Calisthenics for Aesthetics: Episode 2- Legs

In this episode, I talk about several calisthenics exercise and variations you can use to develop your legs. Different variations of the basic movements can be used to emphasize different parts of your legs, helping you reach your aesthetic goals.

Squats are the foundational leg movement that develop a base level of strength, conditioning, mobility, balance, and muscle mass in the lower body. Lunges can be an exceptionally effective tool for glute development, but also have a role as a total and complete leg developer as well. Pistols are perfect for those with stubborn legs, who need more intensity in their leg training.

Aside from the basics, jumping rope, running, sprinting, plyometrics, cycling, and isometrics can all be used, carefully and strategically, to further develop some aesthetic legs (more as a byproduct).

[zubovaka]

I really started appreciating the tone and calm delivery of the useful information. I am so tired of tv-show style YouTube content full of fluff.

[jimperry]

If you have a treadmill around, try what I call car pushes. Put the incline up but don’t turn on the treadmill. Pure leg drive to power it. Huge leg and calf work out.

[omarperez]

Damn bro...form is impeccable. I've watched a few videos already and your attention to form is top-notch. A lot of even well trained and long experienced calisthenic athletes will phone it in a bit with body weight squat form but yours is textbook quality from start to finish.

[leoescalante]

This is Fitness and Calisthenics at the same time! I love this because you can bring this lifestyle wherever you are in any point in your life. Good job Kyle!

[edsled]

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[jamesmcclusky]

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[goodbuy]

So straight to the point. Best regards to you and your daughter.

[baydenhooper]

Quality content, straight to the point, very informative, specific Information, easy to digest, brilliant for like minded people who cannot focus too well with all these different YouTubers who like to rub you up and down and tell you it’s a simple fix, when in fact putting in this precise format is what they need, no excuses no hype, just information, you have done me and many people a favour, thank you for being you dude 🤙

[emiel]

Just tried these exercises as I’m in quarantine right now. Normally, I do back squats, leg press and other powerlifting stuff to train my legs. This was way harder than I expected it to be. Focusing on perfect form essentially almost always halves the amount of reps you can do, I had such a hard time with the lunges. As a finisher, I did the horse stance for as long as I could hold it. My legs are still on fire. Great stuff man!

[bearleeleagle]

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[oddgreen]

I LOVE that you don't add music over your talking.

[NeverNoodle]

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[powerofchange]

I like the emphasis you put on the adequate execution of each excercise.

[bickf]

3 sets of 25 pistols are just insane bro..

[rupamsarma]

I am from India and u guys can definitely follow some Indian wrestlers for bodyweight exercises – two names are Ankit Baiyanpuria and Rahul Dhandlaniya !! ( I am damn sure most of you will like it...wont understand their words much but can obviously understand by watching the exercises )

[ethanashbaugh]

I’m new to calisthenics and you make me excited about the possibilities. Thank you so much for what you do, and how you deliver your info in such a concise, clear, informative way. Kudos to you, keep hammering.

[Med_Bar]

Nice video man!!!! Legs are often neglected in calisthenics its great that you covered legs after biceps...! keep up the good work bro.

[williamwolf]

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