Radok Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 I am going to do my strength training using only bodyweight exercises for a while. But rather than doing exercises that only build endurance, I will be doing more advanced movements. This morning I did a few sets of handstand pushups with 15 total reps, going for 20 tommorro. I reached my goal for one handed pushups and got 5 on each side. Once I get ten one handers and 20 handstand pushups, I will add in hanging situps and start working on one handed pullups. Then add in one leg squats. Has anyone else tried this kind of thing, and does anyone know some more strength based calisthenics? Also, what are everyones' PRs on the above exercises? (I want to know where I stand.) If you can't laugh at yourself, there's no point. No point in what, you might ask? there's just no point.Many people seem to take Karate to get a Black Belt, rather than getting a Black Belt to learn Karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich67 Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Sounds like a Matt Furey workout! Try Hindu pushups and squats too. Excellent. Also check out this guy's site for some ideas: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mahler57.htm The body blaster is a serious a## kicker. Mixed Martial Artist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radok Posted November 25, 2004 Author Share Posted November 25, 2004 Thank's for that web site. Man, I just did a reverse ladder workout for one handers, 4-3-2-1 on each side. It seems to really hit your hip flexors, as they have to keep the weight of your whole body from twisting to the side. If you can't laugh at yourself, there's no point. No point in what, you might ask? there's just no point.Many people seem to take Karate to get a Black Belt, rather than getting a Black Belt to learn Karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martial-athlete Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Just a couple more things to chew on...the reps that you perform in each set determines which muscle fibers and neural pathways you are stimulating to adapt...1-5 reps devolops strength with out much muscle size increase...6-8 devolopes some mass and some strength...8-12 devlopes mostly mass but less strength...above 12 reps is great for local muscular endurance. so, depending on what your traing goals are you can achieve any of the above factors by training within the correst rep range have fun! Kraig Devlin is a former member of the Canadian National Karate Team and the author of the free e-book "The Martial-Athlete's Keys to Athletic Success: Sport-Specific Training Secrets for the Serious Martial Artist" avaliable at Martial-Athlete.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzychicano Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 That is an awesome link Rich im going to try them later on today! What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others. - Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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