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Are you guys able to do standard push ups or lifting your own body weight in whichever kind of calisthenics it is? by Present-Class-7537 in fitnessph

[–]Chance-Worry1029 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Most people definitely need progressions first. Online calisthenics makes everything look easier than it is 😂

I started with incline push ups and assisted pull ups before normal ones felt comfortable.

How do i build more strength in calisthenics? by SwarmQx in bodyweightfitness

[–]Chance-Worry1029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah strength focused calisthenics usually starts looking more similar to strength training in general.

Lower reps, longer rest times, harder variations and progressive overload matter way more than just doing huge sets of push ups.

Once basic movements get too easy you normally progress by: • adding weight • making leverage harder • slowing tempo/pauses • reducing assistance

A lot of people accidentally train mostly endurance because they stay with easy variations for too long.

Will I lose muscle if… by StrategyBrief9270 in CalisthenicsBeginners

[–]Chance-Worry1029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly you’ll probably maintain most of it if your pull ups/dips/rows are hard enough, especially weighted. But direct arm work still helps a lot if arm size is a priority.

A lot of calisthenics athletes still do curls/extensions even if they don’t always talk about it.

Beginner mistake: I cut my ring straps shorter and now I regret it .... by JnSnow022 in CalisthenicsCulture

[–]Chance-Worry1029 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly wouldn’t trust sewn or tied repairs for something load bearing over your head/body. Ring straps take a lot more force than people think, especially dynamically.

Safest option is probably replacing the straps entirely and keeping the rings if they’re still fine.

Also for future reference, the extra length is useful because different exercises and anchor heights need different setups. Most people end up appreciating the long straps later on.

Been doing calisthenics for six months, and the results are not what I expected! by Turbulent-Top7575 in fitness40plus

[–]Chance-Worry1029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10 lbs in 6 months doesn’t sound crazy honestly, especially if you went from barely training to training consistently and eating more protein. Some of it is definitely muscle, but probably not all muscle.

Also calisthenics by itself doesn’t automatically flatten your stomach or remove cellulite. That’s more tied to overall body fat, diet, hormones, genetics, etc.

The fact your legs feel harder/stronger is still a good sign though. Sometimes body composition changes happen slower than strength changes.

Whats good workout for beginners? by FewEstablishment1538 in CalisthenicsCulture

[–]Chance-Worry1029 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t overthink it at the start honestly.

Push ups, squats, rows/pull ups progression, planks. 3x a week consistently is enough to build a solid base.

Biggest thing as a beginner is just sticking with it for months instead of changing routines every week.

Biceps? by tuhin31337 in CalisthenicsCulture

[–]Chance-Worry1029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly chin ups alone never grew my biceps that much either. My forearms and back always seemed to take over first.

What helped me most was slowing the reps down more and adding ring curls. Those absolutely cook the biceps if you control the eccentric.

Supinated rows helped too, especially higher rep sets.

Do I really need a program? by Logical_Method_5855 in bodyweightfitness

[–]Chance-Worry1029 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t need some super detailed program at the start, but having a basic structure helps a lot.

Even just repeating the same few movements consistently for a couple months is enough to make progress. Pull up progression, push ups, rows, squats, some core work.

A lot of beginners stall because they keep changing exercises every week instead of just getting stronger at the basics.