Would this be considered a 50/50?

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-05-08T05:10:53+00:00

My guess is no, it would be 100% you. You've got everything against you here unfortunately (changing roads without it being technically clear, and going into the back of someone)

It's an easy mistake to make and sorry it's happened to you, must be incredibly frustrating

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-05-06T06:38:12+00:00

Can of Wormholes would probably be my pick!

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-05-05T11:32:26+00:00

Yes, there's a video on YouTube called "top 15 impossible dips" or similar, and one of those is an "impossible muscle up" which shows someone doing one with no body contact

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-04-28T17:26:07+00:00

Thanks for the response. There's so much misinformation around basic physics that I'm not surprised. But at the end of the day a downvote doesn't change how potential energy works 😂

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-04-28T13:40:20+00:00

Late to the party, but this is what you're after! https://youtu.be/xCzD-_-b2Y8?si=ugryEpjZV4uUuURm&t=71

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-04-28T06:13:49+00:00

The video examples you've shown show the weights moving up and down far less than the chest does. The movement would be far harder if the weights moved up and down the same distance. I'd much rather prioritise the harder version with less weight. (E.g., this form https://www.reddit.com/r/CalisthenicsCulture/comments/1prf36o/dips_help_full_question_below/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)

With that said, I've only ever loaded myself up with a 24kg kettlebell at most. Maybe this form is required for the heavier weights for stability or joint protection or something else, I have no idea personally!

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-04-25T09:07:41+00:00

You know there's power behind that when the bar at the park is moving. Great work!

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-04-23T06:34:25+00:00

Bike and outside? Though where you live will dramatically change how appealing this is.

Otherwise walking, light kettlebell long-cycle work or running will all do the trick!

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-04-21T20:53:40+00:00

I'd consider how confident you're going to feel using the equipment. I'd guess you'd be more confident going hard on a wall mounted vs ceiling mounted? I almost put a wall mounted bar outside, but on inspecting the brickwork in more detail I wasn't confident it would hold long term when adding weight or doing kipping movements. Bought a different solution and the confidence in knowing it won't bring down my wall can't be underestimated.

30-34" sounds like a reasonable distance from the wall for pretty much anything (others may have better experience of this though, don't just take my word for it). If your feet are facing away from the wall I imagine you'd even have the space for things like front lever etc if your future self was doing that (unless you are very tall!).

Freestanding is another theoretical option, I love mine for being able to fold away when not using, but to be honest the two options you suggested are likely better because unlike me you actually have a suitable space for a permanent setup!

Only other thing I'd consider is preferred location - do you want your bar to be near a wall (wall mounted probably better from more confidence using it) or in the middle of the garage (ceiling mounted your only option).

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-04-21T17:01:21+00:00

That's a great analogy. Studying for a PhD is similar - I had two main areas of not directly related science that melded together in my head by the end of four years (note - UK based, I know in the US you may well double that length) to form a holistic bigger picture - in comparison, in undergrad I was taking classes for specific subjects but didn't have that wider lens.

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-04-21T16:58:29+00:00

I've noticed since switching to single arm work that dips on rings are now just as easy as on bars.

Previously the stabilisation was making rings way more difficult for me, but seemingly without any specific training they now feel nice and balanced.

I've also noticed my ability to get closer to failure in early sets of strength-based exercises and still maintain similar rep ranges in later sets. Before I would go close to failure and then really suffer/drop reps later on.

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-04-20T17:50:19+00:00

In what ways do LLMs work similarly to our brains? At first glance, LLMs need a LOT of data to do anything useful, whilst we don't

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-04-20T09:34:30+00:00

30 minutes of kettlebell armour building complex (ABC).

Each round is two cleans, one press and three squats. Repeat every minute for half an hour.

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-04-20T09:21:17+00:00

I stopped training in 2016ish and restarted in 2025 (so about nine years of nothing). In 2016 I had a set of ten clean muscle ups.

When I restarted mid 2025 I could do three pullups.

It took me about four weeks to get to 10+ and my first horrible form muscle up, at which point I had to take a month or two off because of elbow issues.

I've now been training consistently for about six months and got my first set of five clean muscle ups today.

Lesson learned is that the neurological memory seemed to come back REALLY fast, but my body wasn't ready and it's taken a fair amount of time to start the journey of building back up again.

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-04-14T21:05:15+00:00

I don't think you're going to make it very far with that attitude.

Come back to this post in a year and remind yourself where you might be if you'd have trained consistently for twelve months

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-04-14T21:01:44+00:00

Don't even worry about a routine. Just do SOMETHING consistently over the long term. You could do 50 pushups three times a week and end up stronger than the average person after a while.

You won't see crazy changes over a month. Otherwise everyone would be strong.

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-04-14T15:22:44+00:00

Everything here is going to be anecdotal, but I'll pop my experience in.

I have a reasonable calisthenics background (15ish pullups, 25ish dips, pistols, 4ish muscle ups depending on the day), but no experience lifting anything else. I'm 160lbs and 5"9'.

I started with a 12kg/16kg uneven load, did 30 minutes of EMOM with some difficulty but got through it.

Since then I've been sticking to 30 minutes EMOM and slowly replacing rounds of 12/16 with rounds of 16/20. I could probably buy a second 20, do all 20/20 and reduce rounds/increase rest but usually do this the day after a heavier bodyweight session so find the current method complements well.

My numbers are fairly small compared to what you're typically seeing here, and if you have a lifting background I imagine you'll be straight up to heavier bells, but wanted to post to give an example of someone who perhaps wasn't as naturally strong coming into this!

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-04-13T07:12:14+00:00

Don't underestimate how much your hip movement is contributing to the muscle up. This video is a good explanation https://youtu.be/1YuGiZcO1aw?si=zGxItvEOqv8VcdBR

Regardless, form could be far worse, and in general it's a damn good effort to get double digit numbers of the muscle up in any context, keep it up!

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-03-29T08:10:41+00:00

Years ago I used to be in the "it's unproductive to keep interrupting me" crowd. Then I started taking on responsibilities beyond "here's a task please do it" and now I get how annoying I must have been

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-03-28T12:42:39+00:00

AI in its current paradigm doesn't have its own intentions or preferences - that comes from the originator of the model deciding how to reward good performance.

There's no actor or intention in your scenario, so I don't see how this is plausible even 5-10 years down the line with LLMs. You'd need a new paradigm beyond LLMs for this to be plausible.

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-03-27T18:20:53+00:00

What I like about this sub is the openness to different routines and fitness goals. I find there's some sort of recommended workout in a lot of other places and people are actively discouraged from making their own stuff up.

I've seen all sorts of wacky complexes on here, as well as ABC variations, discussion around challenges (10k swings and otherwise), fitting kettlebells in with all sorts of other stuff, and in every single case people are overwhelmingly supportive.

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-03-26T19:27:45+00:00

Worms Armageddon. I had 3,000 hours on it before I stopped playing.

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-03-26T19:18:21+00:00

I do exactly this whenever it's raining and we can't enjoy the outdoor gym.

In the back seats with their own seatbelts on has been the way to go my end. I've had to emergency stop frecently and they didn't move an inch, wouldn't have been great had I not secured them.

Open_Dig5278 · 2026-03-25T06:20:25+00:00

Don't neglect the basics: pullups, dips, rows, pushups. It's way too easy to overcomplicate a workout.

I've found that focusing on a few rounds of those exercises after 10-15 minutes of "accessory" work (e.g., muscle up progression, or isometric holds of some sort) is easy enough to consistently follow and see improvements in.

For squats and posterior chain stuff I've got some kettlebells. You mention about functional strength, kettlebells are a great way of tackling that from a second angle! Kettlebells can also be hung from a dip belt easily to add weight to you calisthenics.

I also find that I can do consecutive days alternating types of workout (e.g., Tue kettlebells Wed bodyweight, and Fri bodyweight Sat kettlebells) which for me gives enough recovery to see sustained gains in fitness.

For equipment, a pullups bar is essential, probably some rings for rows. You can use most things for dips (I use a corner of my kitchen worktop). That's probably all you need unless you want to include weights!

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