Episodes
Simon Ata has 20 years of calisthenics experience. You'll learn the most important principles to increase bodyweight strength for life. - (00:22) - Good Vs Bad Technique? (10:16) - Calisthenics for Strength (13:16) - Why Train Legs? (16:27) - Measuring Calisthenics Progress (21:28) - Frequency in Strength Skills (38:25) - Intensity For Bodyweight Exercise (44:45) - Training to Failure (50:53) - What is Optimal? (54:10) - Calisthenics vs. Weights (58:44) - What is Junk Volume? (01:04:39) - Why...
Published 03/28/24
Gabo Saturno is a true master of calisthenics  Discover the reasons why you're not progressing at the rate you should be. Gabo will help you avoid common mistakes so you can get stronger at calisthenics. - (00:21) - Overcoming Burnout (07:01) - How To Avoid Injury (13:42) - Weighted Calisthenics Problems (17:16) -  Should You Train to Failure? (22:44) - Choosing The Right Exercises (28:46) - Can You Build Muscle With Calisthenics? (37:32) - The Problem With Calisthenics (43:36) - How To...
Published 02/22/24
Published 02/22/24
Meet professional calisthenics athlete SIMON IMHÄUSER. His world class skills in freestyle are breathtaking, being tall and heavy makes such feats more impressive. Discover practical tips you can use right now to increase bodyweight strength. - (00:24) - Increase Your Bodyweight Strength (01:31) - Top 3 Planche Exercises (03:08) - Top 3 Front Lever Exercises (06:28) - Starting Calisthenics Journey (14:07) - Injury Wisdom (21:21) - Choosing the Right Exercises (24:27) -  Freestyle...
Published 01/07/24
Paul Twyman is a 47 year old expert in handstands, calisthenics and mobility.  His journey started later in life as an adult, being coached by industry leaders including Ido Portal, Paul Chek and Yuval Ayalon.  Discover why age is just a number and how you can progress for life. . (00:26) - Calisthenics for Adults (11:55) - How Many Goals At Once? (17:38) - The Press Handstand (28:21) - Flexibility For Adults (36:49) - Handstand Push-Up (43:47) - Straight Arm Strength (47:39)- Best Rep Range...
Published 12/12/23
Bill Maeda is a 54 year old personal trainer from Hawaii. His method addresses what's missing from mainstream fitness. Learn how to do what others won't to achieve what others don't. - (00:25) - Unconventional Lifts Are Gold (08:41) - The Beauty of Calisthenics (20:54) - Slow Rep Benefits (26:38) - Make Light Weights Heavy (31:49) - Does Bodyweight Matter? (35:58) - Don't Neglect Basics (37:06) - Benefits of Rotation (41:52) - Underrated Muscles (43:44) - Best Oblique Exercises (47:24) -...
Published 11/21/23
Steven Low is the author of "Overcoming Gravity" - a popular book teaching the science of calisthenics. With his background in physical therapy and biochemistry - Steven Low will make your bodyweight workouts more effective. . (1:11) Principles Of Calisthenics (3:50) How To Design A Bodyweight Workout (15:00) When To Add Sets? (18:35) Best Workout Split (32:56) What Is Periodisation? (44:17) How Many Goals? (48:14) Staying Motivated (51:43) Use Leverage To Get Stronger (57:44) Intensity...
Published 09/13/23
Ben Patrick is the creator of knees over toes guy method. Learn how to move freely and bulletproof your body against pain and injury. . (00:23) - Flexibility vs. Strength (03:28) - What is Knees Over Toes? (10:42) - Why Squats Aren't Enough (16:42) - Increase Vertical Jump (23:22) - Make Bodyweight Exercises Harder (26:22) - What Is Smart Leg Training? (32:08) - How To Fix Tight Hip Flexors (42:12)  - Why Do I Get Injured? (47:28) - Returning From Injury (51:37) - Bulletproof Your...
Published 08/09/23
Alan Thrall is an expert in all things strongman. Find out what real strength is more than just lifting heavy weights.. . (0:36) What Is Real Strength? (9:20) Running For Lifters (14:42) Cardio Before Weights? (17:22) Benefits Of Running (21:52) The Downsides Of Minimalism (30:27) Strongman Training At Gym (37:07) How To Get Stronger (40:01) Free Weights Vs Machines (45:08) Calisthenics Myths (49:37) Fitness Over 30 (53:22) How Fitness Has Changed (59:40) Why You Need Hypertrophy...
Published 07/18/23
Jeremy Ethier is the brains behind built with science, an evidence based approach to fitness. Expect to learn if there are testosterone increasing exercises, how many sets per week is best for muscle growth, if muscle soreness is needed for a successful workout, the verdict on fasted cardio and much more.. . (0:23) - Can We Build Muscle & Lose Fat? (8:20) - Spot Reduce Fat (12:25) - Is Fasted Cardio Better? (15:57) - Are Sore Muscles Needed? (19:11) - Variety And Muscle...
Published 07/05/23
Pere Coll Fernandez is a calisthenics and streetlifting and specialist. He is a world record holder and aerospace engineer which explains his calculated approach to calisthenics. . (0:00) World Record Guest . (0:20) Mistakes To Avoid . (1:32) Streetlifting Explained . (4:21) Smartest Way To Measure Strength . (7:08) Best Rep Schemes . (8:36) Accessories You Should Do . (9:40) Workout Split Advice . (12:33) Why Train For Muscles? . (15:00) How Heavy Should I Be? . (17:30) Fixing Sticking...
Published 06/21/23
Greg O'Gallagher is a fitness entrepreneur who is best known as the creator of Kinobody. Expect to learn proven strategies for increasing your testosterone naturally. Work smarter, not harder by embracing minimalist training and calisthenics to build muscle and get shredded. . (00:28) What is Kinobody? . (05:36) The Power of Minimalist Training . (13:11) Must Know Advice For Naturals . (21:48) Why Calisthenics Is Superior . (35:46) High Reps or Low Reps? . (40:24) Best Workout Split . (45:51)...
Published 06/07/23
Andrea Larosa is a legend in the calisthenics culture. His breath-taking bodyweight strength and muscular physique are a desirable combo.  Discover the method and mindset you should learn to master calisthenics. . (00:24) - Humble Beginnings . (00:56) - Best Calisthenics Style . (01:56) - Hardest Exercises . (02:49) - Compete Against Yourself . (05:13) - Developing Strong Mindset . (06:59) - The Problem With Social Media . (07:51) - How To Get Stronger . (10:27) - Strength...
Published 05/29/23
Stay Flexy has become a viral sensation in the flexibility world -  dispelling common stretching myths and stating facts. Movement by David will simplify stretching so you can gain flexibility, move better and feel fantastic.  (00:07) - How To Get Flexible (02:43) - Microdosing Mobility (04:51) - Flexibility For Gym Goers (08:27) - Stretching Correctly (14:20) - Strengthen Your Spine (18:23) - Benefits of Stretching (19:25) - Bulletproof Your Wrists (22:29) - Strengthening Vs...
Published 05/16/23
Bald Omni Man is the lifting mentor you never had. His advice is practical and focuses on what matters for natural training. Learn how to workout the smart way and get the results you deserve. Start Using Rings - (0:18) Why Everyone Needs Calisthenics  - (3:06) How To Progress With Bodyweight Exercises - (7:00) Program Design Advice  - (11:38) Is High Volume Actually Good? -  (18:10) Overcoming Plateaus - (22:42) Choosing Your Accessory Lifts - (32:23) Master This Skill  - (36:03)  When You...
Published 04/28/23
Many teachers claim to be handstand experts, few actually are.  Sascha Bachmann has dedicated his life to performing handbalancing at circus shows worldwide. Get ready to learn the truth about handstands so you can progress faster. The Journey - (00:24)  Handstands Made Easy - (02:27)  Wall Handstands - (11:53)  Handstands Vs Strength Training - (20:38)  How often to practice? - (26:15)  How long to learn? - (27:35)  Filming is helpful - (29:50)  Design Your Workout - (33:31)  How many...
Published 04/19/23
FitnessFAQs reached 1.5 Million Subscribers on YouTube. To celebrate, Daniel shares personal stories and  answers your most popular questions. TIMESTAMPS:  (00:13) - Overcoming Failure (02:14) - What's Your Legacy? (03:08) - Creatine in Calisthenics? (05:01) - Recognised in Public (06:53) - Diet vs Workout (08:33) - Least Favourite Exercise (10:51) - Why Aren't You Getting Stronger? (12:13) - Your Training Schedule? (13:53) - What's Your Job? (14:51) - Favourite Video? (15:35) - Top 3...
Published 04/05/23
Meet Summer, a woman who is setting the bar high in calisthenics. With her incredible strength, flexibility, and balance, she leads by example, teaching others to master calisthenics and expand their limits.  Chapters: (0:19) - Girls Can't Do Pull-Ups? (02:57) - Best Achievements (04:23) - Overcoming Challenges (05:39) - Staying Focused (08:15) - Less Ego More Gains (10:05) -  Benefits of Play (12:35) - Handstands (14:47) - Best Rep Ranges (18:27) - Becoming Explosive (19:35) - Managing...
Published 04/03/23
Marcus Filly is an ex competitive crossfit athlete, placing 12th in the world at the crossfit games in 2016. Functional bodybuilding is the method Marcus teaches - Looking good, moving well and training for longevity. Chapters: (00:20) - What's wrong with crossfit? (11:04) - Managing expectations (17:26) - The importance of cardio (24:42) - How much cardio is enough? (26:58) - Dealing with change (36:26) - What movements are people missing? (45:47) - Training after injury (51:09) - Is...
Published 03/07/23
William Soo is a calisthenics expert. His bodyweight strength and movement mastery is a sight to behold. Expect to learn the philosophy of success and fulfilling your potential. Chapters: (0:24) Calisthenics > Bodybuilding (3:43) Stop self sabotage (8:01) Weird exercises (10:45) Play is the answer (13:47) EMOMS for strength (17:03) How to get shredded (19:40) Listening to your body (20:45) Flexibility is important (24:02) Program design (26:17) Injury lessons (28:18) Why 5x5 doesn't...
Published 02/14/23
Yaad Mohammad is a medical doctor from the Netherlands. With over 11 years of calisthenics experience, it's safe to say his knowledge runs deep.  Chapters: (00:25) - Coolest Calisthenics Skills (4:31) - Best Beginner Advice (7:41) - Staying Passionate (12:41) - How To Progress (18:13) - Unlocking Skills And Building Muscle (20:28) - Why Height And Weight Matters (25:26) - The Evolution of Calisthenics (30:18) - Setting Smart Goals (34:02) - Best Workout Split (38:40) - How To Listen To Your...
Published 01/28/23
The truth about muscle building with Dr. Mike Israetel co-founder of Renaissance Periodization.  Chapters: (00:44) - Differences in muscle vs strength training? (4:34) - Do naturals have to get stronger? (9:14) - Best technique for hypertrophy (13:31) - Finding most effective exercises (19:40) - When to switch things up?  (26:41) - Failure training explained (37:23) - How much volume is enough? (46:04) - Mindset of a winner (50:39) - Bodyfat - bulking and cutting (1:01:30) - Free weights vs...
Published 12/21/22
Tayo is a popular calisthenics teacher who has endless passion. Enjoy this light hearted conversation with plenty of banter from the boys.  Chapters: (00:08) - Intro (00:28) - Why Calisthenics? (01:35) - Growth of Calisthenics (03:36) - Calisthenics Mistakes (07:07) - How to Stay Motivated (13:50) - Best Calisthenics Method (14:35) - Mixing Calisthenics & Weights (16:17) - Statics or Dynamics? (18:07) - How to Set Goals (21:05) - The Reality of Progress (23:10) - Becoming a Successful...
Published 11/16/22
Sondre Berg is an expert in bodyweight strength, handstands and movement.  He simplifies complex problems in an easy to understand way. Chapters: (00:08) Starting the smart way (02:38) Bodyweight strength standards (03:49) Why do basics? (06:37) Intuitive training (08:11) Handstand myths (12:44) Why use bands? (14:48) Best band exercises (15:32) The advantage of cluster sets (18:51) Overcoming fear (23:25) Dealing with defeat (25:54) Core strength myth (28:59) Controversial opinion (32:29)...
Published 11/01/22
Geoffrey Schofield is a bodybuilding expert with over 100,00 followers across social media. He has endless knowledge about natural muscle building. This podcast will help you combine calisthenics and weights to transform your physique the smart way. Chapters: (00:30) Discovering Calisthenics (02:34) No gym, No problem (03:43) Hypertrophy made simple (06:05) Are strength and size linked? (10:01) Downsides of calisthenics (13:14) Calisthenics & weights (17:11) Technique Vs Effort (21:38)...
Published 10/06/22