Progressive Calisthenics Workout

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The Progressive Calisthenic Workout

So what are calisthenics? Calisthenics is a type of exercise consisting of a variety of simple movements usually performed without weights or other equipment that are intended to increase body strength and flexibility using the weight of one's own body for resistance. Calisthenics are also know as the "weight free" or "free hand workouts." Calisthenics are great for when you do not have the time or mney to goto a gym or use dumbells. in this article I am going to show you how to use calisthenics and gain muscle mass. Please eel free to comment and tell others!

About Me 

Physical Description

Body Build: Ectomorph
Weight: 130
Body mass index: Normal 19.2
Height: 5' 9"

Before I started working I was very bony i meek 118 ibs. After working out with my Progressive Calisthenics Workout I gained an extra 12 ibs in 1.5 months. Along with proper diet and intake of protein, carbs and calories I was able to get extra muscle mass in a decent amount of time.

Books on Calisthenics 

Knowledge is power

These books should be able to help you and others on calisthenics workout programs.

T'ai Chi Ch'uan: A Simplified Method of Calisthenics for Health & Self Defense

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The Navy SEAL Physical Fitness Guide

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Navy SEAL Physical Fitness Guide

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The Navy SEAL Nutrition Guide

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My Work Regiment 

How I Gained Muscle Doing Calithenics

Okay, its a rather simple method. I'll explain it thru process! The first day you workout you will need to record the repetitions you had done. The next time you workout those specific body parts again get progressively higher. So 1st time workout you did 10 reps of push-ups now the 2nd time do 11 or more. Remember to get progressively higher. Remember to get to or past muscle failure.

Secondly, assuming a 2 to 4 weeks has gone by. Now its time to do 2 sets of the amount of reps it takes to get to or past muscle failure. So for example last month you did one set this month you do two sets. Remember to get progressively higher each time you workout and each now that you are doing two sets challenge yourself to get progressively higher after each set. So for example you did 15 reps now in the next set do 16 or more.

I also have here a schedule for myself on days I workout. Its a rather simple schedule however, the way you do it can make a big difference in results. Check on my List Below to find out what my workout week consist of.

Another aspect is changing up the workout. For example you workout your chest and triceps. You do pushups however just doing pushups will let your body platue and you wouldnt get much out of your workout. However, if you do an incline pushup your body has to change its formation keeping your body from getting used to a position. Be random switch it up or switch it up ever 2 to 4 weeks.

Workout Schedule 

A Typical Week of Working Out!

3 Days of Calisthenics and two days of cardio. Now thats healthy.
  • Monday: Calisthenics
    - Triceps
    - Shoulders
    - Forearms
  • Tuesday: Cardio
    - Jumping Jacks (5 to 10 mins)
  • Wednesday: Calisthenics
    - Chest
    - Biceps
    - Legs
  • Thursday: Cardio
    - Jog (5 to 10 mins)
  • Friday: Calisthenics
    - Abdominals
    - Obliques
    - Back
  • Weekend is days of rest

Supplements 

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