How Gymnasts Build Huge Muscles (JACKED GYMNASTS)
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Date: 2022-04-22
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sport
I am into calisthenics, which is similar to gymnastic, and honnestly, here is my reaction when i see weightlifter trying to comprehend calisthenic/gymnast strenght: -oh. so cute-.
Guys, i was like you, i went through the weight exercices, and let me tell you, i believe calisthenics is superior (when done with right techniques and progression)
1) it s fun. Lifting weight is repetitive
2) it s free and can be done anywhere anytime. Not really the case with bodybuilding
3) calisthenics has more impressive move. Progression is more technical but still requieres massive strenght. It develop lots of mental qualities (balance, focus etc)
4) calisthenics can lead to any type of body type, while emphazis core (abs) at the same time:
- huge back and top: weighted pull ups
- shredded
- legs
- atheletics etc
5) calisthenics people r usually so easy to talk with, but people at the gym (sorry for that but it is true) tends to be megaloman assholes
6) calisthenics have complexe and fun level of progression, requiering a real understanding and continuity, while weightlifting is all about lifting always more heavy until ur nervous system goes broke
I m gonna stop with that
Weight will give u big muscle for a short time, weightlifting/calisthenics could give you that true strong body for ever as you keep improving slowly and methodically, and it will give you a great mindset along with good values that could benefit you everywhere
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I am into calisthenics, which is similar to gymnastic, and honnestly, here is my reaction when i see weightlifter trying to comprehend calisthenic/gymnast strenght: -oh. so cute-.
Guys, i was like you, i went through the weight exercices, and let me tell you, i believe calisthenics is superior (when done with right techniques and progression)
1) it s fun. Lifting weight is repetitive
2) it s free and can be done anywhere anytime. Not really the case with bodybuilding
3) calisthenics has more impressive move. Progression is more technical but still requieres massive strenght. It develop lots of mental qualities (balance, focus etc)
4) calisthenics can lead to any type of body type, while emphazis core (abs) at the same time:
- huge back and top: weighted pull ups
- shredded
- legs
- atheletics etc
5) calisthenics people r usually so easy to talk with, but people at the gym (sorry for that but it is true) tends to be megaloman assholes
6) calisthenics have complexe and fun level of progression, requiering a real understanding and continuity, while weightlifting is all about lifting always more heavy until ur nervous system goes broke
I m gonna stop with that
Weight will give u big muscle for a short time, weightlifting/calisthenics could give you that true strong body for ever as you keep improving slowly and methodically, and it will give you a great mindset along with good values that could benefit you everywhere
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Hermes
There-s a reason that transitions between gymnastic movements will stimulate gains. Those transitions require a massive increase in neurological stimulation, compared to ordinary weight lifting, so as to control the gross motor movements. Those neurological impulses are, in turn, governed (or affected) by proprioception sensors embedded skeletal muscle and connective tissue. It-s the activation of this proprioceptor-neurological circuit that stimulates gains in size and strength. There is no evidence that -muscle damage- (I. e, microtears, or whatever people call it) is the causal factor that stimulates new growth, and it-s highly likely that such damage is instead an inhibitor of growth.
Highly-controlled movements under load (focused on proprioception & neurological stimulation, not -damage-) is how physical therapists rehabilitate people whose muscles have atrophied due to a coma or a major injury.
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There-s a reason that transitions between gymnastic movements will stimulate gains. Those transitions require a massive increase in neurological stimulation, compared to ordinary weight lifting, so as to control the gross motor movements. Those neurological impulses are, in turn, governed (or affected) by proprioception sensors embedded skeletal muscle and connective tissue. It-s the activation of this proprioceptor-neurological circuit that stimulates gains in size and strength. There is no evidence that -muscle damage- (I. e, microtears, or whatever people call it) is the causal factor that stimulates new growth, and it-s highly likely that such damage is instead an inhibitor of growth.
Highly-controlled movements under load (focused on proprioception & neurological stimulation, not -damage-) is how physical therapists rehabilitate people whose muscles have atrophied due to a coma or a major injury.
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Travis
Speaking as a former gymnast and coach you forgot to mention full body weight ballistic exercises.
They rapidly accelerate and control their entire body weight through movements that takes generating a tremendous amount of force. The weight of their body is multiplied by that speed making the forces exercises with tremendous and equivalent to that if a power lifter.
Also when it comes to strength and isometrics leverage is applied to the holds and strength moves multiplying the force needed to perform and hold the strength moves. For example the iron cross or planche.
Couple this with progressive over load and high volume of training over the course of years and yes they are jacked. Translation: your not going to match the strength of a gymnast with body weight exercises without becoming a gymnast and performing the moves they are performing.
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Speaking as a former gymnast and coach you forgot to mention full body weight ballistic exercises.
They rapidly accelerate and control their entire body weight through movements that takes generating a tremendous amount of force. The weight of their body is multiplied by that speed making the forces exercises with tremendous and equivalent to that if a power lifter.
Also when it comes to strength and isometrics leverage is applied to the holds and strength moves multiplying the force needed to perform and hold the strength moves. For example the iron cross or planche.
Couple this with progressive over load and high volume of training over the course of years and yes they are jacked. Translation: your not going to match the strength of a gymnast with body weight exercises without becoming a gymnast and performing the moves they are performing.
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Pradana,
Nowdays people tend to do weighted bodytraining, and on the RINGS (non-weighted!
Strictly speaking, for some exercise, they lift more than average gym bro. Imagine 70kg bodyweight + 20kg weight plate. Thats already insanely heavy compare to regular lat machines. Plus, there is some movements that progress even harder beyond basic (pull up > high pull up > muscle up > front lever pull up.
On rings, it needs a lot of stabilization muscle to be activated, just to be on correct form. It is a different story, since it is not only about a strength of particular muscle, but many of them working togather. Simply put, you progress faster by training more muscle in the same time. Pull and Push sessions alone already recruit abs, shoulders, legs (except calf. In short, they train a lot more than average gym bro
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Nowdays people tend to do weighted bodytraining, and on the RINGS (non-weighted!
Strictly speaking, for some exercise, they lift more than average gym bro. Imagine 70kg bodyweight + 20kg weight plate. Thats already insanely heavy compare to regular lat machines. Plus, there is some movements that progress even harder beyond basic (pull up > high pull up > muscle up > front lever pull up.
On rings, it needs a lot of stabilization muscle to be activated, just to be on correct form. It is a different story, since it is not only about a strength of particular muscle, but many of them working togather. Simply put, you progress faster by training more muscle in the same time. Pull and Push sessions alone already recruit abs, shoulders, legs (except calf. In short, they train a lot more than average gym bro
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Anthony
You all seem to forget how their is way more muscle growth if you use BALANCE exercises, and not just isolated exercises like bodybuildiers.
There are a bunch of studies on balance exercises vs isolated exercises, and when you force your body to always find a balance, muscles will grow way faster because it triggers a -survival- switch in the brain, which isolated exercises don't, as keeping your balance and further mastering it can litterally mean life or death back in the ancient times, where as isolated exercises simply meant -I need to get a bit stroger next time-.
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You all seem to forget how their is way more muscle growth if you use BALANCE exercises, and not just isolated exercises like bodybuildiers.
There are a bunch of studies on balance exercises vs isolated exercises, and when you force your body to always find a balance, muscles will grow way faster because it triggers a -survival- switch in the brain, which isolated exercises don't, as keeping your balance and further mastering it can litterally mean life or death back in the ancient times, where as isolated exercises simply meant -I need to get a bit stroger next time-.
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bossboy191919
Probably the fact they train their bodies to learn almost impossible to achieve isometric holds, for years!
Me too as a calisthenic guy changed my muscle isolated gym pumping training with high weights to one, where I need to use and control my whole body and my muscles got so much stronger, partially because I train more for strenght for certain exercises like the one arm pullup with less reps, but also, because I need to hold so much tension throughout let's say a planche and several muscle groups work togehter what is a keypoint.
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Probably the fact they train their bodies to learn almost impossible to achieve isometric holds, for years!
Me too as a calisthenic guy changed my muscle isolated gym pumping training with high weights to one, where I need to use and control my whole body and my muscles got so much stronger, partially because I train more for strenght for certain exercises like the one arm pullup with less reps, but also, because I need to hold so much tension throughout let's say a planche and several muscle groups work togehter what is a keypoint.
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Chris
I must say I'm a big fan of elastic bands what's great about elastic bands not only they make you strong but it also creates strength endurance you can do so much with elastic bands you can work the chest your trapeze biceps triceps and also your lower extremities andmake you look like a million bucks so quite clearly it's a win-win situation oh yes before I forget most important incorporates full range of motion y'all have a great evening
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I must say I'm a big fan of elastic bands what's great about elastic bands not only they make you strong but it also creates strength endurance you can do so much with elastic bands you can work the chest your trapeze biceps triceps and also your lower extremities andmake you look like a million bucks so quite clearly it's a win-win situation oh yes before I forget most important incorporates full range of motion y'all have a great evening
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Aaron
Press handstands and isometrics are great, but movement with perfect gymnastics form (swinging on the p-bars, rings, and high bar) yields fantastic results. Simply swinging correctly on the p-bars provides an upper-body workout. You need every muscle to keep the form the way it should be and to keep the form from being what it shouldn't be. Pursuing perfect form for movement is where gymnastics shines as an exercise.
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Press handstands and isometrics are great, but movement with perfect gymnastics form (swinging on the p-bars, rings, and high bar) yields fantastic results. Simply swinging correctly on the p-bars provides an upper-body workout. You need every muscle to keep the form the way it should be and to keep the form from being what it shouldn't be. Pursuing perfect form for movement is where gymnastics shines as an exercise.
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Chris
Dips and pull-ups are our bread-and-butter when it comes to gymnastics very rarely do we use weights the reason behind that our bodies are being utilized as weights this is a very good video pay close to this young man you can learn a great deal and by the way gymnast never become angry they just flip out LOL I know that's pretty corny y'all have a great day
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Dips and pull-ups are our bread-and-butter when it comes to gymnastics very rarely do we use weights the reason behind that our bodies are being utilized as weights this is a very good video pay close to this young man you can learn a great deal and by the way gymnast never become angry they just flip out LOL I know that's pretty corny y'all have a great day
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Hexe
Jeff could you please tell us what you think about the type of stretching gymnasts do? Is it safe? Can it be done on other days than weight lifting or does it interfere with it. Is it safe to do? I'm talking about splits and all the other moves that require hours of stretching. What's your opinion from a physiotherapy standpoint?
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Jeff could you please tell us what you think about the type of stretching gymnasts do? Is it safe? Can it be done on other days than weight lifting or does it interfere with it. Is it safe to do? I'm talking about splits and all the other moves that require hours of stretching. What's your opinion from a physiotherapy standpoint?
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