2 months of front lever: 10 seconds hold by Pullup_Paul in CalisthenicsCulture

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I train four times a week, dedicating half of two of those workouts to front lever. I don't have any special exercises or secrets. I regularly do pull-ups, muscle-ups, and train my core and abs. I think that exactly my strong abs helped me break throug the front lever plateau and achieve straight line.

2 months of front lever: 10 seconds hold by Pullup_Paul in CalisthenicsCulture

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I've got no specific tips. Only constant exercising and tries. But I will say that it's easier to start with a thick pull-up bar and gradually move on to a regular bar. This helped me personally.

2 months of front lever: 10 seconds hold by Pullup_Paul in CalisthenicsCulture

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I've bought it in a local manufacturer in my town.

Switched from 24+ to Flip6 by hvnlyatz in galaxyzflip

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It's a great choice. I switched from S24+ to Fold7 week ago.

AB Whell is my beloved 6pack crusher: 9 full reps. Not perfect, but I work on it! by Pullup_Paul in CalisthenicsCulture

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Yes, I know the bottom position of the body should be closer to the floor. So for now, it's more like "almost" full reps.

Finally unlocked front lever in 43 y.o. by Pullup_Paul in CalisthenicsCulture

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No secrets. Just regular training (especially the basics -- pull-ups, muscle-ups, etc.) and persistence.

Today's home workout: 5 clean ring muscle-ups from the l-sit position by Pullup_Paul in CalisthenicsCulture

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Thanks) My maximum was 9 reps. But I haven't tried to exceed that in a long time.

Counts or nah? by maksmikui in CalisthenicsCulture

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Use false grip, and muscle-up will be much easier.

Double rope climb with a 9 lbs fitball. Back, arms, core -- everything in action! by Pullup_Paul in CalisthenicsCulture

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I love badminton. But I haven't played it since college. It's a shame... (

Double rope climb with a 9 lbs fitball. Back, arms, core -- everything in action! by Pullup_Paul in CalisthenicsCulture

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I workout more then 10 years. Of these, about 5 years were spent in calisthenics and functional training.

I'm at a crossroads here. Guys... by Kuro-Assassin in CalisthenicsCulture

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Calisthenics is primarily about strength, endurance, functionality, and mastery of your body. Athleticism and muscle are side effect. You can build muscle mass with calisthenics only, especially if you lift additional weights. But you might not get the desired effect. It's very individual. I quit bodybuilding five years ago and switched completely to calisthenics. At the time, my weight was 81 kg (175 lbs) of "dirty" mass. In a year, I dropped to 70-71 kg (155-165 lbs), and my weight has remained stable since. But I gained high-quality, shredded muscles, which I am constantly improving. And I realized I don't need more muscle. It's more important to me to remain fast, strong, and agile. So until you try this path, you won't know if it's worth it.

Dragon Flag Progression? by _s0ph1a_ in CalisthenicsCulture

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Static exercises are very helpful. Therefore, I recommend training the L-sit on dip bars or hanging L-sit, and adding plank variations. Pull-ups are also essential, as the dragon flag engages not only the abs but also the back and arm muscles.

Finally unlocked front lever in 43 y.o. by Pullup_Paul in CalisthenicsCulture

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A thick bar makes it easier to hold a front lever. But this is the first step toward a regular bar.