The problems with calisthenics

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[kurnaPunk]

I don't avoid weight training because it's bad or not effective, but only because I don't like going to the gym and the gym culture. I like the flexibility of calisthenics, and for the same reason I also use resistance bands to substitute some barbell or cable machine exercises. Plus I also do weighted calisthenics. I understand It's still not perfect and weights are still superior in some cases, but it's more than enough for my own fitness goals. To be able to train anywhere anytime allows me to train consistently, which is way more important than what methods I use.

[mental_kintsugi]

So nice to see some of the people who I consider to be a force to reckon with in the calisthenics bubble to break down the dogmas that have formed in the athletic world! It's great to love your style of training. It's stupid to hate on any other style while seeing your own as the only truth. Sort of like with religion and nationality...

[PrivChurch]

Man, I'm forever in awe of how strong your scapula mobilizers are and the mobility in your shoulder girdle. It's inspiring, and I hope I can get to that level at some point

[DejiDigital]

I use weights for isolation, mobility, legs and to bridge gaps between progressions.

[thomastoadally]

Excellent video Simon. Thanks for explaining versatility using weights for added strength. Helps to make the difficult easier.

[rbarreira]

Sissy squats are a nice bodyweight quad isolation exercise. Alex Leonidas (who doesn't shy away from weights at all) swears by them.

[christophkrass]

The problem with equipment/Gyms: They cost money... I will have to stick with calisthenics

[ryandevil]

I like how you answered the question in like 4 seconds💯💯

[jamesstramer]

Also, weight training makes achieving some calisthenics skills much easier.

Weighted Pull ups - Front Lever
Barbell Squats/Bulgarian Split Squats - Pistols etc

[callmesupreme]

Some of those exercises are hard as hell to do so it makes it harder to advance..example the handstand pikepushups is hard as well that’s why I train in both I weight lift and do calisthenics exercises both do different things for me

[Aliapfelsaft]

3:32 with calisthenics you can use a chair everywere 😋

[JettAaron]

Awesome video man, love your approach to training!

[sevenathlete]

My pistol squats are always way better when I do barbell squats regularly. I don’t need to practice pistol squats as often to keep the ability. But it isn’t the same in reverse.

[deepanshusingh]

Amazing Skills with amazing body muscles

[MarincaGheorghe]

Pistol squat with weights is unbeatable though !

[tonelo]

I get the best outcome from supplements, a lot of food, gym work and calisthenics work. It's the best combo to get strong and big

[differentone_p]

i have only one gym near my place and it's pretty expensive and shitty at the same time. and they don't even have dip bars. if I've had good gym I would definitely go. and not ruled out bodyweight exercises

[Nvlutey]

Can I ask what your experience has been with elbow injuries, specifically tendonitis? How do you build resilience and avoid reinjury?

[Lucas_SM_Gymnasthenics]

Hi Simon, as a pyhsiotherapist, can You reccomend me something to finally get rid of a bursitis in the elbow? Thanks

[tonymontana]

Calisthenics is amazing but when take the perfect form needs something other and this moment comes the weights