More Than Lifting

More Than Lifting is a podcast about Calisthenics, Gymnastics and Bodyweight Training with Rhys Morgan.

In this episode we talk about Prerequisites for your advanced skill training.

We cover the difference between progressions and prerequisites and we look at examples from dynamic and isometric skills.

To find out more check out the website https://morethanlifting.com/

More Than Lifting is a podcast all about Calisthenics, Gymnastics and Bodyweight Training with Rhys Morgan.

In this episode: We talk about how you can add weight to your reps. We cover the 4 main ways you can do it

Resistance Bands - not quite weight but increasing resistance 

Weighted Vest - adjustables are better

Dipping Belt - you also need weight for this

Ankle Weights - often neglected but very powerful

We also cover the use cases for each and the pros and cons.

More Than Lifting is a podcast all about Calisthenics, Gymnastics & Bodyweight Exercise with Rhys Morgan.

In this episode: We talk about how to look at your skills slightly differently.

By breaking down a complicated skill into smaller parts we can work on them in isolation.

To learn more visit https://morethanlifting.com/podcast/

Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and should not be undertaken without prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs

More Than Lifting is a podcast all about Calisthenics, Gymnastics & Bodyweight Exercise with Rhys Morgan.

In this episode: We talk about how often you should be training (It's Daily BTW). We talk about how to train every day and how to train daily without overtraining.

We Cover:

Training in Cycles

Weekly Workout Breakdown

Low Level & Quick Workouts

Stretch & Mobility Days

HIIT

To learn more visit https://morethanlifting.com/podcast/

Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and should not be undertaken without prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs

More Than Lifting is a podcast all about Calisthenics, Gymnastics & Bodyweight Exercise with Rhys Morgan.

In this episode: We talk about the passive hang or dead hang position and whether it os safe to go to dead hang in your reps.

I recommend that you do but there are reasons that going to dead hang can cause injury so you have to do it safely.

We cover:

What Is Dead Hang? 

Why People Hurt Themselves In Dead Hang 

How To Do It Safely 

Why You Want To Go To Dead Hang - And Why I Recommend It 

To learn more visit https://morethanlifting.com/podcast/

Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and should not be undertaken without prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs

More Than Lifting is a podcast all about Calisthenics, Gymnastics & Bodyweight Exercise with Rhys Morgan.

In this episode: We talk about why gymnastics rings are the best piece of training equipment for your calisthenics training - and we also go into the negatives of buying rings (and not having anywhere to use them).

7 Reasons Gymnastics Rings Are The Best Piece Of Training Equipment: 

1 - Freedom Of Movement

2 - Stability & Isometric Tension

3 - It Makes Everything Harder

4 - Enables Advanced Skills 

5 - Enables Advanced Strength Exercises 

6 - More Combos and Transitions

7 - It Makes You Epic!

To learn more visit https://morethanlifting.com/podcast/

Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and should not be undertaken without prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs

More Than Lifting is a podcast all about Calisthenics, Gymnastics & Bodyweight Exercise with Rhys Morgan.

In this episode: We talk about the problems with just hitting progression exercises when you are trying to learn a new skill.

We cover the different problems people face with Dynamic Progressions and Isometric Progression and how to overcome them so you can master that planche or pull up.

Oh and don't forget Adult Sports Day . . . We really do have it all!

To learn more visit https://morethanlifting.com/podcast/

Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and should not be undertaken without prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs

More Than Lifting is a podcast all about Calisthenics, Gymnastics & Bodyweight Exercise with Rhys Morgan.

In this episode: We talk about handstand stability -  how to stay in a handstand, once you get there - we talk about good options to control yourself, and a few naughty ones!

Yes, we've got you covered either way ;)

Good one's:

Wrists

Shoulders

Hips

Naughty one's:

Arms

Back

Walking

To learn more visit https://morethanlifting.com/podcast/

Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and should not be undertaken without prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs

More Than Lifting is a podcast all about Calisthenics & Bodyweight Exercise, by Rhys Morgan, to share his experience in gymnastics and functional strength training with the world.

In this episode: We talk about what Range of Motion (ROM) is, and why it matters so much in your training.

We cover:

Good Range of Motion Vs Bad Range of Motion

How it affects your results

The Exceptions to Perfect ROM every time

Tips to improve your ROM

To learn more visit https://morethanlifting.com/podcast/

Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and should not be undertaken without prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs

More Than Lifting is a podcast all about Calisthenics & Bodyweight Exercise, by Rhys Morgan, to share his experience in gymnastics and functional strength training with the world.

In this episode: We talk about how to pick the right exercises for your goals. This is Part 2 of a 2 Part series on Isometric Exercises (check out the last episode for Part 1).

Heres the breakdown:

Always Be Frontloading - High Level Isometric Skills 

In The Middle - Comparable Isometrics To Dynamic Exercises

Low Level Finishers - Save The Easy Stuff For Last

Never Settle For Simple - Push The Boundaries With Variations

To learn more visit https://morethanlifting.com/podcast/

Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and should not be undertaken without prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs