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    Bodyweight Fitness: BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-02-26

    Bodyweight Fitness: BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-02-26


    BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-02-26

    Posted: 25 Feb 2021 09:01 PM PST

    Welcome to the /r/bodyweightfitness daily discussion thread!

    Feel free to post beginner questions or just about anything that's on your mind related to fitness!

    Reminders:

    • Read the FAQ as your question may be answered there already.
    • If you're unsure how to start training, try the BWF Primer Routine, check out our Recommended Routine, or our more skills based routine: Move.
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    NEW EXCITING NEW YEAR NEWS:

    • The BWF Primer Routine is being rolled out! You can follow that link to a collection of all the rollout posts. Check them out and follow along at home for an introduction to BWF

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    Can't do a single pull up... frustrating

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 01:48 AM PST

    I finally bought myself one of those door frame pull up bars - iron gym pulllup bars. Even though it feels quite weak, it can apparently hold my skinny body. Problem is: I can't do a single pull up. I am currently (third day in a row) doing the negatives, where I start from top and try to hold, but I just fall right back down. Other exercises I can do to help me ? Keep in mind I only have my pull up bar and no equipment nor any parks :(

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    1000 BURPEES for turning 34

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 06:24 AM PST

    https://youtu.be/KjY2Yn8eZjg

    I've been doing Iron Wolf calisthenics workouts for ten months now since gyms closed and I don't plan on ever touching a weight again. Highly recommend his channel. Link is in the description in my vid. Hope you enjoy!

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    Switching from weightlifting to calisthenics!

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 11:25 AM PST

    I've recently decided to drop weightlifting and do calisthenics as a form of training. I've always wanted to but hesitated. I find it more fun and challenging than weights.

    I have an old cals program that i'm going to use, because of lack of equipment I have a few questions, for pull ups I can probably get one of those doorway bars, but what can I use for dips / Australian pull ups, what have you guys found that works well. Any other advice would be appreciated!

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    Need some help and advice

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 07:41 AM PST

    Well, I've been doing the RR for about a year already (M18 5'2 and around 110 pounds) and I haven't really seen much progress since maybe around month 5/6. I've been pretty consistent with it but I've jsut seen myself getting stuck. My arms still look skinny, as do my legs, my chest still looks kinda flat and in that timespan I've gained the great amount of... 1 kg. I'm not sure if it's the routine or if it's my diet (probably both). Anyways here they are:

    • I've been doing 2 sets of 13 pull ups and 2 sets of 13 chin ups (I'm starting to do L-sit pull/chin ups which I can get up to 8)
    • 3 sets of 8 pistol squats (each leg)
    • 3x20 dips (don't know how to add weight as i don't have any equipment)
    • 3x20 nordic curls
    • 3x20 wide rows (I'm starting with tuck front lever)
    • 1x30 diamond push ups and 2x30 pseudo planche push ups
    • core triplet I do a 3 minute plank, pike compressions, copenhagen plank with movement and arch body hold
    • I also added some single leg and seated calf raises, but I haven't seen any change

    I'm eating around 2600-2700 calories and eat around 100g of protein (which I thought was right considering my short height and weight) but I just can't seem to gain weight, maybe I'll start eating around 3000 calories to see if I manage to gain anything but I don't even know if I'm even physically capable of eating that much as I already struggle with the 2600 cal.

    idk I see some posts here of people's progress in 1 year (or even less) and all of them look much better than I do, and I just feel like such a failure which makes me lose motivation and think about not keep doing it, as I could have made some of these changes (which i don't know if they're even good) or looked for advice here much earlier. But anyways, any advice? am I doing anything else wrong?

    p.s. English is not my 1st language, sorry if I made any mistake.

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    Greens and Reds

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 10:36 AM PST

    Are green and red superfood powders beneficial? When should someone take these or not?

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    104kg Full Planche by Rafael Bodri

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 04:53 AM PST

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrWUYLB6sU/?igshid=w0eyvw206o0f

    Comment your bodyweight and your hardest planche progression. Note: Is only valid if you're able to hold it during at least 3s

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    i can already do about 8-12 chinups and like 4-8 pullups but i dont have a place to do em so i rarely practice em but can easily find the equipment to do australian pullups and wanted to ask is it worthwile to do the australian variation or is it too easy to be able to gain any muscle with it?

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 11:17 AM PST

    i'm 15 so i am saving to buy an actual pullup bar but it might take a while so i'm wondering what to do to make progress in the back area in the meantime

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    Fast way to heal forearms?

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 07:09 AM PST

    Planche training has seriously runined my forearms I feel extreme pain when I workout, obvious approach is to take rest days but is there a way to make them heal a little faster....

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    Drag and Drop Visual Workout Builder : dashboard.treadapp.co

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 02:26 AM PST

    Hello to everyone from the Bodyweight Fitness community!

    I am excited to release v2 of the Treadapp workout builder, which allows you to create and edit visual workout templates without creating an account for free: dashboard.treadapp.co
    (We have added quite a few bodyweight exercises too!)

    Some of the exciting new features on this version :

    • Drag and drop interface with filters to quickly create workout templates
    • Mobile-friendly interface to perform the workouts
    • 350+ exercises to choose from and you can also add your videos from youtube
    • New interval workout template with videos and an interval timer
    • New trackable workout template where you can log reps, weights, and time
    • A workout library for users who create an account: where you get folders to edit, delete and duplicate workouts

    Also, we have made a short video explaining our v2 here: Treadapp Builder v2.0 | Coaching Application for FITNESS TRAINERS/INSTRUCTORS - YouTube

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    No muscle mass gained problem

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 08:44 AM PST

    Hi all, I've been following a Push/Pull workout split since the end of December but I can't see any muscle mass gain whatsoever. I would appreciate any help or changes to my program (below) Push: Psuedo Planche Push Ups Diamond Push Ups Skull Crushers Pike Push Ups

    Pull: Body weight Curls Chin Ups Wide Pull Ups

    I do 5 sets of 12 reps for each exercise.

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    Is it better to do 3 sets of 2 pulls UP correctly or to keep doing negative one untill I manage to do at least 5?

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 01:41 AM PST

    I'm currently able to do 3 sets of 2 pull-up. My question is : will I improve faster by trying to get to 3 then 4 etc or should I get back to negative to be able to at least make a set of 5 to start working on?

    Thanks guys!

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    HSPU Isometrics?

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 08:04 AM PST

    I can only do 1 HSPU (2 if its a good day) can I do the one rep then do Isometrics holds from the ground? because In weight training people commonly do it to "use 100%" or your muscle safely, does it help with HSPU?

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    Ankle muscles exercises?

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 01:00 AM PST

    Hello, I broke my ankle a year and half ago, and While I have strengthened calf muscles want to strengthen further the other ones, namely peroneals and tibialis anterior, so I can relieve pressure on my ankle.

    Any advice on good exercises?

    Thank you very much

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    New Training Program

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 11:15 AM PST

    Hi all, I am looking to start a new training program using calisthenics/body weight training. If anyone can recommend any please comment them. Goals: Hypertrophy + Strength Equipment: Rings, pull up bar, floor. Press Ups: 40 Pull ups: 10

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    Recommendations for Resistance Bands

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 07:01 AM PST

    There is a wide range of resistance bands out there of varing prices. Is there a certain brand you would recommend? What level of resistances are great for training skills (planche, front lever)? Looking for something that is durable (at least more durable than any run-of-the-mill variety)

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    Getting bellyfat

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 10:32 AM PST

    So 2 months ago I started doing calisthenics bcs im a skinny guy with a super high metabolism. I also started to eat more to gain some weight. Now 2 months later Im still very skinny and my arms are still sticks, my ribs and clavicles are still very visible but now I got some belly fat, I do cardio and workouts.

    Any tips to reduce belly fat and gain weight on other places like arms etc?

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    Fixing chest imbalance with bodyweight

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 09:27 AM PST

    Hi ! Recently, I've come to notice a slight imbalance in my chest. I train three times a week, mostly on rings and since I've made the observation, I've been trying to add a few sets to balance these muscles. My go-to exercises were archer push ups on rings of staggered push up, having the hand on the most developped side on a higher object to focus effort on the smaller side.

    However, I am under the impression that these exercises mostly involve the triceps and do not target sufficiently the chest. What do you guys think ? Is my understanding coherent ? Any thoughts or recommended protocols to fix this ?

    Thanks a lot ((:

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    Dealing with hunger while on a cut?

    Posted: 25 Feb 2021 10:53 PM PST

    I'm 6'2", currently 191 lbs (down from slightly over 200 lbs in December).

    TDEE: ~2800.

    Starting caloric deficit: ~2300

    Recalculated caloric deficit (after 6 weeks): ~1900-2000

    I've been on a cut since December 1st, but have only been cutting and exercising for 2 months, as I got sick and had to skip working out all of January. During the time I was sick I continued to eat around 2300 cal/day. However, after noticing I wasn't losing much body fat during those 4 weeks, I decided to implement more cardio and drop calories another bit when I started at the gym again, as I feel like my TDEE was close, but that it probably was a hair lower (maybe 2600-2700, which is why. I'm eating around 2k cal now).

    FEBRUARY 10th or so: I've started seeing results once I cut down calories and started adding more cardio. Now the issue is that I am crazy hungry... especially at night! At the beginning of the cut I didn't think much about snacking but now all I can do is check the time to see when I can eat. I've also been drinking a TON of water. I have a 48 oz bottle that I fill at least 3-4 times a day, on top of shakes. I'm normally extremely disciplined, but this week I can feel myself start to slip.

    How do you guys deal with hunger while cutting? Any tips or tricks?

    I've done IF before, but now that I'm going to the gym in the morning, I feel like breakfast really gets me ready for my workouts so I would rather not dabble in that again.

    Dietary Restrictions: I cannot eat dairy, caffeine

    EDIT: all of my meals are super clean and I am not eating any junk or extra sugar. Oats for breakfast, chicken veggie potato for lunch and beans and a protein and a veggie for dinner. I also just discovered a delicious snack of rice cakes with peanut butter and banana which is about 150 cal for each one. I can normally fit 2 to 4 of these in during the day to satisfy my cravings temporarily and help hit my caloric intake for the day.

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    Ab/back exercises that don't hurt lumbar

    Posted: 25 Feb 2021 09:20 PM PST

    I've tried crunches, leg lifts, reverse crunches, planks, deadbugs and an ab roller and I always feel it more in my lower back / lumbar than in my abs. I always try to squeeze my abs and keep my back stuck to the floor or straight and I'm not sure how I never feel it in my abs for any of these exercises. Based on what I've read, it could also be my lower back and not my abs, in which case I should focus on my back first. I do have dumbbells, but my deadlift form is not great so I'm wondering if there are any other exercises that will help with my situation. I am currently doing squats. Thanks!

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    Front lever without lifting weights?

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 06:48 AM PST

    I have set a goal to do a front lever, but I was questioning if it would be possible without lifting weights, I do a workout 3/4 times a week in rings. Is it possible without lifting weights or is it going to be almost impossible?

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    Skill Strenght Workout

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 05:59 AM PST

    Currently I am one year into the RR and looking for some change. I was thinking about switching one day of the RR workout with a kind of skill / strenght Day with bigger movements. I Would like to incorporate skills and exercises like handstandwork, muslce ups, Front levers, Skin the cat, planche progressions and V-Sits. Is it a good idea to dedicate one day to train those moves?

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    A discussion on posture.

    Posted: 25 Feb 2021 12:53 PM PST

    Jeff Nippard released a new video today which touches on posture, its importance, and its relationship to pain. I've noticed that there tends to be an outdated view of posture, pain, and mobility on this subreddit. I thought posting this video might spark a helpful discussion that can hopefully relieve someone's potential concerns about their own posture. Hope everyone is having a great day. Video below.

    https://youtu.be/yUSyMqDUkv8

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    Great exercise for neck hump or forward head and rolled shoulders.

    Posted: 26 Feb 2021 05:00 AM PST

    Great exercise for neck hump or forward head and rolled shoulders.

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