Bodyweight Fitness: BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-07-27 |
- BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-07-27
- 3 Month Progress - 189.8 to 164.0
- 3-Year Calisthenics Journey - Before and After - 6’8” 215lbs to 225lbs
- The dead hang for 100 seconds bar challenge, any tips on improving our chances to beat it
- Programs/trainingvolume
- Chin-up lover trying to tweak the mini routine!
- Translated Fitness YT Channel to English
- Rings vs Added Weight
- I've reached a plateau and need some help
- workout in the morning
- Looking to start the RR…
- Could you help me with my Chest and Triceps workout?
- Advice for my PPL routine
- Cannot workout in afternoon
| BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-07-27 Posted: 27 Jul 2021 04:00 AM PDT 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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| 3 Month Progress - 189.8 to 164.0 Posted: 26 Jul 2021 12:42 PM PDT Not really sure if progress photos are allowed or not but I wanted to share with anyone that may need some motivation! ----- At one point, I was a very high level athlete and had never been above 15% body fat. Over the last few years I have been steadily gaining weight due to no longer competing and starting my own business. Time seemed to slip away but I kept gaining weight. Then COVID hit last march! I was forced to stay at home and put my business on hold. At this point, I started to develop severe depression. I was over eating and drinking alcohol almost every night. I went from weighing 160lbs to 189.8lbs at 5'6"! My wife and friends eventually pushed me to go speak with someone and I finally went to the doctor in April to seek help. It was May 1st that I decided that I was going to transform my body as well as my mind. I stopped drinking alcohol, energy drinks, and eating fast food. I started off by doing 1 min of planks every time I felt the need to eat any junk food. After about a week of just doing planks, I started walking 1 lap around my neighborhood. Eventually that turned into doing pushups, squats and pullups with my planks. Before I knew it, I was doing anywhere from 400-800 pushups/squats and 50 pullups per day! Yesterday I ran 2 miles for the first time in over 5 years without stopping! After 3 months of doing nothing but small at home workouts; I have lost 26lbs. Here is my progressive photo. If you are struggling with depression please go speak with a doctor! It has helped me get my life back on track and living healthy again. Sorry for the long post! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TLDR: I was depressed and gained 30 lbs over the last year. My family pushed me to see the doctor for help. After seeing the doctor, I decided to get back in shape. I lost 26lbs from cutting out alcohol, junk food and doing pushups, squats, pullups and planks. Progress Photo: https://imgur.com/bZkuDJZ [link] [comments] |
| 3-Year Calisthenics Journey - Before and After - 6’8” 215lbs to 225lbs Posted: 26 Jul 2021 06:03 PM PDT Before I start this post, I want to say this subreddit is amazing. Everything I've learned about calisthenics comes from religiously scouring r/bodyweightfitness and binge-watching FitnessFAQs, Antranik and CalisthenicsMovement on YouTube. June 24th, marked 3 years since I began training calisthenics. I definitely wasn't as consistent as I wanted to be but I love the mental and physical benefits I've felt and the lessons I've learned throughout the process. I'm hoping this post helps give motivation to all my tall friends athletes out there waiting to give calisthenics a shot. It's not impossible! Some of my favourite Calisthenics Movements and max reps/time: Pull-ups x 21 Dips x32 Push-ups x 54 Ring Dips with a turnout x22 L-Sit on Rings x42 seconds Below is a little write-up about my calisthenics journey, why I started it and some things I've learned along the way. Thanks for reading! Before and after ————————————————— To set the stage, before this journey I was a competitive basketball player and one of my favourite parts of being an athlete was improving my functional fitness. I had lots of quality training from great coaches and most of it was in the gym and lifting weights. I loved lifting weights but it never compared to the thrill I got from doing pull-ups and dips! Around my third year in university I started researching calisthenics like crazy (mostly this subreddit and watching barbrothers videos - shoutout Lazar he's a legend) but didn't trust that it would translate well to basketball so I stayed away. Fast forward to the summer of 2018 where I moved away from home for the first time and I was no longer living the lifestyle of an athlete. I was having a lot of fun, I didn't care what I was putting in my body, and I wasn't exercising whatsoever. It was the first time that I was free of any type of routine. During this time, I started to realize I wasn't able to perform at the same capacity I once was able to and I even started to gain some weight (foreign to me). I didn't realize how much I took the life and the routine of an athlete for granted. Then it hit me, I remembered my passion for calisthenics and I knew what I needed to do. I began researching everything that there was about calisthenics and set off. The photos on the left are one week into my journey and even though wasn't even able to do a single pull-up I still loved it. The prospect of pushing my self beyond my physical and mental limitations was what excited me the most. I always thought, "wouldn't it be amazing that someone at my height could be able to control their body the way gymnasts do?" By no means do I know everything as I'm still early on. But here's what I've learned 3-years in: - Consistency: consistency, consistency, consistency. I cannot stress it enough… throughout my journey I've had times where I was on the ball and practicing frequently over a long period of time. But then the motivation would eventually fade. So what I've realized is the only way to get better over time is to continually put in the work week after week. Simple to say, painfully hard to execute. - Sustainability: This ties into consistency. There is no point in going beyond your boundaries and training with high intensity if it's not something you'll be able to sustain over a longer period of time. There is a reason the tortoise 🐢 always beats the hare 🐇. - Find your why: The only way to keep moving forward is to be motivated. Initially, I was doing this for the wrong reasons. I was doing calisthenics so I could show others what I was able to do. At the end of the day, that quickly fades. What I've realized through my many ups and downs is that the real motivator is the positive impacts that calisthenics has on my life and mental well-being. It keeps me grounded and I'm finally doing it for me. - Mind muscle connection and ego: Initially, it was all about how many reps I could do, how much weight I could put-up and how fast I could progress through movements. This is a recipe for injury and poor progression. The real way to progress is to learn how to activate and recruit the right muscles needed for an exercise and controlling your tempo and body balance. It may feel like you're progressing slower but you're really progressing the right way. - Proper Form and Full Range of motion: I found that it's very difficult to be honest with yourself early on when you're doing calisthenics. Form and full range of motion are very important for progression and a balanced body. A great way I found to keep honest is to video tape your movements and then try to work on perfecting it over time. I still haven't perfected mine but it's part of the process. -Rings: absolutely the greatest tool for a calisthenics athlete. Not only can you do every single movement on here and more, but it's a very humbling experience. Ring are great because your body is constantly needing to stabilize itself and they also eliminate kipping and cheating since they aren't in a fixed spot. I have a newfound appreciate for gymnasts and will definitely be watching them during these Olimpics! -Rest: This was a big lesson early on. Two main things I want to touch on - 1) tendons take so much longer to strengthen and familiarize themselves with movements than muscles. 2) The central nervous system can only take so much. It's very important every so often to take the time your body needs to heal. I hope that some of these thoughts may help you with your journey! [link] [comments] |
| The dead hang for 100 seconds bar challenge, any tips on improving our chances to beat it Posted: 27 Jul 2021 11:04 AM PDT So basically I am going on a vacation with my girlfriend in 2 weeks, I remembered how as a kid I was looking at those bars and wanted to give it a try, but I was too young and had no chance anyways. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 27 Jul 2021 09:45 AM PDT I have experience with multiple training programs, gymnastic bodies, method Makia, calimove, labcoat fitness amongst others. I really like both calimove and labcoat fitness. I do belive they both have great knowledge and skill. My question is why the training volume differs so much between these programs. Calimove on a typical training day is like 1 pull, 1 push and 1 leg exercise a' 4 sets,while LCF revolves around much greater volume. I do like calimoves program but I'm afraid I'm not getting challenged enough since I'm used to higher volume. Or maybe the volume is exactly right but I've been overtraining several years with workouts with greater volume. What's your view on these things? [link] [comments] |
| Chin-up lover trying to tweak the mini routine! Posted: 27 Jul 2021 10:57 AM PDT A little bit of backstory: So, I've been doing a variation on the mini routine (currently 3 sets of 10 lunges, 10 pushups, 10 chin ups, 10 plank-shoulder taps) for about 1.5 years. I got into bodyweight training by googling looking for more things to add to chin ups... and found this community. In particular, I found the mini routine! This works well for me because I didn't really have a gym habit or a lot of time, so the low barrier to entry means I'm training more consistently, and I feel like I've seen real benefits from it. (I would love to 'graduate' to the Recommended Routine when my lifestyle permits it, hopefully within the next year or so.) Whenever I've posted about my modified version, generally along with whatever else we're talking about, folks say 'you should do rows instead of chin-ups.' And though I totally understand the 'why' of replacing it with rows, chin-ups are the only thing I don't want to stop doing! So, my question: if I'm not going to replace chin-ups with rows, how should I modify the mini-routine? The lunges and planks seem useful no matter what. The pushups are good too, but maybe it's an odd match with chin-ups... maybe something else replaces push-ups? If pushups and rows are about doing muscle balance, would there be a good chin-up counterpoint? [link] [comments] |
| Translated Fitness YT Channel to English Posted: 27 Jul 2021 10:38 AM PDT Hey there! Since the pandemic started my wife started a fitness channel in Russian, and now she's translating it to English in a brand new channel. I'm the one doing the technical part and managing the cameras. I'm trying to improve but I rarely get feedback, none of the comments give reference to how good or bad it was recorded (colors, angle, locations, or even framerate). I would love to receive some feedback from you, also if you feel like it could be useful for yourself, feel free to join the community! Actually I did some of her Russian videos from the other channel and as a man, it can get challenging if you want to. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYy8yLGNrWHKy-zUz9Ypfmg Thanks, feedback appreciated! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 27 Jul 2021 01:16 AM PDT Hi guys, this is my first post here and I'm not sure if the question has already been answered in a prior thread. I recently bought myself a pair of rings after bodyweight exercising (sometimes with added weight) for over half a year and I asked myself which method of progression you guys lean to. I also like running (ran 30km for the first time yesterday) and I boulder 1-2 times per week. I'm training for overall health and a defined physique, less so for specific goals, though I would like to unlock the front lever and non-band-assisted muscle ups. Where have you seen more results, what do you prefer and what should I be wary about in both methods? [link] [comments] |
| I've reached a plateau and need some help Posted: 27 Jul 2021 06:45 AM PDT Hey guys So I've been doing weight training for what seems like a very long time... mixing it up between upper body, lower body, push, pull, legs, etc. but I've got to a point where I am sick of lifting weights and want to give my body a break. I have degenerative disk issues in my lower right back so I'm not as nimble as I used to be so things like pilates etc. I struggle, although do try! I think I do need to do more core/aerobic type work but want to spend the next week doing something different without using heavy weights. I am 6'1 and 84KG. The aim is always to stay lean and reduce body fat. Any workout recommendations which don't involve trying to twist myself like a pretzel would be vastly appreciated. :) [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 27 Jul 2021 05:53 AM PDT is it good to start workout in the morning without eating breakfast? Only eat at lunch and dinner.. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 26 Jul 2021 11:11 PM PDT So for quite some time my goal has been to get visible abs and have a better physique. Where I can look in the mirror and say damn this mf handsome.for a while troughout the day I've been doing exercises such as, push ups, sit ups, skipping rope, pull ups. But have not been really consistent with it. I have looked and looked for a routine that works for me but there are millions of things recommended out there, either by YouTubers or articles they all say something different so I just feel confused and lost. I stumbled upon the recommended routine and really liked how it gets to the point and explains what I need to do and doesn't overcomplicate itself with a lot of information. My question to you guys that are probably ripped asf is, has anyone done this routine with a goal such as mine, and did it work. Will this get me ripped. [link] [comments] |
| Could you help me with my Chest and Triceps workout? Posted: 26 Jul 2021 02:58 PM PDT Hi, I started 1 month ago to work on my chest and triceps and I see some results but I feel like I could do more. Could you help me by correcting my actual workout or giving some tips? Thanks in advance. My first workout was this one:
4-5 Days ago I decided to change because it had started to become easier, this is my new workout (https://youtu.be/mcxtFRpZF3I):
The youtuber suggested to repeat the workout 2-3 times in a row, but usually I stop at the 2nd time because I'm already winded at that point. I take around 30 seconds of rest between each repetition but sometimes even 1 minute (most of the time, it happens after the triceps extension, I lose all my breath with that one because of my untrained abs). I take 1 rest day after the first 2 days of workout of the week and another rest day after the other 3 days. Do you think this is a good workout (my main goal is to get bigger and defined) ? If not, could you tell me what you would change or could you tell me a better workout? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 26 Jul 2021 03:32 PM PDT 6'0" at 150 atm (as strange as it may sound I'm fine at this weight I fall right under the avg bmi). My goals are to have a well defined 6 pack and moderately muscular arms and chest, I do this 6 days a week? Will this routine be in efficient? (This is a makeshift PPL routine with access to limited things like a set of adjustable dumbbells, a light barbell not useful for deadlifting, a bench and a pull up bar) So below is my daily routine but I'm not sure if this will bring me results most efficiently as it's just something I've come to do over some time, any feedback or confirmation that this is fine would be v helpful (I eat properly every day as a side note) Warm Up: 10 Resistance Band around the back stretches 5 Cobra stretches PUSH Days: Tricep dips to failure Push ups 3x5 arnold press 3x8 bench press 3×8 dumbbell fly 2x12 side lateral raise 3x5 skullcrushers 3x8 PULL Days: Pull-ups 3×8 Dumbell row 2x12 Chin-ups 3×8 Dumbbell curl 3x8 Dumbbell high pulls 3x8 Dumbbell pullover 3x8 LEGS Days: 60s Wallsit Squats 3×8-10 (with light barbell) Lunges 3x12 Standard Squats 2x12 At the end of each workout: 45s Side Plank Each Side 75s Plank 7 min Athleanx Ab workout [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 26 Jul 2021 02:35 PM PDT I am (nearly) a 16M teenager. I don't know why it is, but I can never seem to workout in the afternoon. More so doing upper body workouts. After 12pm I feel full after just eating lunch, and for the rest of the afternoon I generally feel low energy and move slower. Whenever I try to workout at this time I just feel terrible. I generally feel better when I wakeup early. I like to run for 20 minutes right when I wakeup in the morning, and then eat breakfast. I've heard about working out right when you wakeup, but I don't know how you (particularly) would do upper body exercises very well without having breakfast first. I've tried that and I just did not have the energy. Any thoughts or advice? [link] [comments] |
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