Basic calisthenics training is what got me into the best shape ever as it cut out all the overwhelming bodybuilding BS I thought I had to do in favour of simple consistent hard work.
100% I couldn't agree more! For those who want to bodybuilder, have at it! But for the rest of us just looking to get in awesome shape as simply as possible, it's hard to be basics.
@@KbogesMan you got the ideal body for me. Most bodybuilders would call you skinny but for us you are muscular. Just the right size. Nothing too much like bodybuilders who can't reach and scrub their backs. I have nothing against bodybuilders, it's just that I hate it when they say ppl like you are skinny. Man, you're not they're just too jacked to be normal.
In my thirties. Never was physically active. Starting now, inspired by you(not looking at you, but listening to you). How you stress on being consistent. I will get back to you after I improve. Wish me luck.
Agreed 100% and it beats sitting around at a gym waiting for equipment to free up. With Calisthenics you can do it anywhere, anytime, for free! Don’t have a pull up bar? There are plenty of parks with bars that are uncrowded. Own a home with a backyard? Build your own bars. Lifetime Calisthenics Fitness 😎
plenty of parks with bars that are uncrowded... SPOT ON! when i go to my nearest at most there is one person but usually it is just me. And i found a new one the other day which has no parking and cannot be seen from the road unless you purposefully look through the bushes (but you are negotiating S bends there so you don't look). And is only known by the locals who walk their dogs on the adjacent footpath. it even has "rings".
This is what many people don't understand. Some people want an athletic lean physique, they don't really care too much about the most optimal way to train each of the three parts of the triceps or front delts. They just want to look fit and lean. You can do a lot worse than push ups, pullups and squats. I speak from experience.
Exactly. Critiquing calisthenics from a bodybuilding perspective misses the point when someone isn’t trying to do bodybuilding. Basic calisthenics can build a very athletic and aesthetics physique; it’s just not bodybuilding.
@@Kboges Unfortunately, it's become the norm to critique anyone whose workout routine deviates from the widely accepted or perceived "optimal" approach.
Yeah, most people want to live more than average, not less like most bodybuilders. And to be remain lean in the old age... for that, calisthenics is king.
That's good to hear! I'm sometimes a bit frustrated by people who critique calisthenics and basic fitness programs for their lack of bodybuilding or powerlifting application. I think yeah, ok... it's a completely different thing for completely different goals!
@@Kboges EXACTLY. Not everyone wants to look like a character from JoJo Bizarre or Baki … I remember when looking like Goku was a big enough goal for us as kids 😂 Not only is it great for aesthetics but it’s just as great for practical function imo.
Bodybuilding can give you that fit aesthetic look quicker and you won't get "too big" accidentally ever. I see the strength of calisthenics more in the fact you learn a shit ton of skills and awesome stuff. also the relative strength some of these calisthenics guys have is insane. strong flexibility and mobility too. but if all you care about is aesthetics then bodybuilding is good enough
I see the continued videos as a contribution to the “open-source” science and calisthenics community. Thank you sir and I hope you continue making great content. Perhaps maybe a video on muscle knots and neck pain revolving it? How can calisthenics help and not make this worse? Interested in your vantage point here.
Lieutenant ripply😄 Love that physique man it's epic. I'm starting my journey again after a year away from training. This first part is the hardest. I hope I can stay on track. I have to!
He already mentioned in this comment section that 99% of his abs are mostly from compound movements like pull ups, dips, push ups etc So just train the basic exercises.
Great advice as always! I follow pretty much the same training principles (combined with running). Keep it simple.. Pretty jealous when I see your outdoor setup though 😃. Greetings from Netherlands
That's an enormous compliment. Thank you, my friend! I think the vast majority of people just looking to get fit and aesthetic underestimate how far basic calisthenics can take them. It's also very sustainable.
I simply like to challenge my own body with my bodyweight that way if I’m out of shape it’s simply FORCED to get stronger. For weightlifting u always have the easy option but with pushups and pull-ups u don’t. u have to get stronger to do them.
I've never seen someone who can do pistol squats, muscle ups, and hanging leg raises with good form and higher reps not have abs. They say bodyfat is engineered with nutrition. But I do believe there is a high correlation between calisthenics fitness and bettering body composition.
very soon, i am gonna look like you... i adopted your sage advice and am currently doing 2 sets of pullups, 2 sets of pushups, and 2 sets of squats per day.. however, i only do 23 repetitions per set (except for pullups)
Awesome work! May I sudgest you do other languages aswell. I think there are some tools to make it super low effort to achieve that. Keep it up! im following your knowledge and thanks!
Basics include the fundamental compound pushing and pulling exercises; push ups, dips, pull ups, rows, quads, lunges, bridges etc. Lots of variations of those movements.
Yeah, there are lot's of different goals. Some people want size and do care about performance, some want performance and don't care about size, some want a blend, some want to be ripped, some just want to be healthy. There is a style of training for everyone, but not 1 style of training for everyone! 💪
Just subscribed. You have an amazing body! I have been doing calisthenics for most of my life and have a very average body. How did you get to that?! And very important. What do you eat? Want to learn more for sure. Thanks for the content
@@Kboges does decline pushups help with gyno and for shoulders[ intermediate level] , pike pushups seems to be hard , any tips? but great vids as usual sir
Thanks man! I actually rarely train abs. Probably 99% of my ab and oblique strength and development came through compound movement. I will do hanging leg raises occasionally.
Hahaha naw man I train my legs daily, and considerably more than my upper body. I have skinny legs because genetics. I have a thinner bone structure; I worked my back squat up to 315 for 9 reps and my deadlift to 500 lbs for a single and still had skinny legs 😂 But that's ok! My wife things I look great, I'm super healthy, I'm as fit as I care to be, and I'm grateful to have ANY pair of legs that allow me to do what I want to do.
Yeah, to be honest I do want some muscle mass like a natural bodybuilder but I'm too cheap to get some gym membership and can't afford to buy a lots of equipment so I ended up just do calisthenics
How do you stay so lean? I am 1.75-1.77cm and weight 68-69 kg relativly lean and good muscle mass but i didnt look nearly as lean as you but that weight killed me (couldn’t maintain such leaness). How do you make that a reality?
I'm naturally lean and times when I was bigger, I had to work very hard to keep my weight up. I also do daily cardio and have a high level of physical activity. I also am very mindful around my energy intake; I am on point with my diet. This sounds like a lot, but I've been doing it for so long it has been integrated into my life and takes very little effort at this point. It is definitely attainable and maintainable. It just takes the proper strategy.
@@Kboges Do you feel general fatigue or hunger bursts? Also what strategy do you use to regulate your caloric intake? F.e i found out that intermittent fasting about 12 hours helps me.
I would say mix it up and throw other stuff in there, I don’t know your strength and what stage you’re at but if you strictly do HIT sessions it doesn’t really matter it’s whatever your body can truly handle depending on how intense your sessions are if you’re doing 1 hour if hits maybe no more than 4 if you’re a beginner but if you like it and your body can support more than it’s all truly dependent on what you can handle without taxing your body to the point where you can’t truly work it effectively anymore
Hey Kyle, you might have talked about this before, but what are your thoughts on posterior chain/lower back development using only these basic calisthenics? Especially considering the absence of deadlifts. Would you say pullup variations are sufficient? I did notice at one time when I was doing pullups and pushups every day that I could hold a back lever without training for it specifically, which I suppose shows that these areas were also becoming stronger.
I do not train them apart from push ups, pull ups, and occasional leg raises like what you see here. They seem to do the trick, but I think it's a genetic strong point for me. I train the heck out of my calves, but they are still small... go figure 😂
are all grips for using a pullup bar necessary? as in a neutral grip or can i do without that? im looking to buy a power tower and some dont have that option of a neutral grip.
Just a random bro here but I don't think it's necessary, but at the same time switching up grips can help emphasize different parts of a muscle. As far as neutral grip goes, it targets the lats a bit more than a regular grip, in my experience.
Focus on form, technique, and getting good at basic movements. Do not get hurt, but develop good habits around eating well and consistent exercise. As you grow and mature, you will put on muscle naturally, and as you get a bit older, you can leverage your diet and training habits to take your fitness to the next level.
a physique like yours is superior to the average bodybuilder one in my opinion. it's way more aesthetically pleasing and healthier in every single aspect. that's why i'll always choose calisthenics as my main type of training.
Thank you, dude! I agree. I really feel like if you train for health and general fitness/solid capability, you will develop a pretty aesthetic physique. I totally respect bodybuilders pushing the limits of physiology, but it's just not my thing.
I don’t know if this is on subject or not, but I was thinking about getting into rockclimbing at a local place where I’m at. I also want to get into calisthenics as well. Is rock climbing considered calisthenics, I’m thinking it probably is? I feel like the two would really benefit each other.
