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4-Week Pull-Up Workout Program to Get Ripped

March 8, 2023 By Daniel Louwrens

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So, they stole your girl, and now you have four weeks to prepare to beat them the only way you know how. Pull-ups.

More specifically, pull-ups by a ripped guy. While this sounds like the plot for every 80s action movie, there are still some awesome results waiting to be had with a humble pull-up bar.

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Filed Under: Workouts Tagged With: calisthenics, ripped

Can You Get Ripped with Just Push-Ups & Pull-Ups?

February 3, 2023 By Daniel Louwrens

Key Takeaways

  • Getting ripped has more to do with your diet than exercise selection.
  • You need a good variety of exercises for the best aesthetic results.
  • For the fastest results, combine diet with training.
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Is this a Marvel movie montage? Are you locked in a cave with a box of scraps?

Can you get ripped with just push-ups and pull-ups? It’s unlikely, but it’s also technically possible to get ripped with just push-ups and pull-ups.

Allow me to explain…

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Using Calisthenics to Build a Greek God Physique

January 27, 2023 By Jess Billitz

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After dabbling in the gym for a while and packing on some long-sought-after noob gains, you picked up on somewhat of a trend: heavy barbells + high intensity = sheer mass.

In fact, us lumping the terms “calisthenics” and “Greek God physique” together in the same title probably triggered some skepticism.

There’s no way in hell you can look like a Greek God with little more than your body weight, right?

We hate to break it to you, but you’d be both incorrect and naive.

Now, let’s talk about the link between calisthenics and the Greek God physique & how the Ancient Grecian warriors used bodyweight exercises to reach peak athleticism.

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Calisthenics Vs Weights: Which Training Type is Best?

January 6, 2023 By Kyle Hoffman

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In the battle between calisthenics vs weights, which one wins?

So you’re a noob and you don’t know what kind of training will work for you? In our fitness world, there are two training styles that gym-goers always seem to pit against each other: calisthenics vs weights.

Calisthenics (aka. bodyweight training) involves exercises like pull-ups, push-ups, and dragon flags while weight lifting uses standard gym equipment like barbells, dumbbells, and machines to perform more traditional movements like squats, bench presses, and deadlifts.

But which training style actually produces more muscle gains?

Let’s break down the differences between the two, so you can determine which is the best option for you based on your lifestyle and fitness goals.

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Is Chris Heria’s Thenx App Worth It? (Review)

December 22, 2022 By Daniel Louwrens

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Calisthenics is a really odd sport when you think about it. However, the more you think about it, the more fascinating it becomes as well. Chris Heria is one of the pillars of modern-day Cali, and every front-lever-holding guy and gal knows exactly who he is.

So, obviously, he made an app – Thenx. But is it any good?

Well, we bought it, and here’s what we think.

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Filed Under: Workouts Tagged With: calisthenics, premium workout

7 Best Hanging Leg/Knee Raise Alternatives & Substitutes

November 18, 2022 By Jess Billitz

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The hanging leg raise is one of the most intense ab exercises that you can crank out at the gym to tone your abs. The only problem is that they call for a pull-up bar, so you probably won’t be able to do them anywhere but at the gym.

So, we’re going to go over some of the best hanging leg raise alternatives that’ll hit your lower abs without needing a pull-up bar.

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How Many Chin-Ups Should I Be Able to Do? (The Truth)

November 18, 2022 By Daniel Louwrens

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The chin-up – not quite as hard as a pull-up but still pretty taxing nonetheless. These remain one of the yardsticks of fitness and health, and the number of chin-ups you should be able to do differs significantly from one person to the next.

However, there is some correlation between the amount you can do and your health. So let’s examine why they’re so important and how many you should be able to crank out.

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Bar Brothers (The System) Workout Program Review

November 2, 2022 By Daniel Louwrens

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Calisthenics – no one in the gym knows exactly what you’re doing, but deep down, we’re also all a bit jealous.

Various coaches and workout programs have grown in popularity to help everyday people become their best selves.

The System from Bar Brothers is that type of program, so let’s see if it’s any good.

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Convict Conditioning Routine: Workout & Progression

October 4, 2022 By Natalie DePriest

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Here’s the workout and progression for the Convict Conditioning routine.

Do you want to get ripped like a prison inmate?

If you’re interested in learning how to train with only your bodyweight (prison inmates don’t always have access to weights and equipment), then keep reading to find out more about the Convict Conditioning Routine, the workouts and progression based on the best-selling book by Paul Wade.

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Cali Move’s Body Transformation Basics (Program Review)

October 4, 2022 By Jess Billitz

Body Transformation Basics

8.0/10

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Quick Review:

This 29-week program can completely transform your physique, offers modifications for all skill levels, and puts a more exciting spin on traditional training. However, the platform’s layout is a little difficult to navigate, there’s timed locked content, and the lack of nutritional data could cause confusion. Overall, if you’re burned out by regular weightlifting and want to build a Greek God physique the old-fashioned way, Cali Move’s Body Transformation Basics program is a solid choice.

Experience LevelBeginner
Program Length29 Weeks
Workouts/Week2-4
Training StyleBodyweight/Calisthenics

Pros:

  • Great for beginners
  • Excellent video demonstrations and tutorials
  • Based on scientifically-proven body recomposition methods
  • Created by professionals in calisthenics training

Cons:

  • Difficult navigation at first glance
  • Time-released locked content
  • Minimal nutrition info

Check the current price for Body Transformation Basics

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Historians trace the art of calisthenics — or bodyweight exercises — back to ancient Greek gladiators preparing for the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C.

Now more than 2,500 years later, calisthenic training is still one of the best ways to improve all-around strength and sculpt what many coin the “Greek God physique.”

Cali Move’s Body Transformation Basics is a 29-week beginner program featuring calisthenics progressions to increase strength, muscle size, and total-body stability.

Check out our review of this (mostly) equipment-free program below!

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