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Get bigger, stronger and smarter with FitnessFAQs. Your host Daniel Vadnal is a Physiotherapist from Australia with more than 15 years of calisthenics experience. Guests include experts Dr Mike Israetel, Ben Patrick, Jeremy Ethier, Kinobody, The Bioneer, Alpha Destiny, Strength Side, Bill Maeda, Marcus Filly, Calisthenic Movement and more. Exercise can be complicated. This podcast will help.
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#61 - The Secrets Of Bodyweight Training Revealed By Gymnastics Coach - Christopher Sommer
Christopher Sommer is a former US national gymnastics coach. With over 40 years of experience, you'll be gaining a wealth of wisdom from this podcast. I first stumbled across his book building the gymnastics body in 2009.. Without Christopher's principles, the world of bodyweight strength training and calisthenics would not be what it is today.
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(0:11) - bodyweight training for adults
(5:54) - Train like a champion
(11:23) - Physical prep is the answer
(20:30) - You don't need progressive overload to make gains
(24:14) - Importance of strong tendons for bodyweight training
(41:19) - The problem with crossfit
(47:28) - Hamstring flexibility & strength
(49:08) - The magic of pullovers
(56:08) - Why plyometrics are key
(1:00:14) - How to perform under pressure
(1:08:42) - Male vs Female psychology
(1:12:32) - Why the "Everyone's A Winner" thinking is wrong
(1:16:19) - Successful people do this
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