calisthenics – More Than Lifting

MoreThanLifting Podcast Episode 3: Cardiovascular Fitness, Endurance & HIIT Training

In The MoreThanLifting Podcast Episode 3, Rhys and Chris discuss cardiovascular fitness, endurance training and high intensity interval training (HIIT). Also Chris runs a marathon – probably whilst recording – and we find out why Zombies are inevitably going to be the only reason you need to do any long distance running. [two_column_block style=”1″] [content1][/content1] [content2][/content2]… Continue reading MoreThanLifting Podcast Episode 3: Cardiovascular Fitness, Endurance & HIIT Training

More Than Lifting Podcast Episode 2: Movement Fundamentals, Low Level Drills & How To Get Started With Bodyweight Training Properly

In the More Than Lifting Podcast Episode 2, we talk about movement fundamentals & low level drills to get you started with bodyweight training. In the previous episode we discussed movement prep and mobility, in here we get on the bar and start moving around. We also cover legs and core training. What Are… Continue reading More Than Lifting Podcast Episode 2: Movement Fundamentals, Low Level Drills & How To Get Started With Bodyweight Training Properly

Get The Most Out Of Each Rep: What Is Range Of Motion And How Does It Affect Your Training?

We’ve all seen those guys at the gym doing pull ups. You know the ones I mean, they smash out the reps, they move really fast, but don’t seem to be doing a lot. They stay up at the top and barely get their shoulders lower than their elbows. When I am training, I… Continue reading Get The Most Out Of Each Rep: What Is Range Of Motion And How Does It Affect Your Training?

My Training Goals And Progressions: Strength Cycle March-April 2016

It’s April, the second quarter is on and if you haven’t been holding true to your 2016 goals, then what better time to start than now, ready for summer, you’ve got a few months to fix up. I fell off the wagon early on in the year, but I have spent the last 4… Continue reading My Training Goals And Progressions: Strength Cycle March-April 2016

Beginner Isometric Exercises

Isometrics are hold exercises. they are one of the 3 basic movement types so naturally you have to do them. Most of the big power moves are isometric exercises. Here I am going to show you 5 beginner isometric exercises and why you need to be doing them. How can I start isometric training? I… Continue reading Beginner Isometric Exercises

Isometric Breathing – How To Hold 1 Minute L-Sits

Isometric exercises are great for strength and conditioning, you can easily get a good workout from a few select exercises held for an extended period of time. The biggest challenge with isometrics is breathing. If you aren’t breathing, you will never last more than 10 seconds. Isometrics use a lot of energy even though they… Continue reading Isometric Breathing – How To Hold 1 Minute L-Sits

A Reason To Train – Why I Started Gymnastics And How It Has Changed My Training

Gymnastics, just one of those things I never thought I would identify with! If you don’t have a reason to train, you will struggle to keep at it, if you have a reason to apply your strength to improve something else, to get better at a sport or something, you will turn up to… Continue reading A Reason To Train – Why I Started Gymnastics And How It Has Changed My Training

Liquid Chalk – The One Thing You Need For Bar Training

Liquid Chalk will help improve your grip, but make sure it is only on the surface of your hands!

When I started Calisthenics Training, I had no idea about liquid chalk. I used to just get up on the bar, moan about how much my hands hurt, and often start slipping off the bar the longer into my session I got. When my old training partner introduced me to liquid chalk, I thought… Continue reading Liquid Chalk – The One Thing You Need For Bar Training

Legs Day – Calisthenics Squat Variations

Getting my Pistol Squats on

Legs day, the dreaded day of everyone’s week that will turn even the strongest man into a little girl when it comes to tackling stairs in the morning. Getting my Pistol Squats on Why Squats Matter Squats are the perfect exercise for your lower body, I’m sure it comes as no… Continue reading Legs Day – Calisthenics Squat Variations

The Planche Challenge – Results And More Planche Training Tips

In September me and a friend from gymnastics set ourselves a challenge to get a straddle planche down. This is no easy feat, the straddle planche is only slightly more achievable than a full planche, but it was a good target and would leave us with an easy test at the end of the… Continue reading The Planche Challenge – Results And More Planche Training Tips