Tag: workout

Trouble sleeping because of pre-workout supplements?

One of the most important factors behind a good workout, is energy and a focused mind. One of the most important factors behind muscle growth and enhanced performance is adequate sleep. But could your pursuit of a good workout be limiting your ability to get a good nights sleep? I can’t really recall when I … Continue reading Trouble sleeping because of pre-workout supplements? →

Alternative exercise instead of muscle-up

I somewhere, came across someone searching for an alternative to the muscle up. At first I thought it would be rather silly to look for something that replaces this fine movement, but the more I thought about it, I actually liked the idea of writing an article about it, since breaking movements down, often gives … Continue reading Alternative exercise instead of muscle-up →

Having bodyweight goals with barbell routines

This is fifth part of a series of posts about going from bodybuilding/barbell training to bodyweight/gymnastics(BG), the first part is here, second part here, third here and fourth here. So we arrive at integration. How to incorporate these more complicated movements into our existing barbell routine. This is where the fun begins, where critics and … Continue reading Having bodyweight goals with barbell routines →

Moving on from basics, starting on straight arm strength.

This is fourth part of a series of posts about going from bodybuilding/barbell training to bodyweight/gymnastics(BG), the first part is here, second part here and third here. Now moving into the more advanced and fun parts of bodyweight/gymnastics(BG). Here you are no longer only looking for complementary exercises. You may still have aesthetics/bodybuilding rather high … Continue reading Moving on from basics, starting on straight arm strength. →

Starting with basic bodyweight isolation movements

This is third part of a series of posts about going from bodybuilding/barbell training to bodyweight/gymnastics(BG), the first part is here and second part here. So how do you attack the bodyweight/gymnastics movements? What is a good way to start? And probably even more important, are there any bad ways to start, that you may … Continue reading Starting with basic bodyweight isolation movements →

Should you incorporate bodyweight or gymnastic exercises into your barbell routine?

Second post in my mini classic barbell vs. bodyweight/gymnastics series, first post is here. So, why incorporate more bodyweight exercises into your bodybuilding/barbell routine? Why not just keep it as it is. Can you find "better" exercises with bodyweight or are barbells and dumbells superior in every way? Can you build a better bicep with … Continue reading Should you incorporate bodyweight or gymnastic exercises into your barbell routine? →

Barbell bodybuilding to bodyweight gymnastics

Over the next coming weeks, I plan on doing a little mini-series, on going from "classic" barbell strength work, to implementing some bodyweight gymnastics, to form a hybrid or perhaps go all the way and stick to only bodyweight exercises. I will touch upon the "why", giving you some pros and cons, on implementing a … Continue reading Barbell bodybuilding to bodyweight gymnastics →