Just adding some detail to my previous video! When we know or suspect something would hurt us, we bolster this "weakness" by doing it at a level we can handle. This can strengthen us instead! (with the possible exception of some movements) I gave the example of a deadlift in my previous video, but I try to show here that it can apply to smaller movements like external shoulder rotations and resisted neck pushes. It may even apply more in terms of protection - our large movements usually involve large muscles that are already strong. Have a wonderful day! #hybridcalisthenics #homeworkout

What movements would hurt you? Sometimes (not always), this can be an indicator of what we can train to make ourselves stronger and reduce weak points! Examples -Squatting down to pick something up -Turning around when someone calls your name -Sprinting/Jogging There may be certain medical and physical conditions that inhibit this. Please, by all means, ask your doctor, physical therapist, or medical professional before doing any of them. But in many cases, these represent regular human movements that can be adjusted to our ability. We're often capable of MUCH MORE than we realize! Especially if we're not accustomed to physical exercise. Similar to how lifting 500lb might hurt us but make The Mountain stronger - assisting with our hands to squat might strengthen us if regular squatting is out of our current ability! My rule of thumb is to feel "effort but not pain." Assist yourself enough to feel the exertion of the exercise, but not pain (especially in the joints). Staying in this zone is important for continual improvement! Think of the burn in your arms if you lifted your arms overhead for several minutes. That's similar to what I consider "effort." If you want a free fitness routine based on these principles, I have one linked on my profile. Also linked: -Hybrid Calisthenics App (beta) -Hybrid Calisthenics Book & eBook Have a wonderful day! Legal notice: Consult your physician or medical professional before starting or changing any exercise program. This video doesn't replace a consultation with a physical therapist or physician. #hybridcalisthenics #homeworkout #jointpain

Clutch flags are easier than they look! While strength is required, technique plays a large role. They train the sides of your body and help you develop the ability for total-body tension. This can help with stability, core strength, and more. PROGRESSIONS: 1.) The Grip 2.) Single-Leg Diagonal Flag 3.) Bent-Knee Diagonal Flag 4.) Diagonal Flag 5.) Tuck Clutch Flag 6.) Single-Leg Clutch Flag 7.) Bent-Knee Clutch Flag 8.) Clutch Flag HOW TO TRAIN: Work each stage until you can hold it for 9 SOLID seconds on BOTH sides of your body. On steps 6-8, you be able to get away with building up to 6 seconds or something. In my opinion, just buckle down and build up the extra 3 seconds. It'll improve your later progressions as well. Train 2-3 non-consecutive days in a row in a week. During training, do 5-6 sets with a few minutes break in between the sets. REQUIREMENTS: I recommend being able to do at least: -25 Pushups -9 Pullups -15 Hanging Leg Raises If you can't do these, will you be able to begin training for the clutch flag? I don't know. Maybe. BUT I think you'll make faster and better progress working on building those exercises up first than you would with training the clutch flag. Don't worry. These exercises will still be here for you to learn when you're ready! Gravity isn't going anywhere. Special shout out to Paul Wade for teaching this exercise to me and many others. Let me know how it goes! Have a wonderful day. #hybridcalisthenics #corestrength #homeworkout

Can you throw farther with this "trick"? To be more accurate, I'd have to try multiple times under the same conditions etc. Would probably also need a more accurate measurement unit than "bananas". But it was just to showcase an isometric warmup for power/strength. I didn't make it up or anything. Some people have used it for powerlifting and strongmen lifts. The idea is to "warm up" with maximum exertion, usually at the starting point or weak point. Then the actual rep may be a bit stronger. Does it always work? Probably not for everyone. I suspect the effect would decrease as I improved my throwing technique, familiarized myself with the movement, and got stronger overall. It's just a fun thing you can try. I've talked about similar "tricks" for pushups and pullups. You can search those up if you like (or just ask and I'll remake them). Have a wonderful day! #hybridcalisthenics #homeworkout #lifehack

Lift MORE with one arm? (kinda) I talk about the bilateral deficit phenomenon in fitness here, but there's more information you can look up if you type it in Google! Upper body VS lower body, etc. I find it fascinating, but it's not discussed that frequently. I kinda understand why. It's basically "you can lift LESS with both limbs than you'd think... Sometimes. Not always. In fact, you might have the opposite." Not very helpful right? Maybe. (The opposite effect is sometimes called bilateral facilitation). My theory is that some of the inconsistencies are due to skill differences. Kind of like how someone who practices barbell bench press will more likely be better at it than, say, dumbbell bench press (even when compared to a twin of the same strength level who practiced with dumbbells). The two main theories are neural inhibitions or biomechanical differences. The neural drive has more support and probably plays a larger role. Some people in the comments may have things to add! There may be updated research or other theories I'm not aware of. I just wanted to touch on the topic briefly. MY TAKEAWAY: Practice with both unilateral and bilateral movements... At least some of the time. Have a wonderful day! #hybridcalisthenics #fitness #homeworkout