Back & Biceps Training: Recent Episodes
Matt Schifferle
Building a strong set of biceps and triceps may seem straightforward, but there's more to it than just endless curls and triceps extensions. It's time to explore the details to truly effective arm training. Timestamps23:02 Do Strong legs build bigger arms?3:44 How important is volume in calisthenics?9:47 Can you get jacked with just push-ups, pull-ups, and […]
Month 2 of the Grind Style Calisthenics Workout Program uses a bit more of a bodybuilding style approach combining single joint and compound exercises in a 2-way split. This workout is a Push, Pull, Squat (PPS) workout utilizing some of the most effective bodyweight exercises for building muscle and strength. Be sure to download your […]
This is the second workout in month 1 of the Grind Style Calisthenics Workout ProgramThis workout focuses on the pull and extension chains to effectively build your entire back, biceps, grip, glutes, and hamstrings. Be sure to download these free resources:Month 1 workout bibleMonth 1 workout log G.S.C Video list
Pull-Ups are the king of upper back and biceps workouts, both in the calisthenics and weighted world. In this episode of the R.D.P Podcast, I dive into the details of what you can do to take your pull-up training to the next level.[powerpress] RDP resources:R.D.P books on AmazonRDP Merch and Books on PDFNOSSK Affordable Suspension TrainersDuonamik […]
Image – free for commercial use If you’re experiencing a bad back, you’re not alone. Four out of five people experience back pain at some point, and it’s one of the most common reasons for visiting the doctor. Back pain can come in various forms, from a dull ache to sharp pain, and has a […]
I only knew Mark for a few months back when I was just getting starting my career as a fitness coach. At the time, I was all about the typical bench-and-biceps style training, and I probably couldn’t even spell the word calisthenics. Mark stood out, even when the gym was packed with people. It wasn’t […]
Looking back, I’ve made quite a few mistakes that I regret regarding my workouts. Sure, you could say that having these regrets means I’ve made progress and improved over time, but that still doesn’t change the fact that I would make a lot of changes if I had to do it all over again. Resources […]
The debate between isolation and command exercises is starting to rage once again within our fitness culture. So this week, I wanted to take a fundamental approach to get to the bottom of the isolation vs command debate for building muscle and strength once and for all. Live Feed Q&A: Thoughts on Overcoming-Yielding Isometrics 12:31 […]
Lee Downing Keet and I had a chance to chat and talk about some of the biggest calisthenics training mistakes we’ve made, and mistakes we’ve noticed other make. We’ll also be tackling your questions like, how to do more pull-ups, the best ab exercises we prefer and how to use visualization to break past training […]
Weighted calisthenics training is a great tool for building muscle and strength, but there’s a lot more to the story than just slapping on a weight vest and cranking out weighted push-ups. In this week’s episode of the R.D.P Podcast, I’m covering the pros and cons of weighted calisthenics plus the 3 best exercises for […]
Grind style calisthenics (GSC) is bodyweight training with an emphasis on building strength and muscle. It’s essentially the calisthenics variation of bodybuilding or powerlifting. This is in contrast to endurance or met-con style calisthenics which uses fast circuit style workouts for conditioning. It’s also different from the sport of calisthenics which uses explosive techniques for power […]
Building stronger arms is a simple affair. All you need to do is bend or extend your elbow. However, despite the simple nature of effective arm workouts, there can be a few pitfalls that will sabotage your progress. Check out these 5 tips to take your workouts to the next level and build bigger and […]
Adrian Moldovan is the man when it comes to building muscle, especially with calisthenics training. His practical down-to-earth strategies are effective as hell and a refreshing dose of muscle building reality in a world of fads, hype, and dogma. I recently had the honor of sitting down with Adorian over Skype so I could pick his […]