building strength VS demonstrating strength

[HybridCalisthenics]

We BUILD strength and TEST strength in slightly different ways.

(yes - perhaps with some exceptions!)

Especially with bodyweight exercise, the difficulty difference between two progressions is often substantial. While we can make micro adjustments to ease this transition, it can often be demotivating if we have trouble going from, say, knee push-ups to full push-ups.

The good news is that while our "gains" in ability aren't immediately obvious, we might still be making good progress!

And the broader lesson that might apply to other strength training is that we don't always have to train at our 1RM. Working below it with a weight/progression we can do competently and safely that's still challenging can build long-term progress!

There might be more I should add, but I'm talking with family at the moment. I can edit later - let me know if there's anything I can clarify!

Have a wonderful day!

[soumyajitthakur]

I usually test my strenght by carrying the rice bag in my kitchen😅

[dennisl]

My man here is chatting away with us while working out and not losing his breath.

[serena]

“This is technically an easier variation.” 😂idk why that cracked me up. Great advice!

[AL-ilki]

Kid, you are helping this old lady so much. Just got your book a week ago. Could barely move after 40 squats. I will keep it going!! Thank you so much for keeping it simple and effective. Love your positivity.

[LacedWithOreos]

This channel's changed up the awful relationship I have with exercising. I love this sort of perspective

[MaestroPhillip]

You’re the absolute best, Hampton. You’re so motivational and inspiring. Thank you for being so awesome.

[dealzright]

This guy has the ability to readjust his mindset to that of a beginner for our benefit.
Most fitness influencers have forgotten what it was like just starting out.

[abbasduman]

Hampton is probuably the most humble a guy can get in the fitness industry

[ahrisah]

I can’t say I’ve jumped in and started these kinds of exercises, maybe I will eventually but I love to watch you and your positivity and warm heart and I just love it.

[abhisardahiya]

You're literally the big brother figure we need in life.

[chhineangkheng]

Yeah I guess you’re right… the real hardest part about exercising is actually starting the exercise. 😅

[xperie]

Love this dude! So positive. These shorts got a bum like me to start doing around 5 min very simple exercises a day and I have never done this! Thank you!

[SimpleTng]

Man, I love u, this video makes me smile

[jaijain]

The best part about this video is that this can be applied to almost anywhere in life.

[UndergroundSkat]

I learned more in 30 seconds from this guy than a 30 minute workout video

[kareny]

I'm always in awe of how Hampton's flip-flops always stay on no matter what he's doing. 😂

[CesarOhara]

I like the way this man explains different types of strength and ways to test them

[leeyu]

You're such a beautiful guy, in and out, and there aren't so many of those.

[Justin_T]

This guy moves around like a machine 🔥