Hmm, very interesting. I am using GSC for over a year now, and I think that this is the best way to train, if you want to avoid injury, or if you had one(or many like me :D). Also I am glad to see that you are still learning and evolving. Great job !
I tend to do 2 strenght phase and 2 finisher phase each has 4 sets. On the strenght the reps is around 4 to 7 reps the finisher on the other hand I do 8 to 15 reps and I add a little additional routine I called a "Burn out phase" we're I train the muscle to failure for 3 sets with 20 sec rest in between usually I'll pick an easier exercise for this. This is my version of a GSC routine a little bit on the high volume and high intensity side but it works like wonder for me.
Hey Matt, is the micro workout philosophy different than the Grind style calisthenics workout format? If so, what are the differences, and what would you recommend?
Matt my wife has an indoor bike that she has used for a few months and they have been making good progress, she also likes to do it, something that is essential. As you recommend that I could use it in my GSC leg routine, if you recommend it and it is possible. The question arises because I used it a little and in a few minutes I was exhausted and noticed my total lack of cardio exercise months ago. As always very grateful for your wisdom and generosity.
The bike is a great thing you can add in as a finisher for leg training. Try working up to 10-25 minute of it with several 90-second hard-as-hell standing climbs in there to really torch your legs.
I think the default ROM should be full. More ROM has been shown to build more muscle than partials, moreover, strength is joint angle specific, so if you avoid a range of motion, the strength you gain will not have as much carry over to it. This is not to say that partial reps and partial ROM's should be avoided all the time, but they they need to be used strategically to accomplish specific goals.
Use as much ROm as you can, but provided there's tension on the muscle. If you relax to get more ROM there won't be much more, if any benefit in that ROM.
That looks like a lot of work for a given chain. How many chains might you do in a single workout? I am sure it is related to how often you work each chain.
Hey Matt, Do you ever use isometrics as a primary strength modality or do you use isometrics more as a neuromuscular primer for your dynamic exercise workouts?
Yep, pretty much all I do now is this format especially with my freestyle workouts, I need this format to make sure my neuromuscular system is ready for the work
Infinite respect for you you but as with your book it feels.... Unfriendly? Not meant to be a harsh criticism but I'd call myself between beginning and mid level training and these videos almost make me go backwards
These are only some examples of exercises. The purpose of the video is to show the GSC structure itself. So, if the exercises are to easy for you, make you sure to adapt them to your current level. For example, instead of doing commando pull ups, you could do archer pull ups, weighted pull ups, etc...
By backwards do you mean you're suing easier techniques? If that's the case then I would consider that a success. Anything that makes "easy" exercises harder is a progression in my book.
Hmm, very interesting. I am using GSC for over a year now, and I think that this is the best way to train, if you want to avoid injury, or if you had one(or many like me :D).
Also I am glad to see that you are still learning and evolving. Great job !
Very interesting way to train, I like that tension hold in beginning!
I tend to do 2 strenght phase and 2 finisher phase each has 4 sets. On the strenght the reps is around 4 to 7 reps the finisher on the other hand I do 8 to 15 reps and I add a little additional routine I called a "Burn out phase" we're I train the muscle to failure for 3 sets with 20 sec rest in between usually I'll pick an easier exercise for this. This is my version of a GSC routine a little bit on the high volume and high intensity side but it works like wonder for me.
Ho Matt!!! I Hope you in one video you discuss the benefits of training with elastic bends!!
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I appreciate that
Looking good Matt. I think we go towards volume because it's easier. Forcing yourself thru a hard set needs more mental and physical effort.
Thanks, man! Really helpful video.
Glad it helped!
I saw you talk about this before but it just clicked now.. good information
Hey Matt, is the micro workout philosophy different than the Grind style calisthenics workout format? If so, what are the differences, and what would you recommend?
So for the finisher, keep drop setting until you're struggling to move a toothpick.
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A very interesting way to train!
Matt my wife has an indoor bike that she has used for a few months and they have been making good progress, she also likes to do it, something that is essential. As you recommend that I could use it in my GSC leg routine, if you recommend it and it is possible. The question arises because I used it a little and in a few minutes I was exhausted and noticed my total lack of cardio exercise months ago. As always very grateful for your wisdom and generosity.
The bike is a great thing you can add in as a finisher for leg training. Try working up to 10-25 minute of it with several 90-second hard-as-hell standing climbs in there to really torch your legs.
Should I lock out/full ROM on pushups but with no rest until I get done with my reps? Or don’t lock out/Full ROM at all?
I think the default ROM should be full. More ROM has been shown to build more muscle than partials, moreover, strength is joint angle specific, so if you avoid a range of motion, the strength you gain will not have as much carry over to it. This is not to say that partial reps and partial ROM's should be avoided all the time, but they they need to be used strategically to accomplish specific goals.
Use as much ROm as you can, but provided there's tension on the muscle. If you relax to get more ROM there won't be much more, if any benefit in that ROM.
That looks like a lot of work for a given chain. How many chains might you do in a single workout? I am sure it is related to how often you work each chain.
Hey Matt, Do you ever use isometrics as a primary strength modality or do you use isometrics more as a neuromuscular primer for your dynamic exercise workouts?
I do now that I got my Isochain, it's great for making isometrics a primary strength exercise. Especially for the back and legs!
The only question left is: how to find out for the finishing phase how much is too much.
It's kinda hard to do too much. Throw caution to the wind and blast the hell out of those muscles for a couple of hard sets.
@@RedDeltaProject I just found it inefficient when I am sore for days and can't continue to train as I normally would do.
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Hey Matt, Do you use the Grind style workout format for the bulk of your workouts? If not what format do you use?
Yep, pretty much all I do now is this format especially with my freestyle workouts, I need this format to make sure my neuromuscular system is ready for the work
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Infinite respect for you you but as with your book it feels.... Unfriendly? Not meant to be a harsh criticism but I'd call myself between beginning and mid level training and these videos almost make me go backwards
These are only some examples of exercises. The purpose of the video is to show the GSC structure itself. So, if the exercises are to easy for you, make you sure to adapt them to your current level. For example, instead of doing commando pull ups, you could do archer pull ups, weighted pull ups, etc...
By backwards do you mean you're suing easier techniques?
If that's the case then I would consider that a success. Anything that makes "easy" exercises harder is a progression in my book.
How many sets should I do?
All of them.