Weighted Calisthenics - DON'T DO THIS!

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This FitnessFAQs video will be covering weighted calisthenics. Beginners often make a few mistakes when they are doing pull ups, dips and muscle ups with added weight. These include using too much weight, reduced range of motion, kipping and momentum and several specific technical errors. Bodyweight workout mistakes are going to rob you of muscle growth and strength gains.

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[@mathieul4303]

The title made me think it was about Weighted Calisthenics being BAD lol

[@els3099]

Same lol

[@joswrezende]

Same and that's probably because I got inguinal hernia doing it but ok. Life goes on. Someday I got my surgery

[@otallono]

@@joswrezende you were doing it wrong

[@t.pisani8239]

Agreed. I wouldn't have clicked otherwise.

[@mateuszb.4011]

@@t.pisani8239 exactly. Perfect clickbait. You click it because you get triggered and then you are like r/wooooooooooosh cause you realize how equivocal that was

[@tazeking8033]

This actually made me realise that I am going to heavy. Form before Ego. Thank you man!

[@lonevoyager6026]

Bro im stuck at 35 lbs 5,5,4,4,3 and i think i’m shrugging my shoulders during the pull movement. If i depress em would i get stronger

[@tazeking8033]

@@lonevoyager6026 If you depress your shoulders, activating your scapular, you will have a stronger pull.

[@Kboges]

People tend to risk progression WAY TOO QUICK. Unweighted pull ups and chin ups can take your very very far, provided you really dial in your technique and master the movement! You are spot on with your comment!

[@ParadymShiftVegan]

Form over everything 💪🔥💯 always gives the best gains in the long run

[@MrKnightlore]

Same

[@proteinpapi__]

I needed to hear this. As someone who's in the military and does mostly calisthenics, it's easy to be sucked into what you perfectly described "ego training," since not many people are in the gym doing intermediate/advanced bodyweight training so immediately all eyes are on you when they see you doing something like L-Sits or weighted pull-ups with two 45 lb. plates. It's always necessary to humble yourself, stay true to your rest time, sets, & rep range for your desired goal when putting external weight on that isn't excessive to the point where you're hurting your form to look like the alpha male. Great content as always, homie.

[@BiggieChungulus]

Literally in the same boat as you, as a climber. Been dabbling with weighted calesthenics and yeah, I do the leg thing. However I do believe your form can somewhat fall apart NEAR THE END of the set, when you're approaching failure, rather than stopping altogether.

[@hsushssbwj]

why a lot of military personnel doing calisthenics exercise ? i mean they probably got high quality gym

[@IronChief13]

In fact these errors are exactly the same as in bodyweight calisthenic

[@otallono]

@Grendai no it doesn't, not with bad form, I have a year long injury from bodyweight dips and I've even always had good form with dips. Also easy to injure yourself with pullups if you're not in full control of your reps

[@leebrandonlawrence829]

Gotta confuse the new viewers ma dude.

[@MrPureruckus]

@Grendai it's just compensation. There are people who don't even walk correctly because of muscle imbalance compensation. If you have severe compensation with weighted calisthenics i would argue there are even compensations occurring when they do the exercise unweighted. The body doesn't always move efficiently. Through life your body can learn incorrect ways of moving through regular life. Forward head lean from people who are on their phones to much dude. Oh it kills me to see it.

[@cmk5724]

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[@MrPureruckus]

@@cmk5724 the only sin here is the time you wasted writing this. Im a Christian, but this isn't effective ministry... This is lazy. I say this as a brother in Christ. Not to shame or belittle you. But our message belongs out in the real world, helping real people with real problems. Spread the gospel as Jesus did. By feeding the hungry and tending to the sick. Not like this. .. On a fitness video too. Come on. Your better than this.

[@drewmorg.]

Been training calisthenics for 2+ years now and can say without a doubt that going FULL ROM, super controlled (dominated) reps, with pauses at both ends is typically the way to go. I thought I was almost at pullup mastery close to 20 pullups and watched myself back on video, my reps were legit but could be better. I wasn't hitting the top of the rep properly and was creating weakness there, I was never getting any closer to a muscle up. Now I am forcing the full ROM with a vertical pull and I'm back down to only 12 pullups!!!

[@WorkoutUnionPT]

Daniel always teaching us the right way! You're full of good information man! Keep the great job!

[@matthewstewart2228]

The natty way... haha

[@WorkoutUnionPT]

@@matthewstewart2228 the best way!

[@Beats-By-Anthony]

Honestly, I NEVER see people in my gym/surrounding doing pullups, dips and pushups correctly.

[@IronChief13]

When people have twice your arms but 0 respectable pull-ups

[@Beats-By-Anthony]

@@IronChief13 Yep, same for squats. Pretty well shaped legs but HORRIBLE squat form and no mobility at all.

[@IronChief13]

@@Beats-By-Anthony yep, they sqat with a plate under heel when I can do this with plate under the toes like it's nothing :D

[@ahmdsq1894]

Anthony 1987 U don’t notice that what ur saying is basically that proper form isn’t necessary for muscle growth ? Do you?

[@Beats-By-Anthony]

@@ahmdsq1894 Yeah, I've seen many bodybuilders who are using a limited range of motion, partial reps or even cheat reps (swining their body) with pretty good developt physiques. However, I never recommend using this style of training.

[@JoseGontijo82]

Another great video Daniel. Key word here is patience. I did tear my PEC while doing weighted dips (combination of too much weight too soon and fatigue) now paying the price. Train smart guys, listen to this guy, he knows what he is talking about. You want longevity!!!!

[@MichaSchulz]

Agreeing 100% to everything you said expect one point: I would always recommend the closed chest position in heavy dips, even so the head moves forward. Once you open the chest, elbows flare outwards and the rep is lost. No evidence here, just what I saw over the years. (The question left open is if someone who doesn’t compete in weighted calisthenics needs that amount of additional weight 😁)

[@johnwickonly3811]

True when he was talking about dip I feel like someone going super heavy with his form of open chest going below 90° is asking for injury. (All other tips are valid)

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa20363]

I felt like this video was a roast directed at me. Daniel, thank you for encouraging us to always keep it honest in order to make the best gains possible. No one takes a more humble approach to progression than you!

[@Ellensai]

The problem is most dip stations arn't high enough to do them with straight legs.

[@KartelItachi]

Agreed, you have to cross to get depth.

[@俺今何色なんだ]

Go into tuck Lsit with straight lower back then

[@redactedcanceledcensored6890]

@@俺今何色なんだ that's better, as it helps reinforce the core muscles

[@syedfarzanulhaque3517]

@@俺今何色なんだ what is that

[@jellebag]

@@俺今何色なんだ but then i looks silly

[@nanquan491]

This is so true... lowering the weight, or getting rid of it altogether in favor of very strict form may be a big hit to the ego at first, but you quickly gain strength and progression doing the exercise correctly, and it also feels so much better, like the actual movement itself when you're doing it. As opposed to heavier weight and bad form, which only feels good after the fact (purely for your ego), but doing the exercise itself is torture.

[@9999-k9q]

Bullshit, none of the strongest streetlifters in the world advise strict form. No strength athlete in the world advises strict form.

[@nanquan491]

@@9999-k9q I guess I was wrong then... I'll just go back to training with poor form after reading your comment. Thanks!

[@9999-k9q]

@@nanquan491 No problem buddy. Don't worry nothings gonna happen with your 10kg added weighted dips and 5kg added pull ups

[@nanquan491]

@@9999-k9q thanks man

[@ButlersTraining]

You really got me takin all my ego out of lifting again. Sometimes i really get carried away. So in this way, thank you very much!

[@BodyweightWarrior]

good for girth

[@pocnit]

Say no more.

[@standarddeviation7963]

Instructions unclear. *Insert relevant penis joke here*

[@AlexanderTheGreatMan]

dick girth

[@FtsuWtf]

That gym looks so nice

[@GrandLufaine]

all I was thinkin the whole time, myself

[@rudy1999]

Australia, first world country that's why

[@pluggothesluggo5509]

@@rudy1999 why do you have to point that out as if ur saying that 1st world coutnries are the best

[@pluggothesluggo5509]

@NPC69 *cough* covid 19 *cough*

[@haxxah]

@@pluggothesluggo5509 they are the best that's why

[@bartman898]

You are the best calisthenics teacher on KZbin. Thankx for another great video.

[@brandondaniels9471]

I think it's his ASMR style that draws us in 😂

[@jms547]

Hi Daniel. A question about DIPS: To avoid the mistakes you mention in this video it looks like you choose a very high dip station where your legs can hang freely at the lowest point of the dip. What if you only have access to a low dip station so that it forces you to cross your legs behind? Is there a way to use a low dip station with good form?

[@abdulkaium1199]

Yes. The strongest weighted dipper in 87+ class is Pere Coll. Watch his youtube channel. Search Pere Coll Weighted dips at home.

[@RyanMonkeyFace]

This is applicable to fitness in general. Build the right foundation and don't worry about your ego. I've been re-teaching myself all the lifts with strict form, and really focusing on contractions instead of just moving the weight and it roughly halved the weight for most of my lifts, but it's good form and ik the results are going to pan out in the long run.

[@tappajaav]

This is applicable to everything

[@lucas82]

Good advice for most of us. I have to admit that I am guilty of doing dips with too much weight. Haven't injured myself fortunately but this is kind of a wake-up call I think.

[@BernardoWLopes]

I disagree on one thing only. A lot of, if not most injuries do not come from "bad" form (see injury free execution of jefferson curls, or powerlifting atlas stones lift with spinal flexion) but mostly from sudden overload or chronic overload at a higher rate that you are recovering from. So it's either stemming from a much higher power output (increased speed per rep) or a much higher weight/number of reps, compared to what the person's body is used to and has adapted to..Change and progress is necessary, but it has to be paced, otherwise, injury's coming. Like you said, avoiding going "going heavy (...), going too fast, too soon" (3:38). Most common case I see is when my patients refer that they were deadlifting with "bad form" (spinal flexion) and it caused an injury, but you can almost always identify another variable: they were being careless and not executing at a speed that they're used to and/or they were overdoing reps or going too heavy at a rate that's not normal. (sometimes going >15-20% their sub-max in weight or power, in the span of a week, a few days, or most commonly sometimes in a single session). I do agree, however, that proper form will be more beneficial for muscle growth, since it will allow you to biomechanically target more specific muscles and not compensatory patterns that will just make you plateau sooner and not be able to progressively overload. I'd love to hear your opinion, though! Great video.

[@ddbulley3]

I semi agree. Bad form long term can mess you up. But I definitely pulled my shoulder from too much overload too fast. And not warming up. I went straight into archer pull-ups last year when I was still new to it and I didn't warm up lol I've pulled my shoulder four times since bc of it. Haha

[@gmotwmirl]

Bad form is a precursor brah,

[@mmr159]

5 people thought your triceps were going to explode on those weighted dips. Great video and thanks for the consistent reminders to lift strict and clean.

[@robertcrowther8202]

For a young guy this guy is light years ahead of most trainers where he learned this stuff is amazing it was known back in the 50s but as been forgoton

[@mr8883]

WARNING: A doctor & physio has told us long time ago that never do this with weights or dips with weights. You will have pelvis problems in the future. Also some has hip misalignment problems They have treated many patients (gym junkies) that's done this. Not good. It actually make sense. You body was not designed to have a belt around the waist and have such heavy weight weighing down to the point your pelvis has to suffer.

[@daraam02]

@@mr8883 what about a weighted vest? Or even to the extreme backpack filled with weights?

[@mr8883]

@@daraam02 I'm not sure, but like I said on another post; anything too heavy + gravity when moving or turning, is never good. You're gona most likely injured something. Weight vest: Maybe not too heavy & don't run then sudden turn with it. You do have spines & bones that your human body wasn't design sudden heavy weighted agility movement. Maybe vertical exercises or slow squat with the vest. Honestly, Lot of gym junkies don't stop until they're injured. You never hear anyone stop gyming because they said they're big enough. They're happy where they are. They most likely stop because: 1) Injuries/Health Problems 2) Other Commitments: New job/New Born baby etc 3) Money: to maintain for food, gym membership, rent etc. 4) Criminal Law issues/Police issues. Hardly anyone has ever said....I'm happy my size now. I'm going to just maintain my body and go medium/light weights

[@raptorinator]

@@mr8883 Daniel, the guy in the video has been doing physiotheraphy for I think a decade now and has dedicated his entire life to this - I think he understands body mechanics.

[@mr8883]

​@@raptorinator Yes, he understands body mechanics but not every body is a same. Some are taller, some are shorter, some fatter than him, some weigh skinnier than him. Some people's pelvis is stronger. Some aren't. Basically you're saying just because a person knows how to fix cars for over decade, he knows everything has to know about cars? No. Every professional mechanic learns something new every year. Because every year something new pops up. Even on old cars. They learn more & get feedback more. Just like human bodies. He's been doing this his entire life, but when medical doctors or survey shows pelvis problems from these type of workout, is best to take into consideration. Don't rule it out completely. If patients has been getting these problems. If Physio has been saying it, obviously it has to do with this exercise & can be serious. So whether this guy has been dedicate to this for 10 years or 50 years, you can't rule it out cos the numbers are showing up. Perfect example: Donald Trump & other countries, treated COVID-19 as a normal flu at the beginning. Didn't take any advice. Cos why? Their medical advisers & virologist has over 10 years experience with studying diseases, cure, illness before & they didn't lock down & take safety precautions early enough. Now look how many U.S citizens are dying? Like I said before don't rule it out. You rather avoid permanent pain then survive through it

[@simon.batten]

I've recently decided to back off weighted muscle ups for the exact reason you said! All about clean form over ego lifting. Clean up the basics -> move onto more advanced moves. Good tips as always

[@sketchy0078]

Been watching so many people in the gym doing exactly the cheats and bad form you just mentioned. I had no idea how to put what they were doing into words so I'll just send them your way. Great video 💪👊

[@javierrangel6869]

Siempre digo, "La técnica correcta es lo mas importante" y este video es la prueba de eso, la paciencia y la técnica dan buenos resultados !!

[@CoolCalmMaurice]

Really informative man. I doing weighted calisthenics so this vid is super mad helpful. I thought my dips were on point but something always felt off when I did them. These tips will really help improve my form and overall strength. Thanks man

[@Leispada]

.... I didnt even know weighted muscle ups was a thing :( ...

[@kiyoponnn]

Don't worry bro, train hard and train smart and you will get there

[@brandoflores7220]

I'm a powerlifter and I really liked your video, even though that in my sport the main goal is to move the most amount of weight but for me your form is extremely important if you want you make gains and want to be stronger and its something I had to learn the hard way and with time but its something that will bring you way more benefits

[@ranveer5854]

I thought the thumbnail would be a clickbait. But the video was an "eye-opener". Appreciate your work man🙌

[@stun1zng267]

Very well explained. Thank you for this information!!

[@mjacapellaversion8314]

Your voice s so relaxing. I love that.

[@Monkeyheadtpc]

At some point you used to grayscale parts of the video that demonstrate wrong technique. I found that to be very helpful when differentiating between right and wrong. Maybe you can incorporate that again. In any case: Thanks so much for your videos. I'm not at the weighted calisthenics level yet (and I'm not sure I even want to go there) but you are the most important reason why I god hooked on bodybeight training at all. Thank you for that!

[@tc-3]

I agree with usefulness of improper form clips being shown in geayscalem

[@armchairhero3948]

By the power of Grayskull!

[@craigross341]

1:30 I'm not sure about that. The "strict vertical technique" will see the weakest point (the biceps) be the limiting factor. The "lurch away from the bar" uses more back, which is useful, I think.

[@arnavmishra898]

Yeah then you should choose the part which you mainly focus on growing since both techniques are correct in their respective ways

[@warrior_monk_athletics]

Thank you Daniel for yet another amazingly informative video. This gym looks awesome !

[@umojah]

I love Dan's posts. fantastic tutorials, beautifully explained. You the man!!

[@lukegodbold6696]

Dude... Look at Daniel's rear delts at 1:53... Insane bro! Keep up the great work.

[@arshilkazi4557]

It's too damn big

[@MrOrthodox13]

It's both rear and middle. The striations are sicks, I'm telling you.

[@lukasstranger6013]

69696 subscribers with no videos challenge holy shit!! You’re now my dad.... congrats on 41k!

[@subscriberswithnovideosc-mk3up]

@@lukasstranger6013 thank you hahaha, ive been stuck at 41k for months now... now im losing subs as well. this seems to be the end

[@JoeyCentral]

Steroids

[@ahmadab847]

a lot of value thanx man

[@BassedMike]

Thank you. I really needed this. I’m going to drop my pull-ups from 25 to 20, and dips from 40 to 30 just to make sure I have better posture

[@AspireWu]

Dips is the best to fix right away. I've noticed a hell of a difference when doing those with a disconnected torso. Thank you.

[@eduardovieira6059]

Three weeks ago I added weight to my workouts I'm glad I'm doing it right. Thank for video!!

[@nabil170277]

How did you start with the weighted calisthenics , want some tips though I just bought my first dipbelt

[@prxhcision1597]

@@nabil170277 start off with maybe 10 pounds for about to weeks, then increase the weight probably 5 pounds or 10 if you're really eager. With weighted calisthenics dont go for reps, but low reps with proper form

[@toscadonna]

Wow, you are so strong. Congratulations on having that kind of discipline. That's really admirable.

[@sachinramgoon3221]

Mikael Maharaj South African ous

[@TheCeltic1001]

Poor Daniel, tries to show bad form and still kinda kills it. Lol, Your videos are the reason I haven't broken my neck yet, love your work

[@Pakattack17]

Quality video, Dan.. I've been doing more weighted cal lately, so this came at the perfect time.. thank you

[@Uolverino7036]

0:29 those calves are slowly growing up!

[@TheDragonNixon]

What are you talking about, they are well trained.

[@Uolverino7036]

@@TheDragonNixon it's what I said

[@nonachyourbusiness1164]

@@TheDragonNixon They are not and you wouldn't expect them to be. Calisthenics doesn't work calves enough

[@TheDragonNixon]

@@nonachyourbusiness1164 i mean it's far from impossible to build hypertrophy in calves with calisthenics and he clearly doesn't only do calisthenics...

[@pettheray4177]

The experts talking 😥 wooow

[@SanderJanssenBSc]

I see so many people adding too much weight. When doing weighted I'm glad someone is speaking up

[@jacknolan560]

2:06 “it looks pretty ugly doesn’t it!” Me: sorry I was distracted by those arms. Holy shit!

[@pachismolina88]

If I only have seen this video before attempting weighted muscle ups, maybe I hadn't injured my shoulder... this injury almost make me quit calisthenics, starting with a subacromial impingment and almost leading to a subacromial tenderness or bursitis... fortunately I stoped using the weighted vest on time and starting rehabilitation by myself because I visited a physiotherapist even an orthopaedic but they didn't help me as I was expecting or as they should have helped me, now I'm not in my 100% but I keep moving forward, taking care about my technique, and even teaching a young boy a little of calisthenics, teaching him what not to do to get the very best of the exercises and not get injured jajaja 😅 etc... anyway, I started calisthenics back again, feeling confident and thanks to your videos and collaborations with others calisthenics athletes I have learned a lot more, thanks for inspiring me and many others around the world... thanks Dan, greetings from Mexico 💪🇲🇽

[@melkerternby7918]

Love how all these calisthenics guys perform the incorrect form with perfect form

[@previouslyachimp]

Hi Daniel, fantastic information as always. I was wondering if you had plans for a workshop in the UK any time soon? I live in Manchester (Northern England) and it would be great to see you here. Thanks for everything you do! :)

[@JohnPadgett]

In my humble opinion Fitnesd FAQ's gives the best calisthenics advice on the internet.

[@Daltonator87]

Aside from their sissy squat video... Calisthenic Movement is great too

[@JohnPadgett]

@@Daltonator87 I'll check them out. Thanks for the heads up!

[@christutoriales4824]

Buff Academy is great too.

[@ernestneo7172]

Yeah but momentum is pretty useful in calisthenics too. If you're running super low on budget and do not wish to use resistance bands to help in certain exercises, momentum can be a good assist. Nobody learns a one arm pull up or muscle up with perfect form straight from start. But i think it's a really good point especially with weighted calisthenics to perform with weights that are well manageable like clearing chin far above the bar or with strict form. Last thing you want is to lose control at the end of set and tear some ligaments or tendons along the way thanks to all that added weight.

[@dontfallforshit]

Very informative but I think you should spend more time showing proper form rather than just the bad form. For example, for dips you spent a lot of time showing us the wrong form but barely touched how to do them properly. Great video regardless!

[@travisbehnke8292]

Jo Nid I agreee

[@mr8883]

WARNING: A doctor & physio has told us long time ago that never do this with weights or dips with weights. You will have pelvis problems in the future. Also some has hip misalignment problems They have treated many patients (gym junkies) that's done this. Not good. It actually make sense. Your body was not designed to have a belt around the waist and have such heavy weight weighing down to the point your pelvis has to suffer.

[@yusufcanokyay5363]

@@mr8883 our body also is not designed to gain muscle mass in the first place dude we are endurance creatures so if we had gone with your logic, there would not have been so many world records about lifting.

[@mr8883]

@@yusufcanokyay5363 Yes, world records that you know of from KZbin/News. How many gym junkies/Body Builders have you known that's failed, injured & have pelvis/hip problems?? Not as many as the doctors & physicians have witnessed & treated.

[@yusufcanokyay5363]

@@mr8883 yes I got your point but everything comes with a price

[@NekoEspada]

Daniel: When adding pauses, you're not going to be able to use as much weight or do as many reps. Also Daniel: *Casually does strict BW chinups +40kg for REPS...

[@sldenn5303]

Watching this as I clean the kitchen- super good for getting through this task!

[@6pat]

4:40 i'am sure you wanted to say: the lightest weight that challenges you.

[@kalosthenosverse]

Nope

[@flavioaraujo2142]

No

[@hazza2247]

I don’t think it matters

[@skrmnghrd4520]

How do you advice people on how to warmup with weighted Calisthenics? I normally do my warmups, (Rotations, dynamic stretching) I move on to body weight 80% of my max reps. For this session, say, I will do a pullup with 40lbs as my max 1set = 33% of 40lbs 3-6 2nd set = 66% of 40lbs 3rd set = 100% = 40lbs Same with rows and shurgs. I just do 12sets per workouts same with push

[@Vasyaliske]

4:53 DOMINATING!

[@DolphinGrew]

It happened to me, too! Just in time! I've just started doing weighted Pull Ups yesterday.

[@felixupsidedown2218]

My dip bars at home aren't high enough so I have to bent my legs.. what should I do?

[@yoann8206]

Buy higher bars. I've changed gym for the same reason.

[@usedcarsuae.]

Die Saubazis - Clash of Clans 😂😂😂😂

[@thebcuber6250]

Tuck them right below you. Just don't cross them.

[@suke3823]

You can bend them and squeeze them together, that's not bad. In the video he mentions how CROSSING them is not optimal. That said, you can always buy higher bars.

[@yoann8206]

@@thebcuber6250 that's a cheaper way to fix the problem. Just focus on squeezing the glutes so you don't arch your back and end up like he showed in the video.

[@dxwallace55]

I'm "converting" to calisthenics and this is a good video to get me off to a good start and good mindset at the start.

[@patrickvanmeter2922]

I'm guilty of all of this. Thanks for the reminder. My ego has had control again. I will get back to reality. Thanks again.

[@mr8883]

WARNING: A doctor & physio has told us long time ago that never do this with weights or dips with weights. You will have pelvis problems in the future. Also some has hip misalignment problems They have treated many patients (gym junkies) that's done this. Not good. It actually make sense. You body was not designed to have a belt around the waist and have such heavy weight weighing down to the point your pelvis has to suffer.

[@nomongosinthaworld]

Mr 888 which is why you flex your butt as hard as you can to prevent your pelvis from bending forward. Who is “they” and “a doctor & physio” btw lol. Maybe cite some legitimate sources

[@mr8883]

@@nomongosinthaworld Hahahaha you can flex as much as you want but your pelvis can only handle so much weights per time. Like i said on another posts, anything too heavy + gravity when moving or turning, is never good. You're gona most likely injured something. Honestly, Lot of gym junkies don't stop until they're injured. You never hear anyone stop gyming because they said they're big enough. They're happy where they are. They most likely stop because: 1) Injuries/Health Problems 2) Other Commitments: New job/New Born baby etc 3) Money: to maintain for food, gym membership, rent etc. 4) Criminal Law issues/Police issues. Hardly anyone has ever said....I'm happy my size now. I'm going to just maintain my body and go medium/light weights

[@mr8883]

@@nomongosinthaworld The doctors & physio we see. They said they're getting more and more big gym fit guys coming in with pelvis problems last few years. They didn't know why. At first they thought it was they're driving trucks and vans cos of manual clutch in the vehicles ....& always unloading heavy boxes. But no....it was cos of belt weights around the waist chins ups. Some even was having problems cos he's a security guard. On the security job for years but always have heavy keys belt with radio, handcuffs, baton, torch, he was having pelvis problems.

[@MrJarzy2001]

Quality content here! I like tips about dips especially.

[@IronHorse_464]

*They r few channels really informative & Beneficial.. such as Official Thenx & Calisthenics Movement you r one Among them*

[@maniacyoutuber342]

Thenx is a joke, I always wonder why you put it among Faqs & CMovement

[@IronHorse_464]

@@maniacyoutuber342 Ohhh... Here comes The repository of Physical Fitness... People Lyk u nothing more the Trash can. Except complaining 😏😏

[@vinitchhabria1738]

be in absolute control no domination of each rep and theres' really no price for lifting too much too soon - awesome advice

[@TheSpaceRealm]

What do you prefer? 5x5 reps or 3x8-12 reps for weighted pull ups/chinups/dips?

[@Dam2k100]

Depends if you want train strenght more than " hypertrophie" but both are good 😊

[@hookbolt7362]

5x5 will result more into strength with hypertrophy while the 8-12 is more towards hypertrophy only. We know intensity is the main driver for the strength while higher volume results more in hypertrophy so working with 5x5 means that you are using high load with high volume which results into strength and hypertrophy both at the same time however if you work with 3x5 or something like that you'll be more towards strength. Before implementing anything think what do you want and is your training schedule well suited according to your conditions? Proceed with patient for best results.

[@chi1i]

3x5-8 3x a week is the shit

[@MaxGalofre]

Funny thing is when you start calisthenics (weighted or not) everything becomes strength training at first because it's so challenging and new. But if you're able to do 10+ dips/chin ups you can definitely add more weight for fewer reps. Less weight will mean you can do more volume and that will usually result in hypertrophy (mainly a physiological adaptation), and more weight and less volume will result in strength gains (mainly a neurological adaptation). But only if you're pushing the limits enough in each case.

[@ditek27]

Depend on your max reps

[@juliusx1]

I like your channel, it's very professional and teaches etiquette for many things in general sports.

[@thesophisticatedtarzan1797]

I usually try to keep my body in hollow body position during my chin/pull ups and during the dips I try a hollow body but the proud posture mentioned here is easier comparison to Leg forward

[@martinwendland4699]

pretty sure youre doing the opposite of what youre supposed to do if im reading this right

[@DrFit96]

@@martinwendland4699 lol both are right One is the commonly used The other is gymstics form

[@martinwendland4699]

@@DrFit96 you put your body forward to save your shoulders in dips, and you retract your scapulae in pull ups to actually involve your lats, otherwise why are you even doing the exercise?

[@ViperVenomHD]

What is your opinion on form when learning a technique. Should you learn the movement and not worry about form until you’ve gotten the technique down, or should you be a form perfectionist from the beginning? Even if it prevents you from learning the move for a while? I’ve heard both perspectives. One side saying that it’s better to always focus on form no matter what and who cares if it takes you an extra 3 months to learn the move. While on the other side, saying it’s ok to sacrifice form in the beginning when learning the technique of the movement. Then once learned, you can focus on strength training so then you can gradually perform the movement with better and better form. Take the muscle up for example. Would it be better to first learn the muscle up with kipping, and then gradually gain the strength to perform them strictly with no swing or kip? Or would it be better to focus on weighted explosive pull-ups from the beginning until you can pull high enough to perform a perfect muscle up?

[@swagpanda9359]

Daniel, when we getting a weighted calisthenics program? A lot of us would be willing to pay good money for something like this from you!

[@BK-mk3vi]

Without a doubt one of the best and honest fitness youtube channels

[@MeaningOfMuscle]

Amazing video Dan keep it up

[@biglampar556]

that is beyond strong !!! Didn't think anyone can go from a pullup to a dip....i don't know how you could go past the pullup - must take incredible forearm strength.

[@_Alchemist2077_]

You're like the bob ross of the calisthenics world 💪 🖼

[@calvinkreidy8670]

I almost tore a pec muscle while doing weighed dips. As I havent given my muscles enough time to get stronger, on my beginning stage, I chained 16kg to my body, did a dip, and a snaping sound was heard. Eventually, nothing was too serious. Thanks god. Work out safely ya people.

[@jenningsgardner2205]

right now, im struggling with finding the happy medium between getting the full stretch at the bottom of a pullup and letting my shoulders go up to my ears. i always thought letting your shoulders stretch like that was good for them, as long as you let the scapula pull them back when you pull up

[@AlfredEiji]

It’s destabilizing for the back and shoulders. Not good. Sounds like you need to do some more pull-up shrugs first to strengthen your stabilizing scapular muscles. Also, going to a fully relaxed back at the bottom doesn’t benefit your pull-up volume since the relaxed to active back works the scapular muscles and not your lats. Going completely relaxed and letting your shoulders destabilize at the bottom uses up unnecessary energy, causes instability, and slows your progression with pull-ups.

[@itsarchibal]

"not control - domination" Great way to put it

[@timongortz6191]

Nice! I actually had to stop doing weighted Dips because I got Elbow pain from it :(

[@ek7404]

Is your form correct? Having elbow pain shouldn’t be happening man

[@kubsimas]

4:28 i personally do not recommend to extend elbows that much (locking at the top), this might lead to a serious joint problem with aging.

[@xyzNexus]

I need to bend my legs when doing dips or my feet will touch the floor. What dip position should I assume?

[@imerected1]

exactly my thoughts too.

[@FacePullTiToX]

Hi xyzNexus. Daniel is exaggerating the importance of leg position during dips in my humble opinion. That's no problem whatsoever. And if bending at the knees is really suboptimal, I think the difference is pretty negligible. Bend at the knees. The problem is NOT doing the exercise at all. I hope this helps. Keep it up. Stay strong 💪

[@youtubeaccount0168]

Helped a lot, thanks!

[@Null-941]

Wrong: train with 20kg calisthenics Right: train with 20kg iron balls

[@neeks5535]

Thanks! Found out my form on the dip sucks. I'm happy to correct that

[@ADRENERGlC]

5:53 That looks like some CBT shit!

[@efence4713]

Hahahahaha

[@snapbaach]

Been doing weighted calisthenics probably for a month now this video really helps!

[@ZUZAINFINITY]

“But it’s training form, not competition form.”

[@SaelPossible]

dude's jacked. thanks for the tips mate

[@hyperhektor7733]

true title should be: Big Balls of Steel Calistenics :D

[@EricThompson-gs9ce]

thanks Daniel for another great info video on cal.

[@user-gq7sv9tf1m]

Hypocrites everywhere when the topic of ego comes up. They’ll tell you that you need to drop your ego and do controlled reps with full ROM. Then you’ll hear them brag about how great their form / pull-up is compared to everyone else, constantly judging everyone in the gym. They drop their ego only to have it come back in double. Snobs of the lifting community.

[@nathantyrell4898]

You shouldn't let it get to you Don't be a sissy.getnit done with..know that you are doing it with correct form instead of being caught in their trap of showing off It don't work if you put your head down and do your thing..so stop complaining

[@user-gq7sv9tf1m]

Nathan Tyrell Not trying to be rude but I don’t really understand what you’re saying in your comment...

[@nathantyrell4898]

@@user-gq7sv9tf1m Simply,if they're performing shit form,you do the exercise with great form,you are the one that will secretly benefit the most in the long run. Let those that are showing off,run their mouths and talk all loud..you work in silence and ignore what the shower offs are saying,understand? There is no reason to complain as you will letting them get to you!in your head! You feed them!don't do that!

[@user-gq7sv9tf1m]

Nathan Tyrell I don’t think you understood my initial comment man... I wasn’t complaining about people with bad form, I was complaining about people who think highly of themselves because they use strict form.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

Always go for perfect form. If you feel you cannot keep perfect form, you aren't strong enough yet and must reduce weight.

[@Toolie716]

Anyone know why I get immediate sternum pain even doing dips without additional weight ????

[@AS-qj5eh]

Ure arms are too long then if you have long arms ure not built to do dips

[@Toolie716]

@@AS-qj5eh "65 inch wingspan. I have T rex arms lol

[@martinjensen1471]

@@AS-qj5eh people with long arms can also do dips

[@joshuacrandall7455]

From what I understand, your rib cage is not flexible. Also if it hurts, don't do them. There are other exercises you can substitute to get the same workout as dips. If dips is your thing however, search for exercises to open up your rib cage which should significantly help the pain in your sternum go away.

[@calvinsc5105]

I used to have the exact same problem. So, I do a lot of chest stretching, like leaning into the corner of two walls in a chest fly form before dips. Now, it doesn't hurt at all.

[@MarceloPereira-kg9jc]

Hey Daniel! Thanks for your very nice videos, I`m a big fan of yours! Question: some times whilst doing dips I feel some intense pain in the middle of my left hand. I don't know if It's just a weakness in my right grip or my grip is somehow wrong. If the last is true, could you explain how to properly grip the bars? i.e.: should I put more pressure in my thumbs or in the middle of the hand? I can do a good chunk of dips with good form but I feel this pain very often :/

[@mikaniskavaara3031]

While I agree with going lighter to make sure you are executing the movement with correct form I’d say personally I saw the most gains in my weighted pull ups when I started to extend my sets by doing the last reps with ”no matter what” mentality. First you go as far as you can with good form and when the form starts breaking you still squeeze few reps by ”cheating” a little bit and maybe even add few partial reps after that. I believe that quiting your sets at form failure is too soon and you are not getting the maximum stimulus.

[@ADRENERGlC]

5:53 R-I-P this guys junk

[@sirrobbieiii1953]

Hey Daniel can you do a video on muscular imbalance.. my right lat seems to be bigger than my left side and I don't know how to fix it I came to you because your the only KZbinr I trust.

[@jonpawley9596]

Try one arm scapula raises, that's probably your best option. You could also work with negative one arm pull-ups, or archer pullups and uneven pullups. You should also check out CalisthenicMovement's video on this topic. They're friends with Daniel Vadnal, and one of the top two channels on KZbin.

[@sirrobbieiii1953]

@@jonpawley9596 CalisthenicsMK Yeah I do scapula pulls for both arms for my warm up. I'll try one arm and see how it goes. I used to do weight training and moved to calisthenics, doing the basic exercises for around 4 months first to build a base/foundation, I don't want to rush anything. But I'll definitely try out these exercises and see how they go. Thank you!! I'll check out calisthenics movement as well

[@humudu]

It's funny when people eat right and work out enough to get bigger, and then act like everything they do is the right way and every other way is the wrong way.. Reality is you would get about the same result with almost anything you do..

[@controversialgaming1364]

I mean he didn't say if you do it with the wrong way you wouldn't get results. Of course you would it's just faster but yeah you are right the died is everything and everything works

[@humudu]

@@controversialgaming1364 But the fact alone that you/they call it the "wrong" (or big "X") way.. Who is to judge really?

[@liusam651]

I think the leg kicking in chin ups not only gives you momentum, but also shifts your centre of mass upwards without you doing any pulling work. This means when you extend your legs as you pull yourself up you are just doin less work with your pulling muscles period.

[@DoubleDOwnage]

Is there really such thing as "weighted calisthenics"? Isn't that just now considering weight training or standard bodybuilding? I only say this because I thought the definition of calisthenics was like, bodyweight training.

[@riandunneleavy4161]

Yeah it's stull calisthenics bc it's a calisthenic based exercise

[@pullupparker6110]

DoubleDOwnage no calisthenics is when the basic movement is moving your own body through space, not an object (Ex: pushdown is based on moving your body vertically off the ground while while bench press is moving the bar

[@pessumpower]

Nice video as always! Is anything changed about your nutrition approach since you posted your day of eating video?

[@tc-3]

He answered the question regarding his approach to nutrition in QnA video posted on Austin Dunham's channel. I recommend checking that video out. Basically, he keeps it simple. Chicken, rice and veggies as staples. No crazy fad diets or gimmicks.