🏋🏻♂️ After an unscheduled ~3 month hiatus, i have been back to working out for about a month, AND NOW YOU BASTARDS ARE GOING TO HEAR ABOUT IT.
I decided to switch from a powerlifting centric program to a calisthenics based program.
I'll tell you what i like, what i don't like, and what i have learned so far.
I''ve also recently traded out running for rowing, i have commentary on that too.
#NALC
Richard
in reply to Richard • • •First, the schedule right now:
M: Row / Calisthenics
Tu: Ruck / Bag work
W: Row / Calisthenics
Th: Ruck
Fri: Row / Calisthenics
Sat: Ruck
Sun: Off
Rowing: I'm only doing 15 min sessions right now, working on form, mostly.
Rucking: 2-2.5 miles with 40lbs
Calisthenics, Beginner program, self designed:
4 pullups
15 pushups
5 pistol squats
15 dips
repeat 5x
Richard
in reply to Richard • • •🤸🏻♂️ Calisthenics:
What i like:
✅ The focus on perfect form: calisthenics bros will applaud 2 perfect reps over 50 sketchy ones
✅ Systems built around 'progressions'
✅ Almost entirely compound movements
✅ The focus on the eccentrics
✅ Makes you fucking jacked
What i don't like:
❌ Nothing will make you feel like a more uncoordinated klutz than calisthenics
❌ Progression is actually pretty slow
❌ A lot of the advanced movements are stupidly risky for no real gain [besides showing off]
Richard
in reply to Richard • • •🚣🏻 Rowing:
Let me start by saying, i really don't like any machine workouts, they take something that is probably already boring and make it 10x more boring.
But the rowing machine might be the worst of all machines because you can't really just zone out and do it like a treadmill, elliptical, or stationary bike, you actually have to pay attention to your speed and form pretty consistently.
BUT, i will say, it is _very_ effective both for cardio and a full body workout.
It may grow on me.
Scott D Hansen
in reply to Richard • • •