Why You Should Consider CALISTHENICS (Especially BEGINNERS)

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[PictureFit]

Now, the purpose of this video is not to discredit or make lifting weights seem any less worthy. Lifting definitely is one of the best ways to get fit and I, personally, would more than likely suggest it to satisfy most people’s goals. But, it goes without saying, bodyweight training deserves just as much consideration, especially into a beginner’s program. In fact, I’ll go as far as saying that sometimes, even advanced lifters need to put down the barbell and start lifting their feet off the ground.

Best case scenario is that we all do a little bit of both.

But, at the end of the day, the choice is yours. As the old saying goes, when it comes to choosing the right program or training method, it depends on one thing… You.

[alilamrabat]

calisthenics are great and combining them with weights is much greater.

[JaxBlade]

I LOVE ME Some Calisthenics. I love lifting weights as well but learning how to do the Human Flag, Handstand Pushups without a wall and Muscle Ups just make you feel like a SuperHero in training :) just gotta do em all in One Punch, man

[marcodavidmontano]

I start with calisthenics two-months ago.
BEST THING I EVER DONE.
I have better results and it is free.
The gym is still a good option though.

[starpravesh]

And calisthenics can greatly help you perform flips and other gymnastics skills that can make you a talented muscle builder who can show cool moves at parties or something.

[imraniqbal]

Calesthenics revives the the skills of the lost millennium age when our ancestors used their body as a tool to survive

[AshtonFitness]

I totally agree with everything in this video! I do both calisthenics and weight lifting, but the feeling of satisfaction when you unlock a new calisthenics movement that you've been trying for months is so righteous! You walk around with absolute confidence because although you might not be the biggest guy in the gym, you know that you can command your body in ways those big guys could only dream of.

[marcomedina]

Calisthenics has changed my life. The strength you obtain falls into a functional standpoint. It's a breath of fresh air coming out from behind a set of weights and really putting yourself up to the challenge. Your ego may suffer a bit, but you'll bounce back twice as strong.

[miketran]

I was lifting weights for around a year. I get bored really fast since I always got to the gym and repeated the same thing everyday. After quitting gym for a while, my friend introduced me to calisthenics. We have so much fun working out trying to achieve different moves/ positions, etc.

[xXxslipknotxXx]

There shouldn't be a battle between gym and calisthenics, depending on your goal one is more suited than the other. However, for overall fitness ability and aesthetics, combining the two will give you the best results.

[nifoadsa]

Yay, *driving* to a gym where i will *run* on a machine :/

[bombaya]

I started training again six months ago, using cardio such as running and calesthenics to get in shape. It works wonders!

[Mrthefunny]

I started out my lifting with weights and power lifting. Then after 2 years, I began calisthenics and I love it to death and it's pretty much all I do now. I've gotten to the point where I can consider myself an Intermediate/Advanced calisthenic athlete (I can hold front/back levers, human flags, L-sits, muscle ups, [no planche yet though lol], and handstands). Yet, my own PERSONAL OPINION is that calisthenics may not be the best for beginners initially. I believe they need fundamental muscle strength FIRST before attempting full body weight exercises (Ex. Lat pull downs before pull ups. Bench press before push-ups) because it will be more beneficial and decrease risk of injury. I've helped train my friends in calisthenics but found it very difficult since they don't have fundamental strength (minimal gains/progress). I started by working out with them using weights to build that foundation. About half a year later, we returned to calisthenics and found much more benefits. Some friends were even able to learn the muscle up in just a month of training.

BOTTOM LINE: I have found in MY OPINION: Having a strong strength foundation greatly increases calisthenic improvements.

Btw calisthenics isn't for everyone for the main reason that it takes the most amount of time and dedication to get to an advanced level (in my opinion) and like PictureFit says: IT DEPENDS [on YOUR personal goals].

[hastalavistasix]

Is it really that hard to do them both? Im a bodybuilder, but I go to the park with my friends and do calisthenics. BUT REALLY we need to team up and stop CrossFit they don't know how to lift weights and dont know how to do calisthenics lol.

[omarhyder]

How about a video on the benefits (and possible drawbacks) of running.

[jaredgijoza]

I’m 14, 5, 11, used to be 250 and currently down to 225...I just want to say thank you for all this help, your videos have definitely helped me understand and actually go about to getting and shape and making my life better in general. Thank you so much man 🤟

[Brutaltronics]

I love doing calisthenics while watching youtube videos.

[battlefox]

I just got the chrome xl equalizer bars and i have used them every day for a week straight, just doing the basics, inverted rows, dips, Australian chin ups which really blasts the biceps 💪 and push ups, and i weighed myself today and i lost 4lbs and my body fat also went down as well. I never thought i would like calisthenics but i fell in love with it and i honestly feel great. Now I'm doing pike push ups for my shoulders and I'm working my way to handstand push ups hopefully within 6 months

[BecomePro]

You got great information thanks man keep it up!

[TR-ulrm]

I personally like Calisthenics and gymnastics a lot and when i train it feels just amazing to be outside on a park doing what you love ;) But i have to say for Legs i prefer combining Calisthenics and weights for better results jajaja