foundation with bodyweight instantly could bench press 100kg with no gym background. With bodyweight basics you're only doing well building functional strength and aesthetics muscles harmoniously which you can further develop with weight training if you wish.

[@ที่มาของ]

​@erikmielke9008 We should learn to move your own body at least a basic level. It's better to first build up the more complex functional bodyweight variation as it allows you to develop strength more harmoniously put less strain on your joints and provides solid foundation for later progress. Bodyweight exercise are much more effective for beginners because of greater stabilization, involve more muscle group and develop more functional strength. Compound Weightlifting exercise also require the foundation I already mention. If you have the proper bodyweight foundations you'll be much stronger on weightlifting exercise, check out a guy who build great foundation with bodyweight instantly could bench press 100kg with no gym background. With bodyweight basics you're only doing well building functional strength and aesthetics muscles harmoniously which you can further develop with weight training if you wish.

[@ที่มาของ]

@@erikmielke9008 ​@erikmielke9008 It's better to first build up the more complex functional bodyweight exercises as it allows you to develop strength more harmoniously put less strain on your joints and provides solid foundation for later progress.These exercise require greater stabilization involve more muscle group and develop more functional strength.Compound exercise with weight also require foundation I mention which is why bodyweight exercises are much more effective for beginners, a guy who build great foundation with bodyweight instantly could bench press 100kg with no gym background. Therefore, doing well with bodyweight then develop with weight training if you wish.

[@KDR-01]

I do both atm definitely worth doing both

[@Dud-in9iu]

First time I've heard of ATM building muscle. I've only heard it loosening the muscles 😂

[@taouilmustapha7773]

I read it as "at the moment" 😂 ​@@Dud-in9iu

[@robbyburty]

@@Dud-in9iu I was surprised there was only comment to this.

[@jfilmzstudio3470]

Facts!!!

[@CasianoIgmasin]

TEAM CALESTHENICS😊

[@-m1nt-378]

TEAM GYM 🏋️‍♂️

[@Craby-YT]

Team both are great. did not ask

[@Npc1488-wc1kf]

Team Both

[@othatguy1433]

Woo woo

[@TheOmfgorz]

All day everyday BRO!

[@thebreadthattohkalikes9178]

I'm 17 years old and I just started calisthenics 1 month ago I'm an athlete, so yes I can do push-ups and I have some experience in body weighted training but throughout my life I didn't get the chance to have a pull-up bar. It took me 3 weeks of consistency just to do one pull up. (Ngl it made me jump around when I did a proper rep for the first time) This video made me realized that Calisthenics is actually hard. I always thought going to the gym is harder but it isn't 😭 After a month, I can do 4 now I did it all with consistency of building the foundation to do a pull up. Make sure to rest as well it really helps

[@Mrhandgrenade]

How did it take that long it only took me a week to do that are you 200 lbs or something?????

[@monax2130]

Did you do pull ups on a daily basis? If so, I suggest you not to do this every day. You should allow your muscles to recover. In my opinion, the best way is doing pull ups 3-4 days a week

[@FredKuneDo]

Just for realism: If you want to start calisthenics, buy at least a "TRX". You do not need the overpriced original TRX, nowadays there are enough "knock off"-products around for about 20€ (or 20$) that are just fine (after all it is a very simple product). This way you have a nice tool you can attach to almost any door, you can put in a bag and use it everywhere (I mean you can take it with you while traveling, for example), you do not have to search for an outdoor calisthenics station. I mean, not everyone is living in a "everyday sunshine state" and outdoor training in an area with rainy seasons and/or snowy winters may be difficult. There is also the very nice thing, how you can start very easy with a TRX-like tool, because you can always change the angle to make it easier and progress to harder. I bought mine to have something to do just my push-ups on the floor and bodyweight rows with the "TRX" in supersets and man, this was like the beginning of a passion. :D

[@TheNewCrap]

Don´t forget rings! Costs about 20-40$ with straps you can do the same exercises but also advance later on.

[@ElSantoLuchador]

For those starting out I completely agree.

[@nicandromartinezsotelo3300]

I strap my TRX to a tree in the park and it's just amazing to do

[@nutrioh_app]

Calisthenics rules. Once you're strong enough use a weighted vest and discover new sensations! The variety of this practice is simply insane, best ever and so much fun in progressions. To build mass make sure you eat enough and you'll get results. For absolute beginners using a TRX is a great way to find the right starting point (angle to gravity) before jumping on bars. Using compensation bands is also very useful in getting there.

[@davorzdralo8000]

Calisthenics are shit for building mass. That's why even the strongest, most jacked calisthenics guys (even those on roids) still look like climbers (so a lot of definition, strong as fuck, but very light and lean).

[@JonathanCodes-ol1cm]

Who cares about mass if you are lean and healthy it’s enough. I would rather be ripped and smaller than big and fatter

[@davorzdralo8000]

@@JonathanCodes-ol1cm a lot of people? If you don't, good for you, but why are you pretending that no one cares about it?

[@NoRockinMansLand]

​@@davorzdralo8000 tht's just not true, and regardless of what you say being in a caloric surplus and doing any resistance training builds mass

[@davorzdralo8000]

@@NoRockinMansLand more mass in the literal sense? Sure, if you wanna get fat. More muscle mass? No. Calisthenics is very difficult to use for maximum hypertrophy due to lack of gradual loading. That's why there are no bodybuilders who only do calisthenics.

[@robertgabrielzaharie5405]

9:45 " dear diary, today my left wrist did not hurt while doing push ups! " should be a t shirt

[@sandiaswara1940]

Never feel hurt on my wrist. For me it's " Dear diary, today my right shoulder did not hurt while doing pull up! "

[@ToHerbiarz]

When you train calisthenics on outside your immune system is healthier and stronger. I train without shirt even when It's 8*C, in hoodie when It's 0/+2*C. Immune and nervous system improves and your lungs have benefits too. Fresh, clean air. When you train outside more than often you workout when it's a lot of people around, especially in summer. If you want to be flexible, feeling great, strong, spending time in nature and being true self-motivated then go for calisthenics. You can be couched from people around if you train in park when more people workout. Calisthenics people are really humble, helpful and respectful. I earned a lot of great advice, even when I didn't ask. They just wanted to help me improving and prevent injuries. Cheers!

[@jonaslafleur2429]

True,I've been doing Calisthenics for over 10yrs and the ppl I meet in the Calisthenics community are much better than the gym rats I've been around.

[@jugi1231]

I train calisthenics in my fridge, full naked. Its cool af. If you want to be cool af calisthenics brother and you dont have money for gym, you do me and train in a fridge.

[@godsuyatheonii-sama3773]

Yes i used to get sick twice every year and since i started doing calistenics 6 years ago i was only sick twice and that was both covid

[@magua6157]

Opposite for me, the calisthenics apes ive been around are all snobs about it. Cant resist the urge to tell you how much better calisthenics is than everything else. Ill stick to my free weights and machines for my own sanity.

[@ToHerbiarz]

@@magua6157 your choice bro. Most people who go on gym in my hood are just lazy and want comfort. They cannot motivate themselves to just go out and workout.

[@Bentoni817]

Do both.

[@changingpeopleslivesmoon2993]

Ye

[@SwoleWolfHasAHandlebarMustache]

I do both won't list my whole routine but yeah simple STAY SWOLE with both 💪🏼🐺👍🏼

[@JonathanCodes-ol1cm]

I just do calisthenics and I prefer it only lift weights occasionally

[@ElSantoLuchador]

Depends on your goals.

[@stewbanker]

@@ElSantoLuchador What goals do calesthinics or weight training fulfil? Can you tell me plz, im a begineer I would love some help as I wanna do both. My goal is to gain strength in my limbs (My arms are very weak, cant do a single pushup properly) and I also want some agility and athleticism while gaining strength.

[@robertseavor4304]

This video omits one vital aspect of fitness - bone health. Skeletal growth and strengthening are only achieved by lifting weight vertically , i.e., by performing squats, deadlifts and overhead presses.

[@erikmielke9008]

It makes sense, but if you have a link to a source that develops the topic, I would be interested in seeing it.

[@robertseavor4304]

@@erikmielke9008 There are multiple sources. Any lifting will increase bone density of the limbs involved but only the OHP, squat and deadlift affect the whole skeleton because they activate the whole body against gravity. Most importantly, they strengthen the spine.

[@acemonsta01]

Calesthinics by far increases bone density more. The examples of calesthinics training this video provides is very limited

[@robertseavor4304]

@@acemonsta01 I suspect that any increase would be minimal.

[@acemonsta01]

@@robertseavor4304 not at all. As a matter of fact if bone health is your concern calisthenics by far is better than weights just from the basic increase in ROM that calesthinics provides. Weight lifters think strength is everything. Bones also need to be more flexible which calesthinics provides.

[@Vlabar]

I do both and have always done both. As I get older (I'm 50) I am seeing more and more for the need of calisthenics.

[@littlelizardpsycho5178]

Hello friend, why do you feel that way now at 50 ?

[@Art_of_Ramon]

At my current 52, yes, calisthenics body weight exercises seem the best on aching busted joints, with some kettlebell work.

[@selva6344]

I'm with you in this mindset. I'm 52 and doing calisthenics for 5 years now. I wish I had done that, correctly in a good form, long ago. It's never too late for anything.

[@SM_MEX]

You probably are needing calisthenics more due to how calisthenics helps with mobility and flexibility a lot more(like dragon squats for example)

[@zensenpai6669]

I started off lifting weights and now I've gotten into calisthenics. A $400 weighted vest can accomodate up to 140lbs of added weight. For now I'll stick with ordering a 20lb vest instead.

[@alexandrenedellec7116]

The Price IS like a year of gym menbership so i would rather try out gym before (even if I do weighted calisthenic) to see what happen

[@gregtheovercomer]

Definitely recommend getting started with some good bodyweight training!! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@huiledenoix8014]

I believe calisthenics IS less stressful than a lot of weightlifting exercises. Deadlift for example, is really really stressful, a lot more than a whole session of trying to build a one handed pullup. Even when you do deadlift with light weight. Really stressful bodyweight exercises are rare. I prefer by far chaining jump squats, horse stance and cossack squat, than doing weighted squats. The only stressful bodyweight exercise is one arm pushup : unconfortable, engages the whole body, demands a lot of energy. Stressfulness is not difficulty. Calisthenics is definitely harder than weightlifting. Progression steps are higher. Fine tuning according to your level is harder, progress is harder to measure. Calisthenics exercises require INSANE amount of strength, while easier ones require perfect execution in order to have benefits.

[@dakinebrah6246]

Both for me. Weights for arms, i.e. kettlebells, dumbbells. For lower body exercises i enjoy plyo, jump training, and for chest, dip bar, pushups, bosu ball Pushups, etc. And back, Pull-ups, chinups, neutral grip chinups. I have a buff frame, and surprise people at the gym when I do box jumps and plyo exercises 😂

[@DevinCooper-p1h]

If you enjoy calisthenics and the freedom of working out outside, at your home or park or wherever, instead of dealing with a gym, but want the advantage of great strength and muscle gain that weightlifting offers without buying a bunch of equipment, do sandbag training with calisthenics. The variety is crazy as well as it being challenging and super fun.

[@resilientfarmsanddesignstu1702]

You forgot to ask the most important questions: why are you training? What is your fitness goal and what do you mean by fitness? For instance, my fitness goal is “to be able to move and fight efficiently and effectively in any environment and terrain for as much of my life as possible.” Contrast that with some other people’s “fitness” goals that I have heard like “I want to look good in my Speedo this Summer at the beach”, or “I want to have big muscles” or even “I want to be strong”. When anyone exercises, they are training BOTH their muscles AND their mind to perform a skill. The skill that you perform flexing your muscle in isolation lifting a balanced engineered weight on a smooth level surface in an air-conditioned gym is much different than the skill that you need to have hill running, leaping, climbing, vaulting and scrambling over rock ledges, boulders, rocks, roots, branches, mud, dirt, etc. in highly uneven, variable forested terrain, mountain bike trail on the side of a mountain. The second takes way more mind muscle coordination than the first and is certainly far more useful and practical and thus arguably “fitter.” Now suppose you also do natural movement and animal flow exercises, calisthenics, martial arts, yoga, swimming, biking, skating and various outdoor sports like tennis, basketball, soccer, kayaking, etc. Each one training your mind muscle connection to move in a different way. Now compare your fitness level to that of a person who ONLY trains by lifting weights in a gym? Who is fitter? The weight lifter is ONLY fitter at lifting the weight in the gym because that is what they trained their muscles and mind to do! They are out of shape and unfit for ANYTHING else, because they didn’t do any fitness training in these other areas! Bottom line: If you want to get fit, you have to first ask yourself the key questions, what do I mean by fit, why do I want to get fit, and what do I want to be able to DO once I am fit?

[@blackly_0726]

the only problem I see here is to say that calisthenics doesnt have as much exercises, like, wth, even with a normal low bar you can do a lot of row variations, and most gym exercises are also variations of the same exercise so you cant complain about them being variations. If you have the rings, you will be able of doing even more exercises. There are archer pushups, archer rows, archer dips, archer pullups, pelican curls, impossible dips, you can put weight, you can do it with one arm, you can increase the torque, do it declined, inclined, inverted, close grip, wide grip, false grip, and, at least for upper body there are not limitations, there are maltese cross, iron cross, planche, front lever, victorian cross, zanetti, caruso, butterfly, handstand presses, handstand 90 degree pushups, one arm handstand, planche press, touch front lever, one arm planche, one arm front lever, no dip muscle up, one arm muscle up, inverted cross, V-sit, L-sit, etc. Maybe there is even more calisthenics exercises than gym exercises. The only problem are legs, but even with that problem you will have it hard trying to achieve dragon squats, sissy squats and perfect nordic curls with straigth body and high mobility on your legs

[@erikmielke9008]

It's funny, there really aren't many exercises for either modality, just a lot of variations

[@keyser_söze23]

You named some of the most difficult static holds out there yet you think dragon squats, sissy squats and Nordics are hard? Very strange comparison.

[@ahmedsharaway3633]

09:44 is so real for anyone who does high level calisthenics

[@brianbowls7568]

Being able to do proper full form calisthenics and gymnast exercises are amazing for strength and dexterity. The core strength, balance and time under tension you gain is great. I switched from lifting heavy to go back to more athletic training like calisthenics, plyometrics and gymnast style exercises. Both are great no matter what, but I’ve found I prefer the flexibility, type of strength and core stability you get from calisthenics in comparison.

[@maiwei]

Don’t forget cardio! Swimming and running/cycling are great for building endurance to help you master your mental, which has helped me have shorter rest periods at the gym and push harder (because I know how to control my breath better). There’s also the benefit of being out in nature. You acclimate to the weather conditions, get more fresh air, and are exposed to more allergens and whatnot, making your immune system stronger (in the long run). Also, you’re basically doing mini adventures every time you go out. It’s a great way to see what new places have opened up in your area to try going to later. And you find a lot of cool secret spots here and there. It’s the best!

[@markryan9323]

Whether calisthenics or weighlifting, you'll come to a point where you mix both. In example, if you are into calisthenics, in some point you will add weight into it. And if you're into weightlifting and you're injured, you can use calisthenics as a recovery workout. I do both, so I can train with or without equipment.

[@erimeraslan6413]

I started calisthenics while i was 240 at 5'8''. now I am 200 I can do much more. It sure is discouraging at first but as you loose weight, you can do a lot more than people in your tier. As you get stronger, you get lighter. On top of that there are plenty of variation to get you started with. Only thing to watch out to listen your body and avoid injuries. Setbacks can be couple days to couple months

[@BigBananaVT]

Personally I prefer calisthenics as I can train anywhere without equipment, but also because if you can master control of your body you can do some pretty cool stuff like ring muscle ups, front/ back levers, planches, hanging upside down on bars by the tops of your feet, no leg pushups, balance beam stunts, human flag, etc. However, both are valid approaches to working out, it just depends on your goals and what you personally want to improve on. In the end, only you can make that decision for yourself, and as long as you're improving and pushing your limits thats what counts 💪🏻

[@NeoCortex963]

Exactly man. Completely agree with you.

[@invisiblerevolution]

*87% of the comments are sayin....* calisthenics or both. But... I like WEIGHTS 👍🏾 Just like how my BODY looks & responds to WEIGHTS.

[@rodrigonoal]

I feel that people overrated calisthenics. I fing weights far more efficient for progressive overload, and it's far easier to isolate some annoying muscles. I also find that calisthenics also resonates better with thin or small framed people; I am 110kg, some bodyweight exercises are a pain in the ass to perform properly with consistency without any risk of injury.

[@ninosnineveh4512]

This is like a jealousy buddy no nice.

[@mouhamehawel174]

@@rodrigonoal You don't know what you are tallking about, don't you? Did you ever hear about Lord Vital aka Beast, Juice, Daniel Laizans, Dustin Dunham, Ian Barseagle or Daniel Vadnal from Fitness F.A.Q to name a few? Those are among the best Calisthenic Athletes on KZbin and they are all HEAVYWEIGHTS.

[@rodrigonoal]

​@@mouhamehawel174 I know. I follow some of those guys, and even use some of their advice. Still, personally, as someone with arthritis that has been fat for years before starting to workout, it has been far easier and safer for me to stick with weight training. Btw, FitnessFAQs has about 85kg, Daniel has 70kg, Dustin has less than 80kg also. Couldn't find any info on Beast. As I said, I am 110kg. And its undeniable the more you weight, the harder it is to perform even the simplest calisthenic exercises. Took me more than one year of training to do a simple pull up. Then comes my conclusion: for some people, weights are probably far better.

[@caioserrao7806]

@@mouhamehawel174I don’t really think that his comment contradicts with yours necessarily. It’s definitely possible to practice calisthenics while still being heavyweight, but it is definetely harder, conpared to someone of smaller frame and with similar strength. Of course that doesn’t mean that it makes calisthenics ‘worse’ than weightlifting, it means only that is generally easier to attain progressive overload using barbells and other sorts of weight devices, than when it comes to calisthenics ( even considering the weighted calisthenics). Definetely possible, but still harder, which may be a criteria for one to decide whether or not it prefers one or another, considering its priorities ( hipertrophy, strength gain, resistance, etc ). I personally find much value in mixing both.

[@dandmkempton7063]

I have four little kids. I can fit pushups into my time with the kids and they usually sit on my back while I do them. When I take them to the park I use the playground equipment to work out.

[@lxwkey9763]

I do both, a pre workout no rest of pushups pullups and reverse crunches planks. Then follow with a 2 sets to failure focusing on a single muscle group. Do some yoga and head home only takes me a hour and a half 💪 stay strong my friend and always respect your local jim

[@Deiscimo]

i like both, they all have their place.

[@OrphicB]

Been doing calisthenics for almost two years now, and wow it’s literally the best training method ever. I’m able to do crazy strength skills I never thought I was able to do lol

[@rhammond7517]

Eat the costs of a home gym it's never close no waiting to use any things no one their making tik tok videos n only people you want working out with you ( iv have one for over 20 yrs) PS thk you for adding the landmine press they can replace a workout bench n no spotter needed

[@francescokelly9808]

300/400 dollars all u need if that for a good home gym. All that is needed is a simple pull up bar, a bench, and 2 adjustable dumbbells

[@Zoomborg]

Add a proper seat with adjustable incline/decline, that's around 100$.@@francescokelly9808

[@FilipJansson-ok5qc]

I do both of them and it’s actually working very well at the moment!

[@erikmielke9008]

The way I see it, what's really important is free weights versus fixed ranges of motion and bilateral versus unilateral. I appreciate both calisthenics and weightlifting and I think they combine quite well, but with a few exceptions I don't like machines at all. They are quite uncomfortable, they do not develop stability and can even be dangerous. As for training unilaterally, I think it is better to prevent injuries and imbalance of forces. For the upper body it is easy to solve using dumbbells and unilaterally a cable machine, for the legs. It is more difficult not so much because of the unilateral deadlift but because it is necessary to do the pistol squat progression and it takes time because you have to develop mobility and stability even if you already have the strength

[@m_aesthenics]

Gym + Calisthenics = Weighted Calisthenics😊 Trust me it will built u like beast. I train for both endurance and hypotrophy or strength❤

[@JaredParkinson-b7z]

As a triathlete, calisthenics feel better for me than weights because they give me agility. Calisthenics train athleticism, while weights build pure strength. All though I do both, and both are great, calisthenics are much better.

[@xNulg]

Does high rep calisthenics help with traithlons?

[@ElSantoLuchador]

@@xNulg It's more a question of does it help reduce injuries more than it is a question of performance. In my experience agility doesn't matter in any of the three triathlon disciplines. Most triathletes do some weight training and calisthenics as a preventative measure, at least in the off-season. This is in my experience and I don't claim to be an expert. Others may have different perspectives (Ironman Triathlete)

[@xitd7660]

I’ve been thinking about calisthenics during a cut and weight training during a bulk. The theory being it will be easier to be more athletic and train supporting smaller muscles used during calisthenics when leaning down providing more definition. Then weight training during a bulk will not only promote size but strength as well. Then when entering the next cut you will be heavier and bulkier for your body to get used to handling again during calisthenics. Wash and repeat.

[@AuraKnight8]

When I was working out with my older brother. He mentioned that the problem with exercise is that people use to much weight than needed. He pointed out that people always go for their Max when in reality that could destroy your body. He told me just lift what your comfortable with not lift above your Max. After he said that at the gym I started to think about it from a cardio, Calisthenics and Weightlifting POV. The more i thought about it the more I realized that he’s right because your goal is to build muscle comfortably not forcefully. So if you force it you can hurt yourself but lifting from an average weight pressures your body to build more muscles to get stronger preparing you for more workouts. Rather than destroying your muscles you should add more to your already existing muscles and going over your average destroys your muscles which stops your body from gaining more. I never really thought about that. The biggest interesting thing that Everyone who workouts knows that building muscles and losing body weight are completely different things. Cardio Workouts are made for losing weight and Lifting Workouts are made for gaining muscle and calisthenics just seems to be placed in the middle of them both. It’s interesting to know that Muscles weigh more than fat

[@SantaMadre]

I've been doing crossfit for a solid decade now and, once I got rid of the ego lifting and those weird kipping variations, it u leashed its true potential. I don't care if I do less rounds than the other people, I just focus on correct execution and strict movements. It has been amazing

[@vreeze33]

Someone doesn't like calisthenics 😂

[@damiandennis3740]

Yes me

[@emilgabl9069]

@@damiandennis3740too bad for you son!

[@narkfly]

And has seemingly no grasp of progressions.

[@Fudgiethewhalee]

Why would someone want to look like a twig. It’s always funny seeing someone who is 160 flexing. Bro your more skin and bones than muscle rofl. Acting like they have actual muscle

[@neiljohnherrera1179]

​@@damiandennis3740 you have too much money then. 😅

[@joshguerreiro9383]

Being outside and getting away from other people is one of my favorite parts of street workouts

[@M0RN1N6_5T4R]

I do both. Most of my weights is used on my legs. I love the deadlifts. My upper body is done with calisthenics and I use a weight vest when it gets too easy.

[@user-wv8dj3qg3z]

Same I have a 40 lb vest body weight 190 I do like 300 pushups 3 days a week and then I do dips and or military press

[@Sand_ism]

can’t escape the damn infographics show dude

[@SupremeTax]

Just do both, you don’t need to choose

[@greenearth9945]

Love calisthenics: fresh air, no sweaty and humid enviornment and for an introvert like me its perfect. The only thing that bothers me is that its hard to train legs

[@outmaster2348]

Says calisthenics is just a couple exercises with different variations, then uses different variations of a deadlift to say there are a bunch of different exercises. If you wanna spice up your workout just do different kinds of training. Go on a run, train a physical skill, play a sport, ect

[@WaineRambo]

Calisthenics reduce injury big time. In life or sports/combat you NEVER use one muscle/muscle group, so isolated training doesn’t help, contrary to that calisthenics forces you to use core to stabilize and glutes, quads, etc to stabilize the body before you even begin the exercise. Like the push up it’s a plank and a bench/chest press exercise all in one.

[@bluwater1422]

Facts

[@Cindy-xg6yn]

I want to lose about 20kg and I'm working through a beginner calisthenics program. It's not easy but I am still capable of performing the exercises. I think it depends on the individual as to what you can do. There are many factors to take into account including weight, flexibility, genetics, gender, age, injury, illness, disability, etc. just do what you're able to and don't give up. People also progress differently so don't compare yourself to others too much. Also take personal goals into account. I intend to add weights to my workouts later.

[@gianniskagias3126]

Keep going bro you've got this

[@DanielHernández-t1d]

I had trained bodybuilding for years , from like 7 month ago Im doing both calisthenics basics (pushups, pullups, planks...etc), convined with powerlifting movements like squat, deadlift, bench press...etc. I do this at a crossfit gym with more people. Now feel more athletic and have almost same muscle mass, I will keep this current method.

[@jagermode6564]

Doing a pull-up is, on average, difficult for people.... that is honestly sad and helps me understand the true weight of America being very unhealthy.

[@shouto9039]

Stay sad

[@RUSSIARUSSIARUSSIA14]

@@shouto9039w dude

[@RUSSIARUSSIARUSSIA14]

@jagermode6564 L

[@nasu68000]

It’s not just America lol

[@mubarakbabslawal9149]

It's not about America

[@JGawley]

I’ve been weightlifting for 10 years and hit a pretty big stagnation in my physique, recently did calisthenics for a week straight and finally saw progression again. Can honestly say that varieting between the two is the perfect combination for insane results

[@NoitalumisSimulated]

As a naturalist, option 1 with no AC, in solitude, bugs and fresh air in nature sounds far superior IMO

[@Mr.freedom1]

True brother! People are so soft these days.

[@undeadishbill]

I'm an older person who was fit through about age 30, and am coming back at 50-55. Most calisthenic exercises have progressions to limit load, and I will fail before I hurt myself. The few that do not (pull-ups, dips) were best started off on a pull-up machine, but the lack of isolation prevents me from overstressing muscle groups and tearing them. I had to stop with pure weight lifting because of repeated torn bicep and back muscles, and the recovery time for this when you are older is much longer. Also, ring calisthenics offer a lot of work on lateral stabilization that doesn't come as quickly from regular weight training. I've noticed that lifting and moving bulky unbalanced loads for work (50-120lbs) is a lot easier since I started calisthenics with rings, even though I'm not "lifting as much" at the gym. As far as legs go- skateboarding or cycling (use the three highest gears for resistance, switch the front chainring to get going) lead to very well muscled legs if you don't like jumping on boxes and jump ropes. There are people with chicken legs who only lift as well (that is just ignoring leg day, everybody does it). I may go back to lifting some free weights for certain muscle groups, but I know that I have a habit of easily blowing past my tolerances so lifting has to be very limited for me.

[@markmartinez1275]

Both are essential. I prefer calisthenics over weights since i like to work out on my own, and you can work out anywhere. I run 3 days a week and 2 bodyweight training days. Works well for me, and i will continue to improve my calisthinc skills.

[@The-Workout-Show]

Thanks for sharing!

[@joey-cn6mt]

You are so right I'm 63years old in grate shape and indoors ever thing you said 100% Brow you nails it

[@Petshub-k6p]

1:11 i thought something wrong

[@ezazahmed8471]

😂😂

[@HexZwo]

The best for you is what gives you most joy and fun.

[@kevinburke1325]

I do both.

[@kasoffice9342]

both is good

[@noobgaming-cf4jd]

i highly disagree that starting with calisthenics is not a good option its the best option. cant do a pushup? do knee pushups. cant do knee pushups ? do incline pushups. cant do incline pushups? do incline knee pushups. cant do incline knee pushups? do wall pushups it doesent get easier than that. cant do pullups? do jump pullups / negative pullups/ resistance band pullups. or do inverted rows / dead hang. calisthenics isnt discouraging gym is. in calisthenics u can do most exercises at homw but when ur overweight and go the gym and see bodybuilders u start feeling embarrassed and self conscious. calisthenics is WAY better than gym for starters

[@blastradius7193]

For a second, the peanut butter and jelly shaking hands looked like something else entirely. A testament to how dirty my mind is.

[@danamundy1187]

That’s funny!!! 😅

[@jamo1774]

I think getting a gym membership is best regardless of which u want to do. You'll benefit in the long run since u have the option to do both. Personally i like doing both. I remember when i could only get 1 pull up and dip in the beginning. But i did alot of upper body weight training, in combination with the assisted pull up machine (which is a big help if your gym has one). Now it's been about 8 months and i can do unassisted pull ups and dips for a full sets. Calisthenics definitely have their place, but i wouldn't choose just one or the other. Calisthenics offer really great compound exercises, and increase your relative strength. But if u want to focus on one particular muscle and get bigger biceps for example, u should do weighted isolation exercises. Doing both however will get u a well rounded physique and do wonders for your overall strength.

[@Sheerwinter]

I do calisthenics daily 😅 and i go to shopping with my mother. When i come back. I walk around 1.2 kilometres lifting the bags i carry 😅 2 shopping bags (each bag is 17kg) And i have to walk 1.2 km to get home. So u do not have to buy anything. Just go shopping with ur mom/sis/or gf. Both is better. I do it 3 times a week.

[@jonathanjackson6874]

You should definitely do both. Calisthenics doesn't stand alone, though. Along with isometrics, plyometrics, agility training, and speed training. This gives you way more options for exercises and a more functional body. These can all be done without a gym as well. If I had to choose, I would rather be outside doing all the above than in a gym any day. I don't disagree about the building legs, though. If you want to build bigger legs, you need the weights. I couldn't ever get above 170lbs at 6 ft tall until I started training heavy on my legs. Now I sit around 195-200. No real wrong answer, just exercising is a great choice. At the end of the day, you have to figure out what your personal fitness goals are and what exercises benefit that the most.

[@gamer4l1f34]

7:21 push ups can be done in different variations for less or more weight. For instance, level push ups vs incline, or decline push ups.

[@ที่มาของ]

And 90 degree push up is the hardest.

[@Bullboy_Adventures]

Yeah. I did knee push-ups for half a year before I could do orthodox push-ups

[@Xo-cx6ed]

depending on if u workout outside in morning u get that nice cool breeze, birds chirping, nature sounds

[@PeaceInOurTime]

My training consists of push ups, tree climbing, strecthing, curling 6 kg, 4 sets of 50 squats and 100 toe raises. Sometime I train archery for fun and for arm strength. I have made some veins visible to which I am very proud of. I started training last years summer but my training reached a new level with tree climbing and more calisthenics.

[@jungervin8765]

I can summarize this video in 1 minute useful information. And contians so much misinformation. You can do one legged squats (you just need the not used leg to support on something to balance), its not easy. I am doing weight lifting for 3 years, thats hard. And you can easily add some weight if needed.

[@ulisescanas1910]

I used to go to the gym but I decided to give calisthenics a try and I love it. I feel more agile, more athletic and overall stronger 💪. Team calisthenics.

[@joshmaner4430]

Why does the script sound like they asked ai to write it as if it were a 12-year-old boy giving a presentation at school? 😅

[@Paul-lp6vw]

Same thought

[@Tooto0102]

You are talking about KZbin Automation, some people use Ai for their video and gain sub and views for money

[@joshmaner4430]

@@Tooto0102 I know that. The confusing part is the fact that it sounds like they asked it to write it like a 12-year-old boy.

[@aryasunar8695]

Then why don't you try 😅

[@fives1084]

Being in the gym for 2 years and having a 80 kg bench press, just by doing pull ups and push ups almost every day without going to the gym since March my lifts skyrocketed and my bench is now 100 kg without any fancy exercises

[@andrewcastillo5003]

Infograghics changed there name

[@davidufi9948]

No that's their new channle

[@shadowdragonvx]

What I noticed missing, weight is not your only factor to adjust or progress; it's just the most obvious & easiest when you're using weights. With calisthenics you can adjust/progress reps, sets, you can add partial reps, & you can adjust speed. It maybe advantageous to both expand how fast you can complete a set & how slowly you can.

[@roguetiger3163]

Wow...this really got dragged out

[@novazo1]

When I first started calisthenics I was overweight and had a tough time doing a push up in the beginning but there are much easier versions of common workout movements until you progress forward. Elevated pushups or knee pushups for example. I didn't do gyms, I was cheap and broke. All I had was a couple 15lb and 45lb dumbbells and then the community pool at YMCA. I dropped 60-70lbs in one year from calisthenics and cardio and of course eating better. If you're overweight you can do it, it's just challenging at first.

[@Retribution7]

1:35 all 3 have the worst form ive seen😂

[@computergeek3407]

I improve on calisthenics by performing drop sets, isometrics, etc. using a Slant Board for Squats, I have a weighted vest (40lbs max) A 9 in 1 Push up board with varying angles, a TRX, some resistance bands of different types, etc. I stopped lifting weights and went body weight route completely.

[@lonelyhunter5065]

I respect this perspective bro... Both are amazing. Take a look at the powerlifting goat or calisthanics goat, both of them are unbelievable powerful.

[@johniversen7067]

For leg excercises in calisthenics, you can train your legs by for example, a stationary bicycle movement lying on your back, and moving your legs in circles.

[@KrisVickers-wn6dd]

that would train your core.

[@johniversen7067]

@@KrisVickers-wn6dd yeah. No matter what, you hit a plateau with calisthenics. Weighted calisthenics are the way to go. I"d prefer it over lifting weights in a gym.

[@notrandombeard9365]

I lost weight on my own with calisthenics. Yes, you do variations of a few exercises to progress further. But you can also do variations that make it easier, like starting off doing push-ups against the wall, standing up and sitting down over and over. Work your way up to being able to do a plank for even 5 seconds and feel the satisfaction when a one minute plank is easy.

[@boris4491]

Why compare and argue? We have a thing in common, we care about our body and health, just respect each other and stay fit 💪

[@Ryuko15]

it takes a lot of patience to finally do a single pullup. Personally, it took me about almost 2 months, ive consistently done easier forms of excercises to get me there. On some days, i just feel like i don't want to. The thing is that, i have to learn to love doing the same shit everyday, even when i feel like i don't want to. I also have to appreciate the smallest improvement i made. Value it as a significant impact. Now i can do 7 pullups after 3 months after my first one. Gotta love life

[@shaikismailahmed2561]

Thank God, I started with very low sets and now master the pushups, pullups 5 minutes Skipping and some Yoga postures next day squats, lunges and Skipping 5 minutes and some yoga postures.I lost 12 kgs in 70 days. 35% body to 20% now.

[@FloridaMeng]

Hey y'all, which ever you choose i want you to remember that form and muscle control is a contender for biggest factor that affects your growth and control. Better form = better results. You can find information on form from doctors, yoga instructors, and athletes. And you need to stretch, every single day, and ideally before and after working out each day.

[@jessenunez7205]

My week looks like this Day 1: push Day 2: pull Day 3: legs Day 4: full body (deadlift, flat and incline bench press, zercher squats, weighted pull ups and weighted dips) Day 5: prison style burpees for 100-200 reps, pull up variations with 50-100 reps, 200 dips, 200 push ups and 200 incline push ups, 200 air squats, and 200 lunges Day 6: same as day 5 but less reps and more intensity 400 sit ups everyday, 200 leg ups everyday, 200 Russian twists everyday And cardio every 2 days which is usually running a mile or two. The results have been amazing

[@OnlyStudy-xj1jv]

Roids

[@ZumairDabir]

no way you completing that

[@EWL-55]

Just do both… it’s not like it’s impossible. Throw in some push up variations during chest day, pull ups when doing lats, squat variations during leg day etc

[@LeonidZ1988]

Calesthenics gives you the opportunity to build muscles with only a flat floor. add here the crossbar, parallel bars, gymnastic rings, weight vests, you get an absolute unit...

[@FreddyD177]

I try to do both. My warm up is usually a minute 1-2 mile run. Weights I use em to help me get stronger especially the machines to eventually help with certain things like pushups and pullups. You can also use kettlebells for core workouts.

[@perpetualengine]

Pushups on your knees has left the chat. Also, all the degrees of inversion and leverage.

[@bfe954]

Calisthenics is also much more helpful for longevity than weightlifting. The heaviest lifters , strongmen for example, don’t live very long. Throughout human evolution we have always had our own bodies to be able to move, and needed to move our own body weight to survive as a species…even when external stimulus wasn’t available. Someone who masters their own body weight will probably live longer than someone who is simply brute force strong in absolute weight movement. If you’re looking at it from a pure health point of view I’d go calisthenics. But cross training is probably best because there are many scenarios where absolute strength is more important than relative strength/bodyweight strength. I like to mix it up personally. It’s more fun and doesn’t get boring and you never feel like you have arrived but you simultaneously don’t get frustrated when you inevitably hit a wall because there is enough variety where you will see improvement in something over time

[@QuadGod4L]

Ive been weightlifting for about 4 years now, I have recently started adding calisthenics to my workout. I’ve never been so jacked.

[@Max0850]

My gym has a calisthenics area so I do both and I think you should before build some muscles and basic strenght and then you can start calisthenics, that in my opinion it's better for guys

[@SM_MEX]

another important point is the mobility of calisthenics. There are so many different variations that can help a lot with mobility and not just straight muscle. Also I just think calisthenics is cooler. Like when people be doing CRAZY calisthenics moves it gets me way more hyped than having a few extra plates(even tho theyre both very impressive) but I may be biased as i do calisthenics so whatever