More Than Lifting

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 8 Ways you can fit Isometrics into your workouts. this is Part 1 of a 2 Part series on Isometric Exercises (next Episode is about Picking the right Isometric for the job).

Heres the breakdown:

1 - Doing Isometrics for Reps

2 - Between Reps

3 - Transitions between holds

4 - End Of Set

5 - Finishers

6 - Triset With Strength Exercises (Push Pull Hold)

7 - Dropset Progressions

8 - Frontloading Skills

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 the best calisthenics core exercises, sadly there isn't just ONE core exercise, so instead Rhys brings 3 Core Exercises to the table - one for each level of your development

Beginner Core Exercise: Hollow Body Hold

Intermediate Core Exercise: Hanging Leg Raises

Advanced Core Exercise: Dragon Flag

We also cover some training tips, variations and progressions of the top 3 core exercises and of course we have a few bonus complimentary exercises.

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 you can break free of the same old Reps & Sets training by combining exercises together.

There are 3 Ways to do this

Transitions - This is where it all starts, you go from 1 exercise or hold, to another. Examples include Handstand to LSit and Back Lever to Front Lever (Tucked)

Combination Sets - here you do your transitions for reps, or you combine 2 exercises like pull ups and leg raises

Routines - This is multiple exercises or holds in a row, usually not reps, you do it once, thats your set. We do Skills and Push Up Variations as examples in the podcast.

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 the 2 Types of Pull Up!

Yes, you heard that right, and No, you haven't been doing them wrong.

We talk about the difference between Anterior and Posterior Pulls.

We also cover, why and when one might be better than the other.

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: I talk with Michael Gutierrez @instamike760 about his experience as a handstand coach

We cover - One arm training - discipline - beginner drills - injuries - training crews

And how good kids are at skateboarding!

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 you can be your own coach by recording your training.

But you don't want to record everything, so I help you understand when you should record your skills or reps so you can accelerate your progress!

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 a lot, but ultimately, we answer the question whether Fitness Trackers are worth buying and using to track your training.

We also talk about:

Seeing the chiropractor, and how he helped to fix my injury

The Group Calisthenics Class I teach and how proud I am of the girls who have achieved some First Time Skills in the last session!

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 Leg's Day, specifically 3 Legs Exercises that will help build super strong legs without using weights.

1 - Pistol Squats

2 - Shrimp Squats

3 - Sissy Squats

We also cover a whole range of classic legs exercises that never needed weights to begin with!

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 Low Level Drills and Skill Conditioning Exercises. What the difference is and an example workout for each.

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 shoulder strength, specifically 5 exercises you can use to build strength mobility and stability in your shoulders - Scapula Exercises

Heres the breakdown:

1 - Scapula Push Ups

2 - Scapula Rows

3 - Scapula Dips

4 - Scapula Pulls

5 - Handstand Shrugs

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