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Progressive Overload in Calisthenics: Rethinking Reps and Sets

Calisthenics is a form of exercise that uses bodyweight movements to build strength and improve physical fitness, has been gaining popularity over the years. It offers a natural and effective way to train the body without the need for external weights or equipment. However, just like weight lifting, calisthenics also requires a concept known as "progressive overload" to maximize gains and achieve optimal results. Click any word to read on…

The Three Steps to Becoming a Well-Rounded Athlete

When it comes to improving athleticism, many people focus solely on training specific muscle groups like the calves for better performance. While this is essential, true athleticism goes beyond isolated exercises. Let’s explore three steps that can help you enhance your athletic abilities to make you a better athlete inside and outside the gym. By incorporating these steps into your training regimen, you'll not only increase your physical strength and power but also build resilience and minimize the risk of injuries. Click any word to read on…

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How to ONE ARM ONE LEG PUSH UP

The Progressions or push up variations have no prerequisite of reps to move on to the “next level”. It just so happens that when you can do a one Arm Push Up, you can also do these too with more ease. I set them in order of easiest to most difficult for me but some of you may feel different about the order. Each exercise has different leverage and each person has different strengths. Experiment with many and you may surprise yourself.

how to bent arm stand

This is a great static hold to work up to if your goal is to Handstand Push Up or if you want to improve your hand balance in a fun and unique way.

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MASTER THE BASICS

The concept of mastering the basics and building general physical preparedness is nothing new. There are exercises that have stood the test of time simply because they have carryover to a lot of things like specific movements in daily life as well as sports. An author Dan John in one of his books (possibly intervention), breaks down human movement like this (I’m paraphrasing, it’s been awhile since I read it):

1. We throw things
2. We pull things
3. We pick things up from the ground