TRP's Thoughts On Calisthenics?

barn3r · 2019-09-20T23:01:46+00:00

Yes, you’ll be bigger if you lift weights instead of doing calisthenics.

ScooopWoopScoup · 2019-09-20T23:30:45+00:00

Exercise helps no matter what and in fact gymnastics might be one of the best ways to get a solid core/base but lifting will get you bigger

DaftOdyssey · 2019-09-21T00:35:03+00:00

Of course you'll be bigger, but at the end of the day you do you bro. You like calisthenics, keep at it! But if your goal is to get bigger, then weight lifting is your answer

sayedhimself · 2019-09-21T00:55:00+00:00

So long as you abide to the same rules as if you were lifting weights then sure. Progressive overload and using the right rep ranges for strength and hypertrophy etc.

I use both free weights and body weight training in my routine. In fact, most of my compound lifts are weighted callisthenics. Squat, Deadlift, weighted ring rows, weighted pull ups, decline weighted push ups hand stand push ups/ overhead press.

btrpb · 2019-09-21T06:35:54+00:00

As someone that practices both calisthenics and weightlifting, there's a lot of guys in here talking shit about calisthenics.

If you wanna get fucking massive weights is the easiest way to do it for sure.

If you wanna get big, look after your body, learn new tricks/skills, maintain spine health: weights+calisthenics+yoga.

Go down your local gym, and do a human flag in the squat rack and see how many women stop in their tracks and start gawping at you.

Get reasonable at yoga and see how many fucking hot women start chatting to you after the lesson about how they wish they could do crow like you.

However... Yes, if you have access, lift fucking weights.

Fromstatepharm · 2019-09-20T23:27:26+00:00

You probably would have been a lot bigger. Lift weights and get as strong as possible.

onionknightofknee · 2019-09-21T04:14:20+00:00

doesn't matter as long as you do it right. look at calisthenics guys on youtube; they are jacked enough. once you can muscle ups, you're big enough.

[deleted] · 2019-09-21T04:42:37+00:00

As a calisthenics guy you will have a way easier time bodybuilding with weights. calisthenics is more for body control and muscular endurance while you can bodybuild or build strength with calisthenics its very mundane as you have to slow your reps or keep buying more weighted vests.

You want to bodybuild then just do weights its much easier

SteveUrkel999 · 2019-09-22T05:50:35+00:00

I've been doing calisthenics and bodyweight workouts for over 11 months now, and I've just recently started to add weights to my workouts. For building good definition and strength this is a good way to go.

Now this comes down on what are your goals? Are you looking to be big and bulky, or you want to add 5-10 lbs to your current weight but build a good looking physique? If you're looking for the second option - then calisthenics workouts will help you to achieve this.

I do have to say from the start the bodyweight training is not much effective on the lower part of the body as much as it is for the upper part. I would suggest to others to add moderate weights when doing squats and glute bridge.

When it comes to girls, I find this funny how some of you guys approach this. Look, girls have taste same as we; so if a girl like a big bulky guy and you're not she won't be into you, and vice versa. If she likes you, that's it. If you're doing this only for girls - you have some other issues to sort out before. I've started my fitness journey before I've found out TRP - but I did notice girls look at me differently after couple of months of training. I'm 5'9" and 142 lbs, have six pack and low body fat so my muscles are very much visible and girls give me compliments. The one that I like, like the way I look and for me that's a positive thing. Some that I like don't like the way I look, and it's a normal thing - we can't be liked by everybody.

In the end, go for the things that you like to do, and train the way you want to train. Don't do things because someone told you. If you're up for the experimentation why don't you try go both ways? Choose calisthenics or bulking and weight lifting right away and see do you like it and how your body is reacting to that training program. Then start to make switches and try new things and new approaches. I do experimentation from time to time and try new things as well. But I did make my choice and that's not to be big and bulky, but rather building good physique and strength. And I'm seeing results that I wanted.

So, go and do the things that you like yourself - don't chase things that will make others accept you and like you, that is the past and you need to clear your head from it. I now it's hard, but it must be done - been there, done that.

I wish you good luck in future!

Two_kids_in_a_coat · 2019-09-21T03:02:27+00:00

Weights will make you look bigger and better. Calisthenics won’t get you girls but it will help your cardiovascular health.

Rx_Red · 2019-09-21T00:05:00+00:00

Lift. What is the reason you are avoiding lifting weights?

Edit: restructured my comment

Rx_Red · 2019-09-21T00:45:36+00:00

Edit: accidentally replied to main post

ibetrynaimprove · 2019-09-21T02:49:10+00:00

Yeah, you would be bigger if you hit the weights because of beginner gains.

You won't necessarily get 'swole' doing calisthenics, but you'll still get 'solid'

Mehoweek · 2019-09-21T10:40:50+00:00

Zuaux

Greek-God-Brody · 2019-09-21T11:08:27+00:00

If you don't get much sunlight in your daily life (this is key for good mental health), calisthenics would actually be the better option, since it's an outdoor activity.

violetmonstermunch · 2019-09-21T12:08:58+00:00

I do calisthenics. You gotta do what fits your needs the best

IrvineKafka · 2019-09-21T12:45:17+00:00

Both have their place.

Do both.

AlphaAbundance · 2019-09-21T00:16:25+00:00

Calisthenics are practically useless for the purposes for gaining muscle

Title	TRP's Thoughts On Calisthenics?
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Date	September 20, 2019 10:59 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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