Refael Paz is a calisthenics coach and rings expert who bridges the gap between bodyweight mastery and traditional strength training. In this episode, we unpack what truly changes as you evolve from beginner to advanced in calisthenics. You’ll learn why early routines stop working, how to balance strength, skill, and recovery, and why combining calisthenics with weights delivers the best results.

We break down the law of carryover, the right training frequency, and how much heavy work you actually need. Plus, we dive into managing fatigue, preventing burnout, and balancing training with real life. If you want long-term gains without injuries, this episode will change how you think about sustainable strength.

.(0:00) - The Harsh Truth About Progress(5:01) - What Calisthenics Can Learn From Weightlifters(8:18) - Basics Before Skills Always(15:20) - Mobility Struggles and Solutions(21:12) - Mixing Weights & Calisthenics(30:22) - The Price Of Getting Lean(40:07) - Breaking Habits & Trying New Routines(44:01) - Growth Hides in Discomfort(46:55) - Balancing Work, Family & Training(58:00) - Dealing With Low Motivation(1:03:23) - Hypertrophy Vs Strength(1:08:44) - High Frequency Is A Cheat Code?(1:11:57) - Best Workout Splits (1:21:51) - Managing Fatigue & Recovery

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Bald Omni Man is a big, strong fella from the natural YouTube lifting community.

In this episode, we dive deep into building serious muscle with calisthenics. You’ll learn whether bodyweight training alone can maximize size, how much weekly volume is really needed, and how to stay injury-free while training with high reps. We also cover the truth about rings for hypertrophy, why skill work alone won’t make you massive, and how to balance symmetry when your torso grows faster than your arms.

You’ll discover how to combine calisthenics with weights or machines for complete physique development, adjust your technique for different limb lengths, and apply intensity methods like tempo and pauses for more growth. Finally, we’ll unpack the concept of program bloat - doing more than necessary - and share the training beliefs that still hold true beyond science and trends.

(0:00) - How Big Can You Get With Calisthenics?

(2:07) - Best Exercises For Chest

(4:58) - Doing More Than 20 Sets Per Week?

(5:43) - How To Make Bodyweight Harder

(11:00) - Calisthenics Makes You Jacked

(13:13) - Preventing Injury

(17:12) - Big Gains After 3 Years of Training

(22:40) - Rep Ranges Explained

(27:46) - Mixing Calisthenics & Weights

(33:24) - Rings Are Bad For Bodybuilding

(39:22) - What Is Perfect Technique?

(42:04) - Skills Won't Make You Massive

(46:50) - Differences Training For Size Vs Strength

(51:46) - Don't Skip Arms & Weak Links

(56:25) - No Progressive Overload = Muscle Gain

(1:02:00) - Choosing The Correct Exercises For You

(1:14:33) - My Theory Which Hasn't Been Proven.

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In this special solo podcast episode, Daniel Vadnal outlines a simple blueprint to learn the bar muscle-up—from why it’s worth learning to exactly how to train for it. Expect to learn the key strength standards, perfect technique cues, and the best exercises for pull, push, and core power. Daniel also busts the biggest myths (no, you don’t need 20 pull-ups first!) and shares proven progressions to help you get your first rep and beyond.

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(1:25) - Why Learn Muscle-Ups?

(7:13) - Are You Strong Enough For Muscle-Ups?

(10:20) - Perfect Your Technique

(15:40) - Myth 1 - It's Just A Party Trick

(16:54) - Myth 2 - You Need 20 Pull-Ups First

(18:03) - Myth 3 - Muscle-Ups Bad For Shoulders

(19:55) - Myth 4 - Bands Are Not A Good Regression

(21:06) - Myth 5 - Only Short / Light People Can Learn

(23:11) - Myth 6 - Kipping Is Cheating

(24:18) - Myth 7 - Just Spam Muscle-Ups Bro

(25:24) - Myth 8 - The Second Rep Is Easier

(25:48) - Myth 9 - Rings Easier Than Bar Muscle-Up

(26:50) - Myth 10 - 10 Muscle-Ups Before Adding Weight

(27:30) - Best Muscle-Up Regressions

(30:13) - Most Common Problems Solved

(34:03) - Injuries & Pain - How To Prevent

(37:07) - Best Pull Exercises

(44:30) - Best Push Exercises

(50:21) - Best Core Exercises

(53:31) - Learn Slow Muscle-Ups

(55:11) - The Optimal Workout Design

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What does training for longevity really look like once you’re in your 40s, 50s, and beyond?

Stefan is 58 years old and proves that it’s possible to stay strong, muscular, and mobile as you age. His journey shows that midlife doesn’t have to mean decline. It can be a time to build strength, improve flexibility, and move with confidence..

(0:00) - Longevity Training Mistakes

(9:35) - Why Bodyweight Training Is Important

(22:23) - Pain - What Everyone Gets Wrong

(27:33) - Muscle Mass Role In Aging

(31:58) - Limiting Beliefs For Older People

(42:41) - Mobility & Breathing Is Underrated

(1:01:55) - Nutrition - Stay Lean Without Tracking Calories

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Ian Barseagle is a 188cm, 95kg calisthenics beast. We’re going to dive into the 2-Set Method, the “soviet strength secrets” behind it, and how you can unlock elite-level performance without spending hours in the gym.

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(0:00) - 2 Set Method Explained

(20:50) - Goal Setting & Motivation

(26:34) - Funny Gym Story

(28:56) - Managing Negative Self Talk

(36:19) - Relationship Advice

(38:54) - The Problem With High Rep Calisthenics & Placebo Effect)

(45:23) - Best Strategies For Sleep

(51:56) - Unlock Handstand Push-Ups

(59:13) - Do Weights Help Calisthenics?

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Zack Height is a mobility and handstand expert. Why do some people unlock life-changing mobility while others stay stuck, stiff, and frustrated? For many, stretching feels like going through the motions—progress stalls, injuries creep in, and training becomes a cycle of effort without reward. Yet with the right approach, mobility can be the foundation that transforms not only your strength but the way you move, feel, and live.

Expect to learn why most follow-along routines fail in the long run, the hidden dangers of common mobility myths, why passive stretching isn’t enough without weighted progressions, how to avoid FOMO when surrounded by endless methods and programs, and the importance of listening to your body before whispers of pain turn into screams. We’ll also cover the art of measuring progress and goal-setting in mobility. You’ll discover why flexibility without strength is useless, how mobility combines with calisthenics for true freedom of movement and much more.

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(0:00) - Mobility Training Benefits

(10:20) - Downsides of Follow-Along Routines

(16:50) - The Most Common Stretching Mistakes

(20:56) - Moving With Intention

(32:16) - Best Rep Range & Hold Time

(40:31) - Handstands

(50:29) - No Pain, No Gain is Stupid

(55:21) - Combining Training Methods

(58:47) - Mental Health Chat

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Want to increase your flexibility? I’m joined today by movement expert William Soo, and together we’ll show you the most effective stretches for every major body part. You’ll learn how to unlock more spine mobility, shoulder mobility, and hip mobility, so you can move better, train stronger, and feel freer in your body

(0:00) - Unlock Your Upper Back Stiffness

(5:58) - Rotation Is Underrated

(11:58) - Side Bending For A Supple Spine

(16:13) - Overhead Shoulder Mobility Fix

(20:08) - Reach Behind Your Back

(25:42) - Hip Mobility Made Easy

(33:11) - Hamstring Flexibility Guaranteed

(38:18) - Groin Mobility Explained

(44:50) - Hip Flexors Fix

(52:05) - Ankles & Calf Best Exercises

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What's the best muscle building exercise for every muscle? This podcast breaks down the best bang for buck ways to add size to every body part. Learn how to train smarter with Daniel Vadnal and GVS from YouTube.

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(0:00) - Don't Worry About Legs

(0:23) - Biceps

(4:25) - Triceps

(12:46) - Forearms

(20:16) - Side Delts

(31:07) - Rear Delts

(37:22) - Front Delts

(43:34) - Chest

(49:54) - Traps

(55:17) - Abs

(59:19) - Upper Back and Lats

(1:08:39) - Lower Back Spinal Erectors

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There are a lot of myths about calisthenics which are going to be busted today. I’m joined by STRIQFit a bodyweight training expert, to break down the most common misconceptions holding people back from real progress.

Today you'll learn the 16 harsh truths about calisthenics training, these are things most people get wrong when entering the bodyweight training world. This podcast will teach you how to train smarter for strength, muscle, and skills plus some good banter along the way.

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(0:00) - Calisthenics doesn't build muscle

(2:42) - Bodyweight exercises are just for beginners

(6:48) - You need a full gym

(12:00) - Train to failure always for gains

(20:23) - Calisthenics is safer than lifting weights

(23:58) - Do every progression to learn bodyweight skills

(26:30) - Adding reps is all you need

(28:06) - You should learn every calisthenics skill at once

(30:49) - Lifting weights is bad

(34:20) - You have to start calisthenics young

(39:20) - Everyone skips leg day

(43:00) - Weak core is holding you back

(47:31) - You can workout everyday

(51:49) - The problem with training by feel

(56:55) - Mobility and flexibility doesn't matter

(1:01:00) - Use perfect technique always?

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What does the worst calisthenics program look like, and are you accidentally following it?

In this episode, we’re joined by Denis from Sthenics to challenge popular training myths and break down the science of calisthenics mastery.

Should you build strength or chase skills first? How many skills can you train at once without burning out? What’s the best way to combine static holds, dynamics, and weighted calisthenics in one training cycle? We unpack why “more variation” isn’t always the answer to plateaus, how to actually progress holds like the front lever and planche, and the role of ego, muscle mass, and technique in unlocking advanced skills.

We also discuss the problem with training to failure, how to troubleshoot weak points, and what to do when you don’t know how long a skill will take to master.

(0:00) - Worst calisthenics mistakes

(3:01) - Why bands are bad

(6:29) - Strength standards in bodyweight training

(19:17) - Best weight lifting exercises

(24:43) - Learn handstand push-ups

(35:55) - Mix skills and weighted calisthenics - program design

(45:20) - Train skills to failure?

(49:48) - Secret to faster progress

(52:13) - 1 step back, 2 steps forward

(56:43) - Testing is important

(1:00:53) - Holds Vs Dynamics for skills

(1:06:03) - Do you need big muscles in calisthenics?

(1:10:20) - Skip leg day?

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