Premium calisthenics equipment and tutorials.
Premium calisthenics equipment and tutorials.
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4 progressions and an in depth guide that focuses on the transition and highlights the specific technique of how to achieve and then master the ring muscle up.
One of the most important aspects of calisthenics is a good grip. Grip strength is used and tested in many different body weight exercises. It is particularly important for doing pull ups, dips and muscle ups on the bar or rings.
However it doesn't matter how strong your grip strength is, if the surface you are trying to hold becomes too slippery, you will not be able to maintain grip.
Here we discuss what is the best option for assisting with grip of either Liquid chalk or traditional block chalk in terms of
Price
Performance
Skin allergy
Portability
Which leaves the least mess
Weight calisthenics combines the functional compound movements of calisthenics and the added benefit of increasing resistance with weights. This is most commonly with a weight belt or a body weighted vest. Some exercises lend them selves better to this approach then others such as dips, pull ups and push ups. This article looks at how this method can be used increase strength and muscle gains.
Learn how to do a strict muscle up on gymnastic rings with 5 easy steps and a corresponding video guide. Full progressions and advice on how to achieve your first strict gymnastic ring muscle up and a discussion on the best training approaches. Specific photos and videos explaining the nuances of technique such as false grip and transition phase.
