Ask Al - The Only Three Exercises You Really Need

Fitness Trainer and Calisthenics Expert Al Kavadlo answers a viewer's question about the top three exercises for strength, fitness and health

[edwardpittar]

This is such a likeable, natural guy. In contrast to so many other YouTube fitness gurus, he really looks comfortable with himself. And sensible advice too!

[kramkalisthenics]

100%! Appreciate you Al! I'm a 63 year old, training calisthenics for 3 years. It really transformed me. I can do full ROM ATG squats touching a 6 inch tall block at the bottom. My max pulls = 16. My dips are better and I can do a bit beyond 90º. YOUR ADVICE IS GOLD! TY!

[csee]

Great video. In my 70's. At home, without equipment, I do push ups, squats and table-edge pull ups to keep myself healthy..

[RedDeltaProject]

Spot on Al! in a world where we have 100 different kinds of peanutbutter, it's always good to get down to the most fundamental movements.

[annasad]

What a lovely Guy, Not talking fast, not showing Anger on the face nor making it impossible to do. Keep up the good work. World needs to be healthier.

[neversate]

15 chin ups
30 diamond push ups
100 bodyweight squats
If you can do so all in 1 set you will look better than 95% people

[phuongnamho]

My only 3 exercises is simple: running, pullup, pushup. I was in military and that's what I have. No weights no gym membership, no problem.

[roivosemraiva]

Hey Al...70 years old and been a Calisthenics person for 35 years..works for me- still lean with small muscles ..

[dearmistyann]

I'm a long-time subscriber as a fitness enthusiast with a Crossfit background I enjoy the mobility work you showcase on your channel. This channel is free while Mobility Wod costs an arm and a leg.

[elballoonatic]

54 years old, these exercises have been core of my exercise program for years. I learned handstand from circus masters, so my body position is quite aligned, and I hold for up to a minute. No other exercise cues/demands better posture. The inversion creates new neuromuscular connections concerning body stabilization that carry over to regular life. Handstand is an inverted vertical plank- and that is a useful image- a 2x6 wood plank balanced on the small edge

[henrysuryanaga]

Good advise. Will start with your advise.
Waiting to your next video about walking. Thank you.

[brandonpaul]

Hey hey hey Al. I'd love to hear you go into more detail on walking! Thanks for everything you do

[leehelppie]

i would have guessed the three exercises to be pushup, pullups and squat. i currently do wallstands daily, also do pullups, and am working on the progressions in convict conditioning toward the pistol squat. i also just got my copy of your book 'stretching your boundaries' yesterday. i only started bodyweight calisthenics about 15 months ago and bounced around a bit. now, i'm mainly following the progressions from the convict conditioning book.

[andy-tioc]

really useful and crucial content! love you AL!

[TheDominrr]

Grip development important in feet too even though toes too short to grip most things. Having toe strength like a ballerina develops calves that will look like well trained forearms in time & offer flexible stability when walking on surfaces with poor traction like sand & improve jumping power too.

[harvestblades]

Dr. Peter Attia was just on JRE & talking about grip strength & longevity, as well as developing his grip strength helped heal his shoulders.

[adiljamil]

Thanks so much for your always awesome advice / guidance, and for your ever smiling & pleasant nature. God Bless you, brother. P.S. The trimmed beard makes you look even better!

[joergw.]

I just love the way you're explaining that stuff👌👍😊

[taufanfio]

I really like your explanation, easy to understand. Thanks...

[JosephRossetti]

For me the best ones are: Squats (in different positions) Hangs (for front and back), push-ups (front and back), & Rope jump (which is a great exercise for cardio and heart rate). Either way, we are not too far apart from all that you've mentioned.