Can we just appreciate how PERFECT this dude's form is? You can't even fake this. This is years of experience. As someone who preaches pushups, I tip my hat to you Mr.Boges
Wow this really motivated me on a whole another level especially the language learning analogy. I started training the way you suggested to train and Im seeing very good results, saves me time for school, increased my pull ups from 0-8 in a matter of 2 months, I am truly grateful for the way you present calisthenics and I hope you get way more attention.
@@Kboges self absorbed love they my little cute scared female dog to scare to reply back. Smell the fear why are you scared of love do you finger your back endeavor not or your partner locks your back door after you been a little good Japanese school girl. Your all fart and no poo
"Stop chasing beginning gains." Wow, that hits hard, like you just exposed some real truth about me. I'm very pleased with my training these days, and I handle plateaus by mixing in some variations. I've grown a lot of faith in my training. But this video has directly and quite honestly revealed how I've often wasted time and bounced around and failed to get markedly better at things. Beginning gains. Man, what a trap! Thanks for this. I'm going to be integrating this into my daily thoughts and practices IMMEDIATELY.
I actually completely cut out counting repetitions. It sounds weird but I feel like it becomes discouraging because ultimately you will not make progress, or may even struggle to hit previous numbers, which will make you feel as if you are no longer making gains. I feel like making the mind muscle connection, and really pushing yourself almost until failure is a lot more important, and the numbers become irrelevant and distracting.
@K Yes. Mind muscle connection is still a real thing but it isn't a driver of hypertrophy. Progressive overload (more mechanical tension and metabolic stress over time) is the driver of muscle growth.
@@ST3FF3 saying progressive overload is the driver of hypertrophy and not MMC is like saying "The ability of a formula 1 driver to control his car is not what wins the race, it's driving faster".
@@trevbarlow9719 MMC is important. But that analogy really doesn't work. The driver is super important yes, but the car also matter a lot. You can be a really good driver (have a really good MMC) and do good but your car will hold you back (size of muscles). Having the same good driver in a better car (larger muscles) will yield better results. Neurological adaptations don't build muscle by themselfs. Focusing on MMC as a means of progressing might in reality just be you incidentally using progressive overload by doing more time under tension etc. I actually think progressive overload isn't a "driver" of hypertophy, rather evidence of hypertrophy. You stimulate the muscles by working out and get bigger and as a result, stronger. Rather than the other way around. Focusing on mmc may be really beneficial for hypertrophy since neural adaptations allow you to use more load and thus more mechanical tension. But mmc itself in't a driver of hypertrophy.
Wow! I definitely needed to hear this. I’m guilty of switching things up often - but this clicked big time - will 100% be taking this strategy seriously. Thanks!
This is exactly what I was searching for. You started my calisthenics journey and so far im loving it. I truly thank you for all the great content you made, nobody did this amount of helpful ressources before. You are unparalleled !
I like the theory of getting the most of every rep. I like the good form and pausing, controlling. Other calisthenics channels don't teach this. They're teaching rep count. Good stuff! 👍
Thanks Leonard! I know a lot of people want to jump into advanced stuff- the flashy moves, but it's really the basics that provide the foundation for everything.
I have been watching a lot but a lot of YT channels about calisthenics since I started 7 or 8 years ago. I was chasing the new element for my progress... I then I found your channel, and it is simply the best ! No fancy marketing stuff! Just a stoic way to calisthenics ! Big up to you !
Man, I just wanted to drop by and tell you how much your "focus on the basics“ video has helped me, I've been doing every rep as perfect as possible, and that has helped me alot, I've been seeing a lot of progress, thanks man you really are a hidden gem.
This one really resonated-I’ve spent too much time dabbling in calisthenics trying to find the “best” program for myself only to end up stalling with all of it. I love the simplicity and no-nonsense information. Thank you!
This is actually really good sound and practical advice. Have been a fan since I discovered your channel. I've learnt to let go of doing a numbers game(reps count) instead I'm all about engaging the mind and muscle connection as well as achieving a level of mastery.
Hey Kyle. I wanted you to know that you've completely transformed how I see fitness and subsequently changed my life. I've been struggling with injuries and DDD for years and had been convinced lifting heavy is the only way to get "big" even though it caused those injuries. I suppose I always intuitively knew that high volume low weight is more or less = to low volume heavy weights; but I never put two and two together that a simple high volume bodyweight routine would result in the gains I wanted. Thank you for opening up my mind to new possibilities that, in an incredibly short period of time, have changed my life.
@@johannes01 On and off for probably 7 years but always being held back by various injuries. Training with calisthenics however, allows me to get the volume I need for growth without sustaining injuries that would set me back.
Apollon! Thank you for sharing this! SO happy to hear you enjoy the content and it has shifted your perspective. Keep at it, enjoy the journey, and never hesitate to reach out if you have questions! Thanks for sharing, my friend! This comment means a lot🙏
Great video. As humans, we want to see progress, we want everything yesterday. That mindset shift is towards patience is tough, but so important. Looking for smaller changes that compound over time is key!
The analogy with language is a really good one. I'm an intermediate user of about four languages, and master of none, for exactly the same reason, instead of trying to refine I take up a new language. I didn't realise how unproductive this is until I listened to you... Definitely drove the message home. Thanks.
I think this is one of the most important concepts to grasp and yet it’s hardly ever discussed. And you also manage to cover it in a 3-minute video. Your channel has climbed to the number one spot for me over the past few months due to these nuggets of wisdom.
Boges is literally the Sadguru of athletics. Plateau -> Loss of Beginner gains -> Opportunity for Movement Mastery => higher expression of moment = better mind muscle connection. Love this. When you literally don’t have to struggle through a rep you can then zone into that movement. It’s like the ultimate mind to movement rep. Which is what we all strive for… the mind muscle connection.
dude you know sadhguru! man thats so cool to see him become more famous (found him on youtube in 2012 and been super invovled with his organization - volunteering and all)
I recently discovered your channel and I’m loving it! I think your training philosophy is amazing and your videos are very simple and objective, very educational. Next week I’m starting with calisthenics. Also, this video really hit me hard, especially the language analogy, since I’ve been done that mistake myself: every time I hit a plateau in a sport, language, or whatever thing I’m learning I just get frustrated and change subject. That’s why this video felt more as a life advice than anything else hahahah. Anyways, keep it up, man! Greetings from Mexico.
All movements are skills in themselves. This mindset has really helped me to not jump from one excercise to another, rather work on mastering the basics.
Fantastic vid. Short and to the point excellent advice. Right now I'm working out in what I turned to a personal gym I have at my place. I have a squat rack, pull up bar, and rings. So I have been sticking with the core exercises of squat, dead lift, and military press and trying to master those. And combining those movements with calisthenics. Of course the rings are a workout unto itself. I don't worry about mastering those at all. I just focus on the improvements I am capable of.
Brilliant analogy. I agree with you completely! As long as you dedicate yourself to each rep you finally don't even need so many reps to get desired results. Keep the videos coming!
Sometimes you don't feel yourself level up but sometimes you do. Sometimes there's moments where you know you've reach your limit or where your body fails you. The restart and refresh of your system acts as a notch to your belt.
Thanks for your vid, perfect timing as I'm in a plateau right now and honestly until now I couldn't figure out any other way than always switching to other stuff instead of really MASTERING exercices. The clear short way you explained it motivated me big time 🙏
Well, once again this came just at the right moment! My rep counts are not going up, but this video gave me the motivation to keep at it with more focus. The language learning analogy was particularly effective, as it is my field of interest. Grazie!
Interesting. As an older man with some patched-together body parts, I've had some trouble accepting that I can't make progress like I did twenty years ago. Your perspective is actually quite helpful in not seeing this as a disaster.
Good to hear, Steven! A lot of the "problems" we see in our progress are just psychological. Not problems at all if we think about them as opportunities.
man thanks for this!! you give such good quality advice. I started serious and consistent on february with every tip I learned from your videos; went from 0 pull ups to currently 6 pull ups with arms fully locked at the bottom, and 2 shaky dips to 9 good-form dips!
Hey man you’ve helped me learn a ton and I truly appreciate your content. I made a workout routine based on what I’ve learned from you. I work a labor intensive job but still love working out and want a balance. And overall my goals is to be the healthiest I can be and gain some muscle and look aesthetic. Here is my routine hopefully you can tell me what you think DAY 1~ * pull-up 2 x failure (rest 5 min) * decline push-ups 50 repetitions * squat 75 repetitions * high hip bear walks 2 x failure * 2 mile run DAY 2~ * pull-ups 5 x 50% of day 1 max (rest 1 min) * decline push-ups 50 repetitions * squats 75 repetitions * dips 2 x failure * lunges 2 x failure DAY 3~ * pull-ups 2 ascending ladder sets (rest 30 sec) * decline push-ups 50 repetitions * squats 75 repetitions * paused dip 2 x failure * squat hold 2 x failure *note* after I better at pull ups I plan on adding more pulling variation.
I like this! Solid approach! If the failure work gets too taxing, just dial it back a rep or two from failure and you will be good. Well done with this, dude!
That's the bigest issue I had so far. Plateaus get me so demotivated that often I just stopped working out completely out of frustration. Then I came back, I made progess again, everything was awesome until I hit the next plateau and stopped again. Thank you for this video it opens a whole new view on plateaus and how to deal with them.
Thanks - great analogy, love your thinking. Really helpful. This is something I used to do in the past, you've just named it and helped me realise it. Thanks again, great work.
This video suits me perfect atm as iv hit a plateau with all my movements even tho they have improved exceptionally since starting the daily push/pull/legs. Time to start perfecting those reps and not focus on trying to always add to them. Great video Kyle👌
This is biblical to me haha. Preach. The impulse to seek quick gains is so strong, but the self control to stay true and aim for mastery is the way forward.
Dang where was that video a few weeks ago when I was looking into breaking through my plateau?! Great advice man, really love it. I did feel attacked when you said not to go into new movements to chase those newbie gains again hahaha
Definately true!!! Never never never leave out basics!!! Dips, push ups, pull ups, leg raises should always be a part of your training program... I would like to add something crucial.... range of motion in push ups, especially an inch or two deeper on the bottom part is crazy important!!! You can easily get very strong with proper ROM using paralettes or doing push ups on your knuckles... doing every rep with full control full range of motion and good slow eccentric /concentric part, one can easily get super strong. Doing pseudo planche push ups on knuckles, I can easily do archer push ups 20 times! Even I have never ever tried before! Basics with full Rom are very important. To overcome platoes, I usually add 1 set of a different exercise in addition to my basics... and I train full body 3 times a week and twice a week alternating every week.. the one arm push ups with perfect form with the support of two fingers of the other arm is a good plato buster...
Very true, when I hit a plateau a couple of months ago , I wondered what wet wrong, I Than went back to the basics dips, push ups , pull ups/chin ups and squats, started concentrating on form and technique plus breathing which I was doing totally wrong for each while doing other exercises too. So far I can see changes and am getting back to my gaining ways, incorporating the basics in each workout and doing them right is very crucial. And now I make sure they are at list a part of my sessions each time I train.
Another outstanding video Kyle, this is perfect timing for me, this video, Im stuck rep wise on my push ups ,and these tips you mentioned in the video, Im going to put to use, thank you again for another great video.
The benefits of really focusing on movement and form in a plateau is true. Hit one myself the past few weeks, but this week is the first time I've felt DOMS in a long time just from focusing on refining my form on the same exercises where I haven't increased in reps.
Skills are won by repeated quality practice and skill refinement. As a fitness enthusiast, I also enjoy learning drums. I only stick with one rudiment or pattern and I make sure that I get better at it use it in different creative situations or demands. Great advice sir Boges! :)
I used to program hop a little bit with my front lever training (still working to achieve it) but I will keep this in mind with my current program. Long term progress awaits.
Absolutely!!! Yoga might be the best example of this concept in action. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel like the whole practice is centered around this concept.
@@Kboges sorry for my late reply but, I didn't know that comment was here 😅 I think our lives revolve around this concept. Seriously you could apply it to anything in life.
This video alone just made me subscribe to your channel. Great stuff and spot on. Trained for a while with just kettlebells, which is an implement you have to master before you really see the biggest gains. Definitely applies to bodyweight training and is also a solid way to avoid injury. I used to rep chase pull-ups and it resulted in horrific elbow tendonitis because my form was awful trying to squeeze out one more rep. Focusing on mastering the movement at lower reps not only fixed the elbow pain but I noticed serious strength gains that carried over to other movements.
Thank you for the support! I couldn't agree with you more. Focusing on technique is one of the best ways to avoid injuries and keep a sustainable practice.
@@Kboges hello K, I had a question about the type of pullup bar I should buy. Curved or Straight? the curved seemed appealing because supposedly the angle puts less stress on your wrist which is important to me, But is a straight bar better outside of that? Thank you for your videos.
Mr B! Just read that you train tactical athletes and competitive combat athletes. Any plans on making videos about strength and mobility for BJJ / Muay Thai?
Dear Kyle, As many here, I appreciate your teachings and methods a lot. As far as I understand, there are two major principles you mentioned on this channel. (1) Quality first (2) Do reps almost to failure. As a beginner, I find it hard to incorporate both principles together practically. Often I find myself far from being close to failure when the quality starts to drop. For example, during push-ups, the moment my core fails to hold and ensure the quality, my upper-body is capable of doing more. I wonder if I should I stop here, or keep going? Thank you.
Hey Jin! Great question. Understand that it is a work in progress. Your form will improve over time. Just make the movements as good as you can, and if you experience some form breakdown, it's ok. Just don't get in the habit of "progressing" at the expense of your form. As your core strength improves, your upper body will get more stimulation- but I wouldn't recommend compromising form to get more reps. You may consider just working with a rep target that keeps your form tidy, doing it for long enough to where it becomes easy, then adding reps. Everything will work out over time.
Loved the concept. Agree on it. Inspired by ur videos and dedication. What else can I say? Thank so much. I d love to train along a like minded person when it comes to mastery, effort, discipline in calesthenics. It is so much fun. Everyday we are alive and have the opportunity to keep grinding. Not everybody has that chance. Again, thank you
Nice language metaphor!! We want to be 'conversational' in the basic calisthenics movements. When the movement has been perfected to the correct intended form, and this is internalized so that we don't consciously think about it, then we are 'conversational' in that movement.
Love the channel and info. I'm nearing my mid 40's and I've had to change how I train. Getting better results now with lower volume but more frequency and find this type of calisthenics training spot on. What part of the world do you live in? Looks beautiful! A lot sunnier than the UK !
Love that you covered this topic, it's something that I think about a lot! However, I came across a totally different conclusion than you. I'm not saying my conclusion is right, but it's interesting how two people can see the same thing differently. I came away with the (semi-arbitrary) conclusion that I tend to achieve a nearly optimal amount of proficiency in about four years. I played basketball for about 7 years, and by the end my body was almost destroyed from it. Then I did Olympic Weightlifting for about 6 years, and by the end I was utterly sick of it, I was always running my CNS to the ground, and I was down to 5lbs PR's per year. Then I tried triathlon for 3 years and it was great, I was still making great gains, and still had lots and lots of room to grow. Then I switched to Muay Thai and BJJ simultaneously. I've been at those for 2.5 years and counting. On one hand, I could foresee a long time of learning in front of me... on the other, I realized I've gone through more injuries in the past 6 months than my entire first year and a half. I've already decided to quit after 4 years and start learning something else because I don't think improving a little bit more in martial arts will be worth the potential injuries I could rack up. I mean, just look at the majority of people who practice any sport 10+ years. The 1% become pros, but 99% just have a grocery list of chronic injuries. But if you switch from one discipline to another, I think that lets your overused body parts heal, while fresh body parts take on the new demands. And there's *nothing* *wrong* with always being a beginner in something! On the contrary, it maintains your neural plasticity! Also, I think it's a neat coincidence that 4 years is how long it takes to earn a bachelor's degree. I think it's more impressive to have 4 bachelor's degrees in 4 different fields than a doctorate in only one. Your perspective is immensely wider.
No you make some really great points! I think it really just depends on the context. If we pursue something competitively, then we have to be aware of the tradeoffs and costs associated with doing so, and ultimately these things have a shelf life. The harder we push, the harder some things will push back on us, and we can accumulate a bunch of injuries. I'm really referring to the idea of a fitness "practice". For those who of us who are looking for something sustainable for health, longevity, and fitness, it can be hard to get past the "continuously outdoing" yourself mentality. I'm advocating more for the "go deeper into the movement" and back away from driving yourself into the ground approach. Kind of like quality over quantity approach.
I may be wrong and maybe someone can correct me but I have been thinking about this subject as I recently got into exercising constantly. My thought were this: If you plateau then you move onto different types of exercises, by moving your body in different ways you are now exercising muscles and areas of the body that your previous exercises were not hitting well enough or even at all. Now over the course of this new workout series you are building these areas up. Once the plateau again appears you again move to new ways to create stimulus. Now you do not have to wait until the plateau appears, you can constantly modifiy your workouts to keep things fresh and build the body. For instance, skipping, wrestling, rock climbing, snowboarding, kettlebells etc will all use msucles that others do not and from my limited knowledge I can only see this as being beneficial. Surely by not leaving any muscles no matter how small without stimulus, you are going to be far stronger and atheltic than if you stuck to a limited amount of workouts, overall the body becomes stronger EVERYWHERE. As I said I may be wrong and woudl be interested to hear why.
Can we just appreciate how PERFECT this dude's form is? You can't even fake this. This is years of experience.
As someone who preaches pushups, I tip my hat to you Mr.Boges
He is the Jesus of calisthenics bodybuilding😌
Another golden advice my friend! One of the most common “mistakes” I see around. Excellent way of presenting it. -Gabo
Hey brotha❤
Thank you, Gabo! Much appreciated!
Wow this really motivated me on a whole another level especially the language learning analogy. I started training the way you suggested to train and Im seeing very good results, saves me time for school, increased my pull ups from 0-8 in a matter of 2 months, I am truly grateful for the way you present calisthenics and I hope you get way more attention.
You are doing the pull up program?
@@usefulcarmel9874 I finished it
@@shafin3630 nice, I am starting week 7 tommarow, went from 8 to 10
Thank you for this! I'm so happy the content resonates with you. Thank you for the support!
@@Kboges self absorbed love they my little cute scared female dog to scare to reply back. Smell the fear why are you scared of love do you finger your back endeavor not or your partner locks your back door after you been a little good Japanese school girl. Your all fart and no poo
You gotta be one of the smartest guys I've ever come across when it comes to training. Really digging your content right here.
That's extremely kind of you. Thank you. I'm happy you are enjoying then content🙏
Crazy how you can go deep philosophically with simple movements like a push-up. I really like the George Leonard vibe in your contents!
Thanks! I have a background in philosophy and love to blend it with physical culture.
"Stop chasing beginning gains." Wow, that hits hard, like you just exposed some real truth about me. I'm very pleased with my training these days, and I handle plateaus by mixing in some variations. I've grown a lot of faith in my training.
But this video has directly and quite honestly revealed how I've often wasted time and bounced around and failed to get markedly better at things. Beginning gains. Man, what a trap!
Thanks for this. I'm going to be integrating this into my daily thoughts and practices IMMEDIATELY.
Thanks, Michael! I appreciate this comment very much! I'm happy you enjoyed the video!
I actually completely cut out counting repetitions. It sounds weird but I feel like it becomes discouraging because ultimately you will not make progress, or may even struggle to hit previous numbers, which will make you feel as if you are no longer making gains. I feel like making the mind muscle connection, and really pushing yourself almost until failure is a lot more important, and the numbers become irrelevant and distracting.
@K Yes. Mind muscle connection is still a real thing but it isn't a driver of hypertrophy. Progressive overload (more mechanical tension and metabolic stress over time) is the driver of muscle growth.
@@ST3FF3 saying progressive overload is the driver of hypertrophy and not MMC is like saying "The ability of a formula 1 driver to control his car is not what wins the race, it's driving faster".
Yeah this is a solid approach and spot on. Numbers are irrelevant. Great addition, Brandon!
Yep! Progressive overload is the RESULT of the adaptations we experience from training.
@@trevbarlow9719 MMC is important. But that analogy really doesn't work. The driver is super important yes, but the car also matter a lot. You can be a really good driver (have a really good MMC) and do good but your car will hold you back (size of muscles). Having the same good driver in a better car (larger muscles) will yield better results.
Neurological adaptations don't build muscle by themselfs. Focusing on MMC as a means of progressing might in reality just be you incidentally using progressive overload by doing more time under tension etc.
I actually think progressive overload isn't a "driver" of hypertophy, rather evidence of hypertrophy. You stimulate the muscles by working out and get bigger and as a result, stronger. Rather than the other way around. Focusing on mmc may be really beneficial for hypertrophy since neural adaptations allow you to use more load and thus more mechanical tension. But mmc itself in't a driver of hypertrophy.
There is SO MUCH wisdom here. This is a classic, to be watched over and over. Thanks for another great video!
Thanks Geoff! Great to hear form you! I hope all is well, my friend!
Wow! I definitely needed to hear this. I’m guilty of switching things up often - but this clicked big time - will 100% be taking this strategy seriously. Thanks!
Hey PS, I'm happy this connected with you! Best of luck on your training!
This is exactly what I was searching for. You started my calisthenics journey and so far im loving it. I truly thank you for all the great content you made, nobody did this amount of helpful ressources before. You are unparalleled !
Hey Riqell! Thanks so much for sharing that! I truly appreciate the kind words and am so happy the content has been helpful. Thank you for support!🙏
I like the theory of getting the most of every rep. I like the good form and pausing, controlling. Other calisthenics channels don't teach this. They're teaching rep count. Good stuff! 👍
I bet you would like red delta project...
Thanks Leonard! I know a lot of people want to jump into advanced stuff- the flashy moves, but it's really the basics that provide the foundation for everything.
@@Twomps kind of same?
I have been watching a lot but a lot of YT channels about calisthenics since I started 7 or 8 years ago. I was chasing the new element for my progress... I then I found your channel, and it is simply the best ! No fancy marketing stuff! Just a stoic way to calisthenics ! Big up to you !
Thank you so much!
Man, I just wanted to drop by and tell you how much your "focus on the basics“ video has helped me, I've been doing every rep as perfect as possible, and that has helped me alot, I've been seeing a lot of progress, thanks man you really are a hidden gem.
Thanks for sharing, Foxy! So happy to hear! Keep it up and enjoy the journey!
@@Kboges will do!
This one really resonated-I’ve spent too much time dabbling in calisthenics trying to find the “best” program for myself only to end up stalling with all of it. I love the simplicity and no-nonsense information. Thank you!
Thanks, Andrew! I'm glad you like this video!
This is actually really good sound and practical advice. Have been a fan since I discovered your channel. I've learnt to let go of doing a numbers game(reps count) instead I'm all about engaging the mind and muscle connection as well as achieving a level of mastery.
Thank you Felix! That means a lot. I appreciate the kind words and am happy you like the content!
Hey Kyle. I wanted you to know that you've completely transformed how I see fitness and subsequently changed my life. I've been struggling with injuries and DDD for years and had been convinced lifting heavy is the only way to get "big" even though it caused those injuries. I suppose I always intuitively knew that high volume low weight is more or less = to low volume heavy weights; but I never put two and two together that a simple high volume bodyweight routine would result in the gains I wanted.
Thank you for opening up my mind to new possibilities that, in an incredibly short period of time, have changed my life.
for how long have you been working out already?
@@johannes01 On and off for probably 7 years but always being held back by various injuries. Training with calisthenics however, allows me to get the volume I need for growth without sustaining injuries that would set me back.
Apollon! Thank you for sharing this! SO happy to hear you enjoy the content and it has shifted your perspective. Keep at it, enjoy the journey, and never hesitate to reach out if you have questions! Thanks for sharing, my friend! This comment means a lot🙏
@@apollon4317 yeah calisthenics are great! Awesome to hear, keep it up 💪
Great video. As humans, we want to see progress, we want everything yesterday. That mindset shift is towards patience is tough, but so important. Looking for smaller changes that compound over time is key!
100%, Adam! It's all about that compounding effect!
The analogy with language is a really good one. I'm an intermediate user of about four languages, and master of none, for exactly the same reason, instead of trying to refine I take up a new language. I didn't realise how unproductive this is until I listened to you... Definitely drove the message home. Thanks.
Happy it connected with you, Ebby!
Just starting out past middle age and 50++(😗) lbs overweight. I find your content informative and motivating. Thank you! Keep up the good work!!
Good to hear, JD! Let me know if you ever have any questions. Good luck and enjoy the journey!
I think this is one of the most important concepts to grasp and yet it’s hardly ever discussed. And you also manage to cover it in a 3-minute video. Your channel has climbed to the number one spot for me over the past few months due to these nuggets of wisdom.
Boges is literally the Sadguru of athletics.
Plateau -> Loss of Beginner gains -> Opportunity for Movement Mastery => higher expression of moment = better mind muscle connection.
Love this. When you literally don’t have to struggle through a rep you can then zone into that movement. It’s like the ultimate mind to movement rep. Which is what we all strive for… the mind muscle connection.
Thank you, Curtis, for the compliment AND the summary. That is exactly it. Awesome stuff, brother! Much appreciated.
dude you know sadhguru! man thats so cool to see him become more famous (found him on youtube in 2012 and been super invovled with his organization - volunteering and all)
I recently discovered your channel and I’m loving it! I think your training philosophy is amazing and your videos are very simple and objective, very educational. Next week I’m starting with calisthenics. Also, this video really hit me hard, especially the language analogy, since I’ve been done that mistake myself: every time I hit a plateau in a sport, language, or whatever thing I’m learning I just get frustrated and change subject. That’s why this video felt more as a life advice than anything else hahahah. Anyways, keep it up, man! Greetings from Mexico.
Thank you, Jose! Glad it connected with you!
I appreciate the kind feedback and support, my friend!
This channel really is the best for straight forward, concise information on sensible effective training.
Thank you for this! Much appreciated!
All movements are skills in themselves.
This mindset has really helped me to not jump from one excercise to another, rather work on mastering the basics.
Well said!
Great video. I think the principles you’ve mentioned apply in basically every other area of life (school, work, hobbies, etc.)
awesome! yeah could be
Agreed! Thank you for the feedback!
Brother this is exactly what I needed! You’ve just saved me from wasting a lot of time and gains! Thanks for the knowledge, much love❤️
Amazing! So happy this resonated with you!
Fantastic vid. Short and to the point excellent advice. Right now I'm working out in what I turned to a personal gym I have at my place. I have a squat rack, pull up bar, and rings. So I have been sticking with the core exercises of squat, dead lift, and military press and trying to master those. And combining those movements with calisthenics. Of course the rings are a workout unto itself. I don't worry about mastering those at all. I just focus on the improvements I am capable of.
Your plan is SOLID! Stick to the basics, and get really good at them.
Finally another video! Thanks for the content!
yes hopefully he will upload more regularly!
Haha! Thank you! It's my pleasure.
Lately I’ve been concentrating on keeping my abs tight during other movements and that is really helping
Yeah this is a great cue. I've been doing the same with my push ups.
that language learning analogy: so spot on and very enlightening.. grazie Kyle
Grazie, il mio amico! 💪🙏
Great analogy with the language....
For someone who is so impatient this hits to the core....
Well said.... ❤️
Thank you!
This channel is so awesome. It answers all the questions and concerns I have in the back of my mind. Thank you!
Thank you!
Brilliant analogy. I agree with you completely! As long as you dedicate yourself to each rep you finally don't even need so many reps to get desired results. Keep the videos coming!
Spot on! Thank you!
Woah! Channel has really blown up since the last time I checked in. Well deserved, Kyle!
Thank you, Sam! I appreciate the support!🙏
Sometimes you don't feel yourself level up but sometimes you do. Sometimes there's moments where you know you've reach your limit or where your body fails you. The restart and refresh of your system acts as a notch to your belt.
Great comment. 100% agree.
This is the best analogy on that topic ive ever heard.
Thank you, HeXa!
One of the best fitness coaches on the web
I really appreciate that!🙏
super underrated speech! im glad I watched this
Thank you!
Thanks for your vid, perfect timing as I'm in a plateau right now and honestly until now I couldn't figure out any other way than always switching to other stuff instead of really MASTERING exercices. The clear short way you explained it motivated me big time 🙏
amaziing! keep us updated
Happy to hear, Marco! Get after that mastery!
Well, once again this came just at the right moment! My rep counts are not going up, but this video gave me the motivation to keep at it with more focus.
The language learning analogy was particularly effective, as it is my field of interest.
Grazie!
yess keep it going! hopefully you will break through!!
Yeah! Shift gears and work on seeing how well you can improve these reps over time.
Such a great Message! The so called basics are there for a reason!
Thanks, Thomas! I agree. Basics rock.
Interesting. As an older man with some patched-together body parts, I've had some trouble accepting that I can't make progress like I did twenty years ago. Your perspective is actually quite helpful in not seeing this as a disaster.
Good to hear, Steven! A lot of the "problems" we see in our progress are just psychological. Not problems at all if we think about them as opportunities.
This video was so good, I had to listen to it twice. Fantastic work!
Thank you, Kyle!
I like that. Real gains comes from mastery. A different perspective that I can resonate with 🤓.
Happy this connected with you, T Boz!
man thanks for this!! you give such good quality advice. I started serious and consistent on february with every tip I learned from your videos; went from 0 pull ups to currently 6 pull ups with arms fully locked at the bottom, and 2 shaky dips to 9 good-form dips!
WOW! Well done! That is fantastic. Keep up the good work! Thank you fo sharing your success! 💪🙏
Simply brilliant and probably something most trainees do not even realize.
Thank you, Stephen! Much Appreciated. I hope all is well, brother!
Hey man you’ve helped me learn a ton and I truly appreciate your content. I made a workout routine based on what I’ve learned from you. I work a labor intensive job but still love working out and want a balance. And overall my goals is to be the healthiest I can be and gain some muscle and look aesthetic. Here is my routine hopefully you can tell me what you think
DAY 1~
* pull-up 2 x failure (rest 5 min)
* decline push-ups 50 repetitions
* squat 75 repetitions
* high hip bear walks 2 x failure
* 2 mile run
DAY 2~
* pull-ups 5 x 50% of day 1 max (rest 1 min)
* decline push-ups 50 repetitions
* squats 75 repetitions
* dips 2 x failure
* lunges 2 x failure
DAY 3~
* pull-ups 2 ascending ladder sets (rest 30 sec)
* decline push-ups 50 repetitions
* squats 75 repetitions
* paused dip 2 x failure
* squat hold 2 x failure
*note* after I better at pull ups I plan on adding more pulling variation.
I like this! Solid approach! If the failure work gets too taxing, just dial it back a rep or two from failure and you will be good. Well done with this, dude!
Thank you. I appreciate your feedback it helps a lot! Keep up the good work👍🏼
That's the bigest issue I had so far. Plateaus get me so demotivated that often I just stopped working out completely out of frustration. Then I came back, I made progess again, everything was awesome until I hit the next plateau and stopped again. Thank you for this video it opens a whole new view on plateaus and how to deal with them.
Thanks for this Tony! I'm hoping this can allow you to think about the plateau a bit differently. Best of luck, brother!
Finally you are back, I was waiting for your videos ❤️
yes finally!!
Thanks, Karina!
Thanks - great analogy, love your thinking. Really helpful. This is something I used to do in the past, you've just named it and helped me realise it. Thanks again, great work.
Glad you found this helpful !🙏
Those push ups are class. Inspirational.
Thank you!
Love it! always appreciate your content and looking forward to future uploads.
Thank you, Juan!
yes me too!
This video suits me perfect atm as iv hit a plateau with all my movements even tho they have improved exceptionally since starting the daily push/pull/legs. Time to start perfecting those reps and not focus on trying to always add to them. Great video Kyle👌
Thank Conor! Just focus on the quality, and the rest will follow.
What a great channel. Thank you for the refreshing approach.
This is biblical to me haha. Preach.
The impulse to seek quick gains is so strong, but the self control to stay true and aim for mastery is the way forward.
That's it! Take your time, aim for mastery, and let the gains come on their own.
Thanks for the comment, brother!
Man I am so sore / felling it now that I rest 2mins than get the eight to ten rep range that's money thanks man u da best
Dang where was that video a few weeks ago when I was looking into breaking through my plateau?! Great advice man, really love it. I did feel attacked when you said not to go into new movements to chase those newbie gains again hahaha
Hahaha! I wish I had gotten it to you sooner! Thanks for the support!
Another excellent vid; thanks once again, Dr. Boges.
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Good advice that transfers over to different aspects of life outside of fitness and conditioning.
Definately true!!! Never never never leave out basics!!! Dips, push ups, pull ups, leg raises should always be a part of your training program... I would like to add something crucial.... range of motion in push ups, especially an inch or two deeper on the bottom part is crazy important!!! You can easily get very strong with proper ROM using paralettes or doing push ups on your knuckles... doing every rep with full control full range of motion and good slow eccentric /concentric part, one can easily get super strong. Doing pseudo planche push ups on knuckles, I can easily do archer push ups 20 times! Even I have never ever tried before! Basics with full Rom are very important. To overcome platoes, I usually add 1 set of a different exercise in addition to my basics... and I train full body 3 times a week and twice a week alternating every week.. the one arm push ups with perfect form with the support of two fingers of the other arm is a good plato buster...
Spot on with all this! Great points!
Very true, when I hit a plateau a couple of months ago , I wondered what wet wrong, I Than went back to the basics dips, push ups , pull ups/chin ups and squats, started concentrating on form and technique plus breathing which I was doing totally wrong for each while doing other exercises too.
So far I can see changes and am getting back to my gaining ways, incorporating the basics in each workout and doing them right is very crucial. And now I make sure they are at list a part of my sessions each time I train.
Loved the language learning analogy!
Thanks, Sebastien. I appreciate the feedback!
Another outstanding video Kyle, this is perfect timing for me, this video, Im stuck rep wise on my push ups ,and these tips you mentioned in the video, Im going to put to use, thank you again for another great video.
Thank you, Dean! I'm happy to hear this connected with you when it needed to!
This is an amazing video 🙌
Thanks!
The benefits of really focusing on movement and form in a plateau is true. Hit one myself the past few weeks, but this week is the first time I've felt DOMS in a long time just from focusing on refining my form on the same exercises where I haven't increased in reps.
That's exactly it! You are doing it right! Well done 💪
Skills are won by repeated quality practice and skill refinement. As a fitness enthusiast, I also enjoy learning drums. I only stick with one rudiment or pattern and I make sure that I get better at it use it in different creative situations or demands. Great advice sir Boges! :)
Spot on, Luis! Thanks for the feedback!
Those push ups were masterful
he controls them perfectly!
Thanks! They are rough!
I used to program hop a little bit with my front lever training (still working to achieve it) but I will keep this in mind with my current program. Long term progress awaits.
Enjoy the long term gains!💪
Same principle applies to my yoga. Thank you very much
Absolutely!!! Yoga might be the best example of this concept in action. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel like the whole practice is centered around this concept.
@@Kboges sorry for my late reply but, I didn't know that comment was here 😅
I think our lives revolve around this concept. Seriously you could apply it to anything in life.
Thanks brother I needed to hear that!!
My pleasure, Jp! I'm happy this found you!
Thank you for another great video.
this has to be said more often man!!
My pleasure!
Thanks, Johannes! You are always very kind and supportive! Much appreciated!
This video alone just made me subscribe to your channel. Great stuff and spot on. Trained for a while with just kettlebells, which is an implement you have to master before you really see the biggest gains. Definitely applies to bodyweight training and is also a solid way to avoid injury. I used to rep chase pull-ups and it resulted in horrific elbow tendonitis because my form was awful trying to squeeze out one more rep. Focusing on mastering the movement at lower reps not only fixed the elbow pain but I noticed serious strength gains that carried over to other movements.
the sub will definitely be worth it :) he makes great content
Thank you for the support! I couldn't agree with you more. Focusing on technique is one of the best ways to avoid injuries and keep a sustainable practice.
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Mann! Very well said. This makes so much sense
Thank you! I'm happy it connected with you.
Another great video 👍 very unique content and I get a lot out of these short videos thanks mate.
Thank you, Luke!
Loving all the content. Would love to know your thoughts on max effort sprints/hill sprints for leg muscle development.
how fast can you sprint?
Ooh one of my all-time favorite exercises. I'm a huge fan and I think they are excellent for glute and hamstrings.
Fantastic advice as always K. I always emphasise good form over every other element of training since following your guidance 👊🏻
George! So glad to hear this brother! Keep at it and I look forward to seeing your progress!💪
@@Kboges hello K,
I had a question about the type of pullup bar I should buy.
Curved or Straight? the curved seemed appealing because supposedly the angle puts less stress on your wrist which is important to me, But is a straight bar better outside of that?
Thank you for your videos.
Great video as always.
Thanks, Marcus!🙏
Another valuable video and such a great way to present it! Keep up the good work mate
Thank you, Maximos!
Mr B!
Just read that you train tactical athletes and competitive combat athletes.
Any plans on making videos about strength and mobility for BJJ / Muay Thai?
Great question! It's on the list. I think this would be a great topic to discuss.
@@Kboges Hell yeah! Hope to see that soon!
Welcome back! 🔥🖤💯
Thank you, Brother!
short but substantial videos! good job Kyle! do you have a podcast?
Thanks, Leo!
I do not, but perhaps in the future! I would love to do one.
Dear Kyle,
As many here, I appreciate your teachings and methods a lot. As far as I understand, there are two major principles you mentioned on this channel. (1) Quality first (2) Do reps almost to failure. As a beginner, I find it hard to incorporate both principles together practically. Often I find myself far from being close to failure when the quality starts to drop. For example, during push-ups, the moment my core fails to hold and ensure the quality, my upper-body is capable of doing more. I wonder if I should I stop here, or keep going? Thank you.
Hey Jin! Great question. Understand that it is a work in progress. Your form will improve over time. Just make the movements as good as you can, and if you experience some form breakdown, it's ok. Just don't get in the habit of "progressing" at the expense of your form. As your core strength improves, your upper body will get more stimulation- but I wouldn't recommend compromising form to get more reps. You may consider just working with a rep target that keeps your form tidy, doing it for long enough to where it becomes easy, then adding reps. Everything will work out over time.
Amazing advice as always, You've inspired me to make vids similar to yours. Thanks for the reminders
Nicee! wish you the best of luck with it!
Awesome! Get after it and best of luck to you!
Very well articulated. Thinking in a larger shpere of reference.
yess so good!
Thanks, Carl!
Loved the concept. Agree on it. Inspired by ur videos and dedication. What else can I say? Thank so much. I d love to train along a like minded person when it comes to mastery, effort, discipline in calesthenics. It is so much fun. Everyday we are alive and have the opportunity to keep grinding. Not everybody has that chance. Again, thank you
Exactly what I needed!
Glad the message got to you, Eric!
This is gold.
Thanks, Farstrider!
Nice language metaphor!! We want to be 'conversational' in the basic calisthenics movements. When the movement has been perfected to the correct intended form, and this is internalized so that we don't consciously think about it, then we are 'conversational' in that movement.
SPOT ON!
i feel attacked on that new language analogy man! damn that's good!
HAHAHA! 😂 Sorry Anggre lol
Thanks for the support🙏
This guy's commentary is like poetry.
That's a great compliment! Thank you very much!
great channel !!
Thank you very much!
Needed to hear this. Thank you.
My pleasure!
Just what I needed to hear this thanks
Glad it resonated, Chris!
Love the channel and info. I'm nearing my mid 40's and I've had to change how I train. Getting better results now with lower volume but more frequency and find this type of calisthenics training spot on. What part of the world do you live in? Looks beautiful! A lot sunnier than the UK !
EXACTLY! That approach is so much more sustainable.
San Diego!
Awesome video again!
Thanks, Fluks!
Love that you covered this topic, it's something that I think about a lot! However, I came across a totally different conclusion than you. I'm not saying my conclusion is right, but it's interesting how two people can see the same thing differently. I came away with the (semi-arbitrary) conclusion that I tend to achieve a nearly optimal amount of proficiency in about four years.
I played basketball for about 7 years, and by the end my body was almost destroyed from it. Then I did Olympic Weightlifting for about 6 years, and by the end I was utterly sick of it, I was always running my CNS to the ground, and I was down to 5lbs PR's per year. Then I tried triathlon for 3 years and it was great, I was still making great gains, and still had lots and lots of room to grow. Then I switched to Muay Thai and BJJ simultaneously. I've been at those for 2.5 years and counting. On one hand, I could foresee a long time of learning in front of me... on the other, I realized I've gone through more injuries in the past 6 months than my entire first year and a half. I've already decided to quit after 4 years and start learning something else because I don't think improving a little bit more in martial arts will be worth the potential injuries I could rack up.
I mean, just look at the majority of people who practice any sport 10+ years. The 1% become pros, but 99% just have a grocery list of chronic injuries. But if you switch from one discipline to another, I think that lets your overused body parts heal, while fresh body parts take on the new demands. And there's *nothing* *wrong* with always being a beginner in something! On the contrary, it maintains your neural plasticity! Also, I think it's a neat coincidence that 4 years is how long it takes to earn a bachelor's degree. I think it's more impressive to have 4 bachelor's degrees in 4 different fields than a doctorate in only one. Your perspective is immensely wider.
No you make some really great points! I think it really just depends on the context. If we pursue something competitively, then we have to be aware of the tradeoffs and costs associated with doing so, and ultimately these things have a shelf life. The harder we push, the harder some things will push back on us, and we can accumulate a bunch of injuries. I'm really referring to the idea of a fitness "practice". For those who of us who are looking for something sustainable for health, longevity, and fitness, it can be hard to get past the "continuously outdoing" yourself mentality. I'm advocating more for the "go deeper into the movement" and back away from driving yourself into the ground approach. Kind of like quality over quantity approach.
Spot On!
Thank you!
I may be wrong and maybe someone can correct me but I have been thinking about this subject as I recently got into exercising constantly.
My thought were this:
If you plateau then you move onto different types of exercises, by moving your body in different ways you are now exercising muscles and areas of the body that your previous exercises were not hitting well enough or even at all. Now over the course of this new workout series you are building these areas up. Once the plateau again appears you again move to new ways to create stimulus. Now you do not have to wait until the plateau appears, you can constantly modifiy your workouts to keep things fresh and build the body. For instance, skipping, wrestling, rock climbing, snowboarding, kettlebells etc will all use msucles that others do not and from my limited knowledge I can only see this as being beneficial. Surely by not leaving any muscles no matter how small without stimulus, you are going to be far stronger and atheltic than if you stuck to a limited amount of workouts, overall the body becomes stronger EVERYWHERE.
As I said I may be wrong and woudl be interested to hear why.
Well said Sir!!
Thank you!
when did you start watching him?
Pretty recently!! Maybe a month.
@@MikeC-pd2vq nicee you have a lot of content to watch haha :)
Very informative.👌
Thank you for the info.👍
Btw, nice thumbnail.🏆👌👏👍💪
the information he gives us is awesome!
Thank you!
Where in the heck do you live man. Looks class.
San Diego!