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I had this problem. Was doing Insanity videos in my apartment and completely oblivious that I was driving my downstairs neighbor, well, insane. She came up to the apartment at 6am one morning to beg me to stop. I felt terrible. I invested in some foam tiles, like you'll often see on gym floors to cushion weights, with a large, semi-thick exercise mat laid on top. I also tried to relocate to a better spot in the apartment relative to the apartment beneath me (away from the bedroom). Doing this almost entirely eliminated the noise. I was able to keep doing HIIT early in the morning and my neighbor, who I'd check in with from time to time, was satisfied.

That being said, kickboxing routines can be excellent for cardio without high impact. Throwing punches and kicks, elbows, knees, all of that can be done while mixing in things like lunge and squat pulses, and other low-impact moves. Plenty of videos on YouTube. Good luck!

We already have an app (on Android at least) called Progressive Workouts:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.janzendevelopment.progressiveWorkouts.mobileApp

It's very good and has instructional videos. You can create your own workouts, or follow the recommended routine etc...

Progressive workouts

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Free. loaded with the Reccomended Routine as standard but you can create custom routines as you wish.

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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.janzendevelopment.progressiveWorkouts.mobileApp

Ha! If you listen to the music in the background that's me running my diabolo juggling routine. This was filmed in the Jonglier Katakomben in Berlin.

Edit: Here's a blast from my past https://vimeo.com/5504524

Daniel's Running Formula is pretty much my go to for anything like this. He generally keeps to the 2 sec/pound/mile estimate. But, almost all of his research was done with pro and high elite runners who are much more efficient than an every day joe. The more efficient you are the less you would benefit from weight loss. Every day Joes will actually benefit more than an elite runner because their inefficiencies are fighting against their own weight. This is why other studies have expanded the estimate to closer to the 7 sec/pound/mile.

Another justification for much of this has to do with VO2max estimates. Many of the VO2max charts are based on the runner's mass (some don't but many do). As you lose "weight" your mass decreases (technically you lost mass not weight but whatever) and thus your VO2max goes up. Then you look at where you show up on the charts and *poof* "hey look I gained ___ seconds/mile!" Again though, ymmv largely due to individual runner efficiency. The more efficient you are, the less you gain when you lose. :-)

The bodyweight fitness app comes with video demonstrations.

Android

IOS

I don't want to be that man but I'd really recommend this app : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.turquoisetools.dailycounter

This is what I've been using to keep count of my GTG for the past few weeks and found it really useful.

Not saying your idea is not great, thanks for sharing and keep it up !

If it's just a matter of timing, I'd suggest you use an interval timer app. I'm using Impetus, set up like this, to help me not waste time. It takes me ~1h20min (but I'm also doing leg raises and 4 sets of each pair instead of 3).

Dead lift jack if you are at a home gym

Dead Wedge The Deadlift Jack Alternative for Your Gym Bag - Raises Loaded Barbell & Plates for Effortless Loading/Unloading. Perfect for Powerlifting, Weightlifting, Crossfit, Home Gym & Deadlifts. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TVVBD6O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_g17qDb8RR4FRD

These might work

That go beast set up is 99% most likely the exact same product as the pull up mate sourced from the same factory in China with a different logo painted on the side of it. Between the two of them, I'd just get that one since it's not that much more expensive than a regular power tower. Something like this would work as well https://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-Power-Exercise-Stand/dp/B07GZF5JWW and IMO looks a lot more sturdy.

I wouldn't worry too much about it being portable unless you plan on moving it constantly. It's usually only a few screws holding it together, so they're not hard to disassemble if needed.

let see. got a motorcycle, brewing beer, been learning the guitar (finally), traveling, meeting women, swimming n lifting.

doing this right now at 24 with a 9-5. I actually forced myself to do more after I graduated than what I did while in school.

source: https://www.quora.com/What-does-it-mean-to-say-youth-is-wasted-on-the-young/answer/Steve-Denton

6', 169lbs. 25yo.

Been doing the beginner routine for 9 and a half months. I just landed my longest freestanding HS 3 days ago at 50 freaking seconds.

No previous hand balancing or gymnastic experience.

You have to have something on your hands if you're going to be hitting long. But it doesn't have to be fancy. Hand wraps are cheap, fingerless workout gloves are a bit more (MMA gloves even more but not by much) but don't take time to put on.

I totally understand the motivation piece, but hitting something is inherently fun. Put aside any notion in the beginning about being "good", focus on how you feel wailing on something for 2 minutes. It feels good. You'll want to hit that thing every time you walk by it. Watch videos not only of punching form, but watch videos of fighters. Dig deep into the fantasy of it, and beat that thing up!

This is a common question in alot of the subreddits. Just buy the jaybird bluebuds. You won't be sorry.

https://youtu.be/LObJOc5u7sY video review

http://www.amazon.com/Jaybird-Sport-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B013HSW694 amazon link

I've decided to do some serious training for American Ninja Warrior. I made a quick highlight video this past week to see where I am now, and I can look back on it to see what improvements I can make over the year. I still have a lot of work to do!

https://vimeo.com/99395862 (enjoy!)

Also, any tips or advice you guys have would greatly be appreciated.

5 x One Arm Chins- success! After lots of rope climb, I am back on multiple One Arm Chin Up training - aiming for 8 Full Dead-Hang reps - yesterday I managed 5 x OAC, after the insanity of the Bondi Beach Bar Brutes freestyle body weight jam...

https://instagram.com/p/ztHbcFuk7y/?modal=true

49/180lbs/6'1"

This isn’t a BF deal but I got these from Amazon and they’re a steal at $20. Very sturdy and there’s at least one video review doing advanced moves without issues.

As far as higher paralletes goes, I haven’t seen any below $80.

1. Calories in, calories out, you want to gain weight eat more calories, if you want to lose weight do the opposite. For bulk +300kcal surplus for lean bulk, 500+kcal for dirty bulk.

2. You don't need to care about macros / protein if you eat like an adult(aka use common sense and eat your veggies).

That's pretty much it, for micros use https://cronometer.com/ to check whetever you are missing some minerals / vitamins.

Harbinger Polypropylene Dip Belt with 30-Inch Steel Chain https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001P0S3XU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_F83UCb7QT43VW

I use one of these, works great. Secure and centers the weight right between the legs.

You probably know all this, but sometimes it helps to hear it from someone else.

Buy veggies. Chop them up and put in containers in the fridge. I've vastly increased the amount of veg I eat when it's so simple to grab a handful or two and add on a plate.

You get 4 cheat meals per week to "spend" on fast food etc. No sodas.

Choose your workout days and your rest days, then stick to them.

Sleep properly. Set up redfilter on all screens, e.g. https://justgetflux.com/.

Drink plenty of water.

And lastly, give yourself a break. It's been a really harsh year, it's okay to stumble. Now you can start on the journey back.

It's not $1, but these are $2.

This is for my weights training but it might help you. My problem is remembering my routine splits and the exercises I have chosen for myself, esp when I add new things every now and then.

So putting pictures and exercises in Trello works wonders. See for yourself: https://trello.com/b/4QIM8LGy/fitness

~~I think it's possible to maintain a 6-pack while (slowly) bulking, but I don't think it's possible to achieve a 6-pack while bulking.~~

EDIT:

Apparently, there is research showing that you can, in fact, get to 6-pack levels of body fat while gaining muscle. If you want this, you should aim for a weekly BW loss of 0.7%, according to this paper.

I just bought adjustable straps for my rings (https://www.amazon.com/Double-Circle-Replacement-Straps-Gymnastic/dp/B07CWV2STB/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rings+straps+adjustable&qid=1573338214&sr=8-1). So much better than the cam buckle types. No messy straps and perfect length between different exercises!

You Are Your Own Gym by Mark Lauren

I tried a couple and settled on this one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leafcutterstudios.yayog - but I'm also going to bookmark this page and try some others when/if I progress all the way on this.

The problem I found recently is there are no deload weeks or option to deload.

One time fee of 5 or 6 bucks. Definitely better than a subscription plan; you should be able to use it for at least half a year. The final workouts are one-armed pushups and pistol squats, etc.

Don't know his app, but "bodyweight fitness" has the RR and other routines, is opensource and free. It has timers, different progressions and videos.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bodyweight.fitness.free

I do a lot of bridge work. It really helps open up the front of the body after sitting all day. And it balances out all the hollow body work in gymnastics. If you want a good bridge challenge, and to feel totally uncoordinated, try this.

Not a girl, but I know there are a few on this sub.

Not sure how helpful, but maybe some inspiration? This woman is seriously strong and I'm always in awe when I see some of the stuff she's doing.

I wish I had gotten numbered straps like these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWV2STB

Saves time by making adjustments a breeze. I'm hoping Santa brings me a set . . .

If you browse reddit on a laptop (like me) and want to send the link to your phone (like me) here is a QR code

On my cheap android phone, the default camera app will recognize qr codes and offer to open them for you. So I guess that's a standard feature?

If you'd rather make your own QR code (on a mac)

brew install qrencode qrencode --output=progressive-workouts-app.png --casesensitive https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.janzendevelopment.progressiveWorkouts.mobileApp

It is called Bodyweight Fitness and it uses the hand icon from the top of this reddit as its icon. Here it is in the play store, I believe it is available on iPhone as well.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bodyweight.fitness.free

Yes! Tons of updates!

> 1) Is there a way to easily swap out exercises in the recommended routine? (i.e. instead of picking the squat progression picking the step up progression which is given as an alternative)

Yes, all alternatives should now be there.

> 2) In Custom Workouts, is it possible to copy a whole routine over to then edit?

No, unfortunately this was a tiny bit complicated, but the editor has been improved so you can build routines faster (You can duplicate rests + exercises)

> 3) In Custom Workouts is it possible to add levels/progressions and pair exercises like in the recommended routine? Or could something similar to how the recommended routine is presented be achieved by making your own routine?

It is now possible to add progressions from the built-in progressions. Paired exercises are still not possible. You can also now build your own programs (sets of routines).

My main efforts since you tried it were getting a functional iOS and Android app working + some more social features. Customization is an ongoing effort since it's quite tough to build those features.

I've also shifted focus to building features on mobile, since that's what most people want.

Here's my current roadmap: https://www.notion.so/shridhargupta/Fitloop-Roadmap-98fc3b23378445379afd18e94dff6a8d

You mean the Man Research and Development Center?

IRONCK Industrial Computer Desk 55", Office Desk with Printer Monitor Shelf Storage Shelf CPU Stand, Studying Writing Table for Home Office https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TJ418SN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XovPDbYHQ0WVC

Sounds like it's WAY below your price range, but if anyone's looking for budget earbuds, search Amazon for "QY8".

Its just one model that a bunch of different companies have rebranded, I use the AYL brand. They're like $15 on a good day.

Not perfect, and they look a little weird, but I love them. I do a lot of running and they stay in my ears pretty well.

Edit: For the lazy:

AYL Bluetooth Headphones V4.1 Wireless Sport Stereo in-Ear Noise Cancelling Sweatproof Headset with APT-X/Mic for Smartphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014EGE9G6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_joPbDbH517R0W

Download the bodyweight fitness app and just do the first set of the warm up.
That's 30 seconds of very light activity. Then look at the next excercise and see if you feel like doing it. You don't even have to get changed.

I'm adding photos and descriptions from the "start bodyweight" website.

EDIT: Finally finished! Let me know if anything isnt right

IOS: Bodyweight Fitness av Damian Mazurkiewicz https://itunes.apple.com/se/app/bodyweight-fitness/id1018863605?mt=8 Android; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bodyweight.fitness.free

AW. YEAH. Gettin props from mods.

After spending enough time on the sub I realized the program was balanced and made sense and mad #gainz would be able to be made. I've stuck with it for 10 months and wont look into adjusting my routine for another 2 months (12 months on the program). I just scored my longest freestanding HS ever of 50 freaking seconds Just a week ago my buddy took a picture where I look the most swole ive ever looked

I just held a straddled back lever for like 10-12seconds yesterday. I held a front lever for a second and it kinda freaked me out cuz i wasnt expecting it. I scored the greatest and bestest freestanding HSPU of my life. Everyone thinks im swole. My skills, strength, and abilities across a wide variety of movements speaks of it.

The programs dope. It works. I work DAMN hard when I run the program. I intend to achieve maximum benefit from every workout and months after months of that mindset has lead me to a great spot. I'm thinking of getting 3x8 tattoo'd on me because its simple as hell and makes so much freaking sense.

Let me know if you have anymore questions

IFTTT is If This Then That.

https://ifttt.com/

It lets you connect various web services together using "recipes."

Here's one I use that emails me when there's a hit on a Craigslist search:
https://ifttt.com/recipes/79-get-notified-of-new-craigslist-posts

You could make a similar one that sends you a SMS

There was a good documentary concerning him and his shady business practice of trying to monopolize & corporatize yoga called Yoga Inc.

IMO people like Bikram and Ido Portal are hindrance to the open source nature of the movement community and its progress to achieve the full potential of the human body. Same with Bill Gates and Microsoft but that's a different rant.

Edit: I do think it's important to acknowledge where certain systems originate from culturally/geographically and not dabble in revisionist history because it hurts the collective knowledge. It's all about discovering not really inventing movement, learning from our evolutionary cousins in a methodical, collaborative, and open minded way imo.

Not OP but you can do the wrist warmup of the RR.

Also, if your wrists hurt from push-ups I strongly suggest to get push up bars.

I had wrist pain after every push up set, with these I haven't got any.

Cheap and effective, also increase ROM (I can go deeper and feel more my chest working compared to regular push ups).

Nike Training Club is dope. Literally everything you need from 'get me off the couch' through to 'I definitely know enough about this to design my own workout now'

iOS

Android

I have this and it's excellent: https://www.amazon.com/Stamina-50-1690-1690-Power-Tower/dp/B002Y2SUU4/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1531239760&sr=1-1&keywords=power+tower

Got it for $60 on craigslist. Check there just in case. Also woot.com sometimes has new exercise equipment at a generous discount.

If you are interested and have an Android device, I created an app to help me out with the deck of cards workout so I didn't need to always have a deck of cards on my person.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mikedip.workoutcarddeck

I think the framework I use ( http://ionicframework.com/ ) basically turns on a lot of permissions by default.

The app shouldn't really need anything other than allowing local storage, which allows you to save/update the routine.

I'll have a look and see if I can shrink down what it says it requires.

Thanks!

We used react-native and expo to develop and build the app. Expo eases a bit the process of creating and distributing bundle for AppStore. But you still have to enrol in Apple Developer Program which costs $99/year and go through the Apple app submission process.

Progression Workout Tracker is pretty much gold standard for me. The built-in stuff is mostly focused on weightlifting, but you can easily define your own program or exercises. Works well, pretty to look at, and pleasant to use.

This but it hasn't beed updated to the new RR. Sure you can drink whey protein after a workout to help recovery and growth, but be sure to have a solid food intake as whey protein is only a supplement, not a replacement. You can check your tdee for your goals.

Hey, some weeks ago I introduced my Android App for the RR (Progressive Workouts).

I already added some things you suggested and fixed some bugs. Next thing I want to implement is a video for each exercise because many of you were requesting it. I want to make the videos by myself but I can not do every exercise.

So I would like to ask if you can make a video for me and allow me to use it for the app. I cannot do the following exercises:

• Freestanding Handstand
• Skin the cat
• Bar Pull-Overs
• Advanced Tuck Front Lever Row

Write me a pm if you want to help. Thanks in advance.

Couldn't find too much on this, but there is this one paper

They concluded there is less stress for your elbows at slower speeds and there may be more muscle activation.

But plyometric pushups (clapping, or just raising your hands from the floor) require more muscle activation.

So, experienced trainers here can probably tell more on this, but my takeaway is, if you're just increasing speed, it's probably more dangerous and not worth it.

I found bags for weights not so comfy overtime. My advice would be to rethink the weight attachment to your body.

1. Poor man's style - rope / karate belt wrapped around your waist and through the plates. If it hurts too much, add a sweater around hips for padding
2. If you're a climber you can use climbing harness
3. My favorite option - You can buy dip belt, something like this
4. Use a weight vest

Dip belt pros - cheap, can attach shitload of weight, perfect for dips and pullups. Cons - weights swinging on the chain can get irritating

Weight vest pros - weights close to your body - perfect for pushups, handstand push ups. Cons - not so comfy for pull ups and dips (movement limitations), impossible to overload / add more weight than it's build for.

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As I said on another thread, he's all about marketing, man.

His form sucks hard. He uses his physique (which is really good, no doubt) as a tool to charge other people, but if you see his videos, you're going to realize his technique sucks.

I was one of his subscribers, but when I started to really dig for knowledge in calisthenics, I realized how he doesn't know whatta hell he's talking about.

If you wanna spend money on something really good, buy the Overcoming Gravity 2 book.

Do it! Starting Calisthenics has been so fun! Love the excitement of new exercises and freedom to do them basically everywhere!

The recommended routine is a great place to start!

I also use the app, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bodyweight.fitness.free it was created specifically for this reddit!

Check out this app which is the mobile version of the Recommended Routine proposed on the sidebar.

You can track your workouts and it's free.

This week has been GAINS-GALORE.

Compression compression compression:

• Compression #1: My feet can easily go UNDER the bar when I bring them up with straight legs. (w00t! That was a 2015 goal... done!)
• Compression #2: I can now do this drill with straight legs as I didn't have enough compression before to get those last several inches.
• I started learning the baby giant which is like a bent-arm giant which is like a pull over where you don't allow your torso to touch the bar as you come all the way around.
• Cleaned up my high bar pike kip to keep my legs together solid at all times. (Next to learn the straddle version and kip push aways)
• Also, was able to do bar kip up to support... then fall back immediately to a piked-toes-to-bar position and pull back up into support immediately kinda like a basket-swing.
• In regards to nutrition, I'm finally looking lean as fuck, but my scale still shows I'm the same weight... I need a new scale, lol.

This pole-assisted crocodile/skyline was a major struggle for me, but even though the goal was to be completely parallel to the floor, I'm actually pretty proud of my lower back/butt strength to get my feet up so high!

I was playing around on the campus board after a bouldering session and did some fairly easy sets of double-handed campusing. Not super functional but definitely fun.

https://www.instagram.com/p/-XkNNdyJiZ/?taken-by=inkmaggot

Here's a little flow from the last day of the Capoeira Challenge I hosted last month: https://instagram.com/p/zqolu7CDa2/?modal=true

Also for anyone who's interested, here's a link to the playlist I made of all the challenges/exercises from February: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkTj4C4J-LxkJ4jsk-q_uxsEkWDpbDfbn

In that challenge, I posted up a video everyday of the month of Capoeira movements and exercises for people to try. Enjoy!

Also: always look at Amazon, prices are very often reduced, and it's especially great if you have prime. (free shipping!!)

Check camelcamelcamel.com for the Amazon price history too, sometimes if you wait a week or so you can get a really good deal.

These are the exact ones I have, I can definitely recommend them, they have adjustable height and are very sturdy.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DHD3CSY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XSDB3ZRCEQQ18DYJPK3H?psc=1

I’d highly advise you check out the Merrell Trail Glove 4. Lots of color options, plenty non-pukey neon.

They are honestly the most comfortable, “forget you’re wearing them” shoe I’ve ever worn.

I’m seeing them on amazon for around $100 USD right now (that’s for men’s).

Can’t recommend them enough!

Don't if you intend to make money from it. There are already too many.

The app I use seems to do all your features anyway.

Re: Protein.

Not super recent but here's a systematic review in calorically restricted athletes up to 2.5-2.6 g/kg which is around 1.2-1.3 g lbs. Estimated benefits in the range of 2.4-3.1 g/kg... which is 1.1-1.5 g/lbs.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257350851_A_Systematic_Review_of_Dietary_Protein_During_Caloric_Restriction_in_Resistance_Trained_Lean_Athletes_A_Case_for_Higher_Intakes

Basically, I forgot which organization said about .7 g/lbs for athletes is about what is recommended. I generally recommend about .7-1 g/lbs just so people are getting enough. I've never seen a number as low as .8 g/kg which is only about .4 g/lbs

Generally, the 'gains' start to taper off at a certain point, so if you take more you may get a slight difference (if any) but there's no real side effects of taking more unless you have kidney issues.

And thanks!

• HUMAN FLAG TIME - Straight Pole

• Some people say that extreme body weight calisthenics can be 'challenging' for taller/heavier humans - I'm 6'1"/176lbs/80kg, so it always plays on my mind (rightly or wrongly).

• So I tested out my Human Flag on straight pole for the first time in a few years - and locked it in! The pole is designed for pole-dancers - and they prefer it smooth and slidey - so I used a rubber gripper.

• https://www.instagram.com/p/9-lRhWOk7R/?taken-by=marcusbondibeach

In my experience, both those are useless for dips as 60 cm is too wide for a 4’11 person. Also, the neutral grips get in the way when you’re trying to learn muscle ups.

Try to get something like this and invest in a couple of rings.

Not sure if you have a budget or anything, but I did a quick search on Amazon and found a freestanding pull up/dip/push up stand for $90. It was the cheapest one I saw, most others running between 150-200, but if you have the space for it in your studio, it's probably worth a shot. I linked in it case you wanted to give it a look.

This sounds very similar to a program I used to follow a few years ago.

There is a book HIT Book That goes through a routine which is 1 set per lift, to absolute muscle failure. 8 exercises. The goal is minimal rest and it can be completed in around 30 minutes. I will say that it is super hard to actually go to true muscle failure, and it is primarily focused on muscle mass.

I was in the military at the time so doing other stuff too, but I think just a program like this on its own would suffer from a serious lack of endurance.

Side note: I just grabbed a link off Amazon, so I hope thats not an issue.

EDIT: I will say that it is incredibly painful as well, but the endorphin rush is awesome.

https://www.amazon.com/Stretching-Flexibility-Second-Kit-Laughlin/dp/1877020079/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=1-1&keywords=stretching+%26+flexibility%2C+second+edition

Entire flexibility program with strengthening elements made by Australian physio researcher. I’m using it right now I’m 23 and can touch my toes for the first time in my life.

No idea about bodyweight exercises, but you can try one of these reflex balls. The amateur boxing subreddit probably has some better ideas.

So after 6 weeks of learning how to do calisthenics properly (my primary focus with any exercise is proper technique), I've finally gotten to a point where I can do multiple sets of headstand RLLs and floor dragon flags!! My lower back has always been lagging and is finally beginning to keep up.

You need to do the food diary thing with myfitnesspal. Seriously if you want to lose fat, this is the easiest and most effective way to do it.

"Abs are made in the kitchen."

Don't believe me? Track what you eat (be as exact as possible!) for three weeks. This will give you an idea of just how many calories your taking in on an average day (this can be your before diet snapshot). Then do three weeks of low carb (warning you may feel like shit). You may want to investigate [/r/keto](www.reddit.com/r/keto) for this step.

Once you're over the initial shock you should make it a goal to be able to do pull ups like a champion. Nothing has helped me like focusing on pull ups (I couldn't even do one when I started, just kept trying and doing negatives 'til I could).

As you start making progress, you can start adding carbs back in, but think of them as fuel for repair, not treats. Throughout this plan you need to be eating a gram of protein (or more) for every pound of muscle you have per day. Tuna fish, protein shakes, cottage cheese, hot sauce; these will become your friends ([/r/fitmeals?](www.reddit.com/r/fitmeals)).

The answer is inclined push ups. See the bottom of this article.

Start doing inclined pushups against a wall. Progress to doing them against a counter top. After that do them against a chair or bench.

https://www.amazon.com/Golds-Gym-Multi-Training-Door/dp/B00DG0RJCS I use this one personally and I’ve had no issues with it so far. I’ve had it maybe 5 or 6 years now. It doesn’t say online but it can hold up to 250lbs

There are a lot of opinions out there.

MiR makes the <em>most</em> comfortable vest, but they are super expensive.

ZFOsports makes one that's plenty comfy and usually less then half the price.

Those are the two best in my opinion. The others are just way too expensive for what you get.

EDIT: CAP Barbell also has one on amazon, and the prices are pretty fair. Unfortunately it does not fit as snugly as you will likely prefer, so it will require some home modification for our purposes. It's the same price as the ZFOsports vest, so I don't really see a good reason to not just go ahead and get the ZFO vest.

THe big advantage of the MRI vests is going to be for shorter people, because the weights are located higher up.

My solution for that is to buy the 80 lb vest, because the first 40 lbs of the ZFO vest are literally on the chest and upper back. For a smaller person, that's going to be perfect. We'll have some more specific guidelines and suggestions on the site.

I have been very happy with the Stamina Power tower. I do levers, dips, hang rings from it, no problems yet (had it for over a year and use it like 3-4 times a week). I think price fluctuates a bit on Amazon but I would say it's a good deal at anything under $100.

Do you have any suggestions on a brand/model? I've been trying to look for something with less bells and whistles, but instead something that is more durable and will last. The top model on amazon is the concept2 for $945, but that seems quite excessive.

And links to the Play Store page and the git repository, since it's free and open source.

My Android App: Progressive Workouts

You start out with the Recommended Routine from this sub, where you can climb up exercise-levels. After that you can modify the workout or create your own.

Last week. Actually this is from two weeks ago, last week I was on vacation so I couldn't post

Male, 23, 180cm, 80,6 kg/ 178 lbs

Goals: Am starting a new cycle so I have new goals :). Fronts splits on three blocks. Decrease distance to floor on middle splits to 10cm. Improve my bridge (I want to be able to touch my forehead with my toes). 60s hollow body hold. 120kg Squat. 145 kg Deadlift. advanced tuck FLPU. 32,5kg strict ring dips. 25kg strict chin ups. at least one full ROM HePU. Higher v sit. 20s good line Handstand.

Routine will stay the same push/ pull split until I finish my diet. after I might transition back to full body 3 times a week.

Yesterday on my push day my v-sit was pretty high. Managed 4 sets of 3+4s eccentric HePU. Dips fucking sucked though. Didn't have my dipping belt so had to use my back pack. Really threw me off, as well as my new stricter form :). will do some grease the groove to improve them.

Did 100kg * 5 * 3 Squats, were really tough. Need to go back to my previous PR of 107,5kg.

Diet: am at around 80,5 kg. Goal was 80 kg. don't know if I have the mental will and discipline left to lose that last half a kilo. will try it until friday though and then transition out of it. Want to stay at 80 and focus on my training.

questions Would you advise me to try to reach 80kg?

also: what do you think about my new dip form? eshlow gave these a ok this time :). But would you do them even stricter with no forward lean at all?

There are some awesome girls out there - Lena is one of my favourites and a true inspiration to all body weight trainers... she really is amazing!

Check out her awesome human flag - https://www.instagram.com/p/9bR09DGh_b/?taken-by=fitnessgirl84

But she has excellent beginner-training-techniques too...

I have done my best Ring L-Sit https://instagram.com/p/zz-LPEBHNf/. I'm from Canada and I went this week to Santa Monica to have fun on beach. Wow, great place ! Saw some redditor like Antranik training (been to shy to say hello).

I'm trying to get the feel of my hollow body hold without the wall now. I got a few seconds of balance yesterday! My longest yet. A mere few months ago I couldn't even kick up without being scared I would fall over so I'm super happy with my progress.

I also had a photoshoot today so I look forward to sharing that and I was so warm and stretched during it I GOT MY TOES TO TOUCH MY MOTHER FUCKING HEAD! and I got it on camera omg! I'm so excited! It was like "hmm I feel something on my head, wiggle wiggle, omg those are my toes scratching my own hair!"

Since I got here with JUST the FAQ routine & a few accessories I would recommend investing maximum energy into the FAQ routine. Stay 3x8. When you master a movement at 3x8 do it for another week (3 sessions) at 3x10 and then move to the next progression and enjoy the humble pie.

The only accessories I do are dragon flags, grip training and I just started MU negatives.

You're welcome to disagree, but you're wrong. When you are profiting off of someone else's idea that they are trying to sell, that is definitely theft.

It's interesting that you bother, especially when another app already that does NOT steal the book's content and is half the price of your app.

Link from the Bodyweightfitness sidebar ----->

I recently started the hero's journey. I started at the lowest level and as a i-used-to-be-fit-but-now-im-not-because-alcohol-and-pot kind of guy, i really enjoyed. It wasnt as easy as i was expecting it to be. Which i think is a good thing. Its a 60 day program with role play and little extra bits.

http://darebee.com/programs/hero-journey.html

I finally got fed up with only being able to do HSPUs up against a wall, so lately I've been doing a lot more freestanding work, focusing on maintaining stability after repping out a headstand pushup.

I used a belt! I like it because you can load more weight than with a vest (or so I’ve heard) I use this one

Harbinger 28900 Polypropylene Dip... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001P0S3XU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I think you are confused, /u/Antranik doesn't wear shirts. That's his hairy chest.

EDIT: My apologies for not answering your full question. There is an assortment of "bottom wear" he purchases available on Amazon, here.

You can typically get his kind of aviators at Urban Outfitters.

Personally, I always feel like the dip bars on power towers are too wide. I've tried a few of them out in Dick's Sporting Goods and it doesn't feel like a good position to sustain for multiple dips. So, that might be something to consider if you purchase one of these. I just did a quick search for more detailed dimensions of that particular model but I didn't have any luck. Maybe, get a power tower with less "features" like this Cap Barbell Power Rack from Amazon and then you can get some rings and throw them over the bar? The price fluctuates quite a bit; at the end of April it was down to $50.59 and occasionally gets down into the $65 price range.

Progressive Workouts is updated. Right now I add also all possible alternatives. Should be finished this week.

Thanks for pointing out my App. I do the videos by myself. Not every exercise have a video though. Some are just to hard for me^^. Others I will do the next days. Link: Progressive Workouts

Runtastic Push-ups Counter app is pretty accurate at sensing proximity. The premium version will allow you to save progress year round.

Edit: added Google Play link and details

Have you tried the BWF app? It sounds like exactly what you're looking for

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bodyweight.fitness.free

You can see from the gifs or view the YouTube video from the app. It's been immensely useful for me so far

Try bodyweight fitness and movesdb app?

P.s- they are on android.

• Summer in Australia means calisthenics bar training at Bondi Beach...

• Nailed multiple reps of MUSCLE UPS with X-CROSSED GRIP (right over left hand position)

• Then descended into Front Lever hold with FL swivels & lateral core twister ab isometrics. (I don't know what it's called but I call it that...)

• Really needed to explode up over the bar and control the down.

• https://www.instagram.com/p/-nXL-Oukx4/?taken-by=marcusbondibeach

• Also freaked out when I saw a moray eel when snorkelling 15 mins after the muscle-ups.

Yeah, but it was right when that massive aws outage happened, and the videos on our app broke. I didn't want your first impression to be a broken app, so I took it down.

https://aws.amazon.com/message/41926/

hey bipocni - yes brother - i've been doing dead-hang oac with 16kg/35lb k-bell - see below -

https://instagram.com/p/redjT4Ok-e/?modal=true

this was year ago - i'm now on almost 2 full dead hang reps with 16 kg...

I got rings a few weeks ago and I've been messing around with some basic skills. But last week I got my first muscle up on them which I was kinda proud of. Heres me dicking around

Edit: Not really a Sunday show off but I'm starting a gymnastics class and I'm really excited for it.

Female here: I posted this in a reply elsewhere in this thread, but we only do aerials. I'm on the right and haven't touched a weight in 10 years. I currently do almost exclusively pole fitness with a little aerial hoop thrown in. I literally do nothing else and haven't for 4 years. None of us follow a specific diet (except the girl in the middle is vegetarian and I eat keto before competitions, but was eating whatever I felt like when this picture was taken).

No pull ups I don't have room in my apartment for a standing one. I've seen those ones that go in the door leave marks so I didnt buy one of those either. I also dont have an outdoor gym nearby. I ended up buying this bar and just settled for doing back https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007Z4863W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_3DC0AEE35E1W2DEPCKJ5?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

Rings are cool! But idk where I could set them up