Bodyweight Fitness: BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-08-07 |
- BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-08-07
- Still didn't get my first pull-up
- No progress on abs exercises
- Fixing poor mobility and flexibility. Any suggestions on good resources or books? Are there any programs you would recommend that pretty much start from scratch?
- I'd like some help structuring an indoor cardio routine
- DIY ring straps with carabiner & regulations
- incorporating weights for muscle mass as i gain weight
- mixing weights and body weight
- Questions on Steven Low's Progression Charts & Antranik's Intermediate Routine
- Balancing contrasting sport?
- Alternatives to Skin the Cat exercise
| BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-08-07 Posted: 07 Aug 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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| Still didn't get my first pull-up Posted: 07 Aug 2021 05:33 AM PDT I'm a 20 years old woman and I've being doing like two times per week some negative pull-ups for a month. So, I started the first week of July. The first times, I couldn't go slowly at all and fell quickly. Magically, the next week I could stop myself from above and slowly go down. However, I'm stuck at this level. I don't feel like I have improved since then at all 'cause I can't do a single pull-up yet! I have to remark that I do these exercises (arms, back, chest, core, ...) after an hour and a half of climbing, so my performance isn't the same that I would have if I didn't spend my energy bouldering first. I'm 158cm tall and my weight is 54kg, so I don't think it's because of extra fat. The fat I have is located in my legs and I have an athletic silhouette from hips to head. I also have a good leg musculature even having ever done any leg exercises or cardio. Even my chiropodist was impressed for that... And I don't wanna think my legs are pulling me down literally! Whatever, I've been climbing like 3/4 hours per week since June. Before that, I casually climbed like 1 hour per week except in summer (I didn't do any exercise in summer) for like 4 years but this year I decided to be constant at climbing. Do you think I will finally get my first pull-up with this rythm in a month? I read lot of people could do even 4 pull-ups in a month! I have no idea if I'm slower because I'm a female so it's harder or just my genetics LOL [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 07 Aug 2021 06:55 AM PDT Hey, I'm in my third month of the RR and I've been making good progress on pretty much every exercise except for the abs. By progress I mean I was able to add more reps or go to a more difficult progression or add weight. For some reason, I'm not seeing that with the abs exercises. I sometimes have trouble even completing the core triplet (when I've been able to do it on earlier attemps). I've corrected a lot of form mistakes regarding these exercises since I started the routine but it feels as if I'm not able to progress on them. In particular, the Reverse hyperextension is the one I find myself getting worse sometimes. I feel a lot of pressure in my stomach after a few repetitions so maybe my hips should be positioned differently but the videos don't usually say whether the hips (I'm refering to the bone itself) should be on the bench or just outside it or half and half. Nevertheless, I feel like I should have progressed in the other core exercises aswell but I haven't been able to. Did this happen to anyone? I can make some videos on how I do the exercises if you'd like to check that what I think is good form actually is. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 06 Aug 2021 03:50 PM PDT Appreciate any suggestions of any books and go to resources for reclaiming mobility and improving flexibility. I've gone from someone who in their younger years (thanks to some 10+ years of doing martial arts) was very flexible. I had no problem doing the splits. Age and sitting at a desk, along with not prioritising mobility, have not helped. I now struggle with even some of the basic stretches. I don't want to get stronger whilst leaving mobility gains behind. Just adding some extra fluff here since this keeps being flagged as not being engaging enough, probably because the post was too short 🤷♂️ Thanks [link] [comments] |
| I'd like some help structuring an indoor cardio routine Posted: 07 Aug 2021 12:02 PM PDT I started doing BWF a long time ago because I loved the idea of doing a complete workout with virtually no equipment and in any location. (I have a power tower which I love, but in a pinch I can make do with a tree branch and two chairs.) Now, I'd like to extend that philosophy to cardio. Here's my current routine:
X goes from 1 up to 8, with a minute rest between sets. My questions are: 1) Would you add any exercises into this rotation? 2) How long should I rest between sets? 3) Should I aim for a specific amount of time or heart rate? While this is interval training, I do not go especially hard, so I wouldn't call it HIIT. When I've seen these threads pop up in the past, people usually recommend cardio videos on YouTube. I've done a few and really enjoyed them, but I want something as simple as possible, so that I can still do it when I don't have my computer or the internet. [link] [comments] |
| DIY ring straps with carabiner & regulations Posted: 07 Aug 2021 09:30 AM PDT I already have rings but their straps aren't with regulation and their buckles are a pain to adjust. I was wandering if there's a way to diy these ring straps. I would need some usual nylon climbing straps for heavyweight resistance but with those holes with similar intervals. I could then write the numbers by myself and add the carabiners. Do you think the straps with intervals is too specific to find? In alternative is there a way to make similar things but with higher quality buckles and regulation? Any idea? This would make them perfect to anchor to a door anchor that is what I need. Also any idea on alterative lighter grips to attach to the straps when travelling like for the TRX? [link] [comments] |
| incorporating weights for muscle mass as i gain weight Posted: 07 Aug 2021 01:29 AM PDT hi i'm 5'1, F, i weigh 93lbs (42kg) and i'm pretty skinny, i have a very high metabolic rate and i lose weight very fast too. i really wanna become fit and gain some healthy weight, i've figured out my diet but am still in confusion about the workout routine. . . I really wanna build a slimthick (hourglass) body as i gain weight, mainly wanna grow my glutes bc my legs are skinny. i'm too broke to get a trainer and gym membership rn amidst the pandemic and the videos that are claimed to be effective online like chloeting,alexis,daisy keech etc- those workout routines mainly focus on burning calories which i absolutely wanna avoid bc its like a one step forward three step back for me (i think?) The most i could do rn is get resistance bands and dumbbells to workout as i've heard adding weights to your workout increases muscle mass thus helps gain weight faster. . Please guide me on how to start my journey :c This summer was a waste but i can't wait to have an amazing slim thic body next year and surprise everyone(mainly myself); i don't know how i'm supposed to incorporate weights and resistance bands in my routine; what workouts i should do, how i should do, how many times, which workout to do on which day, You basically have to guide me through it like i'm 5. it's a cry for help [link] [comments] |
| mixing weights and body weight Posted: 06 Aug 2021 06:28 PM PDT 17M 6'0 154 lbs I put out a post a couple months ago about bigger forearms. Now, before the subreddit bans my post, I get that this is in the FAQ. I just want a personalized response about integrating weights into BWF. Plus the article is super long. I plan on reading it, it'd just take a bit of time. My fitness goals are primarily hypertrophy-based. I've got a really muscular lower body, and a skinny but muscular upper. I'd like to start integrating weights and move onto a split routine (probably PPL), since I'm still skinny. I don't know if I can consider myself an intermediate, but I'm definitely not a beginner. I've reached the beginner standards for sure; 30 push-ups easily, 12 dips, 8-10 pull-ups, and almost HSPU (for the record, I don't only do push-ups, I'm on the planche push-up progression if not further). Basically, I'd like to integrate weights, but how do I go about doing so? I also understand that diet is a big factor, so advice on that would help too idk edit: sorry I forgot to include that I've got a decent amount of equipment at my disposal. I don't have access to gyms, but due to my moms boyfriend, I do have a bench press, bicep curl bar, and pairs of dumbells ranging from 15-40 lbs. problem is I only get this stuff half the week(with my mom sunday-wednesday, dad thursday-saturday) [link] [comments] |
| Questions on Steven Low's Progression Charts & Antranik's Intermediate Routine Posted: 07 Aug 2021 07:33 AM PDT Hi everyone, I am curious about how should I decide on which progression to follow in the Overcoming Gravity. As a reference, I am attaching the link for the charts for those who don't have the book's progression charts. https://stevenlow.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/OG2ChartsPrint.pdf My background; I have been following recommended routine for the last year. Currently, I Have modified the program a little bit, and do as follows: 1.1) 5*8 --- L-Sit Pull (chin) Ups 1.2) 3*12 --- Pistol squats with support 2.1) 5-30secs --- Ring Support Hold 2.2) 5*12 --- Single Leg Deadlift 3.1) 5*8 --- Ring Rows 3.2) 5*8 --- Ring Push-ups 4.1) 3*8 --- Parallel Dips (since I think 2.1 might not be enough) 4.2) 3*20 --- Calf Raises I am skipping core triplets to reduce the time it takes, and many of the movements above work the core well. My questions are the following: 1-) Considering Steven Low's charts, how I should select which progression to follow? For instance, if you consider pulling progression, I can follow ring pull-ups, weighted pull-ups, explosive pull-ups, or a different vertical pull progression. How I should decide between those options for each exercise category? 2-) Should I switch my program to a split routine? Is there any valid reason for that? 3-) Finally, should I change my program to Antranik's PPL routine, which is an intermediate routine? Or should I just stick with the recommended routine combining with the progression I mentioned above? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both options? u/Antranik's PPL routine: https://antranik.org/bodyweight-training/ Thank you very much, Have a nice day! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 07 Aug 2021 04:45 AM PDT My main sport is aerial silks, which is body weight training and flexibility focused. But my partner and I have recently fallen in love with tennis. As always when I integrate a running sport, my silks practice suffers due to muscle tightness and inflammation. But then also my injury proneness in tennis is also increased (calf strain due to over stretch). I also tend to get a lot of muscle imbalance in my shoulders, traps etc. I have a swimmers body (thanks dad) and anything involving arms, my shoulders/pecs pull everything forward because my shoulders/pecs get jacked and want to take over. Even tennis will do it. Annoying, because silks then requires openness, backbends the opposite direction. I am currently crunchy AF. I'm finding it irritating that I'm warm up stretching now for 45 minutes, before I can even get to silks level stretching practice. I know this isn't a specific body weight question, although I feel like silks is a body weight sport. Anyone have tips to manage this? When are the best times to stretch with a sport to keep body fluid? Any programs that have worked for you? Any supplements that help? [link] [comments] |
| Alternatives to Skin the Cat exercise Posted: 06 Aug 2021 04:44 PM PDT I'm working my way through Calimove's online program (L3 P9/10) and my next session is telling me to try to "skin the cat". I've had open shoulder reconstruction and this exercise seems like a very bad idea, but I don't just want to skip it all together. Are there any alternatives to "skin the cat" (or good progressions towards it) so that I can continue doing this program and not fall behind. Thanks :) [link] [comments] |
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