This video was all very real, a complete newbie, with no idea, with really bad beginners form, struggling and persevering until finally he achieved his goal. In the years that followed, he cleans up his form.
LOL Hard work???? Kipping and Swinging = CHEATING ( not accepting the actual hard work required and cutting corners that have detrimental effect on your health and strength ) AKA the CrossFit generation
@@CryptoWolf1 what me having videos or not has any baring on what I've said? Kipping is a crime against your body and fitness. It is not so hard to understand it either. If you know anything about physiology and anatomy it is as straightforward as you can get. What part you don't understand?
Same, I gave up at 28 years old, it was so frustrating. I think the easiest way would be some kind of personal trainer, who can tell were your weakness is and what body part you have to work on. This video is quite an inspiration for going back to training.
Totally agree, it’s so frustrating. Once you’ve cracked the technique you’ll be laughing. Try watching a video by Adam Frater.. another TH-camr. He has a great tutorial that helped me a lot.
I'm 63 and will be 64 in a few days. I just started my journey to accomplish the muscle up. I can do about 15 pull ups, 30 ab rollers and push ups. I went and bought an assist band yesterday and tried this morning. Even my trainer said it was hard, but he did one. So, I'm not going to quit, your video is great and has given me the motivation. Thanks, and keep up the great work.
Bernard, great to hear you are able to do the prerequisites of 15 pull-ups. And being 64 in a few days times makes it even more special. You sound like you are in great shape. Buying the resistance bands gets you used to the feeling of flying upwards over bar. If you can crack the technique, ie , the swing, when to pull, etc, you’ve got this.. when you pull, pull as hard as you can and drive the knees upwards the bar at the same time. It will be a kipping muscle up, but they all count. Receiving comments like yours inspire me to want to make another video. The one you watched i made three years ago. I’ve improved a lot since then. Let me know how you get on.. excited for you.
Thanks for your well done video. I'm 78 (female) and worked for months to do my first unassisted pull-up. Sometimes, I can do three, so my new goal is five. I've seen several young women at the gym doing pull-ups; love it.
I'm very inspired by your journey. I'm a woman and recently got my first pullup after training for 6 months. I think the muscle up will be my 5 year goal. Thank you for sharing this
Hi Susan, I’m pleased you feel inspired. It always surprises me how far I have come, and what is possible if you really apply ourselves. I have made another video… uploaded it yesterday showing more progress. th-cam.com/video/P7NdZNGmO6c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=q_FMSptXQb5H9Xsu What you’ve achieved after 6 months of training is brilliant. Most people would have given up. You should be really proud, well done!
Very inspiring video. Congrats and thank you. I'm 62 and just did 17 pull-ups. I had open heart surgery 17 months ago. I hadn't considered trying to do a muscle-up. 🤔 This is now a goal of mine! ... along with 20 pull-ups.
You sound like you are in incredible shape! 17 pull-ups at any age means you are strong enough to pass the UK Army Marine Pull-Up test. Well done, and after heart surgery is amazing. Build up slowly… I’m marking a video today that I’ll upload at the end of next week.. hopefully it will help you get the muscle up.
I’m pleased you found that video inspiring. It does take time, getting all the technical bits in place, like the swing, when to pull etc. Good quality pull ups is a great starting point.. I wish you well on your journey. Calisthenics over the last few years has made me so much stronger, and enabled me to do things I couldn’t previously.
Hey brother..a little late but I just came across this vid...congrats to you on your consistency, perseverance, and work ethic..obviously pays off!...having just hit my first muscle up at age 58 I can empathize with the struggle😉...but the feeling of hitting that first one made it all worth it for sure !! Best wishes from New Jersey..age is just a number...keep grinding and STAY HEALTHY👑💯👑💪💪👍
Thanks so much for your kind comments. Yes it’s certainly great, when you get your first muscle up. I did mine a few years ago, and my form is very slowly improving. But consistency is the key. I’ve ha da quick look at your channel and will look more thoroughly soon.. have a great day..
I’m 44 and just became able to do banded muscle up, but struggling A LOT. My goal is to be able to do muscle up by my next birthday. You video is so encouraging. Thank you!
44 here as well, consistency is key, I was able to do it with thin band couple of weeks back, started to do more pull ups to get stronger yet I can do more consecutive pull ups now, but cant do a muscle up on the same band. Step back and I'll be grinding the movement again with the band. Don't stop lads, we will get it
TENHO 61 ANOS DE IDADE. INICIEI NOS EXERCICIOS FÍSICOS AOS 8 ANOS DE IDADE E ATÉ HOJE CONTINUO PRATICANDO. ISSO É O NOSSO MELHOR REMÉDIO. NÃO PODEMOS PARAR.
Super gość 👍👋 Robię w serii po 30 pompek diamentowych,wyciskam 80 kg na biceps biorę 35 kg ale muscleupa nie. Dość tego. Za 2 miesiące będzie. Dzięki Niemu ⚡💪👊
Thank you old man. I'm 28 years old and just learned the muscle ups after almost 2 months of nearly everyday training. I watched your videos and get very inspired.
Finally a dad spending his free time on something smart instead of following daily news or conspiracy theories. I hope I'll manage to stay this cool at your age.
Haha, that made me smile.. I do enjoy keeping informed about the crazy world we live in, so guilty of being a news watcher.. haha.. but prefer to do pull-ups any day..
@@funwithcalisthenics 😅 Oh well... At least you have something cool to talk about and not just the usual corona/Ukraine/government crap that most guys your age keep on rambling about. My father in law does Kung Fu and works out as well. So once he's done with his political statements, the rest of the conversation is actually pretty enjoyable. With my dad, it's hard sometimes. I love him and all, but I'm really not motivated on visiting him often cuz I know it'll end up being a 1-2h monologue again where I already know 80% of the content by heart and the other 20% is just news about China, Russia or America. Even when times were more peaceful, he'd always Google out a random war somewhere that he can "keep on getting informed about". Don't get me wrong though. I agree with most of his opinions and I really don't have a high opinion about humanity and the direction this world is going. But as long as you are blessed to be able to lead a decent life on this planet where so many suffer, use that time for something smarter than to just Google how many people are suffering. You're neither helping yourself nor them by doing that. You who did a muscle up at your age surely inspired more people than all the other dads together with their boring government stories.
Robert that was a great read. Being a dad myself with kids, I think you really nailed it. I’m also guilty of many things your dad does. Although in recent years I have probably become a little more approachable, and entertaining I guess. I didn’t visit my dad too often, and my kids don’t visit me that frequently. I think it’s a little to do with the crazy world we live in. Let’s leave it at that. Anyway, personally, I find having a hobby or interest like this really helps me mentally to deal with many things. People often say that about sports. Go easy on your dad, he probably loves you more than you’ll ever know.
@@funwithcalisthenics Don't worry, I don't blame him for anything. I'm actually grateful to have a dad like him cuz he opened my eyes and my mind in many ways. I agree with him in many of his opinions, it just gets annoying when he keeps on talking about the same stuff instead of just realizing that I agree with him, that most people will never agree with him, that this world will still be f*cked up no matter how much we discuss it, and that he could do so much more with his time and energy instead of just watching ex-CIA agents talking about America's undercover plans and stuff like that. I'd love to go with him to the streetworkout park or just play a video game in coop mode. But he kinda stopped doing anything else than "keeping himself informed" and that's the biggest dad-move of them all and that's what makes me frustrated. Like you said, having hobbies helps a lot. The world doesn't really offer much positivity by default. So if you forget how to behave like a little kid and create your own childish positivity, you're pretty much stranded. That's why I don't mind still allowing myself to get excited about muscle ups, bike rides, video games, playing the guitar and stuff like that. I know that all-in-all it's just a bunch of stupid and meaningless activities, but at least it has a positive effect on me. My dad is a pretty intelligent person and thus suffers from the biggest demise of such people - he can't stop behaving less intelligent and can't allow himself to have some simpleminded fun. 😅
Great demonstration of willingness. Persistence, commitment and nothing to hide. Just beautiful ! Watching until the end is not only a pleasure but inspiring too. Well done!
Way to stick with it! You've motivated me. I have done ONE single muscle up in my life but that was 15yr ago. I'm 52 now and it's time to train again. Thank you!
So we’ll done on your persistence and guts at 60yrs I am trying all things to keep fit and your video has given me so much encouragement to keep going thank you
Awww thank you so much. I don’t see my age as a barrier in Calisthenics. I still have so much to learn and improve. Hoping to get stronger and better at more skills too. I’m super excited about this journey. I don’t find muscle ups easy. Some days I can do it, and some I still can’t quite get there. So I’m still working and practising with the bands and focusing on technique. That’s for you kind words! 👍
@@funwithcalisthenics Everything takes time 🙌🏻 and great things take the longest. Keep working hard no matter how many times you fail to see any progress even if it were for weeks. & btw i recommend you watch my muscle up workout video for more diverse progressions rather than just doing hangs and pull ups! Stay safe
Im 34 and never in my life being abble to achieve one muscle up, while being abble to do 20 straight pull ups. Now is the time for me to work my ass off and get the job done and your video is a great teaching for the process, thanks !
Thanks for your comment. You clearly have the strength. 20 pull-ups is massive. You just need to lear the technique. Next week I’m uploading another muscle up with bands video, then I will be uploading a how to muscle video without bands. So stay connected and I’ll get you over that bar.
congrats on not giving up. I was 54 years old. When I set out on this exact same mission.I didn’t think I would ever pull it off. your video brought back.The memories of my frustrations and diligence until I finally did it!
When I look back at that video I made 3 years ago, my pull-ups and style / form was terrible. But I was starting from ground zero.. so I forgive myself. But three years on, I’m getting better. What a struggle.. but so pleased I did it.. we should be proud.
The pure grinding, no fluff no BS. Seriously, this is the most practical muscle up video that I have seen. Thank you SOOOO much for posting this. I'm going to start my journey tomorrow at open gym!
Inspiring and congratulations, sincerely but that's not a muscle up. Drop the swing and the kip action. Then you have real muscle up. I think you'll get it. Keep the videos coming.
@@funwithcalisthenics You know what... that's one of the things that I love about TH-cam. It really gives you an opportunity to go back and SEE how far you've come. I never really did that before.
It's great to see people that keep going despite their age, especially if their health allows them to and they don't let it go to waste I never really had the health to do any kinds of sports and my doctors still don't really want me to, but I worked my way up to average and even above average in some places. Currently working on getting used to running as it is the worst exercise for me and has been prohibited by several specialists for various reasons countless times, but I'm getting a hang of it
Just wanted to express to you a warm appreciation for your humble ward work and dedication. This is how true life is! I am 43, doing 15 pull ups and on my way to my first muscle up. I been trying to do basics without stripes, now I clearly see stripe is a next step for my progress. Definitely thanks for your inspiration! Good luck, good health and wish you more subs and watchings!
Thanks for your lovely thoughtful message. I certainly try and keep it real, with nothing fancy in my presentation. The bands helped me loads.. recommend them so much. Good luck, stay strong and healthy.
Hello from France, just want to say that you're video is so Inspiring I just started calisthenic and learning muscle-up at 31 Years old, and i was feeling old. And you, starting at 55, and what a success :D Awesome work my friend, hope to see more videos like that from You !
Hello my friend, I wish I had started when I as younger. Pleased you find the videos inspiring. I enjoy making them. Sometimes the improvements take a long time to get us to where we want to get to, but we just have to keep trying.
Your experience is inspiring for many of us. Tons of faith and persistence are the key. Thanks for sharing your calisthenic wisdom. Congratulations! Subscribed.
I was once in the same struggle. I learned how to do muscle ups right after my 50th Bday. I also practiced on a bar that was neck level, where I had to hop to complete the task. Anyways great determination 👊
Love it! I'm 58. Ten years ago I could knock out four or five. I'm doubting I could do a single MU right now. Gotta get back at it. Thanks for the motivation.
Yes, the kids have to wait for the pensioners to finish their work outs 😂. Thanks for watching. Just watched your WOD Jordan video.. it reminded me of when I did it in a collaboration. It hurts 👍. And I had a smaller kettle bell!
It's years old that video, but it shows what it takes to reach your goal. It's just a big load of hard work and self confidence that you can do it. Inspiring 💪 I'm working also on my first muscle up...and I'm just 41.
You are a great inspiration! I will be 60 this year and my goal is to achieve a muscle-up. I started 10 months ago with 2 bands totalling 80kg and have gradually progressed to a single medium band of 25kg where i seem to have stagnated. How long did it take you and did you encounter any sticking points or was it smooth and steady progress all the way? Many thanks again for sharing your journey!
Hiya, thanks for commenting. Firstly, the progress you’ve made from 80kg in bands to 25kg is seriously impressive. I don’t think there are many 60 year olds that could claim that! It seemed like an I possible task for me, and although it was progressing and I was single minded it wasn’t easy. What you don’t see in my video, is that during the three months it took me, I also managed to lose about 1/2 stone in weight while working hard on my pull-ups. Immediately after completing this video I picked up a shoulder injury so I couldn’t progress and clean up the form. Know I have a minor elbow ache, hopefully I’ll be getting back to muscle-ups again soon. My recommendation is to watch loads of videos on the technique, and visualise performing it. Think .. explosive pull downs like you are slamming the hood of your car and pulling your knees up (kipping) at the same time. And come around the bar, in a curve.. whilst working hard on building your pull-up max. How many can you do?
@@funwithcalisthenics Thanks for the quick response! Yes, i have watched dozens of youtube videos and i know the theory behind a successful muscle-up, just seem to lack the explosive strength needed. I can do 12-14 pull-ups, probably 12 clean and at least 15 straight bar dips. Am now practicing chest-to-bar pull-ups to improve on explosiveness but it's a really slow process and i haven't seen any progress since reaching 25kg band around 2 months ago :(
Hahaha it is a bit bobbly. And really close to the neighbour. While using my resistance bands, I was wearing slides on my feet and they got caught in the bands and ended up flying over the fence!
Two years after making this video, I have progressed and completed a 100 Muscle Up Challenge. Watch this video now! th-cam.com/video/yGF2yIdd2WM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=XrB6UZ7vmzY9yv8A
Congratulations on your success! You have inspired me to get on this sooner. I am 55 and determined to do Muscle Ups as well. It begins with a pull-up bar in my garage.
Very cool to see this from a fellow 55. I did my first a year ago at age 54. I had the strength but it was just about getting the form right. Still working on improving the form, but they've gotten a lot easier!
After 34 years this is probably the best motivational workout video I've ever seen ! You SIR are fking AMAZING !! Hard Work , WORKS !!!!! Keep it up , lovely atitude 💪💪💪
@@funwithcalisthenics Hell yeah ! Subscribed ! I've seen a few of them in the last hour ;) In a few minutes you inspired me to start practing the tuck and full planche in the next weeks / months Let's go Sir !
I'm 61 and could do them at 55 but COVID and laziness put them on the back burner, I'm starting to train them again but I've got that tinge of fear to just get it as I've recently had bilateral hip replacement. I think I'm just a few weeks away from getting it! Thanks for motivating other people, great video. ❤
You are welcome. Yes it is possible. I was so focussed for throes three months of training. Now, three years later I’ve improved so much. Really enjoy the exercise.
Congratulations! I really am! I had this goal a few years ago, maybe 3 or 4 years, and I'll have you know that it took me almost 1 year to get the damn movement haha! I know the effect of that reward for hard work and persistence. I was like a madman the first time I went over that bar without bands. Unbelievable!
It is videos such as this that show it is possible to get in shape without expensive gym memberships. At a time when money is tight, it becomes even more important. How people weren't thinking about using their money wisely before is one of the major factors in how the world economy got to the stage that it is currently in.
So inspiring! I will be 50 in August and I'm currently training for pullups. I wish I would've been smart and trained for this when I was younger :-) Keep up the amazing work and thank you!
Thank you do much I'm 18 years old and you just motivated me I've been doing calisthenics for 6 months I've tried to do the muscle up but that wasn't my goal at that moment So now is my goal stay hard!
Nice man. I am 36 and I just did my first muscle up over the summer. A few years ago I had a whole series of problems and I started taking psych meds, moved into a mental health housing, and started eating crap food. I got fat so fast! At my highest weight I was about 200 pounds a few years ago. Now I am down to 150 and I have done a muscle up! Wooohoo Keep up the fitness challenges man this was the best thing I have ever started doing in my life. I thought I was doing something great at 36 man but now I need to show myself in 20 years that I can still do it!
Thanks for sharing your story. It’s a tough world we live in, and having something like the muscle up or fitness in general to focus on, can massively keep us on the right path, away from temptation and addictions. I wish I could have done the muscle up at your age, but when I was 36, I hadn’t heard of it. 😂😂. Take care friend.
Very good! A lot of respect for your fitness level, especially at your age that's remarkable. You are definitely one of the fittest people in your year group.
The thing nobody explains about muscle ups is that you need some baseline level of strength. Work on weighted pull ups until you can pull yourself up once with half your bodyweight. At that point, you should be strong enough to do a muscle up with proper technique.
That’s a great way to look at it. I can now do a pull up with half my weight. 40kg, and muscle ups come a lot easier now. I wish I had worked on that first.
I guess we all take different amounts of time to crack this. But anyway, training pull-ups are so good for you, even if you don’t get the MU. So what have you got to lose. Good luck bro.
This is the most practical video I've seen on Muscle Up's. No false optimism. Just do the hard work and you'll get there.
This video was all very real, a complete newbie, with no idea, with really bad beginners form, struggling and persevering until finally he achieved his goal. In the years that followed, he cleans up his form.
LOL Hard work???? Kipping and Swinging = CHEATING ( not accepting the actual hard work required and cutting corners that have detrimental effect on your health and strength )
AKA the CrossFit generation
@@funwithcalisthenicssalute 🫡 to you, man.
@@VelhaGuardaTricolorok show us your videos then. You have a link to it?
@@CryptoWolf1 what me having videos or not has any baring on what I've said? Kipping is a crime against your body and fitness. It is not so hard to understand it either. If you know anything about physiology and anatomy it is as straightforward as you can get. What part you don't understand?
I'm only 35, but I gave up trying to do muscle-ups after only 2 months. Thanks for the inspiration, I'm going back to training👍
Pleased to hear it. Don’t quit this time.. think of the good it will do you as you train.. 😊👍
Same, I gave up at 28 years old, it was so frustrating. I think the easiest way would be some kind of personal trainer, who can tell were your weakness is and what body part you have to work on. This video is quite an inspiration for going back to training.
Totally agree, it’s so frustrating. Once you’ve cracked the technique you’ll be laughing. Try watching a video by Adam Frater.. another TH-camr. He has a great tutorial that helped me a lot.
If you start with bent arms it needs zero strength only kip
@@P2541-kz1cuwhere's your video?
Just found this. Subscribed immediately. No gimmick, no talking to cam. Just the process. ❤love this
That’s my style. Thanks so much for subscribing. More videos to come.
I'm 63 and will be 64 in a few days. I just started my journey to accomplish the muscle up. I can do about 15 pull ups, 30 ab rollers and push ups. I went and bought an assist band yesterday and tried this morning. Even my trainer said it was hard, but he did one. So, I'm not going to quit, your video is great and has given me the motivation. Thanks, and keep up the great work.
Bernard, great to hear you are able to do the prerequisites of 15 pull-ups. And being 64 in a few days times makes it even more special. You sound like you are in great shape. Buying the resistance bands gets you used to the feeling of flying upwards over bar. If you can crack the technique, ie , the swing, when to pull, etc, you’ve got this.. when you pull, pull as hard as you can and drive the knees upwards the bar at the same time. It will be a kipping muscle up, but they all count. Receiving comments like yours inspire me to want to make another video. The one you watched i made three years ago. I’ve improved a lot since then. Let me know how you get on.. excited for you.
I'm probably late but, happy birthday!!
Hahah thanks.. on the 27th so you are early! 👍
Learn to do it strict first not with kip motion, I'm 53 and learned at crossfit, I can do ring or bar muscle ups in sets
I’m trying ..
Thanks for your well done video. I'm 78 (female) and worked for months to do my first unassisted pull-up. Sometimes, I can do three, so my new goal is five. I've seen several young women at the gym doing pull-ups; love it.
That’s brilliant, especially when you think most women of any age can’t do one. Big congrats to you. Keep going!
I'm very inspired by your journey. I'm a woman and recently got my first pullup after training for 6 months. I think the muscle up will be my 5 year goal. Thank you for sharing this
Hi Susan, I’m pleased you feel inspired. It always surprises me how far I have come, and what is possible if you really apply ourselves. I have made another video… uploaded it yesterday showing more progress. th-cam.com/video/P7NdZNGmO6c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=q_FMSptXQb5H9Xsu
What you’ve achieved after 6 months of training is brilliant. Most people would have given up. You should be really proud, well done!
Very inspiring video. Congrats and thank you. I'm 62 and just did 17 pull-ups. I had open heart surgery 17 months ago. I hadn't considered trying to do a muscle-up. 🤔 This is now a goal of mine! ... along with 20 pull-ups.
You sound like you are in incredible shape! 17 pull-ups at any age means you are strong enough to pass the UK Army Marine Pull-Up test. Well done, and after heart surgery is amazing. Build up slowly… I’m marking a video today that I’ll upload at the end of next week.. hopefully it will help you get the muscle up.
Were you able to muscle up?
@tapelkidd yes at the end of the video, I get my first one.
Ur no WannaB. You're the real deal.
Как ваши успехи в спорте?
I am 52, started with calisthenics a year ago. Planning to do my first muscle up by the age of 55 too. Your example is inspiring.
I’m pleased you found that video inspiring. It does take time, getting all the technical bits in place, like the swing, when to pull etc.
Good quality pull ups is a great starting point.. I wish you well on your journey. Calisthenics over the last few years has made me so much stronger, and enabled me to do things I couldn’t previously.
me too. same story 🙂
Hey brother..a little late but I just came across this vid...congrats to you on your consistency, perseverance, and work ethic..obviously pays off!...having just hit my first muscle up at age 58 I can empathize with the struggle😉...but the feeling of hitting that first one made it all worth it for sure !! Best wishes from New Jersey..age is just a number...keep grinding and STAY HEALTHY👑💯👑💪💪👍
Thanks so much for your kind comments. Yes it’s certainly great, when you get your first muscle up. I did mine a few years ago, and my form is very slowly improving. But consistency is the key. I’ve ha da quick look at your channel and will look more thoroughly soon.. have a great day..
@@funwithcalisthenics… This is amazing being 42 and cannot do a muscle up. I really need to start practicing more
@@Dadbodfinessefit it’s really rewarding. Takes commitment and time. But worth every minute. Enjoy the journey.
I was going to send you this video but found your comment.
@@rgmtb Antony is a BEAST💯👑💯
I just started training calisthenics few months ago. I'm 34. Did my first muscle up.. put it on my channel haha.. proud of it but gotta improve a lot!
Hi, just watched it! That’s was awesome. Congratulations.
I’m 44 and just became able to do banded muscle up, but struggling A LOT. My goal is to be able to do muscle up by my next birthday. You video is so encouraging. Thank you!
That’s a great goal to have. Using the bands really helped me. Good luck!
44 here as well, consistency is key, I was able to do it with thin band couple of weeks back, started to do more pull ups to get stronger yet I can do more consecutive pull ups now, but cant do a muscle up on the same band. Step back and I'll be grinding the movement again with the band. Don't stop lads, we will get it
What a great video !!!! Congratulations you are in the 5% of society what can do muscle up
Thanks so much for the great comment. Appreciate that.
That's awesome! Love seeing the REAL process/progress...Inspiring!
More to come! Another video coming in a weeks time.
TENHO 61 ANOS DE IDADE. INICIEI NOS EXERCICIOS FÍSICOS AOS 8 ANOS DE IDADE E ATÉ HOJE CONTINUO PRATICANDO. ISSO É O NOSSO MELHOR REMÉDIO. NÃO PODEMOS PARAR.
Well done my friend, you’ve done a great job in keeping active. Keep going..
Super gość 👍👋 Robię w serii po 30 pompek diamentowych,wyciskam 80 kg na biceps biorę 35 kg ale muscleupa nie. Dość tego. Za 2 miesiące będzie.
Dzięki Niemu ⚡💪👊
Brilliant.. you can do it!
Great results for all that hard work. Well done.
Thank you!
yes you did it sir. that's the fruit of patience and your hardwork. very inspiring.
Well thank you very much my friend. 👏👋🔥
Wow thank you po sir for sharing nakaka amize naman po yung ginawa nyo the aged of 55 you have strong muscel.. I well contenue my full ups
Thank you old man. I'm 28 years old and just learned the muscle ups after almost 2 months of nearly everyday training. I watched your videos and get very inspired.
Finally a dad spending his free time on something smart instead of following daily news or conspiracy theories. I hope I'll manage to stay this cool at your age.
Haha, that made me smile.. I do enjoy keeping informed about the crazy world we live in, so guilty of being a news watcher.. haha.. but prefer to do pull-ups any day..
@@funwithcalisthenics 😅 Oh well... At least you have something cool to talk about and not just the usual corona/Ukraine/government crap that most guys your age keep on rambling about. My father in law does Kung Fu and works out as well. So once he's done with his political statements, the rest of the conversation is actually pretty enjoyable. With my dad, it's hard sometimes. I love him and all, but I'm really not motivated on visiting him often cuz I know it'll end up being a 1-2h monologue again where I already know 80% of the content by heart and the other 20% is just news about China, Russia or America. Even when times were more peaceful, he'd always Google out a random war somewhere that he can "keep on getting informed about". Don't get me wrong though. I agree with most of his opinions and I really don't have a high opinion about humanity and the direction this world is going. But as long as you are blessed to be able to lead a decent life on this planet where so many suffer, use that time for something smarter than to just Google how many people are suffering. You're neither helping yourself nor them by doing that. You who did a muscle up at your age surely inspired more people than all the other dads together with their boring government stories.
Robert that was a great read. Being a dad myself with kids, I think you really nailed it. I’m also guilty of many things your dad does. Although in recent years I have probably become a little more approachable, and entertaining I guess. I didn’t visit my dad too often, and my kids don’t visit me that frequently. I think it’s a little to do with the crazy world we live in. Let’s leave it at that. Anyway, personally, I find having a hobby or interest like this really helps me mentally to deal with many things. People often say that about sports. Go easy on your dad, he probably loves you more than you’ll ever know.
@@funwithcalisthenics Don't worry, I don't blame him for anything. I'm actually grateful to have a dad like him cuz he opened my eyes and my mind in many ways. I agree with him in many of his opinions, it just gets annoying when he keeps on talking about the same stuff instead of just realizing that I agree with him, that most people will never agree with him, that this world will still be f*cked up no matter how much we discuss it, and that he could do so much more with his time and energy instead of just watching ex-CIA agents talking about America's undercover plans and stuff like that. I'd love to go with him to the streetworkout park or just play a video game in coop mode. But he kinda stopped doing anything else than "keeping himself informed" and that's the biggest dad-move of them all and that's what makes me frustrated. Like you said, having hobbies helps a lot. The world doesn't really offer much positivity by default. So if you forget how to behave like a little kid and create your own childish positivity, you're pretty much stranded. That's why I don't mind still allowing myself to get excited about muscle ups, bike rides, video games, playing the guitar and stuff like that. I know that all-in-all it's just a bunch of stupid and meaningless activities, but at least it has a positive effect on me. My dad is a pretty intelligent person and thus suffers from the biggest demise of such people - he can't stop behaving less intelligent and can't allow himself to have some simpleminded fun. 😅
The world doesn’t offer much positivity by default… that’s deep. But probably quite true. Thought provoking statement!
Bravo! For the hardwork and determination
Thank you, I appreciate those kind words.
I love the honesty of this journey - brilliant 👍
Hey, thanks so much for your comment. It’s very much appreciated. 😀
Your doing great, gives me hope! Thank You!
You are so welcome
Thats incredible man, love the dedication and enthusiasm, 😊
Thank you.
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Agreed .. I hit subscribe.. Ty
Remarkable, congratulations, all the effort brought its compensations, the body got a formidable transformation. HURRA!!!!!
Haha, it’s paid off, two years later!
The guy at the beginning of the video and the guy from around 8:00 onwards look like father and son, to say the least... Just amazing. Congrats!!!
Thanks so much. Appreciate that. I made that video 4 years ago, have lost a bit more hair since then! 😂
Great demonstration of willingness. Persistence, commitment and nothing to hide. Just beautiful !
Watching until the end is not only a pleasure but inspiring too. Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for great comment.
This is amazing! He was clearly diligent in his efforts to achieve his goal. Practice, patience and diligence. Way to go!
Thank you. 👍
Way to stick with it! You've motivated me. I have done ONE single muscle up in my life but that was 15yr ago. I'm 52 now and it's time to train again. Thank you!
Excellent, yes even in our 50’s we can do this. Let’s set an example to the younger guys. You are very welcome pleased this has motivated you.
This is really helpful, I’m still working on my form but from this to your latest videos is inspiration and at 57 💪🏾
I’m so pleased you’ve found it helpful. I’m continuing with my struggles and hoping to improve my form too. It’s incredible how are body’s can adapt.
That's an inspiring man here. Need more of them
Wicked cool and congrats. I turned 55 in August (last month) and you inspired me to legitimately try with progression. 🤙🙏
Rock on! That’s exciting… Top tip…. Don’t push it too hard and get injured… it takes time, months in most cases!
So we’ll done on your persistence and guts at 60yrs I am trying all things to keep fit and your video has given me so much encouragement to keep going thank you
Thank you. I appreciate your support and appreciation.
Great step by step.. I was like-double up the bands!! 2 greens! Love the swing! It's all core!
Haha, I started with so many bands! Couldn’t believe that one day I could do it with none. But even now, most of my training I still use them. 👍
Great work
Thank you.
Subscribed 🙏🏼
@@boxwave1137 thanks so much. I too have to your channel for a while now.
Nice to see the start to finish of that journey.
Yep.. that’s all of it. 👍
Juste enjoy the pride you feel. Nobody knows more than you how much you deserve it.
Thanks so much! Appreciate that.
Just watched this and i'm SUPER inspired!! I've only seen 2 or 3 people who can muscle up at your age.
Awww thank you so much. I don’t see my age as a barrier in Calisthenics. I still have so much to learn and improve. Hoping to get stronger and better at more skills too. I’m super excited about this journey. I don’t find muscle ups easy. Some days I can do it, and some I still can’t quite get there. So I’m still working and practising with the bands and focusing on technique. That’s for you kind words! 👍
@@funwithcalisthenics Everything takes time 🙌🏻 and great things take the longest. Keep working hard no matter how many times you fail to see any progress even if it were for weeks. & btw i recommend you watch my muscle up workout video for more diverse progressions rather than just doing hangs and pull ups! Stay safe
@@zaynassi8818 i will do, thanks again for your support.
Im 34 and never in my life being abble to achieve one muscle up, while being abble to do 20 straight pull ups. Now is the time for me to work my ass off and get the job done and your video is a great teaching for the process, thanks !
Thanks for your comment. You clearly have the strength. 20 pull-ups is massive. You just need to lear the technique. Next week I’m uploading another muscle up with bands video, then I will be uploading a how to muscle video without bands. So stay connected and I’ll get you over that bar.
Once again I am watching my idol. I love your dedication.
Haha thank you so much.. pleased you enjoyed it. 👍
congrats on not giving up. I was 54 years old.
When I set out on this exact same mission.I didn’t think I would ever pull it off. your video brought back.The memories of my frustrations and diligence until I finally did it!
When I look back at that video I made 3 years ago, my pull-ups and style / form was terrible. But I was starting from ground zero.. so I forgive myself. But three years on, I’m getting better. What a struggle.. but so pleased I did it.. we should be proud.
Você é uma inspiração para mim, ainda vou conseguir fazer o muscle up!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much.. appreciate your support.
The pure grinding, no fluff no BS.
Seriously, this is the most practical muscle up video that I have seen.
Thank you SOOOO much for posting this. I'm going to start my journey tomorrow at open gym!
Inspiring and congratulations, sincerely but that's not a muscle up. Drop the swing and the kip action. Then you have real muscle up. I think you'll get it. Keep the videos coming.
@chipparker3950 thank you for the comment. I did get it, eventually.. 4 years later I’m cleaning it up.
Very nice MUSCLE UP JOURNEY video. Love seeing the progress. 👍🏾
Just noticed I never thank you for your comments. We have both progressed so much since these earlier days.
@@funwithcalisthenics You know what... that's one of the things that I love about TH-cam. It really gives you an opportunity to go back and SEE how far you've come. I never really did that before.
You are amazing.
Thank you.
You made me laugh with this video.
I had a similar experience getting my first muscle up. Great work!
Thanks so much Larry. I laugh too when I look back. When I started I was completely clueless!
@@funwithcalisthenics Do you still do it?
It's great to see people that keep going despite their age, especially if their health allows them to and they don't let it go to waste
I never really had the health to do any kinds of sports and my doctors still don't really want me to, but I worked my way up to average and even above average in some places. Currently working on getting used to running as it is the worst exercise for me and has been prohibited by several specialists for various reasons countless times, but I'm getting a hang of it
Wow wow you are aged but you have achieved your goal wow great work I m very happy by your great achievement 👏 😀 👍
Thank you so much. Appreciate your support. 😀
Just subscribed!
Just wanted to express to you a warm appreciation for your humble ward work and dedication. This is how true life is!
I am 43, doing 15 pull ups and on my way to my first muscle up. I been trying to do basics without stripes, now I clearly see stripe is a next step for my progress.
Definitely thanks for your inspiration!
Good luck, good health and wish you more subs and watchings!
Thanks for your lovely thoughtful message. I certainly try and keep it real, with nothing fancy in my presentation.
The bands helped me loads.. recommend them so much. Good luck, stay strong and healthy.
Very inspirational💯👍💪 you have yourself a new subscriber
Thank you so much!
Hello from France, just want to say that you're video is so Inspiring
I just started calisthenic and learning muscle-up at 31 Years old, and i was feeling old.
And you, starting at 55, and what a success :D
Awesome work my friend, hope to see more videos like that from You !
Hello my friend, I wish I had started when I as younger. Pleased you find the videos inspiring. I enjoy making them. Sometimes the improvements take a long time to get us to where we want to get to, but we just have to keep trying.
You are a legend sir!!! keep inspiring us :)
Sorry for my late reply. Thank you so much for your comment. 👍🔥
Your experience is inspiring for many of us. Tons of faith and persistence are the key. Thanks for sharing your calisthenic wisdom. Congratulations! Subscribed.
Thank you.
I was once in the same struggle. I learned how to do muscle ups right after my 50th Bday. I also practiced on a bar that was neck level, where I had to hop to complete the task. Anyways great determination 👊
It’s great to achieve these things at our age.. feels good.. well done 👍
Love it! I'm 58. Ten years ago I could knock out four or five. I'm doubting I could do a single MU right now. Gotta get back at it. Thanks for the motivation.
Great that we have this platform to all inspire each other.
When kids want play in the park but have to wait for their turn :) great job with your muscle up journey
Yes, the kids have to wait for the pensioners to finish their work outs 😂. Thanks for watching. Just watched your WOD Jordan video.. it reminded me of when I did it in a collaboration. It hurts 👍. And I had a smaller kettle bell!
It's years old that video, but it shows what it takes to reach your goal. It's just a big load of hard work and self confidence that you can do it. Inspiring 💪 I'm working also on my first muscle up...and I'm just 41.
You’ve got years on me, so I’m sure you’ll get there, if you train hard. Thanks for watching and I wish you well.
You are a great inspiration! I will be 60 this year and my goal is to achieve a muscle-up. I started 10 months ago with 2 bands totalling 80kg and have gradually progressed to a single medium band of 25kg where i seem to have stagnated. How long did it take you and did you encounter any sticking points or was it smooth and steady progress all the way? Many thanks again for sharing your journey!
Hiya, thanks for commenting. Firstly, the progress you’ve made from 80kg in bands to 25kg is seriously impressive. I don’t think there are many 60 year olds that could claim that! It seemed like an I possible task for me, and although it was progressing and I was single minded it wasn’t easy. What you don’t see in my video, is that during the three months it took me, I also managed to lose about 1/2 stone in weight while working hard on my pull-ups. Immediately after completing this video I picked up a shoulder injury so I couldn’t progress and clean up the form. Know I have a minor elbow ache, hopefully I’ll be getting back to muscle-ups again soon.
My recommendation is to watch loads of videos on the technique, and visualise performing it.
Think .. explosive pull downs like you are slamming the hood of your car and pulling your knees up (kipping) at the same time. And come around the bar, in a curve.. whilst working hard on building your pull-up max. How many can you do?
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Thanks for the quick response! Yes, i have watched dozens of youtube videos and i know the theory behind a successful muscle-up, just seem to lack the explosive strength needed. I can do 12-14 pull-ups, probably 12 clean and at least 15 straight bar dips. Am now practicing chest-to-bar pull-ups to improve on explosiveness but it's a really slow process and i haven't seen any progress since reaching 25kg band around 2 months ago :(
@@surefire888 you got your first muscle ups?
Hi Alex, oh yes! It took a while, but now I’ve unlocked it. Can do them on the bar, and on the gym rings too. How are you getting on?
@@funwithcalisthenics I find epicondylitis is a major setback when trying to progress pull ups. I had it for 18 months before it settled down.
Wow, awesome...
Thanks again.
Wow nice edit 👍
I’m learning lots about this editing business! 👍
@@funwithcalisthenics yeah inevitable skills at this era!
You are an inspiration 🙌🏼
Thank you, I hope you found the video useful.
Nice video 🔥
Thank you!
Great work. I will try myself to do it.
Good. It’s a challenge!
Awesome progress! Much respect. - That structure looks kind of fragile, watch out you don't muscle-up into the neighbors garden.
Hahaha it is a bit bobbly. And really close to the neighbour. While using my resistance bands, I was wearing slides on my feet and they got caught in the bands and ended up flying over the fence!
Ночью вы перепрыгнули через забор и тайно извлекли тапочки из участка соседа.
Thank you for sharing. Amazing progression!
You are welcome, and thanks for watching.
Hi sir
Hello! Thanks for dropping by.
Thank you so much for subscribing. I really appreciate your support. Hope you’ll enjoy my videos, I upload every Wednesday! 😀👍
Congratulations, that's a great achievement. I still haven't done a muscle up, but I can see your technique and diligence really paid off!
Thank you.. appreciate that. I have progressed a lot since making that video. I’m still going, and making more up to date videos. Thanks for watching.
Two years after making this video, I have progressed and completed a 100 Muscle Up Challenge. Watch this video now! th-cam.com/video/yGF2yIdd2WM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=XrB6UZ7vmzY9yv8A
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Hey thanks.. 🤪
What!!?? Dang. Spoiler alert- he gets er done.
Congratulations on your success! You have inspired me to get on this sooner. I am 55 and determined to do Muscle Ups as well. It begins with a pull-up bar in my garage.
Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment. Have fun in your garage! Exciting times ahead for you… 😊🙏
Very cool to see this from a fellow 55. I did my first a year ago at age 54. I had the strength but it was just about getting the form right. Still working on improving the form, but they've gotten a lot easier!
That’s a very similar story. So much of it is the technique. Like you, still working to improve that.
I know the feeling of the first one no matter the struggle. Great work mate. Keep it up
Thanks, will do!
Well done!!!!! Huge respect for that 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿
Thanks so much! 👍💪
After 34 years this is probably the best motivational workout video I've ever seen ! You SIR are fking AMAZING !!
Hard Work , WORKS !!!!!
Keep it up , lovely atitude 💪💪💪
Thank you. That was a few years ago, and I’m still improving.. still making videos too.
@@funwithcalisthenics Hell yeah ! Subscribed ! I've seen a few of them in the last hour ;)
In a few minutes you inspired me to start practing the tuck and full planche in the next weeks / months
Let's go Sir !
Excellent, let’s go!
I'm 61 and could do them at 55 but COVID and laziness put them on the back burner, I'm starting to train them again but I've got that tinge of fear to just get it as I've recently had bilateral hip replacement. I think I'm just a few weeks away from getting it!
Thanks for motivating other people, great video. ❤
Thanks so much for your lovely comment. Good luck with the muscle up.
Nice 👌 👋 👌 👋 👌 👋 👌 👋 👌 👋
Thank you 🙏
Well done. 52 here & after 18mths (11mths with elbow troubles...), finally did my first muscle-up! Keep up the great commitment!
That’s cool.. there seems to be more and more people in their 50’s doing muscle-ups.. love it.
Raw, unfiltered, authentic. Great video and awesome work, man!
Merci pour la vidéo ! Vous venez de me prouver que tout est possible dans la vie à partir du moment où on le veut vraiment! Thanks!
You are welcome. Yes it is possible. I was so focussed for throes three months of training. Now, three years later I’ve improved so much. Really enjoy the exercise.
Thank you for sharing this. You are a true inspiration. Have a wonderful day ahead
Thank you so much. You too my friend. 👍
Congratulations !! Consistency is the key. Stay hard
Staying as hard as I can haha. Made so much progress since this time.
58 male, ive developed sine insane caluses on the pads of my hand from pullups for 3 years
Yes there is no getting away from these.
@@funwithcalisthenics gloves
In my experience, bands did not help me at all. What helped me the most was practicing explosive pullups.
I guess we are all different. The bands helped m in the early days. Then the explosive pull-ups after that.
I saw so many tutorials on how to do a Muscle Up but this seems to be the best ! I will give it another try :-)
Awesome! Thank you! My video was just me, documenting my muscle-up journey. All very real, pleased you liked it so much.
Awesome it, I'll learn many thing from you. Thanks for your movie
You are welcome my friend. I’m pleased you enjoy my videos.
Congrats! Im 55 now and this is on my goal list along with the front lever.
Go for it! If I can do it, you can too!!
Congratulations! I really am! I had this goal a few years ago, maybe 3 or 4 years, and I'll have you know that it took me almost 1 year to get the damn movement haha! I know the effect of that reward for hard work and persistence. I was like a madman the first time I went over that bar without bands. Unbelievable!
I am laughing.. yes I understand the madman feeling. The first time is the best ! Life changing..
Another great video. Fantastic work
Thank you.
Respect! Awesome to see the whole journey, not just the results. Well done!
Thanks Jack. I agree, I wanted to show the full story and not just the highlights. 😀
It is videos such as this that show it is possible to get in shape without expensive gym memberships. At a time when money is tight, it becomes even more important. How people weren't thinking about using their money wisely before is one of the major factors in how the world economy got to the stage that it is currently in.
It certainly is possible. For me it all started with Push-Ups … zero cost..
So inspiring! I will be 50 in August and I'm currently training for pullups. I wish I would've been smart and trained for this when I was younger :-) Keep up the amazing work and thank you!
Hard work and perseverance can accomplish many things in life! Great video and congratulations to you Sir!
Thanks so much. I’ve just uploaded another video. On the same subject, but three years further down the road.
Thank you do much I'm 18 years old and you just motivated me I've been doing calisthenics for 6 months I've tried to do the muscle up but that wasn't my goal at that moment So now is my goal stay hard!
Stay hard! He’s a god.
What a fantastic yet simple video. Superb mate
Thanks so much. Appreciate that.
Mabey try do some 10 clean pull ups nod 14 swing pull ups you will get the mussel up keep going! :)
Thanks for your comment. That video is three years old, and I’ve since got the muscle up. Check out my latest videos.
at 33 years old i was starting to feel old and past my peak, but watching this was quite inspirational. thank you
I can relate to that, at 40, I thought I was done. At 50, I started to fight back. I’m stronger now, and in bette4 shape than ever before.
Nice man. I am 36 and I just did my first muscle up over the summer. A few years ago I had a whole series of problems and I started taking psych meds, moved into a mental health housing, and started eating crap food. I got fat so fast! At my highest weight I was about 200 pounds a few years ago. Now I am down to 150 and I have done a muscle up! Wooohoo Keep up the fitness challenges man this was the best thing I have ever started doing in my life. I thought I was doing something great at 36 man but now I need to show myself in 20 years that I can still do it!
Thanks for sharing your story. It’s a tough world we live in, and having something like the muscle up or fitness in general to focus on, can massively keep us on the right path, away from temptation and addictions. I wish I could have done the muscle up at your age, but when I was 36, I hadn’t heard of it. 😂😂. Take care friend.
Thanks for sharing your journey. Congratulations on reaching your goal.
Thank you so much!
Very good! A lot of respect for your fitness level, especially at your age that's remarkable. You are definitely one of the fittest people in your year group.
I appreciate that!
The thing nobody explains about muscle ups is that you need some baseline level of strength. Work on weighted pull ups until you can pull yourself up once with half your bodyweight. At that point, you should be strong enough to do a muscle up with proper technique.
That’s a great way to look at it. I can now do a pull up with half my weight. 40kg, and muscle ups come a lot easier now. I wish I had worked on that first.
Hi Anthony I am on the same path . I am training for 11 months for the MU . I am stuck for the second time. So your progress is amazing....
I guess we all take different amounts of time to crack this. But anyway, training pull-ups are so good for you, even if you don’t get the MU. So what have you got to lose. Good luck bro.