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Pushup, Pullup, Squat Only
Posted on 4/23/20 at 5:02 am
Posted on 4/23/20 at 5:02 am
How far can pushups, pullups and bodyweight squats take you? Anyone got examples of people that do just this with decent results?
I've been making great strength gains on the barbell but thinking about switching things up again this summer while I trim down. Used to use Simplefit so that would be my starting point on programming.
I've been making great strength gains on the barbell but thinking about switching things up again this summer while I trim down. Used to use Simplefit so that would be my starting point on programming.
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Posted on 4/23/20 at 5:28 am to numptythrubbers
If you looking to slim down, it should work well.
Do some variations of Murph. Throw in a run before and after or some other cardio.
Do some variations of Murph. Throw in a run before and after or some other cardio.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 8:33 am to numptythrubbers
It’s worked for basic military PT for years
Posted on 4/23/20 at 9:30 am to numptythrubbers
I mean you won't win a physique, bodybuilding or powerlifting competition but with a lot of volume and variations you can get really strong and flexible and improve your body.
I would guess 70% of people going to the gym would have better results ditching their trainers and gym routines for a year and making this their structured workout 4-5 days/week.
I would guess 70% of people going to the gym would have better results ditching their trainers and gym routines for a year and making this their structured workout 4-5 days/week.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 9:45 am to numptythrubbers
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I've been making great strength gains on the barbell but thinking about switching things up again this summer while I trim down.
Personally, I would never abandon great strength gains. That's just my 2 cents, but I've learned never to underrate the importance of sticking with what's bringing results.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 10:35 am to Rep520
I would never cut out the barbell and missing it more than ever now. That's just me and everybody is different though.
A good start would be doing CF workout Cindy once / week with variations of it mixed in. A decent weight vest might serve you well for a body weight cycle.
A good start would be doing CF workout Cindy once / week with variations of it mixed in. A decent weight vest might serve you well for a body weight cycle.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 11:11 am to NOLALGD
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I mean you won't win a physique, bodybuilding or powerlifting competition
Unless you're Hershel Walker.
OP, a problem with bodyweight stuff is that as when you get very advanced, to keep challenging yourself you have to do insane amounts of volume or do variations that are technically difficult and/or put you at risk of injury. Those aren't insurmountable problems, and it doesn't mean you can't get extremely fit doing bodyweight, but it is something you run up against.
This post was edited on 4/23/20 at 11:42 am
Posted on 4/23/20 at 1:13 pm to Jim Rockford
I'm definitely missing lifting 2-3 times a week and agree with a previous poster about not cutting that out.
That said, in another post lsu777 mentioned a good benchmark is 50 non-stop push-ups and 100 in 2 minutes. I'm in good shape but tall with long arms and found out a month ago I couldn't do 50 straight with good form.
So one of my quarantine goals is to work on that, which I got there now. So while I'm sure I'm not making strength improvements, I feel like a ton of push ups along with pull-ups and squats will definitely maintain strength, especially without the gym right now.
That said, in another post lsu777 mentioned a good benchmark is 50 non-stop push-ups and 100 in 2 minutes. I'm in good shape but tall with long arms and found out a month ago I couldn't do 50 straight with good form.
So one of my quarantine goals is to work on that, which I got there now. So while I'm sure I'm not making strength improvements, I feel like a ton of push ups along with pull-ups and squats will definitely maintain strength, especially without the gym right now.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 1:44 pm to NOLALGD
Pullups and chin-ups certainly have a place in every strength program.
Push-ups can be altered in several ways to change difficulty. Look into different variations of push-ups.
As for body weight squats, maybe try reverse lunges and work into doing single leg stuff like a pistol squat. I started to learn the pistol squat, but my knees didn't seem to care for them.
Push-ups can be altered in several ways to change difficulty. Look into different variations of push-ups.
As for body weight squats, maybe try reverse lunges and work into doing single leg stuff like a pistol squat. I started to learn the pistol squat, but my knees didn't seem to care for them.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 7:00 pm to upgrade
Look into the cory g 4am crew idea of lunges for conditioning. They do 1/4-3/4 of a mile lunging.
OP, you program hop too damn much. But in general follow Johnny's advice when it comes to this and read the following article on page
263 of the lp book
OP, you program hop too damn much. But in general follow Johnny's advice when it comes to this and read the following article on page
263 of the lp book
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“Assistance Work”: Are You Getting it All Wrong
Posted on 4/23/20 at 9:23 pm to numptythrubbers
Best work out imo bodyweight muscle stays much longer and is more sensible. Rather than lifting weights stopping for 5 months and turning obese.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 9:28 pm to RocketPower
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Best work out imo bodyweight muscle stays much longer and is more sensible. Rather than lifting weights stopping for 5 months and turning obese.
Yea doesn't work like that
Posted on 4/24/20 at 2:03 am to lsu777
Aye I know. Definitely hop too much. Achieved a big goal of mine to bench 100kg last year, and this year was trying to get to 200kg deads. I'm at about 150kg with those. Bodyweight 85kg or so but just starting to feel flabby.
Feeling flabby with the sun coming out, plus weights getting heavy is probably pushing my interests elsewhere. Start to question my goals. I should stick with it really, I guess.
Thank you for all the suggestions. Really like the idea of 'military fitness' too.
Feeling flabby with the sun coming out, plus weights getting heavy is probably pushing my interests elsewhere. Start to question my goals. I should stick with it really, I guess.
Thank you for all the suggestions. Really like the idea of 'military fitness' too.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 2:17 am to tke_swamprat
Yeah if I was to go down the bw route I deffo like the idea of these military fitness workouts etc. Stuff like Murph and Cindy, where running and a circuit of exercises are involved.
But like I say I should probs stick with the big lifts and stop the frickaroundotis
But like I say I should probs stick with the big lifts and stop the frickaroundotis
Posted on 4/24/20 at 1:32 pm to numptythrubbers
All the way to Cindy.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 2:12 pm to numptythrubbers
What program are you running? One option could be to make this/integrate this into your accessory work. You would still get the benefits of lifting and progressing, maybe a little slower, but still progressing towards your strength targets while getting a little leaner for beach season assuming your diet is on point.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 2:26 pm to NOLALGD
Greyskull/reverse pyramid hybrid on the big lifts. Jumping around accessories.
Yeah I was just thinking that.. thank you
Yeah I was just thinking that.. thank you
This post was edited on 4/24/20 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 4/28/20 at 10:44 pm to NOLALGD
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That said, in another post lsu777 mentioned a good benchmark is 50 non-stop push-ups and 100 in 2 minutes. I'm in good shape but tall with long arms and found out a month ago I couldn't do 50 straight with good form.
Damn I do that easily now I guess Time to switch up
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