Why I Believe Bodyweight Training is BEST

[@elliotthulse1]

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[@amphymixis]

Resistance is resistance. Thanks for saying that, coach.

[@amphymixis]

no, calisthenics can be made progressively harder until you're doing exercises that are almost impossible, where the resistance and tension are off the chart. if you can do 20 reps of a one arm push up with feet together, you're stronger than most humans. if you can do jumping one-leg squats, you have freakish explosive strength in your legs. also, calisthenics are good for max strength, strength endurance, and explosive strength. Making calisthenics progressive is just more difficult, requires more imagination and creativity.

[@unicornonthecob4302]

What are the different ends?

[@MA-ii3gm]

Dude, they're both stress to your body, what's next? Arguing about kettlebells vs dumbbells?

[@neoasura]

DavePazz Totally agree, thinking of real world situations I've been in..Weight lifting helps if I need to lift heavy objects like Appliances, TVs, etc. Where as bodyweight helps me move myself...when it comes to rock climbing, rope climbing, martial arts, etc. I just think bodyweight exercises are more fun in general...I love being able to go outside in the woods to climb or to the park and use ledges to do pull ups on.

[@amortality999]

@@neoasura Weight lifting helps with external resistance. Calisthenics can help with internal and external resistance (assuming you have weight on you).

[@amandamilo3454]

"If your core strength isn't up to par and your adding external resistance, it's like masturbation. You're just playing with yourself" LOOOOL!! Damn, i love you, Elliott!!

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[@bartkramer1611]

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[@miletello1]

Amanda Milo hahaha I lost it right there.

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[@zekeyzeke9872]

Amanda Milo I saw your comment at the same time of hearing him say it

[@Eskolol]

If a certain bodyweight exercise gets too easy, just increase the time under tension or try a different/harder variation.

[@tacticalbt1023]

And weighted !

[@elocore1702]

Yea and you can add weight like with a vest or something

[@iliveinsideyourhouse3943]

If I had to used weights anyway then I might as well lift.

[@willb1405]

or depending on the exercise itself, adjust the angle

[@matthewkiggin5456]

Yiu can put a bag on your back with weight plates in I do that for pullups and pressups and diamond pressups and dips.

[@JaxBlade]

Personally I doing weighted Calisthenics for My Upper Body, One-arm pushups, handstands, plyos, but for Legs I stick with Weights so I do Squats, Lunges, and Hang Cleans

[@gamebygame737]

JaxBlade hi jax

[@roshandhali5987]

JaxBlade love u Jax

[@OriginalGanstaEnt]

It's cool how some of your fave KZbinrs also watch some of your other fave KZbinrs (even years ago)

[@crisdavis1533]

You need to work on your traps bro!

[@tw3638]

@@crisdavis1533 He needs to do deadlifts

[@XTheSpartanX7]

dips and pullups are fucking badass. Anytime there is a guy busting out dips and pullups with control in the gym, it looks ALPHA AS FUCK.

[@subzfit]

hell yeah... dips are underrated

[@forteastro6996]

+XTheSpartanX7 Especially with the belt or the archer pullup you see.

[@therose7728]

+Slade R. Wilson we'll dips have a side effected as we'll. if you do them do much, you might get unbalance. Even if you try pandlay rows. Got to be careful with does dips.

[@XTheSpartanX7]

+juan mendoza ya, I usually have a 2:1 ratio of pull to push.

[@rinzler9775]

a tip for dips and pullups - you need to have the scapular strength to keep your shoulders down and in - if during these moves you let your shoulder joint creep out, then you arnt ready and need to do assisted. a proper dip or pullup needs full engagement of the shoulders - it can be tempting to rush ahead and look cool - you will know you wern't ready though if you get shoulder damage.

[@Kokiriheart]

After 3 years of weightlifting, i decided to try something new and i switched to bodyweight / calisthenics training. This week was my first week and i can tell you it's like starting all over again and i fucking love that challenge. I used to do pullups / weighted dips / squats / deadlifts every week so i think i have the first layer of the cake to start this kind of trianing. Now it's all about push ups variations, dips variations, and A LOT of pullups / chin ups, and hard-core exercices, learning handstands pushups etc.. I can tell you, i feel muscles in my body that i didn't even know of. This is so hard, i look like a noob at the gym :) Thanks for this video, i am even more convinced to continue this type of training now. And it's so refreshing to start something new.

[@mrithun15]

hows that working out for you?? Are you able to maintain your muscle doing that?

[@ahmedtarek3782]

Kokiriheart wlecome to calisthenics workout bro .. i had the same experience and i think calisthenics is more interesting and get me so close to body perfection and optimization😊

[@ryoseah6364]

body weight training puts a lot less stress on your joint as they allow a more natural range of motion. also, advanced bodyweight exercises require unmatched levels of full body tension. however, there are still those who argue that bodyweight training isn't as effective as weight lifting when it comes to building muscle. thats because it's often associated with high reps, endurance and the MILITARY.

[@kungfuman82]

Dammit, now why do you have to make me agree with Hitler? :-P You're absolutely right. People tend to ignore (or don't know) that in order to increase strength in bodyweight exercises, you have to decrease your leverage. Decreased leverage means your muscles have to work harder. Provided your diet is good, you will build muscle. Resistance is resistance!

[@BrianHallmond]

Wouldn't it be better on your joints, because stuff like a straight bar bench holds your hands in a certain spot so extra pressure is left on the joint as it gets forced into an un natural zone.

[@veglord4481]

Sad to say but for once i agree with you A.H Feel free to check out my first video on my channel: bodyweight training outdoors.

[@frankcastle5116]

Bodyweight training is only good if you start off skinny! Show me one person who's transformed themselves from fat to ripped using bodyweight only???

[@veglord4481]

I promiss you there´s no problem with such a transformation doing only bodyweight exercises. Anyway you sertanly don´t have to lift weights too transform that way. Cardio is a good start ( wich is only-bodyweight training). Anyone can do some really simple bodyweight exercises too. . I haven´t jet posted any simple bodyweight exercises on my channel but i will!

[@theonlyEYEBROWKING]

Some of the strongest men as far as weight lighting goes can't do 10 straight pushups, or 6 straight burpees without feeling like the world just came to an end lol

[@manny3095]

NoLieAllTruth what do you gain from doing those things?

[@theonlyEYEBROWKING]

+Manny Singh try it out

[@sakupartanen4035]

Manny, burpees are one of the best exercises to burn fat. :)

[@manny3095]

Saku Partanen seriously? i need to try that!

[@theonlyEYEBROWKING]

+Saku Partanen he's trolling

[@lars526]

I was lucky enough to grow up far out in the country. Swimming, hiking, cut/stacking wood, distance biking, sprinting with my dog, gardening, etc. I was naturally strong as a kid without ever setting foot in a gym. (not to mention the fresh air, water, fruits and vegetables, wild game/well-raised livestock, etc.) And what I love about calisthenics/bodyweight training is that it is REAL exercise that incorporates more than one part of the body.....if you only do things like bench press, bicep curls, leg press, etc., those muscles might get bigger, but they will be essentially useless in a real-world scenario.

[@liangjun24]

Dae Dalus fully agreed. Remove steroids and supplement from a bodybuilder and ask him to eat normally ,his gains will be almost identical to that of a calisthenics guy.. Resistance is resistance no matter it's calisthenics or weight training. The main idea is to be holistic. No one can expect to look good if they just train one part of their body at a time. Calisthenics trains more than 2 muscle groups simultaneously. it's the way to go man!!!

[@lars526]

Andy Jesadaporn Teeradate Awesome, thank you dude. I see far too many weight-lifting 'bros' at every gym, who really are not that athletic nor have a proper strength/weight ratio. Their arms are just full of protein shake really lol.

[@edsonroman1048]

I love lifting weights. I have ever since I started almost 7 years ago. However, my muscles are useful because I work in construction. I get where you're coming from. I'm not a massive mofo, but I do have a good amount of muscle mass. A new guy came in who had forearms like popeye. You could tell he lifted a shit ton. BUT he wasn't as strong as I was because all he did was weight training.

[@liangjun24]

Saeed mobayed, u the man! Keep it up. Ultimately it's your strength that earns respect, not the size of your guns. If something looks good but doesn't taste good, it's gonna be meaningless.

[@liangjun24]

Saeed mobayed, your are right. Their muscles are full of crap. Believe me if they go for bodybuilding competition and need to remove excess fats and water from their body , they'll look very much like a calisthenics guy. This is because we usually dun hold extra fats and water in our body. Actually calisthenics builds more muscles because we carry our full body weight, compared to ppl doing 20-30 kg dumbells. It's steroids that give weight lifter the added bonus. Bodybuilding and steroid are synonymous. But calisthenics are largely drug free. We workout to achieve performance, not show. Talking about strength, I can carry more weighty equipments compared to my colleagues who hit the gym everyday.

[@guitarplayingman]

Your credibility just went of the charts with me!!! I saw you on Chris, Miami Trainer learning about front levers... You're the real deal , most peoples EGOS are to big to be seen taking a lesson; especially with someone like you with a huge following on the Internet. I recently switched over to rings and pull ups etc, and I getting crazy results and I'm 66 years old. Once again you're the real deal... keep up the body weight exercises I'm loving it and I'll watch you first.

[@promisesmithee943]

I feel my muscles more doing body weight training

[@kstvmediauk555]

Promise Smithee really

[@christophernavarro3898]

Promise Smithee that’s how I feel too

[@IlovemangaxAnime]

Same, the burn is better too. I find the results are faster too

[@MemeGang420]

Doubt it.

[@ngovkimhour5437]

Same

[@RGTomoenage11]

The only time I was ripped in my life I was doing all body weight. About ten years ago, I just got back to it and I can feel the improvement already again. Body weight works.

[@ergibregu7558]

What exercises can i do to start?

[@RGTomoenage11]

@@ergibregu7558 honestly, you could get results with push-ups, pull-ups, sit ups, squats and running a mile at least once a week. I was also doing boxing….

[@aliabdulkadhim1344]

@@RGTomoenage11 you increased the reps over time right?

[@RGTomoenage11]

@@aliabdulkadhim1344 I was doing reps until failure. Shouldn’t be doing that 3 times a week though….

[@goingcommando408]

Same bro!!! I just started getting back on body weight training about 2 weeks ago

[@ultralordd7625]

Master your body first, then it will be much easier to master training with equipment👽👍

[@LulzRoyce]

You can easily take the same weight and make it heavier over time. Simply slow down the tempo at which you lift, increase range of motion, use pauses at the most contracted part of the lift, increase reps etc. There's plenty of ways to keep upping the intensity without putting more weight on the "bar". Took me 5 years of bodybuilding to learn that lol, at some point, I just wasn't getting stronger because I wasn't handling my "max" lifting weight properly, so once I concentrated more on the form and doing each rep properly, my strength gains came again.

[@mashiullahravat8912]

I stopped weight trading after two and a half years n have not worked out for 3 years but have started doing body weight training only recently. I honestly think it's the most practical and best way to train as long as u don't plan on being a bodybuilder who competes

[@aszh]

@@Neeeel yes except for legs.... but I prefer being quicker lighter with strong upper body.... no need to lug around extra muscle for cosmetic reasons

[@ka6sj387]

@@aszh I kinda disagree but also agree, you can build legs with calisthenics , but it also have limitations, so it’s better if you want huge legs and the strong af legs, it really depends on your goals and needs

[@othalee]

@@aszh for strong muscular legs watch "knees over toes" guy. Nordic hamstring curls will build legs. Guaranteed.

[@ienjoysandwiches]

"It's called a concentration curl, but you're not concentrating bro."

[@ChristosAnesti33]

Man your name 😂😂😂😂

[@ryandeffley7652]

Training goals change with age. When I was young, it was all about deadlifting 600+, squatting 500+, and benching 405+. But now at 37, I feel and look WAY better from calisthenics. But the reason why some people don't benefit from calisthenics, is because they mindlessly bang out fast reps with crap form. Slow tempo, paused reps, and harder levers matter. Also using progressive overload with added weight is important too.

[@shawnstephens6795]

As I approach 50...weight lifting feels more and more like an injury waiting to happen. Pull ups and push ups and bike riding may be my future...it feels more natural.

[@bentmercer]

At 52 I agree. I now use machines, bodyweight, biking

[@SuperAmazingNoob]

yes, 97 here I agree with this. Free weight makes my bones shift from their sockets.

[@croatianbeast4596]

110 here and yup 100% agree im doing handstand push ups all day baby easy. Once deadlifted 2000 pounds and almost snapped by old fucking back but glad i still can do triple cartwheels and no hand push ups

[@elianaivazquez4632]

@@croatianbeast4596 125 HERE still rocking pushups and dips, no wonder hitler had me trained all the ssr

[@iphoneftwpwnwtfbbq]

"You're not doing.. you know.. uh kipping chin-ups or some other dumb shit like that" hahahahahahahaha i love you Elliot

[@godsgift1319]

+Straya LRG Nobody fucking asked you

[@NeThZOR]

+Wally Javier Uhm hello idiot?

[@TrapBarWith41.5cmSleeves]

+Wally Javier it's called "posting a reply". Are you new to the internet?

[@ArmisHart]

uh oh guys we got a kip fanboy badass

[@andoriz0r]

Really nice video. I like the part about concentration the most (3:10). I started bodyweight training like 8 month ago, an it took me about 6 month to realize how important the correct execution of the exercises is. Quality over quantity.

[@FitnessBKS]

I agree with you bro. I have 28 years of martial arts experience and I'm a PT. I usually get my clients to learn to manage their own body weight before thy start using external load. They can sometimes be inpatient. Especially if they were already using the gym and lifting (usually with bad form) prior to training with me. Keep up the good work, interesting videos.

[@yunikage]

Anybody who's interested in body weight training, look up Paul Wade's "Convict Conditioning". It's a simple, brutal program. Only exercise book you'll ever need.

[@richardvankoppen2311]

yunikage love that book

[@dochatteras]

An oldie but a goodie. I am going back to calisthenics, after 15 months of "bulking", because I have to relocate for three months for work. I actually look forward to it. Unlike most "bodybuilders", who use weights as their primary method, and bodyweight only as an accessory, I agree with Elliott that there are huge advantages to focusing on bodyweight, and only using weights as accessory. If year by year, you can do more Handstand Push-ups, better Chin-ups, and some things like Levers, Flags, and so forth, then you are progressing. However, if you are only "pumping iron", and have no idea how to move your body, are you really better off?

[@KARENboomboomROXX]

Joshua Fiebig Amen Brah!!!!!

[@pattybaselines]

Yeah cuz you build strength and size lol

[@supagreatman2826]

Stop the cap

[@kilbeboy]

ive had better results with body weight training than busting my ass off in gym. doesnt mean the results werent there but bodyweight training builds a better mind-muscle response. i used to squat heavy weights but now that im doing bodyweights. i can deep squat contract my muscles and push off. way better feel now

[@abcxyz-py6uw]

I hope you realize how fucking stupid your comment really is

[@kilbeboy]

I just respond better to body weight training. Getting those reps high

[@abcxyz-py6uw]

I'm not even gonna bother to argue with your stupidity

[@kilbeboy]

Good for you.

[@amortality999]

@@abcxyz-py6uw Shut up, dickhead.

[@wadayaduin5517]

The best exercise is the one you havrnt been doing so far. This applies to everyone, from couch potatoes (who'll benefit from ANY exercise), to the most advanced trainees/athletes. This is ehy exercises like fatmers walks help so much, because so many people had never done them. Thus, a gymnast whose training has plateaued will see a good effect from some lifting, as a bodybuilder will benefit from some bodyweight stuff.

[@GodlessShredder]

Do them both, at different times and simultaneously. Weighted calisthenics are amazing. You can hit every muscle in your upper body (minus lower abdominals) with just two exercises, pushups and pullups. Just load a sturdy backpack with some barbell plates and do those two, focusing on increasing either reps or weight with each workout. Your upper body will develop functional strength and look great. Personally, I stick to the barbell for training lower body strength and hypertrophy. Deadlifts and front squats are just too awesome to throw away, and there are only so many calisthenics exercises you can do with a backpack on. A good hybrid program would be to stick with barbells for strength and power training, and weighted calisthenics for bodybuilding, structural integrity and correcting strength imbalances. For fat burning and cardio, just dropping the calisthenics weight and going for endurance would be very effective, along with Elliott's advice about walking 20 minutes daily on an empty stomach.

[@shay9732]

The whole world blowing up about Conor McGregor showing everyone Ido Portal...Elliot introduced us years ago!

[@carsons3926]

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[@samm7023]

+callatelabocaalikatr how am i the only one that got that? lmao

[@andyofzz]

+callatelabocaalikatr lol and weed beats power

[@roninblax]

And breakdancing came out in the 80's ☺

[@rubyshmurda6140]

Mcgregor is subscribed to Strength camp

[@kingdrogo6124]

Makes sense bodyweight training builds the foundation ties in your muscle correctly then weight training to build big muscle

[@ChristosAnesti33]

Bodyweight training just makes sense to me; Sometimes I start my workout with burpees, and the next thing I know is I feel like crawling, jumping, stretching. It's honestly great because it's the natural way the body moves, you don't just stand there and do a repetitive exercise that bores you to death. It's the first time I'm actually experiencing joy when working out, I'm sweating my ass off and by the end of it I feel full of energy -- as it should be -- AND, for a girl, and for doing what seems to me to be so little, I am actually more muscular and lean than I've ever been in my life. I'm definitely sticking with this one.

[@trexbattle]

It’s February 2nd football Sunday 2020 I’m laying in my hammock and a yoelliot video is still just what I need

[@satatay23]

Ido Portal with his collection of movements learned and created has been the best discovery of my physical training life. I hope you make the effort to attend a camp of his.

[@asietoshautar4654]

l think every training is good in his own way. it's the way you do it.

[@7233145]

Currently, I'm too broke to renew my gym membership, so this is good to know. Lemonade out of lemons.

[@EriPages]

Its been 6 years. You still broke? And are you still doing calisthenics?

[@moresazo5177]

@@EriPages u are here too 6 years later 😂

[@Nebulousevolve]

Hey Elliott. I have been following Ido for a while now. He advocates olympic lifts to help build basic strength for his movements. I personally showed a great deal of growth in my movement capacity after adding kettle bells, mace training and barbells. Your corrective dead-lift video helped my a great deal in fact. Ex. I could not do pistol squats until I worked with deadlifts for a while. Now its easy. Thanx again for everything you share!!!

[@tomasgomes8793]

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[@SuperWarriorFitness]

You cannot really say which is 100% better because it all comes down to preference. if you want a big bodybuilder type look and your looking to gain size go to the gym hit the weights. but if you want a functional strength, a nice blend of appearing big AND ripped bodyweight is the way forward. me personally I love having super low bodyfat functional strength and looking ripped so bodyweight is my favourite but remember im not interested in getting too big. Also chicks seem to prefer that look instead of typical big gym gyms

[@athenian10]

Agree!! But all guys out there keep this handy....... Too big means steroids!! And steroids mean sick people don't even athletes. Just challenge a modern huge bodybuilder to do full pistol squats strictly. I am old enough (50!!) and I had been a competitive BB in my youth. Only in decades of 50s & 60s and beyond BBders were really strong internally and externally (core, joints, ligaments etc). Health and prosperity to all of you for the new year. Keep working!!

[@sicuw1773]

hak boxer yeah, I do both (weight training for shoulders because side and rear delts are difficult to target with bodyweight, and for legs squats are just squat no matter if you add weight :P And calisthenics for the rest of the body)

[@varlosss743]

Exactly I’m not trying to be at a gym all day I’m trying to look good and be strong fuck all them machines

[@stu2729]

I started training with a book, that consists of 4 workouts ( 10 weeks each) and I got awesome gains. Feels really good to move your body. A lot of compound movements. But still I will get back to the gym, just because I like variety in my training.

[@PatrickDempseyG]

I do mainly calisthenics (bodyweight training). most people do not realize how many variations there are to make the resistance much more difficult. And just as you have said, I use weights to ascend further while still focusing on bodyweight training. I feel like bodyweight training is beneficial when it comes to practical strength, not for strictly gaining mass and bulking up. I'm glad I saw this video. Currently I'm at a level where I am trying to find some more advanced movements or develope my own to make the exercises a little more intense.

[@live2freefly]

Glad you keep an open mind Elliott. It only took me 40 years to reach this conclusion but it's never too late if you are willing to change. The body is ingenious. It is adaptive and gets used to routine. You have to continue to mix it up so you balance, strength, flexibility, endurance and agility to get the best you. Thanks for a great channel.

[@luckyrocket1903]

People have the mistaken Idea that there are different types of resistance training (bodyweight, weights) to achieve different types of muscle growth, for example toning instead of adding bulk, there's not such thing. Muscles either grow or they don't that's why I think people underestimate bodyweight training and assume it doesn't develop muscle mass as well as weights. Whether you do leg presses or single leg bodyweight squats (workout intensity being equal) your quads are going to develop the exact same way

[@bobvance3625]

That comment was the fucking bees knees

[@JCT1926]

+DavePazz very interesting

[@RJDamage]

My focus is on bodyweight training too, pulls chins dips pushup variations etc. Go hard on the concentrics slow on the eccentrics. I supplement with bb deadlifts,squats and calfraises for legs. I allways do full body three to four times a week. If you do this, eat sleep repeat and mix it up a bit sometimes, like, more non weighted sets and or reps and then the other day go heavy and steady on your lifts.. You grow a great physique with lots of functional strength. Stay focused everybody! Cheers, RJ

[@seandafny]

this is halfway true yall. it take over a year to gain any noticeable strength

[@yolodolo9143]

Anybody can lift a dead weight regardless how heavy it is, because heavy various from person to person. Bodyweight on the other hand not everybody can do certain body weight exercises muscle up, hand stand push ups etc that's why I strongly believe body weight exercises are the true test of strength.

[@chadjohnson7724]

Completely agree Elliott. When done right bodyweight training like martial arts training creates a foundation of self mastery. And when you can do some of the harder bodyweight exercises that require massive stability and range of motion then your external resistance training is not only going to be better but stay injury-free. I lost my way for a while as well... but now back on point. Preach on brother!

[@brothashak]

Elliot I love you man you're one of the best youtube coaches I turn to. You and Ross Enamait.

[@ThePiscesHero]

I've done Yoga, p90x (which is mostly bodyweight) Kickboxing for 7 years, and now doing 5x5 and split weight training. I agree that bodyweight workouts are a lot more functional, balanced. I feel one should master bodyweight then like Elliot says use weights. I found for myself that bodyweight go really boring it was too repetitive.

[@derekxiaoEvanescentBliss]

Vick Panesar "bodyweight is repetitive" *starts going to the gym to lift weights*

[@SantosAl]

derek xiao He did it for 7 years, why wouldn't a new form of training seem interesting? Besides training in and of itself is repetitive (even bodyweight), that's what differentiates it from exercise.

[@coolblizzard1993]

Well if you do the same basic shit for seven years of course its going to be repetitive. That is why in calisthenics you need some goals and do various progressions to achieve those goals. Training like a typical bodybuilder with the same routine isn't going to make you feel interested for too long, you need to train more like a gymnast in body weight training to keep things interesting i.e. always move towards a higher goal, a more difficult exercise.

[@justinamswta9821]

All of you saying something to the effect of "you can't get as strong without weights/ I know it because I've done bodyweight training for x years" I challenge you to perform the following: -A single strict dead hang one-arm pullup (no kipping, chin passes over the bar) -A single strict one-arm pushup (feet not splayed too far, arm inline) -A set of 20 perfect one-leg squats -A set of 30 perfect hanging straight leg raises -A set of 5 full ROM handstand pushups on parallel bars -A single perfect stand-to-stand bridge If you can do all these, I bow down to you. You are the king of bodyweight training and you can say whatever you want. If not, shut the hell up.

[@davidzahry]

Why such high reps to prove strength though? The individual who can do 20 perfect one-leg squats will not squat twice their bodyweight unless they're incredibly genetically gifited. I was able to 20 at one point, but it did not translate to an incredible back squat. The single leg squat is a complex exercise compared to a 2x bodyweight back squat, but it is not very intense. The 30 perfect hanging leg raises are also a bad example. The better example would be something like front lever pulls. Everything else is on point.

[@alecksklar5135]

then add to that the human flag, planche pushups, front and back lever, dragonflag for your core not the hanging leg raise

[@seandafny]

bow down bitch. my name King Keef it aint Chief Keef no mo

[@kermitBERRY7]

I could do all of these except the stand to stand bridge (never tried it) and the dead hang one arm pull-up (unless I’m holding my wrist with the other hand). That was when I was in the weight room most days of the week training for football and powerlifting competitions.

[@Movie16Master]

I love bodyweight training; I stay lean and I gain more definition. The only issue that I have is that I'm really light; when I push something that is heavy I have nothing to keep my feet gripped to the ground.

[@ΜίλαμουγιαΜπάλα]

do lots of pistol squats? idk just trying to help

[@mizterman6446]

When I try to push something, what works really well is to put your centre of gravity in between your feet and the point of contact with the object being pushed. So if you're pushing a car, lean in as much as you can. Try to make the motion vertical, in a sense, on your body.

[@step69]

Jeff Stiff, Do your bodyweight training slowly rather than rapidly. Time under tension would probably help you gain more mass. Do push-ups, sit-ups & bw squats really slow, for example.

[@Movie16Master]

Steve M I actually do my exercises on the slower end, making sure my form stays near perfect. But I also run long distance, so that's probably why my weight stays pretty low.

[@xJusteBx]

***** Yeah, long distance running puts a lot of stress on your body and releases a lot of adrenaline and stress hormones which eat your muscle.

[@TheStickofWar]

I've got anemia (and a heart condition that shouldn't affect me anymore now I've grown :P), after my arm gets broken and realigned so it doesn't cause me pain anymore I'm going to start body weight training and hopefully make myself happier with my body. Thanks for motivating me man, I really needed it.

[@willyslife1903]

Dude hey man, I started doing calisthenics only as of 1 month now due to a vehicle accident I had last year and I found out from an xray that I had 3 cervical or neck herniations and a broken vertebrae. I also found that my 3 discs are 50 to 100 percent herniated along with a chunk of disc sheared off and floating in my neck harassing my nerves and I have 7 discs with severe degeneration. In the last 1.5 years I've cut 20 lbs of weight and changed my diet and I have a cervical decompression apparatus and an inversion table to help me.. I've got some flak from quitting lifting but man I feel strong and alot of my dizziness has gone down.. I collapsed 8 months ago getting into a work truck and have had severe anxiety from my nerves being pinched. I'm 42 and was doing strongman training for 3 years when all this kicked my ass. Thanks for promoting this

[@briskmato]

calisthenics all day everyday..ill never touch barbell or dumbbell anymore.

[@starogre]

+Liquicitizen Maťó sorry to burst your bubble, but bodyweight trainers still recommend doing barbell squats for leg training.

[@bassinblue]

+Liquicitizen Maťó Why not both? Make bodyweight exercising the foundation of your training, but use dumbells to get definition.

[@SmashingPixels]

starogre: They often do, but I've found pistol squats & hill sprints are competitive and while for legs weight definitely > bodyweight, a lot of people underestimate the gains that can be made with bodyweight for legs.

[@rustitui]

Agree I do Streelifting wich includes barbell weighted squats and weighted pistol squats

[@electricfeel9501]

try doing a single leg squat

[@lazur1]

Sure, there are many guys, (whose pushup numbers are so high that sets end from boredom instead of failure), who need to lift weights to continue making gains, but there are just as many guys who need to use barbells & machines because bodyweight exercise is too difficult for them.

[@lazur1]

A:Yes, as I posted: "...to continue making, (muscular), gains..." Many people don't want to continue making muscular gains. 1/The average guy might simply not want to outgrow his wardrobe, or attract the type of attention a massively muscular man often does, 2/ Weight-class athletes don't want to grow into competing w/naturally-bigger guys. 3/Athletes have an optimal relative strength for their sport. Adding muscle will increase absolute strength but might lower relative strength for a gymnast, sprinter, etc. B: The de facto goal of many trainees is to not work too hard, thus light weights on machines suffice, while never getting strong enough to do a pull-up.

[@PrimalRedemption]

You're missing the point entirely.

[@tbn22]

If you're no longer seeing gains from doing push ups, try a different variation. Try wider or incline or decline. Also try diamond push-ups. Or if you're really hardcore, challenge yourself and progress towards planche push ups. Reverting to weights is no excuse.

[@lazur1]

I'm not sure if you're replying to me, but in any case, here's a more complete opinion: 1/The law of specificity: To increase pushups most efficiently, you must do pushups. To increase your bench press most efficiently, you must bench press. Transference between the two seemingly similar exercises is remarkably poor. One must have a goal to determine which is the better choice,(if not both). 2/More on specificity: Yes, different types of pushups increase the difficulty, but it's because they're working a different combination of the muscles. They aren't simply a more difficult version of the classic pushup, any more than an incline bench press is the progressive step after the straight benchpress. Sooner or later, to truly add difficulty to the straight pushup, external resistance needs to be added, (elastic, partners,etc). Thus, even an advanced calisthenics practitioner becomes essentially a weight-trainer. Bodybuilders, (best example, the late Mike Mentzer), routinely do/(did) weighted chins & dips. No one has ever become nearly that muscular without added weight. 3/ Do you want to be strong for your size, or do you want to get big? Many huge guys have relatively poor relative strength, but are nonetheless much stronger than they'd be at a lower bodyweight. Again, what is your goal? Getting huge will likely destroy you ability to do high-reps of the more esoteric pushup varieties, while high-rep pushups will never get you in the 400 lb bench press club.

[@chairwood44]

If someone could do so many push ups that they stop because of boredom, why wouldn't they just try a one arm push up or harder variations or weighted push ups?

[@hiphopstrongman]

I think a lot of guys in the comment section of this video forget that squats. lunges, and their respective variations are also calisthenic exercises.

[@vrstovsek]

Elliot you're the MAN! I don't have money for gym membership (I live in a poor country) but i do workout with my weight and i look and feel better than my gym friends.

[@philliprakena2316]

' resistance is resistance' the most truthful thing i have ever heard you say

[@savgal1211]

I STILL can't wean myself from the gym and weight machines after 26 yrs doing it!! BUT, After Ketle bells at home and Cardio/Yoga? I am getting STRONGER at the gym!! I hope I can quit the weight machines..

[@savgal1211]

And I am a Boomer/ and female..

[@SkippyTryhard]

Rated-r Ace'ofSpades I believe savgal1211 means she's a baby boomer, as in that's her generation.

[@RobSharkie]

wow thats pretty old

[@carnivalwrestler]

There's nothing wrong with merging weight training with bodyweight training. After all, Usain Bolt and every other serious sprinter does heavy squats. Weight (resistance) training creates potential, while bodyweight training turns that potential into performance on the field. You're not meeting your maximum potential if you don't do both.

[@scorpio1139]

Body weight training is very good becuz it tests both your strength and fitness. For ex if u cannot do a pull up and you are light weight, that means u have low muscle strength. Also, if u cannot do pull ups but can curl heavy weights that means u should lose some fat.

[@eddiebaby22]

Gymnasts in general vs other macho sports have the closest bodies to professional bodybuildiers, and rarely do they lift weights or take steroids its all body weight training. very lean muscular bodies.

[@Gigaflare8822]

Weights and callisthenics is the ultimate combo.

[@BestBassTabs]

How humble and amazing is this specimen of a human!!! His advice transcends body and mind and lifts the spirit!!! Thank you my brother

[@speednecromancer666]

Best thing is to do both

[@skipeveryday7282]

100% done looking at the comments on here.

[@Machoman720]

I train to master both weights and body weight. And you're right Strength Camp Elliott, it feels really really good.

[@Machoman720]

I take Sunday's off. But generally speaking, I'll do body weight about an hour after weights. No matter how hard I train after weights, I can still do body weight withing a couple hours.

[@Machoman720]

Just years of working hard at it. To be strong enough to do something like street workout, you have to keep it up at least 6 times a week. 15-20 minute body weight workouts on your weight days, and the body weight days, 1-2 hours.

[@Machoman720]

Yeah... Start to be great. If you look up madbarz app and use that for bodyweight it adheres to your level and all and you progress constantly.

[@yianpap]

..is not afraid to say that he was probably not doing things in an optimal way before. I like how he expresses himself in a straightforward and intelligent, open-minded way. All I can say is good job Ellliot, keep doing what you're doing, you're indeed helping people.

[@NoLimitsLi]

Open-chained and closed-chained exercises (most bodyweight movements) - both have pros and cons. Personally I prefer to be comprehensive and well-rounded so I cross train and include both in periodization :)

[@jimbombadill]

the simple answer is out on the internet....just check videos of how people look that does these different workouts...personally i would say that people who do really concentrated bodyweight workouts have amazing bodies and are over all very well trained...compared to weightlifters...they look huge...if you like that...its up to each and everyone...its not my taste...and i sencirly belive they are in an overall view not as well trained.... because you cannot in tearms of healt and so on only count how much you bench

[@ezio0110]

bodyweight exercises, all day beastmode ;)

[@NorthernLime]

i do both.

[@davisutton1]

and isn't that the obvious approach. I have from time to time been confronted with the question of which two lifts I would do if I could only chose two. Always wondered who it was who was planning on rationing me in this way. Except for exercises which are outright rubbish at the outset, why limit yourself. I'm not aware of any serious powerlifter who completely discounts BW exercises. Dips and Pull-ups are the minimum BW exercises a PL would typically consider but may easily extend to walking lunges, various stretches, push ups, and others besides. Why every youtube comments section has to degenerate into a squabble where no reason for argument exists is beyond me. that off my chest, keep up with both, they'll serve you well.

[@danhumphreys90]

Firstly, I LOVE this version of Elliott Hulse!! I rate the ideal of being completely in touch and having full strength of your core before adding resistance to peripheral muscles! Not that you did not already feel this way, but... You know!

[@easyadventurer]

I like the way he says "be the best version of yourself". Not trying to strive for what's impossible, or what others want you to be. Sound advice, I think.

[@jeganka]

Man, I fucking love push ups.

[@calvinchen8804]

Really good bodyweight training: look up Ido Portal and also Scott Sonnon

[@sackofrice]

ive actually been watching this dude since late last year. its pretty cool.

[@savgal1211]

FUNK ROBERTS is GREAT!!

[@faithfitness5928]

I used to be a gym rat but then i discovered calisthenics. And i love ot way more than the gym for many reasons. 1.saves time because you dont have to go to a gym. You can do it anytime anywhere. 2. Saves money because you dont have to pay for a gym memebership or buy any equipment. Bodyweight is free. 3. Less risk of injury because your joints and muscles are built to handle your body more than they are an external force. 4.gives you good cardio and fat burning without actually having to do cardio. 5. Its freaking COOL! A human flag pole is way cooler than watching somebody do a lat pulldown. 6.way more motivation to keep progressing. A bench press is a bench press it will never change. The only motivation is to add more weight but eventually your strength gains will slow down and motivation is lost. But a pushup is not just a pushup. There are so many different kinds of pushups that you will only be able to do through progressing. You have more options which means more motivation rather than adding an extra 5lbs to each side of the bar. Point is, in my opinion calisthenics is better and weightlifting is overated

[@tophalfteg]

To hear someone speak of focus, control, mind muscle connection in such a passionate way, this man is on it. So many times I have seen such poor form, dangerous form from male ego/pissing competitions, it drove me out of the gym and I built my own home gym. I'm currently transitioning from 26yrs bodybuilding, including competing, into more bodyweight type training after sequesting a disc in my back which has been a scary experience. This bodyweight stuff is hard work, but as the guy says, done with the correct type of focus, control, it really hits the muscle tissue deeply. I have to be honest, I am still benching, I just love it, but nearly everything else is bodyweight. There is nothing to argue about who or what is better........SMASH the shit out of it in the gym, in the park, wherever you train and whatever you do, enjoy every minute of it and bollocks to what other people think........build that physique, cos this 41yr old still is after some serious injuries, still have a strong 6 pack, still love it, still going strong........... Train hard brothers and sisters..............

[@asoka2000]

I would have to disagree with body weight vs weightlifting. As a martial artist of 19 years and someone with a bit of weight training experience,I can say no matter how much body training you do you will never equal the strength of a body builder. Lifting weights in the gym will get you stronger with lifting weights in the gym where as body weight training will get you stronger in body weight training. The first time I started lifting weights I found despite all the push ups, sit ups,chin ups, I still had a hard time lifting weights,however after time of going to the gym I obviously got stronger. However one thing i have noticed at least with my own personal experience body weight training will make you more lean than weight lifting but not stronger or bigger. If martial artists found it easy to get a full body workout that would create bigger and stronger or equal strength, why would we bother lifting weights. I can guarantee you everyone of those MMA UFC guys weight lift as part of their training,so there is a big difference between the two types of training. I have never had a problem getting ripped but building mass has always been a problem for me.

[@MrAndrius12]

everyone is different... for me for example... I Started Working out (Again) on 13th September 2014 I did Body Weight ONLY and in like 3 Weeks my Triceps and Chest expanded to a pretty descent Size, and my Weight also went up, so don't blame Body Weight... u might also be doing it all wrong, if u dont see Results, just do lots of Sets of each Excercise u do for ur Workout (write down wat amount of say, Push Ups u want to reach, then try to reach that amount) my Recommendation is: Multiply ur Average amount of [watever ur doing] that u can most of the times by 5 (if ur a beginner) and then try to reach that amount using 5-6 Sets, and try force ur body to not go more than 6 Sets! And wen ur done with 1 Set, relax for 1 Minute... I did this for 2 Days already (today is my Second day) but I'm already seeing Results! and I hope u will too!

[@MrBurakOzel]

THIS! TOTALLY THIS! Don't argue with this guy he's %100 right trust me. Mr. Mano, you sir, completely know your shit. *thumb up*

[@asoka2000]

Burak Özel Thank you for agreeing. People often talk shit about stuff they themselves have no experience in. I can actually speak the truth since I have experience in both body training and weightlifting.

[@MrAndrius12]

Asoka Mano I myself have experience with both, but Bodyweight works for me a lot better :P

[@MrKennyT1123]

Asoka Mano put it perfect.

[@Zenitself]

I actually asked you what you thought about Ido Portal like 2 years ago haha.

[@gloup81]

GODF1R3 if ur dad is rich its great ....

[@GangsterGumbo]

+Mitsos Mux *lies slain*

[@Papipalazuelos]

Ido Portal is a DON. He's Conor McGregor's movement coach

[@tylad98]

Mau García great another thing mcgregor and his fanboys ruined

[@jonny8704]

Chaka How did McGregor or his fanboys ruin Ido Portal?

[@anzaeria]

I didn't have much difficulty in doing body weight exercises in the distant past. Though when I got back into working out a few years ago, I was doing a mix of weight training and body weight exercises. And I discovered that I had become hopeless with body weight exercises. My free weights were progressing okay but my performance with the body weight exercises was pathetic. I was a lot heavier than I used to be so that probably had a lot to do with it. More recently, I got back into exercise again. Though this time, Ive changed things around dramatically. Ive decided to concentrate nearly 100% on body weight exercises and do them every day (alternating with different muscle groups on different days.) And I have seen a big improvement in my performance with these kinds of exercises. I can now do chin ups again and Ive significantly increased my number of push ups. I'm working on improving my dips as well.

[@Ayorosan78]

I love your comments Eliot!! You seem to be a very sincere man and you have a very good knowledge. Thank you for sharing, furthermore in such a humorous and refreshing way. Wish you all the best

[@tyh__1521]

Check out bar brothers,brendan meyers or barstarzz for some insane bodywieght stuff.

[@nemzyg]

I like to think of my workouts as, "If i feel its getting easier, make it more harder" because the body need to be confused in order to grow.

[@TheKSProduction]

Nemz Lord Cool dude.

[@jeddy_bravo]

Progressive overload

[@josho9627]

Instramental/song ?

[@cralston800]

you are so right I started doing a large variety of pull ups and pushups and all calisthenics and used weight training to increase my ability to do more complicated body weight training and I gained about 13 lbs of muscle in about a month and a half. For all those people out there who say that you only need a gym I challenge you to do spend two or three days of your workout week outside doing calisthenics and you will see a difference. I was never able to gain as much muscle weight only in a gym

[@Sammyman2662]

Thank you for reminding me of what is important. I did a lot of bodyweight training in Military. I need to get back to my roots to get back my life. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your advice and motivation. Maybe someday I can meet up and get a workout session.

[@romeosincere117]

Kipping pull ups is indeed "dumb sh*t"

[@yeesenchai]

Kipping pull up is dumbshit, people teaching Kipping pull up is dumber shit and the people learning from them is the dumbest shit.

[@delcshimo]

but bodyweight training is limited in alot of ways. How are you supposed to train your legs? and once you get strong your going to need to do 50 dips for a workout

[@beathatdrum]

time under tension

[@axe8fire]

legs are easy squats one leg squat jump squat lunges jumping lunges one leg lunges are some of the best leg training

[@delcshimo]

im just sayin you can only get so far with it, you can't compare doing barbell squats to one leg squats. its not as efficient

[@beathatdrum]

i dont think it's about efficiency, one legs squats with high reps will give you crazy strength gainz whereas barbell squats with low reps will give you mass gainz. correct if i'm wrong plz

[@axe8fire]

***** yes your are(right) i am talking about strength to mass.

[@woo8107]

Mic Drop............................

[@beyond9thousand]

very true elliot! i myself started off bodyweight training last year, i can feel the strength confidence & seeing great results

[@SayWhat1067]

I've been working out for two years now so im still learning lots in the gym but I've just gotten back into bodyweight exercises and started moderate - advanced exercises and my improvements in the gym have been so much better. Looking forward to perfecting them and then perfecting my deadlift

[@xIxAmxKh2xI]

Dammit now I want cake

[@theearthisplane1238]

THERE IS NO FUCKING CAKE.

[@chrisXDfull]

Only frosting my friend

[@zefsagala1391]

Just do 8 months of calisthenics/bodyweight and 4 months of powerlifting....then do some MMA...nobody will mess with you lol

[@Cineraria99]

What about combining weighted calisthenics with krav maga....😍

[@mikejones62890]

dude, elliot, you need to make podcasts, so i can listen to this shit whilst working out. you motivate the shit out of me, and put the actual no bullshit science behind it, and i love that. i couldnt imagine working out and being to listen to this, rather just watch it on youtube at work, KEEP IT UP BRO, btw 319 pounds, almost 40% BMI, going to half that in a year!

[@george-dm]

As always great answer.I really thought you would say iron and more iron, but yes ,I have seen people with great strength and mobility that only do body weight.Keep up the good work Eliot.

[@josephb.4793]

The Basis of Body weight training is Movement, Concentration, Creativity, and Control. It really turns into a flowing meditation. It takes a lot more knowledge to progress though body weight training than other forms which is both a negative and a positive.

[@Littlebeastmtraining]

Jumping squats,sprints,lunges,split lunges,lunge jumps,distance jumps,height jumps, assisted pistols,etc

[@lukenasty1]

I have been bodyweight training for a little more than a year and a half. I got great results!! I am much stronger than I once was! Pullups, Pushups, Dips and Muscleups are my favorite things to do! I get on the weights too and I still lift heavier than lots of people that just lift weights and thats all. I like to watch people like Adam Raw and Crossfitrjg.Good stuff! I'll continue pushing myself to the limit!

[@mrkarterhuh9830]

Thats why elliot is the best who admits to not being the best at body weight training but is ready to learn. This is my favorite channel.

[@joeldunsdon]

Great video. In my opinion bodyweight training is the art of building physical strength and fitness. I gave up barbells, dumbells etc last year and have never looked back. Leaner, stronger and my joints feel great again.

[@michaelKOTD]

What you said at the end there make perfect sense!! A lot of guys that just lift weights even from the start have big muscles sure but they're not cut and stuff little to no abs too