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Are you trying to work a muscle but can't quite "feel" it?

The eccentric (negative) portion of an exercise seems to be good for feeling the muscles being worked as they stretch.

Start with an easier variation that you can easily control and try it out!

This is sometimes used as a recommendation to fix things like scapular winging.

Note: form also plays a large role! For example, bringing your shoulders back and down before a pushup helps you feel your chest muscles. The same form cue also seems to help people feel their lats in pullups too.

Hope you're well!

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Three sets to failure is a good rule of thumb that can be used to accommodate most peoples' fitness goals.

Other set and rep ranges work, of course! In fact, the Hybrid Routine has both higher and lower ones for a variety of reasons.

To be clear though, those are GOAL standards. For example, you do 2-3 sets of Wall Pushups of as many as you can. After you're able to do 3 sets of 50 - move on!

However, I THINK most people watching this aren't on a regimented fitness plan and may be confused as to the different numbers they see.

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Feeling tired or exhausted all the time?

I think sometimes we get so bogged in exhaustion and misery that we lose sight of a better life.

I've been in similar places, and I'm really glad I continued taking steps to try to get to a better spot.

I know it's not simple for everyone, but I've found that maintaining this pursuit keeps a bit of hope in my life - which already makes it more enjoyable.

Just some thoughts. Hope you're all well today!

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If I had to add a *single* barbell exercise to a pure bodyweight routine, it'd probably be deadlifts.

While we can train the lower back, glutes, and entire posterior chain with various calisthenics moves, I feel like we benefit from training ourselves to lift things at least some of the time.

If you're unable to do this - don't stress out! This is just what I would *personally* choose. Even if you don't have access to a commercial gym, lifting things in general could give you similar benefits.

What would you add?

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Here's a gentle core exercise you can try!

Sometimes used to regain ab strength after pregnancy (but consult with your doctor first of course).

Can you let me know in the comments if this hurts your back to do? How about with the assisted version? Feedback lets me better serve you!

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How do some people stay fit (seemingly without effort)?

More importantly, is there anything we can learn from this that benefits us?

I talk about the role of genetics, lifestyle, and exercise intensity!

We all have talents and we can learn to leverage them to our benefit. When someone is talented and works hard, we can be inspired by what they've accomplished - especially when it pushes the boundaries of what we thought was possible! I believe that people questioned the possibility of a 400lb bench press in the early 20th century. Then a 500lb one. Nowadays, it seems like many fit people can do them with training (though they're still very impressive).

Lifestyle also plays a massive role in our fitness. Not everyone wants to optimize their eating and sleep patterns, but they definitely help for many fitness goals. Just something to consider.

And finally, some people just have an optimized and consistent exercise routine. You don't always hear about them in the gym, but they get their workouts completed in 20-30 intense minutes. This is enough to make consistent progress for many people! The previous two factors also play a role here.

There are many other factors, but these come to mind when people ask me about this

Have a wonderful day!

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Do you give up before you start a lot? Here are two things you can try:

1.) Start simple & fast - If you feel like "perfectionism" is holding you back, sometimes that's just our fear and insecurity feeding into our procrastination. Try a simple version of what you want just to experience it!

Most likely, not that many people are watching and reviewing (yet), so you don't have much to lose - and you have a lot to gain!

2.) Act while energized - Even with the SAME idea, some days we just don't feel excited. Some days they seem scarier and we back off because we don't feel ready.

It's okay to wait a bit to check an idea's validity, but remember that it takes some courage to make our mark upon the world. Feeling a little uncertain certainly isn't uncommon!

Trying new things can sometimes lead to life changing experiences. If nothing else, it can tell you more about you like and dislike.

Have a wonderful day!

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While we can work "all" muscles of our body with a few key movements, some choose to specialize beyond that (for muscle and for strength!). The standard is to do large compound movements first and then follow up with smaller isolation movements (or holds!)

Pretty simple and common concept, but perhaps an important one.

Have a wonderful day!

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Warming up helps decrease the difference between "good" and "bad" fitness days.

I've noticed this not only in fitness, but in other disciplines like billiards, music, etc.

Having a regular practice raises and regulates our baseline ability!

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Importance of wrists and ankles!

Issues often come from below 🥲

If you want more details, please check out that video or the Hybrid Routine page or download the free Hybrid Calisthenics Fitness App (beta)!

Have a wonderful day!

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There are infinite progressions (Maybe? Probably not.)

Embracing micro-progressions can help you master many movements. Why limit yourself to 5 weights when you can use every weight in the gym?

This really is useful when there's a huge difficulty jump between progressions - tuck planche to advanced tuck planche is a good example.

Have a wonderful day!

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Should exercise be painful?

Rephrased a bit - is exercise pain good for us?

There's what I'd call effort or discomfort - this emerges as we push into higher reps. Some days, the whole workout is effortful. I think this can be good for us in the right dose! It trains us to be stronger and more physically mentally capable.

On the other hand, there is a type of pain that is physically bad for you. If you can imagine the pain associated with trying to lift more weight than you should (in a movement you're not familiar with) - that's what I mean! In this case, I don't think this is always good for us. Contrary to popular belief, damage isn't always good. Some damage only harms us.

Have a wonderful day!

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Unsponsored review on barefoot shoes!

I know there are different brands, but I tried to use the two different "types."

One scene I had to cut: These can be extra jarring if you walk a lot on concrete (sidewalks etc). Some of them come with an extra insole to help cushion this.

Free Fitness Routine - 50+ progressions for push-ups, squats, pullups, and more.

Have a beautiful day!

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The Hybrid Fitness Routine is now a book!

If you or someone you know could use it, I really hope it can help.

I tried to keep this video relatively concise - more info is available here: hybridcalisthenics.com/book

We've shipped over 20,000 books so far, and the feedback has been great. We've used your ideas to improve the book. Thank you so much.

Members outside of the U.S. might have expensive shipping, so we set up an Amazon listing to help you save money on shipping (it costs us a lot too, so we also wish it were $0). International Amazon links are all different, so going to your country's Amazon page and searching "Hybrid Calisthenics" is probably the simplest way to find the link. Some countries unfortunately don't have it, but a lot do.

We also have an eBook if you want it. And the information and app is available for free on the Hybrid Fitness Routine website as usual!

Thank you all!

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Why I drink coffee every other day!

Feel free to drink coffee however you like - it's up to you! Some of you may not like it at all.

However, I personally just found that I needed more and more just to feel "normal." A cup to wake up. Then 2 cups, etc. It just seemed more efficient to cycle it throughout the week.

Also, I think it's beneficial to resist our urges (drink coffee) regularly. Or at least have the ability to do so.

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POV: It's your first day at the "Jim"

Most people know to start with weights they can lift and use heavier ones as they get stronger.

For whatever reason, there's an idea that this somehow doesn't apply in calisthenics.

It makes sense because some exercises might look cleaner or more impressive than others. For example, learning to do a proper full pushup, squat, or pullup with good form is a major milestone for some people - and that's wonderful!

However, at the end of the day, those are just some of the many pushing, squatting, and pulling exercises out there! Depending on your fitness level, they might be too hard, too easy, or just right.

It's okay to test your strength, but spend most of your time doing variations you can do competently with good form.

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Exercising can be safe and rewarding - but stay aware!

You sadly don't have to search far to look for freak gym accidents - just look it up in any search engine.

However, many people go to the gym (or workout at home) for years without issue!

Of course, accidents still happen even when we're careful. However, we can reduce the chance of this happening to us with some routine actions:

-Double check equipment to make sure it's secure

-Warm up properly. If movement is painful, be wary! You don't want to tear anything.

-Be aware of your surroundings. Especially in a gym! People are often focused on themselves. If someone is behaving erratically, consider exercising elsewhere.

🔊 I watched Puss in Boots 2 and wanted to make this. That's where the whistle reference is from.

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