I love your channel! Thanks for taking my calisthenics to the next level. You and kneesovertoes have really changed the way I look at fitness in the past year. Also the new Mike Chang 2.0 the Reboot with his flow training. Combining exercise with meditation has been huge for me.
Great video Matt! This has come at the perfect time as I've recently purchased some olympic rings and I'm looking to strengthen my legs for running. Keep the videos coming!
Hey Matt, I am just going to concentrate on improving my diet with healthy eating and,improving my workouts instead of focusing on the results. If I keep improving the results will probably come, no need to put undue pressure or a timetable on it. General health is a marathon not a sprint. Like you always say, as long as you follow the principles of health and fitness,the methods you use are not so important. Thank you for all you do. God bless
That's a good attitude to have James. The goals are important, but more as a way to help target your choices. As Bruce Lee said, a goal is not a target to hit but more something to aim at. Or something to that effect
thanks man. im rehabbing some unused leg muscles at this really hit the spot on some questions / concerns i had... and i hadnt considered using the strap, was using my long arms which just barely works with the mechanics. strap gives me some margin.
Hi Matt Not sure if its the location (outside etc) but I found this a really pleasant video very calming after a stressful day !! Been doing similar routine off the dip bars using the "progression system". Such as two hands when that becomes easy just use less fingers etc. ATB
Thank you Paul, Yes I wasn't able to get the shots I wanted indoors so I took it outside. Lighting was a bit off though, but the sound quality was much better with the new mic I'm using which may be why it has that feel to it.
matt.i appreciate you a lot.you have changed my workouts to another level and know what builds muscle very well.so,if you could answer,what would you say about myostatin?
happy to help Nika, I don't have much of an opinion one way or the other but in my experience, few people are limited by things like that or "genetics" and much more by their own attitude, proficiency and emotional factors like motivation. chances are, it's a non issue in most cases.
@@RedDeltaProject there are so many videos on myostatin blockers,especially team 3d alpha,who has very old videos about mystatin blockers and also there is no overtraining and you should hit every muscle with high volume and intensity to make it grow,but there should be considered reseting a mtor.i thought you had your mindset about it.
Nice I will try that !! Damn you look bigger than never Matt great shape ! Is there any bodyweight exercice to mimic the lever leg extension ?? I got a very good feeling on my quads with this mouvement !
Thanks Matthieu, Yes, the classic sissy squat is essentially a bodyweight leg extension and it one of my all-time favorite leg exercises. Here's a video on it: ua-cam.com/video/6aE1SegcX_A/v-deo.html
I love mixing between ipsi- and contra- loaded lunges and stepups and so far the shrimp squat, levitation lunge, and pistol squat have eluded my ability, however one day I may get there. I wonder if this exercise can also use both an ipsi- and contra- load or if one is preferable to the other?
I find it's largely down to personal preference. Although, force travels contralateral through the body, so in that regard it makes sense to hold the load in the opposite side as the leg, but then again, it also makes sense to hold the strap on the opposite leg as well. in the end, it may not really matter one way or the other.
I've been working on my pistol squats as well and have found that by using a bench or a chair to sit back to helps a lot with the stability. Once my stability improves and I'm able to do them unassisted I will begin increasing ROM.
I'm not Matt but I've been doing the rows for a while now. I skipped the progressions way too fast when I got to about 8 reps and went to tucked rows within about two weeks. After revisiting the regular rows I realized that my form was off. I didn't pull the rings all the way to my chest so I missed a lot of gains. Right now I'm back to regular rows and focusing on back engagement and full rom. So my humble advice would be to milk the exercise for all its worth. Try to get perfect full rom reps with controlled tempo, and change the progression when the sets start to feel more like cardio. And also, elevating legs should only be done when you've mastered at least 12-15 reps per set with all different hand placements. Easiest being neutral grip and hardest being like a barbell row grip. That's whats working for me.
Feel free to put your feet up whoever you like, just use lower reps naturally as the resistance gets higher. And you can be prudent with the height too. just 6-8 inches of height can make a difference.
I've tried this before but it seems like my ankles are not flexible enough. I end up at the bottom position balancing on the ball of my foot instead of it being flat. Any tips for that? Maybe it's a balance issue.
To get a feel for the movement, try starting in a squat with both feet on the ground. Stick one leg out in front of you and hold that position for several seconds.
You should probably get that checked out by a medical professional. (Anecdote incoming warning) I once had a doctor tell me that there is nothing wrong with it and proceeded to do a leg extension in his chair and his knee cracked with each repetition.
The general consensus is that as longs there's no pain it should be okay, but I've found joint popping and such noises are still a sign of a slight imabalance of force around the joint, so there's still something going on. My guess is a lack tension in the hamstrings.
Sure, everyone builds muscle in their life. But certainly try to eat more if you can. No sense in limiting your diet if you don't have to. It is possible, but you'll make faster progress otherwise.
@@RedDeltaProject I have a disease called hypothyroidism and it controls the metabolism. Those who are fat can't lose weight no matter how much they workout or how healthy they eat and those who are skinny can't have a normal weight no matter how much they eat or train. I have trained for years but didn't build up muscles. I also used to eat in restaurants several times a week for a couple of years without a weight gain, just because my disease. So I am thinking if it's worth it to train again, I don't want to workout again if I won't get muscles.
MATT... Great video! Man. You are a FANTASTIC corner in the exercise community- I love it!
He ain’t the corner he is the whole damm street
Thanks for your bright explanation & demonstration.
Glad it was helpful!
I love your channel! Thanks for taking my calisthenics to the next level. You and kneesovertoes have really changed the way I look at fitness in the past year. Also the new Mike Chang 2.0 the Reboot with his flow training. Combining exercise with meditation has been huge for me.
happy to help! And best of luck with your training, meditation can be super powerful to add into training
Great video Matt! This has come at the perfect time as I've recently purchased some olympic rings and I'm looking to strengthen my legs for running. Keep the videos coming!
Perfect! Enjoy the new rings, always nice to play with new toys!
Hi Matt! i added the ham curls to my posterior chain routine and damn they are tougher than i thought!!!
Such a great combination. I've been noticing more sizing my thighs sing doing that. Hamstrings are the secret way to build the "quads"
Hey Matt, I am just going to concentrate on improving my diet with healthy eating and,improving my workouts instead of focusing on the results. If I keep improving the results will probably come, no need to put undue pressure or a timetable on it. General health is a marathon not a sprint. Like you always say, as long as you follow the principles of health and fitness,the methods you use are not so important. Thank you for all you do. God bless
That's a good attitude to have James. The goals are important, but more as a way to help target your choices. As Bruce Lee said, a goal is not a target to hit but more something to aim at. Or something to that effect
thanks man. im rehabbing some unused leg muscles at this really hit the spot on some questions / concerns i had... and i hadnt considered using the strap, was using my long arms which just barely works with the mechanics. strap gives me some margin.
Thanks Matt! I will be trying this.
Amazing scientific information always👌
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi Matt Not sure if its the location (outside etc) but I found this a really pleasant video very calming after a stressful day !! Been doing similar routine off the dip bars using the "progression system".
Such as two hands when that becomes easy just use less fingers etc. ATB
Thank you Paul, Yes I wasn't able to get the shots I wanted indoors so I took it outside. Lighting was a bit off though, but the sound quality was much better with the new mic I'm using which may be why it has that feel to it.
“Hodge- Podge Wibble Wobble” 🤣😂😅
You been watching me tryout again? 🤣
hi matt!!! can you do a video about lower trap activation and training? they are pretty underrated but they are the key for healthy shoulders and hips
That's a good idea! Look for it soon
matt.i appreciate you a lot.you have changed my workouts to another level and know what builds muscle very well.so,if you could answer,what would you say about myostatin?
happy to help Nika, I don't have much of an opinion one way or the other but in my experience, few people are limited by things like that or "genetics" and much more by their own attitude, proficiency and emotional factors like motivation. chances are, it's a non issue in most cases.
@@RedDeltaProject there are so many videos on myostatin blockers,especially team 3d alpha,who has very old videos about mystatin blockers and also there is no overtraining and you should hit every muscle with high volume and intensity to make it grow,but there should be considered reseting a mtor.i thought you had your mindset about it.
Nice I will try that !! Damn you look bigger than never Matt great shape ! Is there any bodyweight exercice to mimic the lever leg extension ?? I got a very good feeling on my quads with this mouvement !
Thanks Matthieu,
Yes, the classic sissy squat is essentially a bodyweight leg extension and it one of my all-time favorite leg exercises. Here's a video on it: ua-cam.com/video/6aE1SegcX_A/v-deo.html
I love mixing between ipsi- and contra- loaded lunges and stepups and so far the shrimp squat, levitation lunge, and pistol squat have eluded my ability, however one day I may get there. I wonder if this exercise can also use both an ipsi- and contra- load or if one is preferable to the other?
I find it's largely down to personal preference. Although, force travels contralateral through the body, so in that regard it makes sense to hold the load in the opposite side as the leg, but then again, it also makes sense to hold the strap on the opposite leg as well.
in the end, it may not really matter one way or the other.
I've been working on my pistol squats as well and have found that by using a bench or a chair to sit back to helps a lot with the stability. Once my stability improves and I'm able to do them unassisted I will begin increasing ROM.
Hi mat, I use bodyrows for my back, but I don’t know when to increase the high of my feet to get the exercise difficult
Can you help me ?
Thank you
I'm not Matt but I've been doing the rows for a while now. I skipped the progressions way too fast when I got to about 8 reps and went to tucked rows within about two weeks. After revisiting the regular rows I realized that my form was off. I didn't pull the rings all the way to my chest so I missed a lot of gains. Right now I'm back to regular rows and focusing on back engagement and full rom. So my humble advice would be to milk the exercise for all its worth. Try to get perfect full rom reps with controlled tempo, and change the progression when the sets start to feel more like cardio. And also, elevating legs should only be done when you've mastered at least 12-15 reps per set with all different hand placements. Easiest being neutral grip and hardest being like a barbell row grip. That's whats working for me.
Feel free to put your feet up whoever you like, just use lower reps naturally as the resistance gets higher. And you can be prudent with the height too. just 6-8 inches of height can make a difference.
I've tried this before but it seems like my ankles are not flexible enough. I end up at the bottom position balancing on the ball of my foot instead of it being flat. Any tips for that? Maybe it's a balance issue.
To get a feel for the movement, try starting in a squat with both feet on the ground. Stick one leg out in front of you and hold that position for several seconds.
is it okay for me to still exercise the pistol squat while having a cracking sound on the knee joint?
You should probably get that checked out by a medical professional.
(Anecdote incoming warning) I once had a doctor tell me that there is nothing wrong with it and proceeded to do a leg extension in his chair and his knee cracked with each repetition.
The general consensus is that as longs there's no pain it should be okay, but I've found joint popping and such noises are still a sign of a slight imabalance of force around the joint, so there's still something going on. My guess is a lack tension in the hamstrings.
Can I build muscles if I am very skinny without eating much?
Sure, everyone builds muscle in their life. But certainly try to eat more if you can. No sense in limiting your diet if you don't have to. It is possible, but you'll make faster progress otherwise.
@@RedDeltaProject I have a disease called hypothyroidism and it controls the metabolism. Those who are fat can't lose weight no matter how much they workout or how healthy they eat and those who are skinny can't have a normal weight no matter how much they eat or train. I have trained for years but didn't build up muscles. I also used to eat in restaurants several times a week for a couple of years without a weight gain, just because my disease. So I am thinking if it's worth it to train again, I don't want to workout again if I won't get muscles.
@@RedDeltaProject It feels like I have to have more fat in my body to get more muscles. No matter how much I workout I can't gain muscles.
Please do your right leg now.
Hodge podge wibble wobble
Yep, that's the technical term, so tippety top for the lay person.
@@RedDeltaProject 🤣🤣🤣
Man, nothing I hate more than hodge-podge wibble wobble.