2 years ago I went through one of those “I got get in shape” phase and ultimately ended hurting myself, later I started seriously playing tennis and I’ve seen such improvement over 2 years, it taught me that you just gotta be patient coz the results will come later. And then your channel came along and your chill approach to this stuff has really inspired me
Ty for sharing, it's hard believing by my own that my body isn't wrong and focusing on exercising as a health habit. Aesthetics have been shouting really louder everywhere and the irony is that doing it right is all about autoaceptance
I think not being embarrassed by the failures is important. I decided at 49 I wanted to do handstands, so I told myself to try five a day, and be happy with the result, even if all five were comical failures. And there were a lot of laughs. The first six months were tough but by the end of the year I could do a full set of eight unassisted handstand pushups. At 57 I still do handstands at least four times a week, including the pushup variety.
Routine: 1. L sit: 0:33, 3 sets, 3 times a week. Do V sits once you get better. No rep mentioned, make your own. 2. Dragonfly: 1:51, start this first b4 the dragon fly, then do 1:40, 10 perfect reps, 3 sets, 3 times a week. 3. Front Lever: (do after doing dragonflies right) , If just beginning start with tuck lever 2:17, then poke a leg out 2:29, then straddle lever 2:35, then once you can finally do it, do the front lever 2:37. 3 sets, 5 reps, 3 days a week, 7 - 15 seconds hold. 4. Human flag: if just beginning start with side planks 3:19, add a decline 3:26, add leg raise: 3:31, after all that do 45 degree flags 3:36, hold for 10 - 15 seconds and increase angle overtime. Final move would be 4:00, make own sets and reps. 5. Handstand: first do frogpose 4:10, then headstand 4:17, move to wall 4:24, finally take away the wall and do 4:40, make own sets and reps. All these are great exercises if you already have good core but if you don't, do deez: - Leg raises: 5:30 - Decline situps: 6:28 - Other core workouts: 6:38 - Side planks: 6:48 - Russian twists: 6:51 - Knee raises: 7:04 - Tuck plank variations: 7:20 note: All excerises kinda useless without good diet
@@Quasintus quite literally a normal diet. Fitness-gurus always try to sell the idea, that you need an oddly specific diet for success, but all you need to do, is to cover the callorie-intake needet (incl a normal ballance of 15% Fat, 55% carbs, 30% protein + vitamins and enough water for hydration per day)
I love how he's admitting that he can't do a human flag YET and that he's workin on it just inspires me to get in shape but slowly , avoiding injuries 🤝🤝🤝
As a 5’10 boxer I will tell you this I’ve been following your calisthenics routines for a few months definitely seen progression so to all my brother even if you don’t get progression immediately like some it doesn’t mean you stop keep going there’s no gold unless you mine for it
I adore calisthenics more than anything at the gym. The idea of using pure strength to move yourself is a great thing for someone with as much energy as me. I will definitely try this over the next week.
I watched your "How to build muscle at home" video a few weeks ago. Came back to your channel and watched all your videos and now I'm motivated more than ever to start calisthenics. I also love how you emphasize consistency so much and how it's okay to slip up. Excited to start up!
I really enjoy how down to earth you are in your explanations. Makes it clear and easy to follow, and having each set of progression laid out like this is great!
Great video. Just going to let everyone know AB EXERCISES DON'T MAKE YOUR ABS MORE VISIBLE!!! if you want to have visible abs make sure your a healthy weight first (or slightly over) and eat in a slight caloric deficit to decrease your body fat slowly (and safely) overtime so you can see those beautiful muscles. This means you will lose weight and a bit of muscle mass so you might want to consider training to limit the decrease of muscle mass as opposed to body fat. And what's sexier than abs is being healthy so DO NOT try to get abs at the cost of your health. Love you all.
Thanks for this! I'm 18 and raised in a rural area so gyms are non-existent, as well as not having the spare funds or storage space for a lot of equipment, so I don't have much muscle other than "farmer muscle". This video really helps a lot for getting into bodyweight exercises! I think I'll be doing these exercises along with the horse stance and possibly pull-ups (likely on trees or sturdy grape trellises, but I'd need to get enough muscle to do them in the first place) for the foreseeable future.
@@Kumoiwa Well you must be right, or I gain muscle very fast if not, as I did my first pull-up just a few days after posting my comment! Then two rep sets a few days after that, and I'm able to do three rep sets now, which is humongous for me.
@@Waddlejpg I've got abs! They're not super pronounced as I've taken a break from working out due to heat, but I'll start again soon. I was amazed how quickly I started to notice abs; I noticed I had a tighter abdomen and even a faint six pack only after two weeks of the exercises. Granted as mentioned, I have some farmer muscle so I might have an easier time building aesthetic muscle thanks to that.
I've been seeing your channel for a month now. You got a really chill way on explaining workout, taking out the fear and complication. Thanks for the videos man, More power to you
The shot at 7:05 with the pile of books is so relatable 😁 it's hard for me to go to the gym, the progressions are really motivating. We often see super extreme workouts in calisthenics, but honestly I'd rather try just a few movements you showed to build up a bit of strength!
Consistency is the key to life. Appreciate you pushing that message, as its an important one that people neglect. Even a little bit but every day will make noticeable improvements.
I will admit, at first, i didn't think i was going to like your video, but your approach is so humble and honest. You encourage taking it slow because not everyone just has that natural strength. As someone else who is 6'3, you got me motivated to further my calisthenics training. I was 238 lbs 3 months ago, and now im bouncing between 122-127 (gotta have your cheat days. I am constantly getting slimmer and more muscle definition and getting closer to my high school physique. Thanks man, keep up the good work
Dude I don't follow fitness channels usually. The fact that you show examples in the gym and at home for us broke boys out there is awesome. Thank you. Literally watched the whole thing liked and will watch again.
Same, I never sub to fitness channels because most of them come across as elitist and unrealistic for those with less training and equipment/funds. This is the only fitness channel I have subscribed to and the only one I need.
Excelent video. I've been on a basic routine for over 6 months now and getting tired and bored. Knowing I have to go over the same basics again is draining my energy. This video will help me plan a core day in my training routine: Push, Pull, Core, Rest, Repeat. Just need to give my push and pull routines a twist to get going again. Thanks for the exercises they will definitely help me put Core day together!
Thanks for showing the progressions! That's incredibly helpful. Congratulations on finding a routine that works so well for you, and using your knowledge to help others!!
Thanks for this. There’s something about your presentation style that inspires confidence. Can’t put my finger on it but it’s refreshing. Also thanks for showing the progression for leg raises. My trainer wants me to do those hanging from a bar but I’m intimidated. However, I think I could start with the bent leg ones you showed. So thanks.
Hey man, I don’t comment on videos often but I just gotta let you know how informative this video is! Your pointers and demonstrations of all the various progressions is extremely helpful. As a bigger guy at 5’9” 195 (not as big as I used to be, 280 lbs) these aesthetic core poses and holds always seemed very intimidating. Thanks to your vid I feel like I know exactly what I need to do to get there and I am excited to begin training my core seriously! Wish you all the success!
@@1derrickdavis Definitely not lmao core strength has improved significantly and I can almost hold the L sit pose. I can’t hold my legs out fully straight yet and I notice I have a tendency to lean a bit too forward instead of being exactly upright. I feel like it’s significant progress nonetheless 👍
As somebody who is getting serious about weight training, these kinds of videos are always helpful. Since I've finally started making time to exercise, I have noticed that my core muscles are significantly weaker than before. For example, I did planks for 20 seconds, 10 pushups, and 10 russian twists tonight. My stomach muscles were sore after those few workouts, of course its because I have not been stretching that part of my body very often lately. I have gained a few pounds during the pandemic and I am committing myself to not only burning off all my stored bodyfat, but also to working on my martial arts and music skills. I am thinking about using my spare time to sit outside and practice drawing again, since that is a hobby I kind of gave up on around summer of 2020.
Hey Man! I love you're style of fitness content. It's slow, calm, mellow, and doesn't skip information. Work ethic seems great, praise to you, good luck in the future!
@@colinmurrayYT friend can you create a subtle routine for These progressions? So someone would get an idea and get started. It would be much appreciated Good content BTW 💯
Thank you! Yeah fear sucks but we can't let it stop us from doing the things we really want to do. So just do it scared and it will get easier once you realize your fear was just an illusion to begin with.
I love the unique way your holding your door frame pullup bar. That's quite cool because it allows your torso to get higher up so you can get your feet off of the ground even if you are tall and / or have a low height door frame ( like I do). It also lets you have a full lower body hang which means better ROM 👍🏻
I love how you not only show poses that you already perfectly mastered, but also the things you're still working on. That's so inspirational! It makes me realize like yeah, that can happen _in the process_, but if you stick to it you will eventually reach your goal :-)
Finally!! Someone who just gets straight to the point, telling us what he knows and if it works. We need more fitness like you, I’m tired of hearing about the scientific part and other bs.
your videos are so tell-tale of your down to earth character, love the chill vibes of teaching this kinda stuff that im interested in learning! i do L sits (bent knees of course) on the chairs of my class when i'm bored and it's been getting hold for longer; ive also been training for pull ups with deadhangs and it's been getting a lot more better with muscle memory! much love for your insightful and hillarious yet chill vids man xoxos
All right Colin. Dang it. I've seen enough examples that I've decided to subscribe if not for anything more than to remind myself to at least attempt better routines. Thanks for your direct delivery style with no BS. Well done and great content sir.
Colin!!! Thank you! This is one of the best calisthenic videos I've watched. I'm a beginner and I loved how you showed and explained the beginner moves and their progressions. I actually feel encouraged and motivated to actually start and not just watch videos. 😂
Haha litteraly just dropped an abs routine on my channel an hour ago and then yours popped up :😀 You do some amazing work on your videos - props! Very inspirational. Just discover your channel last week and from all the fitness content I get recommended yours seems to be the only one that connects to the people themselves and you seem very authentic, which is something you don't see that often anymore... Keep up the great work man, you're a rising star, no joke.
I love how you show how to do the exercises using your furniture and other stuff around your home. Really makes believe that anyone can do it if they wanted to. And that you don’t need to invest a ton of money into fancy equipment or go to gym
@@giammo2506 100%! Changed my view on how to approach exercising. It’s incredible for any level and teaches you how to make any exercise (in the book) work for you. I recommend it to everyone. Just make sure to stick with it. Trust the method. Dont skip any steps. Have fun!
Thank you for this. It's extremely motivating. I started Muay Thai and I'm super weak as I lost muscle mass years ago due to illness (in remission now 🎉) I'm looking to add in calisthenics to improve my strength and power 🥊💥
im a girl and i want to be able to do all this!!! immediately subscribed!! the progressions are really good..and do-able I think. Thank you so much for this!!!
All of these exercises are great for building a strong foundation for your core. I have a naturally higher bodyfat though, so this wasn't enough. I had to move up to direct hypertrophy training for the core using weighted situps/cable crunches (hold bar behind your head and touch knees to elbows while kneeling). And weighted leg lifts. Good luck on your journey guys!
I have to be honest i love your videos, they give me loads of motivation. I‘m trying to shift from gym workouts to calisthenics. But honestly i find it a bit confusing. I‘m new to all of this and i would love to have a step by step guide. Bc rn unfortunately im a bit lost bc i dont know where to start and when and how to progress. Ive seen your workout plan vid where you also include a pull-up which im simultaneously trying to learn. And that‘s also my problem: i dont know how to balance all of it, like when do i train what??!! Would love a reply from you!!
Yeah it can be difficult to fit it all in. But don’t overthink it and add these exercises in where you can. I put them at the end of my other workouts and try to line up my front lever day with my back day. I guess I could make a video explaining it better.
@@colinmurrayYT that would be so great. Because i have already a certain level of strength bc of my Gym background, but im noticing that calisthenics is just a different level. It would be great if you could give like a step by step guide for that case as i believe a lot of people transitioning from gym to calisthenics feel the same as me. Keep up the great work💪💪💪
I've been casually training for years and I own an agency that helps some really amazing fitness coaches find clients but this content makes me excited to go to the gym way more than anything they've ever put out, You should consider coaching people
I don't have you physic yet but I've been doing these movements before I saw your video. They work. Thanks for sharing with all of us! Really important to teach people these simple but cool, easy to follow movements, so everybody can get up to speed fast! (It took me a while to discover them one by one, I wished I found your video sooner)
great vid! been going gym and working out for a little while and I've been considering starting calisthenics but I wasn't sure exactly where to start. you just cleared up pretty much everything. major W
The Calisthenics Approach To Training Abs (Colin Murray) The L-Sit(use 2 chairs to prop yourself up) 1. LIfting yourself 2.Extend legs Alternatively 3. Extend both legs bent then straight Note: use the floor as an easier variation Dragon Flies 1. Legs Tucked 2. One leg extended 3. Bent legs and then straight Note: Do 10 perfect reps before progressing to the next The Handstand 1.The frog pose 2.The Head Stand 3.Wall Leaning Handstand: Front and back Leg Raises 1. Lying bent (tucked) and extended leg raises 2. Propped bent (tucked) and extended leg raises 3. Hanging bent (tucked) and extended leg raises The Obliques 1. The Russian Twist 2. Side Planks(raise body for easier and raise legs for harder variations) 3. Hanging Leg Twists Made a little note for myself, Thought people can use.
Colin .. two things hit me while watching this video.. first is you have developed the most beautiful body I have ever seen on anyone.. you are absolutely beautiful and an inspiration to every guy watching this., Second is the section where you came down directly on your head.. ouch!, really felt that myself I did.. did you get a concussion from that? That flag maneuver is poetry in motion., and all of these attempts you show as well as your successes., cannot get more inspirational than that! You are way, way past amazing., you are phenomenal. And so beautiful to see.. sure I am that most guys watch this to learn how.. Me? I appreciate everything beautiful.. flowers., sunrises and sunsets.. scenery.. incredible works of art.. lovely paintings... listening to awesome music.. stars in the night sky.. watching you put your wonderful body through your workouts is a symphony in motion.. so you are.. and so strong! Yes.. that is why I watch,, and sure I am there are many others who appreciate you for these reasons also.. Btw Colin.. your use of we, us, our etc makes the viewer feel included.. as if they are your friends.. workout buddies.. and so forth.. you have a magical way of communicating my friend.. keep it going so! 🤗🤗🤗 God Bless you Colin.. makes my day just watching and listening to you! Jen999💙
@@colinmurrayYT Glad to hear you’re ok.. know guys hate it when women say please be careful and take care of yourself .. but it just goes with the territory.. That said.. truly love your videos.. so.. please be careful and take care of yourself. :) Only fussing a bit cause I worked in a PT/Sports Medicine clinic and dealt every day with athletes who hurt themselves trying to get in shape or stay in shape so… Keep up the good work my friend because you and your well-being matter to me :)
This is a great video because I'm at the point where beginner videos and progression isn't hard enough but I'm not ready for the full thing. So I think this is a lot of knowledge packed into this video
My physique at the moment is exactly like your before photo, the goal is to get to your current one. Thank you for making such a simple video! Definitely going to start doing this
You got a new follower! I'm starting to take my weightloss more seriously again, I've lost 17 kg but I've gained 5 back, but I won't give up! Thanks for the motivation dude, KEEP UP THE GRINDDDDDDDDDDD
We used to do these things as kids from just mimicking gymnastics but didnt have access to it. I legit didn't know that its a 'thing' now. Dunno man, I just cant take it seriously, its burnt into my mind as something you do as a kid and then you all show each other your new skills during school breaks/recess. But really great video, I appreciate that unlike others you arent constantly talking smack about gym/bodybuilding.
That's cause I love the gym too. I think we should train both and it's funny you say that because I show these skills to my friends the same way I did when I was in 6th grade lol.
First time seeing you and instantly subbed. I have been doing most of these exercises (progressions) for the past 3 months and have seen a serious increase in my fitness. I went from very unfit, chubby guy who couldn't even get into the tuck planche or N sit, to now being able to hold the L sit and working on the straddle planche. It is insane how effective and fun these exercises are - I think the fact that it's not as boring as regular gym workouts is what keeps me consistent. I spend about 10-20 minutes per day, with about 2 days of 30 min sessions per week.
You're right it's way better than working out. I still use weights but calisthenics is sick. Also good luck with that straddle planche that thing is tough.
Thank you for this man. I've been looking for this kind of video that explains the basic practices for me to start my calisthenics journey! I'm your subscriber now 💪
I almost skipped this video because I thought it was gonna be one of those bs videos. This guy put a ton of info into this one video without the bs. Thank you bro
2 years ago I went through one of those “I got get in shape” phase and ultimately ended hurting myself, later I started seriously playing tennis and I’ve seen such improvement over 2 years, it taught me that you just gotta be patient coz the results will come later. And then your channel came along and your chill approach to this stuff has really inspired me
cool. tennis.
Tennis ftw
Ty for sharing, it's hard believing by my own that my body isn't wrong and focusing on exercising as a health habit. Aesthetics have been shouting really louder everywhere and the irony is that doing it right is all about autoaceptance
Tennis, boxing and swimming have been some of the better sports I've done to get in shape.
absolutely nothing to do with calisthenics
I think not being embarrassed by the failures is important. I decided at 49 I wanted to do handstands, so I told myself to try five a day, and be happy with the result, even if all five were comical failures. And there were a lot of laughs. The first six months were tough but by the end of the year I could do a full set of eight unassisted handstand pushups. At 57 I still do handstands at least four times a week, including the pushup variety.
That's extremely impressive. I'm 17 and have no idea how to hold a handstand
@@goora1866 ya just gotta practice over and over again until u can do it
@@tailstechvideos2327 Ik but I don't have a safe place to try lol
Kudos to you man, your comment inspired me.
Damn ur strong
Routine:
1. L sit: 0:33, 3 sets, 3 times a week. Do V sits once you get better. No rep mentioned, make your own.
2. Dragonfly: 1:51, start this first b4 the dragon fly, then do 1:40, 10 perfect reps, 3 sets, 3 times a week.
3. Front Lever: (do after doing dragonflies right) , If just beginning start with tuck lever 2:17, then poke a leg out 2:29, then straddle lever 2:35, then once you can finally do it, do the front lever 2:37. 3 sets, 5 reps, 3 days a week, 7 - 15 seconds hold.
4. Human flag: if just beginning start with side planks 3:19, add a decline 3:26, add leg raise: 3:31, after all that do 45 degree flags 3:36, hold for 10 - 15 seconds and increase angle overtime. Final move would be 4:00, make own sets and reps.
5. Handstand: first do frogpose 4:10, then headstand 4:17, move to wall 4:24, finally take away the wall and do 4:40, make own sets and reps.
All these are great exercises if you already have good core but if you don't, do deez:
- Leg raises: 5:30
- Decline situps: 6:28
- Other core workouts: 6:38
- Side planks: 6:48
- Russian twists: 6:51
- Knee raises: 7:04
- Tuck plank variations: 7:20
note: All excerises kinda useless without good diet
Thanks
deez
What's good diet?
You don't rep the holds (L/V-sits, handstands, etc.). The whole set itself is how long you hold.
@@Quasintus quite literally a normal diet. Fitness-gurus always try to sell the idea, that you need an oddly specific diet for success, but all you need to do, is to cover the callorie-intake needet (incl a normal ballance of 15% Fat, 55% carbs, 30% protein + vitamins and enough water for hydration per day)
I love how he's admitting that he can't do a human flag YET and that he's workin on it just inspires me to get in shape but slowly , avoiding injuries 🤝🤝🤝
Great video!
bend legs dragonflag for 6.3 tall dude is way harder than a full flag for a short dude.
As a 5’10 boxer I will tell you this I’ve been following your calisthenics routines for a few months definitely seen progression so to all my brother even if you don’t get progression immediately like some it doesn’t mean you stop keep going there’s no gold unless you mine for it
100% everything has a cost
Are you doing it daily ?
@@Zenderstrife I do it every other day I start on Monday and end on Saturday and if I’m feeling great some weeks I’ll just work out every day
@@Zenderstrife but like I was saying in my first comment slow progression is a solid basis don’t be discouraged
@@tokyo2moscow792 he mentioned earlier that it took him 2 years to achieve this chiseled form, so patience is key.
I adore calisthenics more than anything at the gym. The idea of using pure strength to move yourself is a great thing for someone with as much energy as me. I will definitely try this over the next week.
fellow xQc viewer that also enjoys calisthenics?
I watched your "How to build muscle at home" video a few weeks ago. Came back to your channel and watched all your videos and now I'm motivated more than ever to start calisthenics. I also love how you emphasize consistency so much and how it's okay to slip up. Excited to start up!
That’s awesome calisthenics is the best you won’t regret it! And good luck training 🙌
4:56 😂 caught me off guard, hilarious. good vid.
Thank you😂🙏
Love seeing how you adapt the exercises to the equipment you have. Don't let not having the perfect setup stop you from getting after it
This really looks so much more accessible for someone wanting to start calisthenics. I really appreciate your videos!
straight to the point and showing progressions. My dude, the quality is unreal. You da man
Appreciate you🙏
I really enjoy how down to earth you are in your explanations. Makes it clear and easy to follow, and having each set of progression laid out like this is great!
Great video. Just going to let everyone know AB EXERCISES DON'T MAKE YOUR ABS MORE VISIBLE!!! if you want to have visible abs make sure your a healthy weight first (or slightly over) and eat in a slight caloric deficit to decrease your body fat slowly (and safely) overtime so you can see those beautiful muscles. This means you will lose weight and a bit of muscle mass so you might want to consider training to limit the decrease of muscle mass as opposed to body fat. And what's sexier than abs is being healthy so DO NOT try to get abs at the cost of your health. Love you all.
Thanks for this! I'm 18 and raised in a rural area so gyms are non-existent, as well as not having the spare funds or storage space for a lot of equipment, so I don't have much muscle other than "farmer muscle". This video really helps a lot for getting into bodyweight exercises! I think I'll be doing these exercises along with the horse stance and possibly pull-ups (likely on trees or sturdy grape trellises, but I'd need to get enough muscle to do them in the first place) for the foreseeable future.
Gyms are overrated. Save your money . YOU'RE DOING IT RIGHT.
Bro the average farmer is way stronger than the average gym guy, don't underestimate yourself!
@@Kumoiwa Well you must be right, or I gain muscle very fast if not, as I did my first pull-up just a few days after posting my comment! Then two rep sets a few days after that, and I'm able to do three rep sets now, which is humongous for me.
Update?
@@Waddlejpg I've got abs! They're not super pronounced as I've taken a break from working out due to heat, but I'll start again soon. I was amazed how quickly I started to notice abs; I noticed I had a tighter abdomen and even a faint six pack only after two weeks of the exercises.
Granted as mentioned, I have some farmer muscle so I might have an easier time building aesthetic muscle thanks to that.
I love how much trust you have in your furniture.
lol probably trust them too much, it has stabbed me in the back quite a bit
I've been seeing your channel for a month now. You got a really chill way on explaining workout, taking out the fear and complication. Thanks for the videos man, More power to you
Thank you! I'm glad they are helpful I'll try and keep at it.
The shot at 7:05 with the pile of books is so relatable 😁 it's hard for me to go to the gym, the progressions are really motivating. We often see super extreme workouts in calisthenics, but honestly I'd rather try just a few movements you showed to build up a bit of strength!
@@thotslayer9914 what
I use chairs
Great vid Colin! I'm a taller guy as well (6'7") you've definitely inspired me to take on some calisthenics!
That’s awesome at 6’7” once you can do the skills it’s gonna look fricken majestic!! Keep at it🙌
well you have an appropriate surname at least.
what the fuck
@@dreamlogic.v3390 shut up boy
damn you tall
Consistency is the key to life. Appreciate you pushing that message, as its an important one that people neglect. Even a little bit but every day will make noticeable improvements.
Facts so many people underestimate it but small changes add up.
I will admit, at first, i didn't think i was going to like your video, but your approach is so humble and honest. You encourage taking it slow because not everyone just has that natural strength. As someone else who is 6'3, you got me motivated to further my calisthenics training. I was 238 lbs 3 months ago, and now im bouncing between 122-127 (gotta have your cheat days. I am constantly getting slimmer and more muscle definition and getting closer to my high school physique. Thanks man, keep up the good work
hey love how u show u failing and working towards goals as well. really transparent. thanks for the vid
Always there's no progress without it!
Dude I don't follow fitness channels usually. The fact that you show examples in the gym and at home for us broke boys out there is awesome. Thank you. Literally watched the whole thing liked and will watch again.
Thank you bro I appreciate that support! and not having a gym can suck so I'm glad you got something out of it
Same, I never sub to fitness channels because most of them come across as elitist and unrealistic for those with less training and equipment/funds. This is the only fitness channel I have subscribed to and the only one I need.
Excelent video. I've been on a basic routine for over 6 months now and getting tired and bored. Knowing I have to go over the same basics again is draining my energy. This video will help me plan a core day in my training routine: Push, Pull, Core, Rest, Repeat. Just need to give my push and pull routines a twist to get going again.
Thanks for the exercises they will definitely help me put Core day together!
Awesome I think this way of training makes working way more enjoyable too.
I love how specific and detailed you are with every detail. I bet if you carry on with this level of consistency you’ll blow up like crazy.
Super humble person. I absolutely loved your approach. Subscribed.
Colin, honesty love the calm vibes, binge watching all your videos
Thanks for showing the progressions! That's incredibly helpful. Congratulations on finding a routine that works so well for you, and using your knowledge to help others!!
Thanks for this. There’s something about your presentation style that inspires confidence. Can’t put my finger on it but it’s refreshing.
Also thanks for showing the progression for leg raises. My trainer wants me to do those hanging from a bar but I’m intimidated. However, I think I could start with the bent leg ones you showed. So thanks.
Your physique is literally my goal❤️I hope one day to look like you
You will get there bro don’t give up ❤
Hey man, I don’t comment on videos often but I just gotta let you know how informative this video is! Your pointers and demonstrations of all the various progressions is extremely helpful. As a bigger guy at 5’9” 195 (not as big as I used to be, 280 lbs) these aesthetic core poses and holds always seemed very intimidating. Thanks to your vid I feel like I know exactly what I need to do to get there and I am excited to begin training my core seriously! Wish you all the success!
Update? better not just be sitting around after saying all this
@@1derrickdavis Definitely not lmao core strength has improved significantly and I can almost hold the L sit pose. I can’t hold my legs out fully straight yet and I notice I have a tendency to lean a bit too forward instead of being exactly upright. I feel like it’s significant progress nonetheless 👍
@@MikeDaFridge Lets goo baby keep the gains up.
As somebody who is getting serious about weight training, these kinds of videos are always helpful. Since I've finally started making time to exercise, I have noticed that my core muscles are significantly weaker than before. For example, I did planks for 20 seconds, 10 pushups, and 10 russian twists tonight. My stomach muscles were sore after those few workouts, of course its because I have not been stretching that part of my body very often lately. I have gained a few pounds during the pandemic and I am committing myself to not only burning off all my stored bodyfat, but also to working on my martial arts and music skills. I am thinking about using my spare time to sit outside and practice drawing again, since that is a hobby I kind of gave up on around summer of 2020.
Brother Ginger to Ginger I ******* Love the hair, and thanks for this schedule I can already see the progress
Hey Man!
I love you're style of fitness content. It's slow, calm, mellow, and doesn't skip information.
Work ethic seems great, praise to you, good luck in the future!
I appreciate that and will try to keep it up!
@@colinmurrayYT friend can you create a subtle routine for These progressions? So someone would get an idea and get started.
It would be much appreciated
Good content BTW 💯
@@praisethesun5425 I gotchu
I can't wait to try this out. Also, you have superior sense of humor. Good luck to everyone!
Hey man, I need some advice about fear holding me back from starting something I love . Keep up with great videos!!! You inspire a lot of people!!
Thank you! Yeah fear sucks but we can't let it stop us from doing the things we really want to do. So just do it scared and it will get easier once you realize your fear was just an illusion to begin with.
@@colinmurrayYT Thanks man! fear is just an illusion, I'll keep that in mind.
Awesome! I'm going to start this routine!!
good luck hope you like it!
This dude is a great inspiration and great teacher 🥶
That side note is soooooo important. Thanks for sharing.
I love the unique way your holding your door frame pullup bar. That's quite cool because it allows your torso to get higher up so you can get your feet off of the ground even if you are tall and / or have a low height door frame ( like I do). It also lets you have a full lower body hang which means better ROM 👍🏻
I love how you not only show poses that you already perfectly mastered, but also the things you're still working on. That's so inspirational! It makes me realize like yeah, that can happen _in the process_, but if you stick to it you will eventually reach your goal :-)
0:03 current body goal
ye the first one looks better to me
Finally!! Someone who just gets straight to the point, telling us what he knows and if it works. We need more fitness like you, I’m tired of hearing about the scientific part and other bs.
your videos are so tell-tale of your down to earth character, love the chill vibes of teaching this kinda stuff that im interested in learning!
i do L sits (bent knees of course) on the chairs of my class when i'm bored and it's been getting hold for longer; ive also been training for pull ups with deadhangs and it's been getting a lot more better with muscle memory!
much love for your insightful and hillarious yet chill vids man xoxos
Thank you it means a lot! I'm glad the vids are helpful and keep working on them pull-ups💪
All right Colin. Dang it. I've seen enough examples that I've decided to subscribe if not for anything more than to remind myself to at least attempt better routines. Thanks for your direct delivery style with no BS. Well done and great content sir.
Lets normalize hand stands with helmets
Yoùr physique is amazing bro, gonna start my journey today 👍
Another one if you want to save time is to hold L-sit while doing pull ups/chin ups, it helps keep strict form as well as work your core.
Yeah this ones great and challenging
I would even pay you to be my personal trainer. Even if it's on through phone. You are a legend mate. I will follow your steps.
Colin!!! Thank you! This is one of the best calisthenic videos I've watched. I'm a beginner and I loved how you showed and explained the beginner moves and their progressions. I actually feel encouraged and motivated to actually start and not just watch videos. 😂
lol that's great I do hope you start! Learning the skills makes working out way better
You sound to be very humble and modest with your way of speaking!
Haha litteraly just dropped an abs routine on my channel an hour ago and then yours popped up :😀
You do some amazing work on your videos - props! Very inspirational.
Just discover your channel last week and from all the fitness content I get recommended yours seems to be the only one that connects to the people themselves and you seem very authentic, which is something you don't see that often anymore...
Keep up the great work man, you're a rising star, no joke.
Thank you bro I’ll try to keep it going. And good luck with your abs video I hope it does well🙌
I love how you show how to do the exercises using your furniture and other stuff around your home. Really makes believe that anyone can do it if they wanted to. And that you don’t need to invest a ton of money into fancy equipment or go to gym
This has a fancy name but really its just prison workouts.
"Convict Conditioning" is a bookk made by a guy who learnt all of this in prison
And without the sex !
Good job
Whatever
@@giammo2506 100%! Changed my view on how to approach exercising. It’s incredible for any level and teaches you how to make any exercise (in the book) work for you. I recommend it to everyone. Just make sure to stick with it. Trust the method. Dont skip any steps. Have fun!
Great job Colin!
Thanks!
Thank you for this. It's extremely motivating. I started Muay Thai and I'm super weak as I lost muscle mass years ago due to illness (in remission now 🎉)
I'm looking to add in calisthenics to improve my strength and power 🥊💥
Go to the gym
im a girl and i want to be able to do all this!!! immediately subscribed!! the progressions are really good..and do-able I think. Thank you so much for this!!!
All of these exercises are great for building a strong foundation for your core. I have a naturally higher bodyfat though, so this wasn't enough.
I had to move up to direct hypertrophy training for the core using weighted situps/cable crunches (hold bar behind your head and touch knees to elbows while kneeling). And weighted leg lifts. Good luck on your journey guys!
Those progressions are so helpful man brilliant video
Hey collin i really like ur videos and i wanna ask how u deal with calluses by doing these exercises :)
I just fought through it honestly. They hurt really bad at first but after a week they hardened and now its like I’m wearing gloves.
Why is “the more times you try the better you’ll get” sounding revolutionary to me right now?! I must be in the right mindset to hear it, finally.
I have to be honest i love your videos, they give me loads of motivation. I‘m trying to shift from gym workouts to calisthenics.
But honestly i find it a bit confusing. I‘m new to all of this and i would love to have a step by step guide. Bc rn unfortunately im a bit lost bc i dont know where to start and when and how to progress.
Ive seen your workout plan vid where you also include a pull-up which im simultaneously trying to learn. And that‘s also my problem: i dont know how to balance all of it, like when do i train what??!!
Would love a reply from you!!
Yeah it can be difficult to fit it all in. But don’t overthink it and add these exercises in where you can. I put them at the end of my other workouts and try to line up my front lever day with my back day. I guess I could make a video explaining it better.
@@colinmurrayYT that would be so great. Because i have already a certain level of strength bc of my Gym background, but im noticing that calisthenics is just a different level. It would be great if you could give like a step by step guide for that case as i believe a lot of people transitioning from gym to calisthenics feel the same as me.
Keep up the great work💪💪💪
I've been casually training for years and I own an agency that helps some really amazing fitness coaches find clients but this content makes me excited to go to the gym way more than anything they've ever put out,
You should consider coaching people
Bro turned light skin 0:04
I don't have you physic yet but I've been doing these movements before I saw your video. They work.
Thanks for sharing with all of us! Really important to teach people these simple but cool, easy to follow movements, so everybody can get up to speed fast! (It took me a while to discover them one by one, I wished I found your video sooner)
Step one not mentioned: start with sub 10% bf
Wow this video is 10 times better than all the other youtube videos I've seen. Straight on point with great tips. Subscribed
4:57🤣🤣
Bro it still hurts I can’t turn my head to the left😂😂
bro is the looksmaxing god. good looks fellow ginger king
1:42 boy got cake 😋
great vid! been going gym and working out for a little while and I've been considering starting calisthenics but I wasn't sure exactly where to start. you just cleared up pretty much everything. major W
The Calisthenics Approach To Training Abs (Colin Murray)
The L-Sit(use 2 chairs to prop yourself up)
1. LIfting yourself
2.Extend legs Alternatively
3. Extend both legs bent then straight
Note: use the floor as an easier variation
Dragon Flies
1. Legs Tucked
2. One leg extended
3. Bent legs and then straight
Note: Do 10 perfect reps before progressing to the next
The Handstand
1.The frog pose
2.The Head Stand
3.Wall Leaning Handstand: Front and back
Leg Raises
1. Lying bent (tucked) and extended leg raises
2. Propped bent (tucked) and extended leg raises
3. Hanging bent (tucked) and extended leg raises
The Obliques
1. The Russian Twist
2. Side Planks(raise body for easier and raise legs for harder variations)
3. Hanging Leg Twists
Made a little note for myself, Thought people can use.
Colin .. two things hit me while watching this video.. first is you have developed the most beautiful body I have ever seen on anyone.. you are absolutely beautiful and an inspiration to every guy watching this.,
Second is the section where you came down directly on your head.. ouch!, really felt that myself I did.. did you get a concussion from that?
That flag maneuver is poetry in motion., and all of these attempts you show as well as your successes., cannot get more inspirational than that!
You are way, way past amazing., you are phenomenal. And so beautiful to see.. sure I am that most guys watch this to learn how.. Me? I appreciate everything beautiful.. flowers., sunrises and sunsets.. scenery.. incredible works of art.. lovely paintings... listening to awesome music.. stars in the night sky.. watching you put your wonderful body through your workouts is a symphony in motion.. so you are.. and so strong! Yes.. that is why I watch,, and sure I am there are many others who appreciate you for these reasons also..
Btw Colin.. your use of we, us, our etc makes the viewer feel included.. as if they are your friends.. workout buddies.. and so forth.. you have a magical way of communicating my friend.. keep it going so! 🤗🤗🤗
God Bless you Colin.. makes my day just watching and listening to you!
Jen999💙
Thank you🙏 yeah it hurt but I think I’m fine lol. However I’m glad you enjoy how I put the vids together. I’ll try to keep making them in that way!
@@colinmurrayYT Glad to hear you’re ok.. know guys hate it when women say please be careful and take care of yourself .. but it just goes with the territory..
That said.. truly love your videos.. so.. please be careful and take care of yourself. :)
Only fussing a bit cause I worked in a PT/Sports Medicine clinic and dealt every day with athletes who hurt themselves trying to get in shape or stay in shape so…
Keep up the good work my friend because you and your well-being matter to me :)
This is a great video because I'm at the point where beginner videos and progression isn't hard enough but I'm not ready for the full thing. So I think this is a lot of knowledge packed into this video
My physique at the moment is exactly like your before photo, the goal is to get to your current one. Thank you for making such a simple video! Definitely going to start doing this
Man you have a lot of faith in that door 😂 7:11
I love the serratus tooo. So good to see someone else appreciating it
yess I had too it's criminally underrated
Quiet, engaging and understated tuition Colin, thank you.
I like this video because of how chill the vibe is. Thanks for the information👍🏾.
Most genuine and straight to point channel 🔥🔥 Appreciate all you do brother🤙🏽🤙🏽 Coming from SD ,CA
You got a new follower! I'm starting to take my weightloss more seriously again, I've lost 17 kg but I've gained 5 back, but I won't give up! Thanks for the motivation dude, KEEP UP THE GRINDDDDDDDDDDD
"On a side note, I think I have a concussion" had me laughing
We used to do these things as kids from just mimicking gymnastics but didnt have access to it. I legit didn't know that its a 'thing' now. Dunno man, I just cant take it seriously, its burnt into my mind as something you do as a kid and then you all show each other your new skills during school breaks/recess.
But really great video, I appreciate that unlike others you arent constantly talking smack about gym/bodybuilding.
That's cause I love the gym too. I think we should train both and it's funny you say that because I show these skills to my friends the same way I did when I was in 6th grade lol.
Great tips on progressions. I decided to start doing calisthenics recently and although hard, it's been fun.
Thank you for actually giving exercises instead of the typical "ab workouts are useless, just eat in a caloric deficit"
so many simple yet useful insights on your channel, thank you.
So good, informative, and useful. Thank you for providing the in depth info on how to work up to the various movements. 💕
Best calisthenics vid I've seen for beginners so far. Thanks man!
First time seeing you and instantly subbed. I have been doing most of these exercises (progressions) for the past 3 months and have seen a serious increase in my fitness. I went from very unfit, chubby guy who couldn't even get into the tuck planche or N sit, to now being able to hold the L sit and working on the straddle planche. It is insane how effective and fun these exercises are - I think the fact that it's not as boring as regular gym workouts is what keeps me consistent. I spend about 10-20 minutes per day, with about 2 days of 30 min sessions per week.
You're right it's way better than working out. I still use weights but calisthenics is sick. Also good luck with that straddle planche that thing is tough.
@Colin Murray thanks yes very tough! Got the tuck planche but getting the legs out is a nightmare!
@@baxterclagmoar9333 bro I'm in the same spot! An absolute nightmare every time I try I fall on my face😂
@Colin Murray I expect a vid on this once you get it 😁 good luck!
Thank you Colin for making this video. Keep up the good work brother!
Thank you for this man. I've been looking for this kind of video that explains the basic practices for me to start my calisthenics journey! I'm your subscriber now 💪
legit great video, every step and video for each was super helpful. Definitely gonna get calisthenics integrated after this!
One of the most useful videos I've seen in a while. Thanks for that!
Congrats to your transformation, i like the style you did explaining and showing this, motivating for getting started into some advanced poses ...
I almost skipped this video because I thought it was gonna be one of those bs videos. This guy put a ton of info into this one video without the bs. Thank you bro
Hey Colin, nice video. Definitely gonna save it so I can refer to it during my progression
Thank you and I hope it helps!
Bro those ab genetics are insane
Good simple explanations,with a lot of calm understanding of progression. I'm on it. Thanks for that.
Best video ever on this topic when it comes to motivating. thank you
Your videos are really great. I love your simple progressions and basic advice. Thanks
Dude, that deadpan "On a side note..." was fantastic! :)