Bodyweight Fitness: BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-02-24 |
- BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-02-24
- How to prevent feeling nauseous & lightheaded after a workout?
- Being proud of myself for working out and also trying to do more pull-ups and get some abs.
- My spare morning hour....
- Wondering about my routine - 35/male
- Failed physical test required for work // Seeking input in creating a strength building routine
- [VIDEO] If you ever had problems activating your back while performing pull up, I need your help.
- Iron wrist muscle up?
- Planks or Pushups?
- Not sure how to progress my leg workouts any longer?
- Beginner starting routine
- THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE, I have some questions! [Recommended Routine + Diet]
- Should I use parallettes or should I work on wrist strength/flexibility.
- Coughing after cardio?
- Front lever question
- Help! Having problems with scapular pulls/ pull up progression
- Pull Up Maintenance
- Is it okay to workout abs everyday?
- Question about push pull wourkouts
- Is hollow hold effective ?
- How to incorporate skill training in my schedule?
- Hefesto training
- How to fill out COLLARBONE area?
- Weighted chin-ups calisthenics accessory
- Using TRX Straps for Leg Kicks, Core and Other Exercises all in One Set
| BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-02-24 Posted: 23 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:
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| How to prevent feeling nauseous & lightheaded after a workout? Posted: 24 Feb 2021 04:06 AM PST Hi, I'm a total beginner in this working out stuff. Anyways, I tried to workout today but I felt really nauseous and lightheaded after the workout. My hearing ability became muffled too. This is the 2nd time I've experienced something like this. What can I do to prevent this awful feeling? [link] [comments] |
| Being proud of myself for working out and also trying to do more pull-ups and get some abs. Posted: 23 Feb 2021 03:02 PM PST Hey first post ever (on reddit!), So I recently started working out seriously for the first time in my life. It's still the early stages since I've only been sticking at it for about 2 months now but it's the most I've ever done (without being in a paid program or like a sports club in highschool, just my own dedication for home workout) and I'm feeling pretty proud of myself for that. The thing is that I'm not seeing much results and it's a bit depressing. I realize that 2 months might not be enough time (especially since I started really light to ease myself into it), but I don't really notice visible changes in my shape, especially my abs (which I've been kind of targeting. ), or in performance (I should say that I'm not fat, 176cm 71 kg, but I might have too much fat percentage for abs...): For example, an important exercise for me is pull-ups - when I started working out my max was 5 (with kipping) and I could do one more set of 3 max after it, but that's it. Now I can do 7 on the first set (which is awesome!) but STILL only 3 on the second one! Like my arms are done after 1 set and I don't know how to make them last longer. I feel like it's also affecting how fast I can progress, since the volume is very low. Any suggestions about that? For abs I've been doing reverse crunches and hanging knee raises, but I feel like my lower back is working harder on the latter (maybe improper form?) and that the former might be too easy (I can do 20 with relatively low effort). How can I do better for my ab workouts? tl;dr week arms can't do many pull-up reps/sets, want sexy stomach like chessboard [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 24 Feb 2021 08:37 AM PST So I've decided to finally do something about the ol' dad-bod, but with a 3 year old, it can definitely be had to find a few minutes to do some interrupted pushups. Most days I'm up about an hour before she is, so that's one of my only daily windows. I don't really have any equipment, so it'd just be bodyweight for now. My question is, what are some exercises that I could do in my living room, QUIETLY?... I can't exactly be doing burpees at 6am with the neighbors downstairs or kid separated by a wall... I'm mostly trying to focus on body stuff, I'm quite happy with my arm strength as well as my legs. I'm just trying to stave off looking like the grinch. I'm working on diet as well, but fuck do I love chips! Hah Thoughts? [link] [comments] |
| Wondering about my routine - 35/male Posted: 24 Feb 2021 09:55 AM PST Long post coming. Apologies. I'm a 35 year-old male with MS. Just wondering general thoughts on how I can improve my workout regimen for my goals:
So I started out doing the RR 2-3 times a week for a couple of months and going for 4mile runs on my off days 3x a week. Then I lost some motivation on the RR. I realized it was hurting my runs and making me dread legwork. And, thus, just making me workout less. The legwork also has to be done one leg at a time which significantly extends the workout time. I want to keep my workout under an hour. If it goes over that I'm just less likely to fit it into my life. So I changed my workout to this: more hypertrophic bodyweight focus, no leg work so I'm fresh for runs (except for timed bodyweight squat holds to build flexibility), and sprinkling in some dumbbells. Also, I am TERRIBLE at pike push-ups and am not flexible enough to get in the proper position for them. I hated doing them so much I decided to replace them with dumbbell shoulder press. Is this a good move? Rest time is about 80-90 seconds between sets. I also rest for two days between strength workouts (I'm getting old). THE BREAD AND BUTTER 3 x 7 Weighted Pull-ups (15lbs) 3 x 10 Horizontal Bodyweight Rows (legs on chair) 3 x 12 Dips 3 x 10 Decline pushups (using doorway pullup bar as hand grips) 3 x 15 Dumbbell shoulder press (high reps because I need to buy heavier dumbbells!) ISO WORK (Vanity... I have very skinny arms): Superset: 3 x 15 Hammer curls followed immediately by Concentration Curls (Again: high reps and supersets because my dumbbells are too light to challenge me enough). Is this a good idea? 3 x 11 Bodyweight Tricep extension CORE WORK: 3 x 12 V-ups (abs) 1 timed set of a Superman hold for 1 minute 1 timed set of a Copenhagen plank hold for 1 minute - I discovered that doing the full 3 sets of the Core triplet was also demotivating me. The Supermans and Copenhagens are such hell. I'm able to get the motivation for one set of these per workout. If I do more I think I'm just less likely to workout overall. Anyway, long post. Just hoping for some thoughts and advice. [link] [comments] |
| Failed physical test required for work // Seeking input in creating a strength building routine Posted: 24 Feb 2021 09:00 AM PST Hello folks Currently in the hiring process with Toronto Paramedic Services - I've made it to the last stage, however failed the required strength based physical test required to move forward. You have to wait 6 weeks prior to being able to retake the test and thus I can try again the first week of April - so my goal is to work hard to be successful this time around. The course is split up into several sections - I failed at the point of loading the stretcher (which has a 230 lbs training dummy, equipment bags weighing in around 50 lbs, along with the stretcher). For those not familiar, as a means to load the stretcher, one has to fully lift it off of the ground (so wheels off the ground) in order for your partner to collapse the wheel section, and thus push the patient and stretcher into the ambulance. This is where I failed - I got all, but one wheel, off of the ground and thus deemed unfit for duty. Feedback was that I did everything else in the course very well, but need to work on building upper body strength. I have attached a video regarding the course/test, although it isn't up to date. https://specialprojects.wlu.ca/oppat/ - at 1:35 is the patient loading point. I am quite daft when it comes to creating any sort of workout routine, but after some research, I've done my best to create one that focuses on upper/lower split. I am wanting to utilize my time wisely, albeit I do work shift work/long hours while trying to incorporate this. I have limited equipment at home - dumbbells, resistance bands, kettlebell. tldnr: please provide feedback on my upper/lower split routine so that I can become strong and get hired my Toronto EMS. Thank you! workout routine: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HzGVtL0OgR6ftE3_TQ7mwInZWu530VAQooNY6r1WgwM/edit?usp=sharing [link] [comments] |
| [VIDEO] If you ever had problems activating your back while performing pull up, I need your help. Posted: 24 Feb 2021 09:27 AM PST I am starting to lose motivation and I don't like how frustrated I am starting to get. I am able to do a max set of 10 clean pullups which has improved greatly over the last three months. But I am limiting myself on getting further because I only and always get fatigue in my arms, not my back. The video below shows me performing 3 of my perfect pullups. I felt absolutely nothing in my back. Please help. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 24 Feb 2021 08:34 AM PST Hi I just wanted to ask you if anyone knows the technique of the "iron wrist" muscle up from saibov [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 24 Feb 2021 07:08 AM PST So I am restarting my workout regiment, and from the past times I have done it I really really hate pushups. So I was researching and found high planks. So I was wondering what would the equivalent of 2 60 second planks to pushups? [link] [comments] |
| Not sure how to progress my leg workouts any longer? Posted: 24 Feb 2021 06:37 AM PST Currently I'm doing a variant of one legged squats with + 1/3 of my bodyweight added for 10+ reps, and I've just bought a weighted vest that will bring it up to 1/2 of my bodyweight. I know this won't challenge me for too long as 1/3 of my bodyweight isn't too challenging, and I'm not sure where to go from here. Should I start doing the moves plyometrically? Slow reps? I'm doing bodyweight fitness for strength and explosiveness for sports so I don't want to plateau at this level. Also I think I should clarify I am around 65kg at 5'9.5" so I am light(which is probably why I find legs so easy), and it's not possible to go to the gym due to the rona [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 24 Feb 2021 11:21 AM PST Hey guys, I'm new (started some lifting but was just doing different exercises to get used to lifting) I started to follow this routine https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/workouts/4daydumbbellonlyworkout.pdf Except I have added pull ups and push-ups to the routine. I'm 5'8 and right now about 150. I just have my dumbbells and pull up bar to get me started and wanted to know if this is a good enough routine to keep me on a schedule and be ready to eventually starting lifting heavier. [link] [comments] |
| THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE, I have some questions! [Recommended Routine + Diet] Posted: 24 Feb 2021 09:05 AM PST TL;DR There are 5 questions in total:
PremissSo, I saw this sub a couple of days ago and oh my God it is amazing! So I started reading and now I have a routine set up and some nutrition scheduled. I am a 23 yo guy, 93kg and 190cm (74.8 inches (I hope this is correct)). Always has been athletic and always done some kind of activity, now it's been 2-3 years in university and my workout routine has been from bed to desk, quite literally due to covid. This is not good, so before going to shit, here I am to change my habits! I never really liked gyms, between transportation and random stuff it took more time than it should. I understood that 1 hour a day for a 3 days/week of bodyweight (workout? calisthenics?) is not that much and completely achievable. ObjectiveUpper body mass and strength. RoutineI would like to start from here but I don't actually know if I can finish the recommended routine, in case I feel exhausted or something feels wrong while doing exercises, (1) how do you know it is TOO MUCH? In case, can I bring the numbers down (like instead of 5 push-ups, I'll do 4) or (2) is changing the routine completely better? (3) Which routine do you use and why? DietI have a Basal Metabolic Rate of 2,000 calories per day and with my sedentary life I had 2,400 calories per day, more or less. I already am a bit over the weight I should be so it is a good place to start. I already ditched fast food, unhealthy food and snacks 2 years ago. I have my Sathurday jolly day for a pizza and a couple of beers but that's it. I generally eat healthy. In order to put on some mass, I need a surplus of calories with higher concentration of proteins. So I changed my diet according to these assumptions but here is where I lack the most, I never really understood nutrition that much. (4) Is really a chicken wing and a protein bar really enough? (metaphorically) (5) Which diet you follow to gain mass? (not expecting the full diet ofc) Any help is appreciated! :D [link] [comments] |
| Should I use parallettes or should I work on wrist strength/flexibility. Posted: 24 Feb 2021 08:59 AM PST So a while back I was getting frustrated with pseudo-planche pushups because I felt my wrists were holding me back. I read on this sub somewhere that someone recommend trying parallettes, so I did. I've been using them since and seen good progress. I mainly focus on the RR, but have been mucking about with skills as well recently. I was getting frustrated that I couldn't hold a frog stand - it felt that if I committed, my wrists would snap or something. But I just tried it today on paralettes and I had no problems at all. Held it for 30 second no problem. I couldn't maintain for even 5 seconds without paralettes and I couldn't maintain balance as felt leaning forwards would damage my wrists. Should I just stick with parallettes? Or is there some kind of weakness in my wrists I should try and address? I do wrist warm ups as the RR tells me too. Honestly I don't even know if its psychological or physical. Its not even like I get much in the way of pain when I try without parallettes, it just doesn't feel right at all. But I just don't want to commit because I can't shake the feeling that my wrists cant handle it. Any advice? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 24 Feb 2021 10:59 AM PST Anyone else have this problem? Extensive cardio always leaves me with heaving dry coughs. I've read online that people with childhood asthma are likely to have this. Does anyone have it and if so, how do you manage it with exercise? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 24 Feb 2021 06:57 AM PST How long will it take me approximately to hold a 5 sec FL? I can do an advanced tuck for 15-20 sec [link] [comments] |
| Help! Having problems with scapular pulls/ pull up progression Posted: 24 Feb 2021 08:15 AM PST Hi - so some people have been helpful in the beginner's thread but I thought maybe I could get some more perspectives on it. I've been doing the RR for 2/3 weeks now, but I had a bit of a base in the gym (6/7 months) before that. I've been really enjoying the program so far, and have made major progress on my dips in particular. However, I have had problems with the pull-up progression. Pull-ups have always been difficult for me (6 foot 1/2 dude with long-ass legs) and they're one of my goals. I have been able to do assisted pull ups in the past (max 5/6) and negatives too (and even 2/3 unassisted in the neutral grip position), but I thought I would start from the beginning in the pull-up progression. I attempted the scapular pull and after two weeks realised I'd been doing a half-pull up (assisted with a band) and holding it rather than doing an actual scapular pull (I was a bit bummed because I was actually getting quite good at this made up exercise). Now attempting the scapular pull, it doesn't feel great. I feel a hell of a lot in the front of my shoulders which is unexpected given it targets the back, and its difficult to feel a lot else. I did three sets of 5 today with three second hold (down from 3X8 with a 5 sec hold of my made up exercise) and it sucked and I'm pretty sore now in my shoulders. I'm in two minds to just bin it off and do assisted pull ups but am worried that the difficulty I'm having is because doing pull ups my arms dominate (since they are decently strong). Should I just try and persevere? Does anyone have any advise? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 24 Feb 2021 08:15 AM PST Hello everybody, So I've been working on my pull ups a lot lately, but I'm going to be quarantined soon with no bar. I'm gonna try and maintain strength with push-ups. Anybody have an idea of how many pull ups I'll lose numerically in a two week period without doing them even with consistent push ups? Thanks in advance. [link] [comments] |
| Is it okay to workout abs everyday? Posted: 24 Feb 2021 08:04 AM PST I thought I remember someone saying that it's one of the few muscle groups that dont need rest days, but I'm not sure. Also, does anyone have any ab-specific routines I can do every day? My main goal is to build core strength so I can eventually do more high-level calisthenics/yoga stances [link] [comments] |
| Question about push pull wourkouts Posted: 24 Feb 2021 11:52 AM PST I was thinking of doing push and pull workouts separately and have one question. I heard that the ratio of push to pull ideally should be 1:1. But in my experience my push is around 3 times stronger than the pull. So for example, i can do around 10 pull ups, 30-35 dips,30-35 push ups. So in order to challenge myself in dips and push ups i would have to do like 100-200 and to challenge myself in pullups 50-100. What im saying here is that i would spend the same energy on 50 pull ups as i would for 150 dips or 150 push ups. But the ratio is way off. I dont think i could do 150 pullups in one training session yet,it would take too long The way i see it i cant do a proper 1:1 ratio without lowering my push ups or dips. Is there any solutions for this? Any help is appreciated Also,if you happen to know a good training program on internet please leave a link so i can check it out, Thank you! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 24 Feb 2021 11:09 AM PST I used to do leg raises but i heard they are bad for back ... So ive decided to switch to something more safe and good for my core and abs . And a friend suggested hollow hold . So is it good ? and will i improve my 6 pack with it ? [link] [comments] |
| How to incorporate skill training in my schedule? Posted: 24 Feb 2021 07:13 AM PST I already follow a workout program where I work out 4 times a week. Besides that I want to train for skills specifically and I already know what progressions to use, however, I'm confused on how to incorporate that into my schedule. Do I create specific days for just skill and if so how many times as I don't want that to clash with my workout routine that I already follow. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 24 Feb 2021 10:46 AM PST I recently realized how cool hefesto is and it's biceps benefits. I really want to achieve it and my struggle is where and how to integrate it in my training. I train planche 4 times a week and 2 pull days with 1 rest. Planche, pull, planche, rest, repeat. I think on pull days but then in the beginning or the end of the workout ? [link] [comments] |
| How to fill out COLLARBONE area? Posted: 24 Feb 2021 10:40 AM PST I workout at home. I do variations of push ups, pull ups and chin ups. I'm wondering what's the best way to fill out collarbone area. Decline push ups seem good but not enough. Any suggestions? [link] [comments] |
| Weighted chin-ups calisthenics accessory Posted: 24 Feb 2021 09:33 AM PST Hello, I follow a program that combines weighted weighted dips + wall HeSPUs as push exercises, and utilizes weighted chin-ups as a back exercise. I am curious what your ideas are on what would be the best pull exercise to combine with weighted chin-ups. My primary goal is gaining strength. [link] [comments] |
| Using TRX Straps for Leg Kicks, Core and Other Exercises all in One Set Posted: 24 Feb 2021 09:12 AM PST I think the TRX Straps are one of the best pieces of equipment for those looking to exercise at home or on the road. The only thing I'd caution, if your not conditioned to workout... condition yourself by easing into these exercises. The TRX straps come with a chart of exercises you can do. There is no need to adjust and use these straps at extreme angles since they can easily adjust to any anchor point. Start out with easy strap and body positioning adjustments, then choose 1 exercise to perform 1 set... Do as many repetitions as your comfortable with, then move onto the next exercise [second, third set]. In no time you'll be conditioned to do more and achieve your fitness goal. I like to use the TRX straps to work my hip flexors, core and chest. I also use these straps to super set multiple exercises within one set. [link] [comments] |
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