Calesthenics

Wolveryn · 2018-12-03T22:28:31+00:00

Calisthenics gives good abs...

[deleted] · 2018-12-03T22:56:57+00:00

What you're looking for is the recommended routine from the bodyweightfitness sub-reddit.

Trphello · 2018-12-03T22:25:34+00:00

Calesthenics shouldn't replace lifting in an optimal situation but you're not in an optimal situation if you can't afford a gym membership.

If you need that cash for something else (moving out, paying bills, etc.), then just pick the best bodyweight program you can find. Bodyweight is severely underestimated and you can definitely make gains on a bodyweight program.

That being said, I'd look around for a different gym first. There are plenty of shitty commercial gyms for 10 bucks a month.

FixYourselfFirst · 2018-12-03T22:59:23+00:00

Bodyweight routines are a poor substitute for lifting heavy weights. But it's better than nothing. Do it while you get yourself into a better financial situation.

stevecapw · 2018-12-03T23:04:26+00:00

If money was tight for me, I would do calisthenics (of which there can be many difficult variations), and then find something to deadlift or push a car.

Mantequilla_Stotch · 2018-12-07T02:00:44+00:00

Don't listen to these people. Resistance training is all the same. You can always make a push up harder as well as all bodyweight exercises. If you want a good example of someone who does calesthenics for strength and not to learn the bar tricks and skills, his name is Austin Dunham. Most of these people on here claiming there is no way you can build muscle and get big have never tried it and are too lazy to actually do body weight training. It's hard work but all around it's a great way to stay in shape. Lifting weights is great too if that's your thing but it is a myth thinking you can't get super human strength from calesthenics.

HurricaneHugues · 2018-12-04T10:07:12+00:00

Why don't u buy a squat rack for your house? You can get one for $200 easy

SirKolbath · 2018-12-03T22:23:19+00:00

I’ve done both. Calisthenics will help keep you in shape, but they won’t cause the hypertrophy you’re looking for to get swole. I do a deck of cards workout using the app “sweat deck” at least twice a week. It takes about twenty minutes. I have the pro version but I believe at any version you can program your own exercises.

In teaching Krav Maga I have always seen that the ability to move your body is crucial. I know a lot of bodybuilders who can’t walk up a flight of stairs without getting out of breath. Body weight exercises will help with that.

gregoire_ · 2018-12-03T22:28:54+00:00

Most people don’t have the right understanding of biomechanics to effectively different muscle groups without weights. Eventually it becomes harder to progress many of the movements without getting high in reps. That said, calisthenics is great for fitness if you take the time to learn.

Alewyz · 2018-12-03T22:22:54+00:00

How do you gain muscle without gaining weight? Adding muscle will inevitably add weight.

Title	Calesthenics
Author	nt1108
Upvotes	2
Comments	21
Date	December 3, 2018 10:05 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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