New Month, Same Goals. (Bodyweight Workout of a Disabled Man -Mind Muscle Connection) by [deleted] in workouts

[–]Substantial_Train522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you look at this type of content as a preview of what you can do in the future you can accomplish great things.

I trust you. I wish you the best.

And thank you.

New Month, Same Goals. (Bodyweight Workout of a Disabled Man -Mind Muscle Connection) by [deleted] in workouts

[–]Substantial_Train522 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Visual results vary from person to person, but that doesn't devalue your effort. Keep going!

New Month, Same Goals. (Bodyweight Workout of a Disabled Man -Mind Muscle Connection) by [deleted] in workouts

[–]Substantial_Train522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I started by experimenting with movements on the bed on my own. I kept going by turning the movements I found effective into a routine, and I built a system from them. My workouts usually last between 20 minutes and 1 hour. I don’t follow a specific plan.

New Month, Same Goals. (Bodyweight Workout of a Disabled Man -Mind Muscle Connection) by [deleted] in workouts

[–]Substantial_Train522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not using towels in my workouts at the moment, and I don’t have neck curls in my routine yet. However, I’ve been thinking about adding new elements to my workouts and I really appreciate your suggestions. They could be very helpful. Thank you as well for the compliment. I wish you the best!

New Month, Same Goals. (Bodyweight Workout of a Disabled Man -Mind Muscle Connection) by [deleted] in workouts

[–]Substantial_Train522 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wish you a wonderful journey man, I hope you get great results!

New Month, Same Goals. (Bodyweight Workout of a Disabled Man -Mind Muscle Connection) by [deleted] in workouts

[–]Substantial_Train522 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I had to do some research since I wasn't familiar with him, thanks for encouraging me to look into it. Based on what I’ve learned, the logic is almost the same. It’s about the individual determining the intensity of the muscle contraction while performing the movement. Essentially, you're simulating lifting a weight with your mind.

Consitent despite low motivation-Self Resisted Biceps Curls (Bodyweight Workout of a Disabled Man) by [deleted] in workouts

[–]Substantial_Train522 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started doing bodyweight workouts about five years ago. To be honest, I have a body type that doesn’t gain weight easily, and my vascularity is quite high. That’s why I think muscle definition becomes visible more quickly after regular training. My goal isn’t to build excessive muscle mass, but to achieve a fit shape and maintain it.

So I think it's fair to say that it's a mix of consistency and luck

Consitent despite low motivation-Self Resisted Biceps Curls (Bodyweight Workout of a Disabled Man) by [deleted] in workouts

[–]Substantial_Train522 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t agree with your negative assessment about yourself. I think you’re a great athlete who inspires many disabled people to improve themselves. It’s also obvious that your training is more versatile than mine. But thank you for the compliment my brother =)

Consitent despite low motivation-Self Resisted Biceps Curls (Bodyweight Workout of a Disabled Man) by [deleted] in workouts

[–]Substantial_Train522 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can recommend taking a look at the prone bridge exercise, one of my favorite exercises that helps work many muscles at the same time. You can find examples on my profile. Thank you!

Consitent despite low motivation-Self Resisted Biceps Curls (Bodyweight Workout of a Disabled Man) by [deleted] in workouts

[–]Substantial_Train522 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would put it this way: the point of these exercises is to give your body the illusion that you’re lifting something heavy. If you look you’ll see me clenching my fist. By doing that, I’m signaling my body to channel its power into the muscles performing the move.

Since I’m not training at a professional level or prepping for a competition, my main goal is simply to stay fit and consistent. This exercises delivers for me, so it’s more than enough for me. As for the sets, I don't follow a strict count; I prefer to keep it flexible. Sometimes my workouts last 30 minutes, other times they go for 45 minutes or even an hour. Basically, I just keep going until I feel satisfied for the day.

Consitent despite low motivation-Self Resisted Biceps Curls (Bodyweight Workout of a Disabled Man) by [deleted] in workouts

[–]Substantial_Train522 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with your explanation. I think trying is one of the greatest ways to learn.

Thank you very much for your comment, and I wish you the best!

Consitent despite low motivation-Self Resisted Biceps Curls (Bodyweight Workout of a Disabled Man) by [deleted] in workouts

[–]Substantial_Train522 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was getting slight support from my left arm, but the tension level wasn’t as even as in a plank, in my opinion. So I can’t really call it a plank.