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.

(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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Mike "The Saiyan" Smart was one of the most popular calisthenics athletes before injury ended his career. Today we talk about calisthenics, mental health and dealing with pain and injury.

(0:00) - The honest truth about calisthenics

(5:21) - Do genetics actually matter?

(8:29) - Goal setting and rates of progress

(12:31) - Turning pain into purpose

(17:41) - Always write down workouts

(21:20) - Hybrid training is best

(24:57) - Build muscle with calisthenics

(34:12) - Dealing with injury

(48:07) - How to reinvent yourself with purpose

(52 :12) - Beginner mindset is key

(53:16) - Anime is the greatest teacher.

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Meet Chris Beastmode Jones, a YouTube fitness legend I've been following since 2012. His passion for working out while motivate you to level up inside the gym and outside.

What does it take to build muscle naturally? What are some of the forgotten methods and principles we're overlooking in our workout programs? A discussion on the mental health benefits of going to the gym and becoming the best version of ourselves..

(0:00) - Meet Chris "Beastmode" Jones

(1:48) - How to balance self-acceptance with self-critique

(9:21) - The truth about bodybuilding lifestyle

(16:58) - Why discipline = freedom

(24:44)- The harsh truth about making progress

(32:08) - Importance of connective tissues and fascia

(40:15) - Mental health and gym

(46:20) - Building muscle won’t solve your issues

(51:47) - Don't be dogmatic, be well rounded

(1:00:55) - Missing muscles and movements

(01:10:49) - How to train pain free for longevity

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Can you build muscle at maintenance? What's the best body fat percentage for growing bigger the fastest? Why Daniel believes maingaining is a smart choice. The optimal way to workout at maintenance calories. Geoffrey Verity Schofield makes a strong argument for the benefits of bulking. This podcast will give you confidence on bulking, cutting and maintenance, helping decide what's best for your goals.

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Ben Yanes is a biomechanics expert who teaches how to lift like a modern meathead. Expect to get better muscle growth by training smarter - applying the latest science with proven exercise principles for success. Today we're debunking 12 of worst myths that are wasting you time and effort in the gym.
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(0:00) - 1 - Just Lift Heavy Bro
(7:32) - 2 - You Must Squat, Bench, Deadlift!
(10:00) -  3 - Increase Your Testosterone With Barbells
(18:30) - 4 - The Mind Muscle Connection 
(28:55) - 5 - Bodybuilding Is Not Functional
(36:33) - 6 - You Need A Mobility Routine
(41:53) - 7 - More ROM is Better For Building Muscle
(51:46) - 8 - Using Straps To Lift Is Cheating
(58:05) - 9 - The 2:1 Pull to Push Ratio for Balanced Body
(1:02:12) - 10 - Perfect Posture
(1:05:50) - 11 - Activation Exercises For Warm-Ups
(1:11:21) - 12 - Stabiliser Muscles Should Be Trained
(1:19:28) - Green Flags for Correct Exercises

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Dr Yaad Mohammad is a medical doctor with over 10 years of calisthenics experience. Bodyweight training programs are not easy to design. If you want to keep making progress and get stronger, you've got to train smart and hard. Today you'll how to create your own program with periodisation, understand the impact of body composition on bodyweight exercise performance and much more.
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(0:00) - Why your workouts aren't working!
(6:44) - Should you bulk or cut?
(18:52) - Benefits of 'maingaining'
(24:10) - Creatine in Calisthenics
(28:12) - Best way to design a program
(37:22) - How long to follow the same workout?
(47:33) - Grease the groove is magical
(1:04:59) - The myth of push-pull balance
(1:08:58) - Important lessons to know

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