Bodyweight Fitness: Motivation Monday for 2020-12-07 |
- Motivation Monday for 2020-12-07
- BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2020-12-07
- From 6 to 10 perfect form pushups!
- COVID Struggling like me
- How to calculate right amount of surplus for muscle gain?
- Very very overwhelmed newcomer.
- Is my workout to much?
- How to use the recommended routine to grow explosive strength/fast twitch muscle fibres?
- After ups and downs, I am starting
- Is +80%BW weighted pull-up a requirement to One Arm Pull-up?
- Exercises for keeping shoulders back
- Am i getting weaker?
- Strength curve drop off at top of pull-up
- Tips to actually make my "back lever" a back lever
- I’m looking at calimove and gamble.io and they both seem good.
- Today I Got Calisthenics Rings
- Tucked Planche Protraction Advice - Am I protracted enough to keep practicing?
- Calisthenics workout structure
- What are recommend exercises I should do to help me get rid of my long lanky arms?
- How to use pull-up equipment better
- should I start taking bcaas and whey?
- Help with what to eat while doing the RR.
- Help with slowly progressing stabilization
- Newbie
- Pull-up progressions
| Motivation Monday for 2020-12-07 Posted: 06 Dec 2020 10:07 PM PST Welcome to Motivation Monday, your weekly thread for motivational videos, pictures, and stories! Anything goes in this thread, as long as it's motivating. Let's get started! Feeling inspired and want to pass the time with other badass videos? Check out our collection of YouTube videos through our official channel! Join our live chatroom on Discord! You can find the web client by clicking this link, here. [link] [comments] |
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| From 6 to 10 perfect form pushups! Posted: 07 Dec 2020 10:55 AM PST I started working out about a month and half ago following RR. I've always been incredibly inactive, overweight and stupidly weak. I was pretty awful at sports and always sat out of physical education back in school. I guess I always thought I was genetically unlucky and was destined for a pretty sedentary lifestyle. Thinking this way pretty much forced me into said lifestyle which resulted in more fat and God awful posture that made me view myself in even more of a toxic and unhealthy way which literally controlled my life. Anyway, I could go on and on with sop stories but the point is it was feeling sorry for myself that led to such an unhealthy lifestyle in the first place. Like many others I came across r/bodyweightfitness and lurked for a long ass time. Then, like many others again, the big C hit and I decided to give it a ruddy good go and picked myself up some rings and a pull up bar. And low and behold I couldn't even do a single push up. But guess what? This time I didn't give up and beat myself up. And before I knew it, and with a lot of perseverance, I was able to push out 6 perfect form push ups! I think it was then that I realised that this toxic lifestyle that I'd forced myself into was just a big sham my head produced as an excuse for not being as fit as I probably should have been. And to top it off, after a fair but of consistency in terms of max rep range, I was able to push out 10 perfect form pushups today which was 4 more than my max reps last session! And every push up set after the first 10 was still higher than last week's max rep! I don't know if something just clicked in my body/form or what, but Jesus man I've never felt so damn strong! For my own development and progress, I couldn't be happier! And my posture is better than ever too! I even managed to pull off a turned-out support hold 5s longer than last session too. Sorry for splurging but I got so damn excited and needed to share it with you guys! Making gains physically and even mentally, and it's only gonna get better from here! I'm 6ft1 and weigh about 174lbs TL;DR Managed to max out at 10 push ups, which was 4 more than last session! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 06 Dec 2020 06:41 PM PST Anybody else struggling with COVID like me? In february, i was in the best shape of my life. I saw my abs for the first time (i thought God just didnt give me those) ... i weighed myself today i have gained 30 pounds. So disheartening. Going to try to get myself back and appreciate the posts in this group. [link] [comments] |
| How to calculate right amount of surplus for muscle gain? Posted: 07 Dec 2020 02:54 AM PST 30 yo / 183 cm / 77kg Hello all, I've been on a journey and lost almost 20kg during the last year - now I am at a point where I'd like to begin to put some muscles on. I've been exercising at home over the last few months and def have seen some improvements. I've been counting calories and nutritional values too, however I feel like my progression is being slow and I tend to lose progress very easily. I suppose that it might have to do with the fact that I'm not assuming the right amount of calories to give my muscles room to grow - but because of all the weight loss I am also afraid to gain that back so I'm a little stuck. Have any of you got some suggestions? Unfortunately I don't have the financial freedom to hire a nutritionist or a PT. Attaching few picture to outline my journey: http://imgur.com/a/d2NtrP4 [link] [comments] |
| Very very overwhelmed newcomer. Posted: 07 Dec 2020 11:17 AM PST Planning to really prepare myself for emerging out of quarantine by trying to regularly work out and eat well (watching calories carefully, lots of water), but I'm just completely stumped and very confused when it comes to the regular workout. I haven't done a real workout program ever since I stopped going to the gym (4 surgeries in a row over few months and now covid.....), so I guess I'm fresh now. I took a look at the recommended routine and I truly feel like it's just not for me at the moment. I can't even do a single pull up and proper push up, but at least I can confidently hold a plank for a minute. Perhaps I should try doing incline push ups instead? Half of the warmup stuff I can't even do properly (don't even have the equipment for shoulder band), and I have a very hard time following video instructions. For the actual workout, I don't have an option for rows either, because I don't have the equipment and my table holds up, but slides around when I actually start doing stuff. I have a lot of motivation to get started because of my own reasons, but when I see this "beginner" stuff my head starts to really hurt trying to decipher it. What should I even do at this point? For working out without a real program, I lift dumbbells, do planks, crunches, squats, calf lifts for example. Should I just completely forget about it and try something else, or maybe just wait until gyms are safe again? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 07 Dec 2020 09:52 AM PST Hey guys! I've recently started working out at home after doing nothing for the past year. Prior to that I was doing Mauy Thai 5 times a week. My current workout is this: 100 push ups broken up into sets of 20 15 negative pull ups ( I can't seem to do legit pull ups even when I've been at the prime of my fitness level) 15 negative chin ups same thing as the pull ups Handstand for 30 seconds And then hold a 2 min plank 100 jump squats The issue I'm having is I don't know if the reason I'm not able to do the pull ups is because my Triceps are so fatigued from the push ups..or other exercises for that matter. I'm doing this workout typically 4 days a week. Usually with a rest day after. Is there a better way for me to do this? or will this help me to get the where I need to be and I just have to build up some more strength. [link] [comments] |
| How to use the recommended routine to grow explosive strength/fast twitch muscle fibres? Posted: 07 Dec 2020 03:41 AM PST I want to build explosive strength and lean muscle for sport rather than stability and cool bodyweight tricks. Can I use the recommended routine but just do the exercises explosively, or should I look at other routines? I'm about to buy a weighted vest as well to make the exercises more difficult if that helps. Edit: found some plyometric routines coupled with weight training online, and changed out weights with intense body exercises. Will leave on just in case anyone searches in the future! [link] [comments] |
| After ups and downs, I am starting Posted: 06 Dec 2020 12:45 PM PST My fitness journey has been a bit of a rollercoaster over the past few years. While I have had periods of real progress, I've hit a few speed bumps along the way including a fractured wrist, fractured thumb which required surgery, 2 bacterial infections, a fractured foot, and finally a concussion last year. While all of the injuries slowed me down, I was able to work through most of them, but the concussion really took a lot out of me. I started having some bad symptoms and I went to my doctor but they told me i was just depressed. This started a few month period where they tested me for everything from a stroke to Lyme disease to MS. They had me thinking I was dying. Eventually I got paired with a physical therapist who specialized in neuro patients who diagnosed me with a concussion within 5 minutes of speaking to me, and without me even saying anything about it. It had been shot down before so I I hadn't even thought to bring it up. It felt good to finally have someone helping me though. During that time though my fitness routine became non-existent. That rolled straight into the pandemic and becoming a first time parent and I have done nothing this year. It's been taking a toll on me physically and mentally. I have been reading this subreddit for a while though and have been wanting to get into body weight stuff, but have been intimidated and have a hard time motivating myself. Then, a couple weeks ago, my gym contacted me and said if I want to keep my account frozen I would have to pay. I told them to cancel it, and then I immediately bought a set of adjustable parallel bars that would allow me to workout at home and do a bunch of different exercises. This was going to me my moment to take back my health and do it in the convenience of my home. So this week I started the recommended routine. That first session was brutal. I felt so defeated after. It has been getting better though and I'm already seeing improvements. The best part was the other night I felt a true exercise high for the first time since pre-concussion. I could have cried it felt so nice. I have a lot of work to do, but I am excited. Thank you to everyone here who posts and offers their stories and advice. It has been incredibly beneficial to see. [link] [comments] |
| Is +80%BW weighted pull-up a requirement to One Arm Pull-up? Posted: 07 Dec 2020 07:15 AM PST I'm in my one arm pull-up (OAP) training journey and I can do +25%BW weighted pull up (WPU) for reps. From various sources I've learnt that I need to do weighted pull-ups with 60%-80% of my BW before I can do a OAP. However in today's THENX episode, there's a 125lb weighted pull-up challenge. I'm surprised not many of them are able to perform a 125lb WPU. Not even Osvaldo the calisthenics monster, he surely can do OAP for reps, but failed to do a 125lb WPU. I don't know the weight of each of them but 125lb is unlikely over than 80%BW (unless they weighted only 156lb but it's very unlikely) So, what's your opinion? Should I continue to add weight to my WPU if OAP is my goal? Thanks Link for reference: [link] [comments] |
| Exercises for keeping shoulders back Posted: 07 Dec 2020 07:52 AM PST My right shoulder is much lower than the left one, and kind of folds forward. I would like to strengthen the muscles that keep it back and upright. Can anyone recommend any exercises? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 07 Dec 2020 11:20 AM PST First of all, english is not my main language so bear with me. I'm 26, my heigh is 1,70m and i weight 64kg. I'm a skinny guy that never played any sports, never exercises and doesn't have a healthy diet. That said, i started working out a while ago, using this workout plan https://youtu.be/7c6nVkmT_r0?list=FLLMB9ecYSsBnbcL7e_BkaGw&t=428 (30 squats, 20s bridge, 10 push ups, 20s hollow body hold. 4sets). I work out one day and rest one the next day. First workout went pretty well, did everything to the end, felt like i could do a little more. Second no problem too. Third and i felt like that was my limit. Forth and i couldn't do 9 push ups on the 4th set. I got disapointed and didn't work for a full week. Meanwhile my pull up bar arrives and i decided it was a good ideia to add another rep to the workout plan, 10 negative pull ups. Bad ideia, could barely do 5 push ups and 5 negative pull ups and ended injuring my left arm. One week later (today) my arm doesn't hurt anymore, i'm feeling fine and on my 3rd set i only do 7 push ups and on the 4th i only do 3. I feel like i'm weaker. Is this because of all that time i didn't workout? [link] [comments] |
| Strength curve drop off at top of pull-up Posted: 07 Dec 2020 11:19 AM PST Strict form pull-ups (not chin ups) have long been my enemy. At my peak I was maybe able to bust out like 10 max in one set. But I've NEVER understood how people are able to get their chest up to the bar, I can just barely poke up chin up above it. Because of this, i've preferred to use lat pulldown's with <bodyweight so I can actually complete a full rep to close to my chest. Today I noticed something on a low pull-up bar (right at nose level standing flat foot). If I stood flat foot with my nose touching the bar, pulling myself up and over the bar took basically as much effort as just doing a full pull-up from the bottom. This makes me think that I basically have no strength at the top, and am just using my momentum from the bottom to carry me up and get my chin (barely) over the bar. With my weakness clearly being at the top, should I specifically isolate the top portion of the pull-up? Or just stick to lat pull downs making sure to complete each rep? OR, are some people just anatomically not designed for pull-ups? I'm 6'3, 205ish lb with broad shoulders. [link] [comments] |
| Tips to actually make my "back lever" a back lever Posted: 07 Dec 2020 09:35 AM PST |
| I’m looking at calimove and gamble.io and they both seem good. Posted: 07 Dec 2020 10:39 AM PST So I'm 45, and I have been losing weight and slowly increasing cardio since Nov 2019, and added some self directed flexibility and strength training along with running. I'm looking online at some guided workouts for more flexibility and callisthenics and I'm eyeing gmb.io and calimove as well as Tom Merrick material. Do you guys use them, and if so what do you think? If there is a recommended list of pros and cons and/or personal experience I would appreciate it muchly! [link] [comments] |
| Today I Got Calisthenics Rings Posted: 07 Dec 2020 10:36 AM PST I want everywhere in my city and couldn't find any place to hang em on, please suggest where should I hang em! [link] [comments] |
| Tucked Planche Protraction Advice - Am I protracted enough to keep practicing? Posted: 07 Dec 2020 12:01 PM PST Hi All, I've been practicing Planche lean and tucked Planche for a few weeks now. I am just starting to be able to hold myself in a tucked Planche for a few seconds. And I'm wondering if my protraction is enough? It's tough to tell exactly how much protraction I should have. If it isn't enough and I need to take a step backward, what are some exercises I should work on in the mean time (other than Planche lean)? Thank you for any help! [link] [comments] |
| Calisthenics workout structure Posted: 07 Dec 2020 11:52 AM PST Hey i started training calisthenics a month ago and I've been wondering what the optimal structure of the workout should be for maximum gains. Are there any changes i should make? I appreciate any help!! This is my current workout: Round 1 12 inverted rows 15 jump squats 15 push ups Heals to the heavens 45 seconds Round 2 12 inverted rows change grip Lunge 12 reps Pike push ups 10 Dip bar leg raises 10 Round 3 12 inverted rows change grip Squats 12 Diamond push up 12 X man crunch 45 seconds Round 4 Band assisted chin ups 8 Side lunge 12 Psuedo push ups Jack knife 45 seconds 30 to 56 seconds time under tension 30 second rest between exercisesl And 2 minute between rounds I usually do all sets to failure [link] [comments] |
| What are recommend exercises I should do to help me get rid of my long lanky arms? Posted: 07 Dec 2020 08:55 AM PST Male 6'0" 165lbs The only workout equipment I have is a pair of 10lb dumbbells. I have a pretty fast metabolism, should I get some whey protein too? [link] [comments] |
| How to use pull-up equipment better Posted: 07 Dec 2020 02:51 AM PST So I'm 14 and have just started calisthenics/body weight training. I'm okay with everything except pull-ups. The only thing I have to do pull-ups is a crappy $15 dollar pull-up bar that grabs onto your doorframe. I live in a small house with a low ceiling and a small door frame, so the pull-up bar doesn't go very high and myself or my family don't have much money to buy a proper pull-up bar with a stand and everything that you can put outside. I'm 6'1 so it is almost pointless to do pull-ups with this bar because I only end up lifting myself a couple of inches. Is there a better way to use this equipment to make it actually useful? Are there other exercises that I can do that work the same body groups? Should I just use the bars at my local park instead? I would really appreciate it if someone could give some advice [link] [comments] |
| should I start taking bcaas and whey? Posted: 07 Dec 2020 08:35 AM PST Male, 5'10, about 200 pounds. I workout practically everyday but Sunday and my uncle just got me a gym membership. [link] [comments] |
| Help with what to eat while doing the RR. Posted: 07 Dec 2020 08:13 AM PST For reference I'm 14 and have been doing the RR and have seen results in strength. Now that I have a stronger foundation, what should I be eating? I know how much protein, fat, cal, etc. to get but I don't know how to get it. [link] [comments] |
| Help with slowly progressing stabilization Posted: 07 Dec 2020 07:51 AM PST Hi everyone! I've been doing a lot of rotator cuff and shoulder stabilization which has helped release a tight neck. That being said I can't figure out how to stabilize my hips. Glute Bridges aren't working very well for me, do you think I should go straight to working on planks? maybe I need to regress before I move forward as planks are very difficult for me and I can't do them for more than 20 seconds even though I'm very strong in other places. I'm trying to focus on just a few exercises at a time and while I've got the shoulder sorted out I'd love to get suggestions as to what to move on to for the hips and erectors. Many thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 07 Dec 2020 09:01 AM PST Hi I'm completely new to this was just wondering what exercises people would recommend to start with? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 06 Dec 2020 06:53 PM PST Hey, just had one quick question. So I've been trying to start to do pull-ups, but since I don't have a bar at home I go to a nearby playground and use the monkey bars. Can't do a full one yet, and since I don't have any exercise bands, chairs, ect... I've just been propping my legs straight on a platform right in front of the bars and doing sets of 4 at a time. Kinda like an L sit form but there's something under my feet to hold a little weight. Is this going to help me gradually be able to do a real pullup or na? [link] [comments] |
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