Hybrid Calisthenics

Life can sometimes shake us up! Here's how we can be a little more prepared. General resistance training will help condition our bones, muscles, tendons etc for high forces - those are usually the ones that hurt us! But we don't *just* want to be stiffly strong. It also helps to be spry and mobile! Injury often happens when we're stretched out - which happens both in and out of the gym or training environment. So consider full range of motion! Also consider some fast movements like plyometrics! If this is not currently possible for you, consider walking, jogging, or sprinting! Even in place. This is a simple way to expose yourself to higher forces (the acceleration increases the force) and also keeps you accustomed to moving quickly - a skill we might want throughout our lives! Combine this with adequate rest and nutrition and... Bob's your uncle. Kind of. There's more we could explore. Let me know if you want a follow up! Have a wonderful day! #hybridcalisthenics #homeworkout #fitness

3 ways to improve balance (in daily activity)! This is an interesting topic that results in different suggestions depending on who you ask. For example, some people may have issues with their cerebellum or mid-ear that affect their balance. That's not in my usual wheelhouse. However, from a fitness standpoint, I find 3 major things can help balance. 1.) Mobility 2.) Stability 3.) Awareness-bility (I wanted these to rhyme) Respectively, these will help you move in and out of comprised positions, maintain your current position, and have the practice and mind-body connection to utilize your mobility and stability. If that last one seems confusing, consider that there is a "skill" to almost every fitness practice we do. People get much better at push-ups, bench press, etc after they practice for a few days or weeks - even if pure strength and muscle haven't changed much yet! This is a similar concept. I also tried to find ways to improve balance that people don't have to dedicate the usual sets & reps to. Just things you may want to practice as you live your regular life! Have a wonderful day! Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional. #hybridcalisthenics #homeworkout #balance --- Join our Discord community! https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/discord Shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hybridcalisthenics --- Instagram: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/instagram YouTube: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/youtube FaceBook: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/facebook Twitter: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitter Twitch: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitch TikTok: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tiktok Tumblr: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tumblr Patreon: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/patreon Subreddit: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/subreddit All Other Links: https://www.linktr.ee/HybridCalisthenics

Training speed and coordination can add some pizzazz to your workouts (and life!) Legal Notice: Consult a doctor or medical professional before starting an exercise program.

Here's an easy way to get started into working out at home! You can start with an exercise you can do and work your way up as you get stronger. NEW - Fitness Book: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/book Free Fitness Routine: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine --- Programs: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/programs Progressions: Pushups: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/pushups Pullups: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/pullups Squats: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/squats Leg Raises: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/legraises Bridges: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/bridges Twists: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twists Gym Rings: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/rings Free DIY Gym Rings Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFGWH4iK-AA Questions? Certified fitness trainers answer your questions: https://support.hybridcalisthenics.com/ Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional. #hybridcalisthenics #homeworkout #fitness --- Join our Discord community! https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/discord Shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hybridcalisthenics --- Instagram: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/instagram YouTube: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/youtube FaceBook: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/facebook Twitter: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitter Twitch: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitch TikTok: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tiktok Tumblr: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tumblr Patreon: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/patreon Subreddit: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/subreddit All Other Links: https://www.linktr.ee/HybridCalisthenics

Questions? Contact: support@hybridcalisthenics.com Book (Pre-Order): https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/book E-Book: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/ebook Online Routine: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine If you don't live in the US, you can consider ordering from your country's Amazon to save shipping cost! International shipping costs a lot for everyone (including us), but Amazon can sometimes print the book in your country to save shipping cost. The Amazon version is NOT spiral-bound - it is paperback! The quality is still good. Ultimately, the spiral-bound version from our website (links above) has better quality control from us AND supports our team more. However, please get the version that makes the most sense for you! The Amazon link is different for every country, so your best bet might be to go to your country's Amazon website and search "Hybrid Calisthenics." This book should be one of the first results. Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional. #hybridcalisthenics --- Free Fitness Routine: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine Join our Discord community! https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/discord Shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hybridcalisthenics --- Instagram: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/instagram YouTube: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/youtube FaceBook: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/facebook Twitter: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitter Twitch: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitch TikTok: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tiktok Tumblr: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tumblr Patreon: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/patreon Subreddit: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/subreddit All Other Links: https://www.linktr.ee/HybridCalisthenics

We have a free fitness routine with free community resources and support: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine Book & Ebook version: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/book Many of you already know, but this helps new people find it. Every day, many people hear about it for the first time. Have a wonderful day! --- Free Fitness Routine: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine Join our Discord community! https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/discord Shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hybridcalisthenics --- Instagram: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/instagram YouTube: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/youtube FaceBook: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/facebook Twitter: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitter Twitch: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitch TikTok: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tiktok Tumblr: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tumblr Patreon: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/patreon Subreddit: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/subreddit All Other Links: https://www.linktr.ee/HybridCalisthenics

Unsponsored review on barefoot shoes! I know there are different brands, but I tried to use the two different "types." One scene I had to cut: These can be extra jarring if you walk a lot on concrete (sidewalks etc). Some of them come with an extra insole to help cushion this. *Unsponsored meaning I took zero money from these companies. I bought these shoes myself specifically for this review. To my knowledge, the companies don't even know I exist. I usually have a long, long description that pushes the character limits, but I'll try a shorter one this time! Have a beautiful day! #hybridcalisthenics #unsponsoredreviews #barefootshoes --- Free Fitness Routine: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine Join our Discord community! https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/discord Shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hybridcalisthenics --- Instagram: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/instagram YouTube: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/youtube FaceBook: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/facebook Twitter: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitter Twitch: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitch TikTok: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tiktok Tumblr: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tumblr Patreon: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/patreon Subreddit: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/subreddit All Other Links: https://www.linktr.ee/HybridCalisthenics

If you're learning a new exercise or trying a PR on weight, you can try a few things to break past your "sticking point"* *For example, the bottom part of a bench press. Or the top part. Depends on the individual. 1.) You can use lighter weight (or an easier exercise) and hold that sticking point for time. For example, if you're trying to 1RM bench press at 315lb, you can try holding 200lb at joint angle for time. Or if you're training pull-ups and you're stuck at the middle position, you can find an easier variation (like a horizontal pullup or row) and hold that for time. Something you can hold for 20-30 seconds is a decent starting point. Increase and decrease as needed. This helps build control. This is sometimes called Yielding Isometrics. 2.) You can use a HIGHER weight than what you can lift. Push or pull on this as hard as you safely can. To use the previous bench press example, find a power rack, Smith machine, or some way to position the bar where you can reach it but you can't move. Be smart and safe with this. Then push against the bar for 6-20 seconds. It should not move much at all. If you're training pull-ups you can weigh yourself down like I show in the video and pull in the same way. If you're not able to do one arm pull-ups yet, you can simply just try this with one arm. 6-20 seconds is a reasonable place to start. This helps max out your force output but also gives you some extra time to settle in to the position. This is something called Overcoming Isometrics (some might say Pin Isometrics, but in our case, pins may not be involved, so the name might not fit). 3.) You can use a lighter weight (like method one) and just do partial reps through your trouble spot. --- This probably shouldn't be the bulk of your training, but can help you bust through certain plateaus! Personally, finding the right exercise for me was important to learning the human flag. It went from almost no progress to full flag in a few weeks. Among other things, "joint-angle specific" training can help target weak points in your movement. For example. Different muscles are often emphasized differently through a full range of motion. #hybridcalisthenics

Consistency is needed for progress in almost anything! If you're having trouble staying consistent, then it might help to: 1.) Have a planned routine. and 2.) Make it simple and convenient for yourself to do that routine sustainably. There are other reasons we may have trouble staying consistent or have "low motivation." For example, malnutrition, poor sleep, hectic lifestyle,mental health etc. Those might be harder to solve. The good news is that maintaining a consistent practice, however simple, often helps many of those things! Lucky us. Have a wonderful day! Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional. #hybridcalisthenics --- Free Fitness Routine: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine Join our Discord community! https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/discord Shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hybridcalisthenics --- Instagram: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/instagram YouTube: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/youtube FaceBook: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/facebook Twitter: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitter Twitch: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitch TikTok: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tiktok Tumblr: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tumblr Patreon: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/patreon Subreddit: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/subreddit All Other Links: https://www.linktr.ee/HybridCalisthenics

You can build up to a full bridge! Just start with something you can do and work your way up (down) as you get stronger. Full Fitness Routine: www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine Bridge Section: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/bridges Longer Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZoASuW8gK8 Fitness Book (Based on the web routine!): www.hybridcalisthenics.com/book The bridge helps train our overall mobility, improve posture, and strengthen the back of our body. Built up progressively, they're a fantastic exercise. 1.) Find a variation you can do. 2.) Train it once or twice a week for 2-3 sets for as many reps as you can safely do. 3.) Once you hit the "Goal Standard," you can move on to the next harder variation! The standards are given in terms of reps and sets. You can instead just hold some of these variations for time. In that case, move on whenever you feel ready to safely do so. The sets and reps and purposefully higher than one might expect to encourage people to take their time and train safely. Rushing can lead to injury! Wall Bridges - 3 Sets of 50 Straight Bridges - 3 Sets of 30 Wall Bridges - 3 Sets of 30 Incline Bridges - 2 Sets of 25 Head Bridges - 2 Sets of 25 Full Bridges - Keep working on perfecting your technique! Straighten your arms and legs a bit. Focus on being an upside-down U more than an upside-down V. Breathe evenly. This can take a long time, so learn to love this! Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional. #hybridcalisthenics #bridge #wheelpose #fitness #yoga #homeworkout --- Free Fitness Routine: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine Join our Discord community! https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/discord Shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hybridcalisthenics --- Instagram: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/instagram YouTube: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/youtube FaceBook: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/facebook Twitter: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitter Twitch: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitch TikTok: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tiktok Tumblr: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tumblr Patreon: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/patreon Subreddit: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/subreddit All Other Links: https://www.linktr.ee/HybridCalisthenics

Exercising can be safe and rewarding - but stay aware! You sadly don't have to search far to look for freak gym accidents - just look it up in any search engine. However, many people go to the gym (or workout at home) for years without issue! I compare this to driving. Beginner drivers are often super nervous. However, after years, it becomes less stressful - even relaxing! And this can be good! We don't want to be stressed all the time. However, the fact NEVER changes that we're using tons of steel and explosives moving around at high speeds. It pays to stay vigilant! Of course, accidents still happen even when we're careful. However, we can reduce the chance of this happening to us with some routine actions: -Double check equipment to make sure it's secure -Warm up properly. If movement is painful, be wary! You don't want to tear anything. -Be aware of your surroundings. Especially in a gym! People are often focused on themselves. If someone is behaving erratically, consider exercising elsewhere. Have a great day everyone! Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional. #hybridcalisthenics --- Free Fitness Routine: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine Join our Discord community! https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/discord Shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hybridcalisthenics --- Instagram: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/instagram YouTube: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/youtube FaceBook: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/facebook Twitter: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitter Twitch: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitch TikTok: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tiktok Tumblr: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tumblr Patreon: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/patreon Subreddit: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/subreddit All Other Links: https://www.linktr.ee/HybridCalisthenics

I get a lot of questions asking how to train for specific skills and sports. While I love these discussions, I recommend beginners start with a full-body strength and conditioning program. This seems to apply extra to calisthenics on social media, which makes it seem like everyone and their cat can do a one-finger planche. I'd classify some of these (very impressive!) calisthenics feats as "skills" and put that in a slightly different category from things like, say, weighted dips and pull-ups. One expresses strength and the other trains it (with some crossover). The upshot from this is to make sure your body is prepared for the skills you want to train before you dive into specific skills! For example, it doesn't make much sense to train for a planche before you're decent at regular push-ups. Or work on iron cross progressions before you can do pull-ups. You'll almost certainly make more progress building up your full-body conditioning first! Incredible handstand work in the beginning by Sondre Berg - check him out! He has even crazier feats on his page. Top-tier athlete and super nice guy. https://www.youtube.com/c/sondreberg (No, I didn't actually try the thing with the pool. Maybe some day. I'd like my props to stay props.) #hybridcalisthenics #homeworkout #fitness Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional. --- Free Fitness Routine: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine Join our Discord community! https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/discord Shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hybridcalisthenics --- Instagram: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/instagram YouTube: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/youtube FaceBook: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/facebook Twitter: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitter Twitch: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/twitch TikTok: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tiktok Tumblr: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/tumblr Patreon: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/patreon Subreddit: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/subreddit All Other Links: https://www.linktr.ee/HybridCalisthenics