This works. I have been training calisthenics for couple of months and I can see the size of my lats and shoulders increased really well as well as my overall strength . Especially when I do negatives and holds.
@@Tanner-cz4bd 1&half pullups, negative pullups, holds at top and face pulls for lats. 5 second pushups, pike pushups (elevated), crab walks, handstand walks and dips for my shoulders.
All my respect! This comment itself can be a huge motivation for many of us… 64 years old fit man with a humble student mindset. Thanks for your comment and keep going!
@@GymnasticsMethod thank you for the kind words. I just recently started using my TRX cables on my back yard to do the three isometric holds you recommended. I notice and huge difference iny ability to do the planche lean and other exercises. And, you are right. Though I cannot yet do the full front level, I can do the tuck. My kids at school get a kick out of someone my age doing these exercises. Right now, I am trying to teach them the progressions for the L-Sit. For me, this would not have been possible without your videos. Thank you again.
When I start to learn new motion I like to do isometrics on rings with the beginning, end and midpoint of a movement first. I did this with archer push ups, dips, and I also incorporated this in a long journey of doing proper form pull up. It’s great for tendons, core, deep muscles, and grip. Fighting instability is a lot of fun on its own and you can feel the progress from session to session, which is also very important both for beginners and more advanced athletes when they hit plateau and have to step back and relearn the basics. Isometric holds specifically in instability are awesome. Keep up with great work 🫶
I started doing Isometric holds without knowing this already had a name to it.its actually a great way to better at any workout and make that mind muscle connection without the extra wear n tear on the bodys joints or mileage so to speak also when i dont feel like working out or have the energy its a great way to still progress or warm up to it
Isometrics is not popular because it’s super tough. Add in pause in your concentric and eccentric movements and presto your sets going to get a whole lot more challenging. Bruce Lee was a big believer in isometrics, apparently doing it daily. It’s not the size of the muscle but the strength that really means the most to me. Thanks for highlighting this.
I really like that just when I’m starting to do statics (before I was doing mainly reps front and back lever raises) but it helped me to the press part of the training
@neddythened2698 thanks for the kind words. No doubt, your skills are superior to mine. I know that I reentered the world of calisthenics late in life and there are exercises my shoulders cannot tolerate. However, it's wonderful to get encouragement and support from you and others in this very elite community. Thank you and have a great day.
Hey man! I had a question for you so I know you do gymnastics and I’m learning how to do the backflip right now because honestly everyone should know how to do one at least that what my dad said,but I’m also worried about going backwards and breaking my neck.. How did you learn all the flips in gymnastics and not be afraid?
Doing isometrics work before the rest improves muscle fiber recruitment, so in addition to anything else, you can use it to prime yourself for better gains.
@@GymnasticsMethodthere’s my face and the names Mitch btw show is your iron cross! I was trying to train to do one but Never could I almost did for like a second on the negative xD
@@NIGHTWINGEX you can check the video on IG it’s always been there 😄 but by watching me doing iron cross you won’t learn it. Here is what helped me the most: 1. Ring support hold for at least 30 sec 2. Pulldowns and holds with resistance bands (going harder and harder bands) 3. Band assisted cross on rings (dynamics + holds) 4. Attempts
