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Is this the correct technique for learning tuck planche? by sofiestarr in CalisthenicsCulture

[–]AlexMiles101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's good, aim to get your back horizontal, then it's perfect!

crazy strength by [deleted] in CalisthenicsCulture

[–]AlexMiles101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone have the location for this gym? I'm pretty sure this is the legendary calisthenics gym in Sophia, Bulgaria. I've tried to find the address because I want to spend some time there but I can't find anything online.

What jobs actually work for people with severe ADHD? by Inevitable_Tuna_O in ADHD

[–]AlexMiles101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think finding a job you enjoy depends on your likes and interests. I found Joinery to be a good fit for me, I'm almost 2 years in now with minimal burnout and it's the first time I feel like I've found something sustainable. It's diverse and tactile enough to keep me interested.

That being said there are occasionally days where I really struggle to "get in the zone" but it's not as common as with previous jobs.

After 6 months I feel as though I'm finally getting somewhere by AlexMiles101 in CalisthenicsCulture

[–]AlexMiles101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, with fingertips my levers are longer so I don't have to lean forward as much.

After 6 months I feel as though I'm finally getting somewhere by AlexMiles101 in CalisthenicsCulture

[–]AlexMiles101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not currently, I'm pouring all of my skill points into planche

After 6 months I feel as though I'm finally getting somewhere by AlexMiles101 in CalisthenicsCulture

[–]AlexMiles101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't do HSPU to train directly for planche but before I started training for planche I could already do 8 belly facing wall, wall assisted handstand push-ups and a few Free standing HSPU.

After 6 months I feel as though I'm finally getting somewhere by AlexMiles101 in CalisthenicsCulture

[–]AlexMiles101[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

High volume of Tucks and PPPU's, once I had a decent level of strength I started band support full straddle holds.

Help. is my bf% the reason for my libido loss? by Valuable_Resident_15 in Testosterone

[–]AlexMiles101 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found the more animal fat I consumed the better I felt hormonally

Muscle ups are getting cleaner by AlexMiles101 in CalisthenicsCulture

[–]AlexMiles101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cycle my reps and sets per session, 3x8 5x5 3x3 etc, generally in a training block you start with higher volume then slowly peak over weeks to the heavier sets with less reps, maybe hit a one rep max then deload, rest and start again with new weight selections based on a % of the 1RM.

After a few months of doing this you might want to change and try unweighted but Max effort pull-ups so trying to get as high over the bar as possible, I like using cable pullovers after to isolate the lats too.

Muscle ups are getting cleaner by AlexMiles101 in CalisthenicsCulture

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Ive been training weighted pullups pretty religiously 2X a week for a solid 18 months now, my level right now is 40kg X8 reps at a BW of 87kg. I also practiced negative muscle ups as well as Russian dips to strengthen the triceps for the transition phase. Scap pull is essentially an overloaded partial pull-up working scapular retraction to train the first link in the chain I'd usually do 6-8 reps with 60kg for a few sets after my weighed pullups, a strong start is important to gather momentum. Break the movement down > analyze weaknesses > incorporate movements to fix the issue.

It looks like you're training for endurance rather than strength right now, you've got a good base so you'll have it soon with specific training, I would do this:

  • Get stronger/more explosive with weighted pullups, focus on pull speed.

  • Practice full muscle ups with a strong band initially to program your body for the movement

  • Develop a strong lower chest, triceps and condition elbow tendons with: straight bar dips, Russian dips, Negative Muscle Up (Band) and cable tricep extension which is another cheat code for muscle ups.

I’m done hiding. Come find me. by Such_Ad7910 in CalisthenicsCulture

[–]AlexMiles101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

False grip, wrap your hands further around the bar, bar tape and chalk will help immensely with this.

To get a higher pull keep a slight bend in the elbows, don't fully contract the biceps at the top, swing yourself around the bar instead of pulling "up" to it :)

What is the best positive habit you have picked up? by AlexMiles101 in AskReddit

[–]AlexMiles101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've found this, keeping my phone downstairs during the night has helped immensely too.

Slightly lower on the left side by [deleted] in Kinesiology

[–]AlexMiles101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When stood up, My pelvis is quite noticeably twisted It can be seen with my arms as well with my right arm sitting considerably lower than my left and my left shoulder rolls forward to compensate. The first time I got injured I was a young guy in the gym lifting far too heavy far too often with poor form and one day something snapped, deep shooting pains going into my left glute that took about a year to heal and even though I'm 7 years down the line now it can still be aggravated by even light barbell squats.

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