The weighted carries have been awesome for me in my new job which is in gardening and forestry involving a LOT of awkward weight carries of logs n pieces of roofing material etc.
I’m wondering for the sandbag to shoulder, do you pick it off the ground for every rep? And do you do both sides and then rest or just one side then rest, then do the other side?
oh man, I hadnt really done pike pushups till a few months ago, and in weeks saw strength/rep gains on horizontal pushups, along with sudden shoulder growth. It felt like the missing exercise for me. I will def be trying your variations. Killer video
I did push ups and sit ups today. I did 10 down 9 up. I couldn’t do the last 10 I hit failure right on the ninth rep for both exercises. I was really surprised because that’s the first time I’ve ever tried 10 down 10 up and I found it was much easier to do slow, conscious, controlled, laser focused reps. I’ve done 100 push ups a day before but never so controlled. After the first half the second half would get sloppy but today they were all premium except for that last rep lol. Even had my three year old daughter outside with me (hitting me with a stick the entire time, of course, but I was able to remain focused). Got to color with chalk between sets which was fun. Anyways I bought some canvas material off Amazon and I’m going to my moms house later this week so she can help me sew it into a 100 lb bag. I’m literally so excited to start working with it and can’t wait to see how much it humbles me haha. Been watching your videos for a couple weeks and you are the first person to really inspire me to commit to making myself stronger. I’ve tried the gym and weights but it’s so monotonous and to many people around it’s just not for me. But as soon as I saw your sandbag videos I instantly new this was for me. Reminded me of One summer when I was a kid I helped a neighbor move square hay bales and I loved it. Ive always been so fascinated by calisthenics. I’ve been dreaming of being able to do a muscle up for a while now and I will get there one day! Sorry this comment is getting way to long. Rock on brother!
Nice dude I watched this video a month ago could only do 5 neutral grip chin-ups from a dead hang ofc, and now I got it to ten. My goal is to get to twenty and then start doing them weighted
Decline diamonds, pikes and tysons in one and the same circuit? 😮 Ok, good to know in case someone should call my latest circuit extreme. I will link this one then 😄
Hey man! What’s the best shouldering technique for someone more explosive from the lap? I find I can pretty much explode the bag to shoulder level or higher (during high pulls) but struggle with the heaves from shoulder to chest (I have bad knees so I can’t bend the knees too much). I can bring the bag from lap to shoulder in one motion using mixed grip but wondering if that will limit me once the bag gets heavier. Appreciate it!
Hey definitely this one in my opinion! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5ZizebKAwUY.html I started with the mixed grip too and eventually moved on to this one once it got heavier. That mixed grip still seems to work great for a lot of guys, but I've found the technique in that video I linked lets you make better use of that explosiveness!
@@thestonecircle thanks man, I tried this technique you linked and I’m having a hard time from chest to shoulder. Might just need to drill down the groove. Thanks!
@Jimperial I always find that part tough too, You might have seen this one already but maybe it will help! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VJ0dY0g1c80.htmlsi=El3bXBFbJdYdAs9z
@@thestonecircle yeah I think I already watched this, but I might need to rewatch it and some of your other technique videos! Do you recommend lowering the bag weight when working on new techniques?
You’ve absolutely peaked my interest in the pike push up bro… I feel like I have no choice but to explore it as a movement/variety of movements now. Honestly it’s something I’ve barely ever experimented with and as you know I’m all about trying different shit… my left shoulder is feeling awful on pressing movements lately (I pushed too hard on the planche variations and created my own prisssooonnnn), but for sure I’ll start hitting the pikes when I’m capable 🫡 honestly man I love your long format videos, I always leave with multiple considerations for my own training and I can see from the comments I’m not the only one! I don’t need to say keep it up because I know you will anyway 🤘🤘
Man what is it about that planche stuff! I went overboard too trying to do the balance stuff and ended up with elbow tendinitis for a while, just a tough movement all around it seems. I'm definitely interested in how it goes for you considering how many full handstand pushups you can do! I'm always honored to have you here man 🤘🤘
@@thestonecircle haha yeah that stuff sure can be tough on the joints and things…. A had plenty of warning leading up to it and kept pushing through like a dumb dumb. Yeah I’m keen to experiment with them… most likely I’ll be doing a lot more outdoor workouts when summer hits, so they’ll fit in nicely
Hey Cody! Do you think you could do a video on your Ironmind sandbag? Also, I just ordered a copy of your book from Amazon. I’ve been lifting weights or doing some form of PT since I joined the Marines in 1997. I got into kettlebells in late 2003, back in the dragondoor days, lol! In late 2019 I got a herniated disc in my neck while doing security work overseas. Had to get cervical fusion surgery. After I recovered I bought the 80 lb Rogue sandbag with the different handles on it. That sandbag combined with a Muay Thai jump rope has been the majority of my PT since, but now I want to add the “blob” sandbags into my routine. Thanks in advance. And again, you’ve got an outstanding channel. Keep up the awesome work!
Hey thanks a lot and I really appreciate you getting the book I hope you enjoy it! I have a sort of compilation vid of different sandbag things I've been planning for a while, and I'll definitely go over the ironmind sandbag!
I know you’re not into weighted Bodyweight movements but weighted feet elevated pike push-ups on paralletes might be the greatest shoulder exercise that’s ever been created 😮
I know I come across that way because I've made a lot of vids defending bodyweight stuff, but I think weighted calisthenics is awesome! I used to do it a lot, and I'm sure I'll go back to it at some point :) that one is killer for sure!
Amazing movment To compliment the pure vertical push I would add also a pure vertical pull which also underrated The behind the neck wide pull ups Jason statehem always seen doing them And his lats overwhelm his back like a belts wrapped around the whole back muscles Stay strong brother 💪
adding wt with a dip belt is awesome. I hadn’t done overhead press in a long time and gave it a try and so many like press workouts and I was able to do my old 1RM. The pike press helped give me bigger delts and triceps
It's definitely a tough position to get into at first, that stuff comes pretty quick if you stick with it though! Feet elevated might be a good place to start, it feels a lot easier on the hamstrings
Hey, picked up a hardcopy of your book from amazon and making my wayy through the first reading now! Was curious, have you tried mace training in conjunction with sandbags and calisthenics?
Heyyy heck yeah I hope you're enjoying it!! I haven't but I plan on it soon, I actually have this really heavy training sword I'm gonna start working with as a mace replacement :)
Possibly the camera angle it's still the same one, I have a love hate relationship with this rogue sandbag, it's just wide and bulky enough to mess with me every time I try to lift it haha
@@thestonecircle Yeah, in that regard it reminds me a bit of my "Big Sib". In my (yet very short) experience, it's always the extension in the sagittal plane that gives the most trouble, because it provides the sandbag with leverage against the lifter. I haven't made the final decicion yet, which sandbag I will get as a "birthday present", but I really tend to one of the more cylindrical kind.
Ever read the book You Are Your Own Gym by Mark Lauren?? I think you might find some knowledge in it, I bought it over a decade ago, and I find myself still returning to it. Your sandbag and bodyweight circuit training is similar to Mark's Ladders and Stappers training blocks. The Pike pushup is one of the exercises that I think is a staple to any bodyweight training. The shoulder/triceps pump and the flossing of the hamstrings are phenomenal benefits
Kudos for keeping it up without weights...sadly I would merely be able to the pushups (which I do anyways every now and then, while still going to the gym EOD: by body is getting old, I hit the dreaded 50 this year. Ugh!). Anyways - there really aren't any of the 'things' around, at least where I live for the pull-ups or the dips...shit, they don't have any sort of 'dip-equipment/machine or nothing at my gym (or anywhere else, at least that I can remember, to be honest). Great choice with the song - love that song! Keep it up. Greetings from Sweden!
Barbell ohp is great too! Though I'd choose pikes every time myself because I like them more. Pressing odd objects overhead is up there for me too though. I don't think one is objectively better, they're both great. Some of the best pressers of all time did both! If you haven't tried it, the feet elevated deficit pike pushup might surprise you, I actually find it more stable than an overhead press, easier to grind through reps, and the rom is similar with the deficit
If you have blood rushing to your head in a pike position that just means your body isn’t conditioned for that Position. Now I agree if you that overhead press with a barbell or dumbbells is better than pike push ups, but I think handstand push ups against a wall in a deficit is just as good. Using parallettes or boxes to train your hands gives you a deeper range of motion than you can get with a barbell or dumbbells. You can get so deep that you can touch your hands to your shoulders with the right set up. You cant get that deep with free weights.
Great video! I used to practice my pike pushups but it has been a while since I've worked them. You've inspired me to start doing them again. Thank you! 💪
Recomp definitely works! I think the best way to do it from personal experience is to slowly bulk up to roughly 20% bf first, then maintain that and push yourself to keep getting stronger. At 20% the body won't need extra calories, because it can get that energy from the fat. I actually surprise recomped this year myself while being a bit leaner than that too. I sat at just about 160 most of the year pretty lean, and consistently looked better as the months went by, I believe I added 3-5 pounds of muscle that way if I look at everything objectively. Just shows the power of pushing yourself in the gym!
@@thestonecircle I've done them w/ the power wheel on my feet and feet in a suspension trainer, but your vid made me think of trying push-up spikes. So I fooled w/ it today a bit, and it's challenging.
Did a ton of these back in.my boxing days, along with diamonds and clappers. Got up to 175 reps of basic push-ups, unbroken. Cab barely do 40 reps now as a 31yo, but I'm way stronger than I was back as a boxer 😂
@@thestonecircle LMAO, no! I was too clumsy to hit actually skilled people, I was just really good at training, and I do have a granite chin. I quit cause I ended up getting concussed at HW and decided I'd rather not do that as an amateur, not getting paid.
I’ve been putting my feet up on the couch (about 2 ft) and it lights me up on a 10 down rep scheme. Good stuff man. Love your channel. Sandbags and calisthenics have reignited my enthusiasm for training, and your vids were the catalyst to give it a try!
TIL I've been sleeping on like pushups variations. Great video man! My main usage of pike pushups has been on paralettes for extended range of motion, but it's great to know that there's a ton more variation I can add in!
Could you do a warm up/cool down/stretch video, whatever you do around the work out? 👍 The routine you shared from the book calls for sandbag to shoulder as the first round, I'm assuming you don't just go straight into that? Cheers!
Hey yes definitely! I went over it in my training back everyday day 531 video, (here's the link but I'm not sure if it will work on a shorts vid) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WFimVSzir2I.htmlsi=ewybEpIQhFDDrfdW I do plan on making an updated version though!
