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@FitnessFAQs11 ай бұрын
It's a great video but you could talk about the fact next time that when you are an intermediate or advanced athlete then it's true that you are getting no progress or even getting weaker when you train for certain days or periods. Sometimes it's a win just to get out of the gym without injuries or getting sick and being able to put in the work consistently even if you are getting weaker because of a bit overtraining, smaller injuries or not optimal programming.
@iron4yasuo10 ай бұрын
You dont appear to be breathing correctly. Before each set? You need to take in a deep breath and hold it while you perform the movement.. the oxygen is also key to growth. And its specific. If you dont fill your lungs prior to a set and hold it in. Your muscles will tend to get flat, instead if expanding ... Its the pump that is key also...
@gkeith6410 ай бұрын
My man just showed old videos of himself struggling. Massive respect bro
@szymondudzinski666111 ай бұрын
Exactly this!!!!! Such awful form compared to what he strives for, today.
@keysersoze231311 ай бұрын
He's very humble 🙏🏼
@jimmymarshall230011 ай бұрын
So encouraging
@ratm23911 ай бұрын
Imagine filming yourself sucking
@HellGod6711 ай бұрын
He's a legend.
@ComptGeorges10 ай бұрын
There's a name for this phenomenon: LATENT POTENTIAL: the first few weeks to couple of months the body is awakening its baseline physical abilities, so there's rapid progress. Beyond that, one must "defy the base design margin" to go further, and that's a battle.
@roderickreilly966611 ай бұрын
This is true for any skill; jujitsu, weight training, boxing, fencing, archery, horse riding, chess, typing, playing a musical instrument,...... One makes obvious progress during the first year, after which one's progress appears comparatively reduced but is in fact only becoming less chunky as adjustments become finer and more detailed, and improvements likewise become finer and more detailed. It is not that the rate of progress slows down; rather, it is similar to acceleration feeling physically faster than motion at a steady speed. The progress across the landscape at a steady speed is just as rapid as when accelerating, even more so, but it becomes a different kind of progress, is felt and observed differently, and requires finer, more focused and careful adjustments. Comparing our self to our self, month after month as we progress, then our progress seems to be slowing, but compared to a stationary position such as to someone else who is not partaking in the same pursuit or compared to our self at commencement of our pursuit, then one's progress continues to be moving rapidly. So, the apparent slowing of progress is largely illusory due to our mistaken use of different reference points and not recognising the difference between acceleration and speed.
@just-a-fella321210 ай бұрын
@@just-a-fella3212well said
@toxic_narcissist10 ай бұрын
And this is to go even further beyond!
@OnMyLunchBreak0710 ай бұрын
Nah man you're thinking of Diminishing Returns
@graog12310 ай бұрын
Then morons take PEDs to bypass it but end up dead
@Gaybraham.Lincoln10 ай бұрын
You know a level 5 player levels up faster than a level 50 player..... That's just what happens.... You must stay motivated and move forward, no matter how hard and boring the path is. Once you reach your desired destination you will thank yourself for not giving up back then... Stay motivated❤
@anshuletwal204111 ай бұрын
Oo... thanks for explaining in video games 😂. Makes sense 🤣
@p2wprirntoepwl249210 ай бұрын
@@p2wprirntoepwl2492yepp too much
@Credow10 ай бұрын
that's the only lang we understand lol
@Credow10 ай бұрын
that's such an accurate way to view it no cap
@zaketenyu193210 ай бұрын
Motivation for kids, use discipline
@scorpyguy271410 ай бұрын
In the long run the biggest gain is a healthy body and a healthy mind. Your positivity and hard work in all your videos is the proof.
@jasonlorphotofilms11 ай бұрын
That part
@iliasarroyo10 ай бұрын
Nah bro I jus wanna be strong af 💀
@xxxguarnicion2.051Ай бұрын
This isn’t just true in calisthenics. It’s true across all workout types/sports in general. The better you get at it the harder it is to get any better
@ethanestalilla802310 ай бұрын
But calisthenics is like actually there is no more progressions, after a time it's more of a stamina progress than strength and muscle growth
@rezasaboori94299 ай бұрын
It applies to weightlifting too, for me sometimes it takes more than 2-3 workouts to add weight on my reps
@dbro12059 ай бұрын
@@rezasaboori9429How? In every other aspect of exercise the same problem applies. Thats why we have progressive overload, which you can actually easily do with calisthenics by utilizing resistance bands and other weights.
@paintedhorse68809 ай бұрын
Just do more reps
@Jimmy711775 ай бұрын
You showing your old videos is quite inspiring. It really helps with managing expectations and the reality of training. Keep up the good vids man!! These are the videos that keeps reminding us to keep going and pushing further 💪💪
@senchou925811 ай бұрын
This is what I was gonna say 😁
@otakujulian11 ай бұрын
How tf it is inspiring ? Look at his muscles even in those videos and he is struggling with a pull up and a push up
@nemanjap876810 ай бұрын
@@nemanjap8768 are you serious? Him struggling in the older video and compared to him now is a huge improvement. This shows people the start, even if hard, the work you put in will show eventually.
@mattacer9 ай бұрын
@@mattacer it also makes no sense because anyone on planet earth will struggle with a push-up based on how many they did already lmao, maybe he already did like a hundred push-ups before reaching that state, dumbass comment.
@Myhaay8 ай бұрын
Bro I’m stuck I can do a hand stand on a dip bar but not on the ground I can do 50 man ups in a row but I can’t do a 1 arm pull-up I’m stuck how do I advance
@dreamyo58468 ай бұрын
The key is to be patient and stay consistent trying to progress and keeping your recovery good. Progress will be slow and there may be only tiny improvements session to session but you gotta be patient, trust the process, and celebrate the tiny wins 😃
@mainr714211 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing the old clips mate! Really showcase the due diligence we need to put, and how important every step is, and how we need to put the plan for it🙏
@Panos__P11 ай бұрын
Happens with most skills you learn in life, you're going to hit a ceiling and plateau. Some you just have to push through or find out what you don't know.
@97Ant11 ай бұрын
Or even because you are progressing slow you don’t notice the improvement until you can tell that some new things that once seemed impossible seem possible or suddenly understandable.
@PeteS_199411 ай бұрын
Except for understanding women. They'll always be an enigma.
@SM_zzzАй бұрын
This is so true! I felt depressed because i was doing so well and got stronger than all of a sudden it felt boring and i didnt feel sore or made any progress to my reps or sets. You have to challenge your body and surpass its comfort zone to feel the burn again. Increase more weight, more reps, try the next harder variation. It takes Weeks if not months to see body changes. Dont give up!!!
@truongdang81309 ай бұрын
this is true about any kind of training not just calisthenics. body has a limit. it can be pushed only to some degree.
@eliasalizadeh218311 ай бұрын
progress is never a straight line. But also I think a lot of people make the mistake of doing the same thing that was working before and expecting more results from it. Your body adapts and demands more of a challenge in order to get better.
@dandogamer11 ай бұрын
Well said bro. This is really a harsh truth.
@amarnathpadmanabhan11 ай бұрын
Having started after age 50, I'm not sure I ever experienced a period of rapid progression. Lucky me!
@go9ro36711 ай бұрын
Hey if there's no above average baseline to put your standard on, then whatever you do is gonna above average so that's a plus
@user-py1gl6xm4f11 ай бұрын
Maybe its not for you
@romans12279 ай бұрын
I’m glad your keeping in shape. Keep at it!
@fa14fighterjet9 ай бұрын
Any progression is good. In older age it is about slowing down regression, but you are still young enough to get quite rapid progression. I am older than you, so I know.
@rickrandom67349 ай бұрын
@@rickrandom6734 I'm now 60, so maybe not.
@go9ro3679 ай бұрын
yes progress slows down as you get stronger, but there are always ways around plateaus, you just have to manipulate your variables and play the long-term game
@undeniableluck326011 ай бұрын
My push-ups stopped improving for 5 sessions. I just couldn't get that +1 rep no matter what. Then one day, I broke through. The body is a mystery, really.
@ydiabO11 ай бұрын
@@ydiabO you have to know when your body will give you 100% to get that extra rep, for me i usually need about 4 days rest
@undeniableluck326011 ай бұрын
@UndeniableLuck I do rest 2-3 days between sessions. My progress is extremely slow now for some reason. My recovery is on point so I don't think it's that. I used to get +2-3 extra reps every week now it's seem unlikely
@ydiabO11 ай бұрын
@@ydiabO i was in the same position for 2 years and as soon as i started taking more rest days, i started becoming more advanced, the problem I think is that as the movements become more intense and heavy, you need more time to recover and adapt as your body is no longer going to recover as fast both because of the intensity and the fact your body is used to the stimulus of training so often that it wont give you anymore
@undeniableluck326011 ай бұрын
@UndeniableLuck I think I might implement that tbh and see how it goes. It might be that I need more rest than I think. Thanks bro keep grinding 💪
@ydiabO11 ай бұрын
Really appreciate content like this, thank you for sharing your beginner phase video. It reminds us of 2 things: 1) we’re all human 2) with effort and repetition we can achieve anything. This is why you’re one of my favorite fitness pages, no bs. Thank you!
@MU-nf9tl11 ай бұрын
We need to remember why we are training, in my case for strength and to achieve calisthenic and gymnastic movements.
@apdardillaspordoquier132411 ай бұрын
@@apdardillaspordoquier1324 absolutely, I personally fell in love with calisthenics at a young age. Moved away, came back due to circumstances, regret having ever moved away. Working back towards my original skills and wanna be able to do things I never thought possible. Relative to days we seem stagnant, weeks immobile, months snail paced. However, when we reflect, honestly, on how far we’ve came comparing over long times you realize anything is possible. To anyone out there who sees this today, no matter the circumstances, anything is possible 💯 blessings to you and yours.
@MU-nf9tl11 ай бұрын
It’s like this with everything. I teach guitar and it is crazy how much you can learn and improve in a couple years but after 5 years of hard work, it seems to take another 5 years just to make small improvements. You might go from never playing before to playing licks at 180 beats per minute in 5 years… And then it might take you another 5 years to get those licks to 190 bpm and you might never get them over 200 bpm no matter how many years you practice.
@DOGroove11 ай бұрын
Those old vids are great, encouraging to think about it. Thanks.
@Nopynchon11 ай бұрын
I didn’t know you could perform exercises with poor form. It really shows how far you’ve come and how much effort you’ve put in the years. Hope you’re doing well Daniel, I always think about you with each rep. No homo
@drumrit11 ай бұрын
Wow... thank you so much for this video. I've always been so hard on myself for not having the best form and thinking that I sucked, but seeing your videos from your younger days made me feel so much better. We _all suck_ at the beginning!
@GpD7911 ай бұрын
Applies to most things in life
@MantisTCO11 ай бұрын
Came here to say this applies to weight training, but you're right: it's much broader.
@jolio8111 ай бұрын
@@jolio81 absolutely. improvement itself is a skill to learn - you get better at getting better.
@MantisTCO11 ай бұрын
Thank you for always being honest on your fitness journey, as well as sharing your wisdom! I think the same applies to every other disciplines, whether it's dancing, swimming, studying, playing an instrument,... We progress pretty fast at the Beginner phase. However, things change when you reach the Intermediate phase, this is where most people give up. You realize that the intensity of the training/learning alone is not enough, it requires discipline, proper rest, consistency and most importantly: patience, just to see a little progress. I call this the Infinite Intermediate Plateau. Once you have overcome that, you reach the Advanced phase. This is where you can truly start to call yourself as "Good" at your practice. And even then, there are still so much more to learn, and you still find yourself going back to the Basic Foundations from time to time. No matter where you are right now in your journey, be Patient and Compassionate to yourself ❤
@user-pf8gk8oj8i11 ай бұрын
Great message my dude. Needed to hear this. Quality content.
@philharmonic.245310 ай бұрын
This video was much needed ! Thanks 🙏
@fahadgodil275311 ай бұрын
Dang, I really needed to hear this. I was doubting my exercises and changed it a lot of times thinking that there was something wrong, my body was not improving, now I understand. Thank you very much sir!!!! Now I will just try to stay consistent.
@KairuRana8 ай бұрын
It does slow down but there are often things we can do to improve it such as sufficient sleep, whole food diet, mental stress reduction etc.
@lew373311 ай бұрын
its basically like in RPGs. At a point you grow fast but the higher your level the slower your growth.But if you keep going you end up GodTier . Your words are an inspiratioin
@17910719999910 ай бұрын
Man, seeing you looking pretty damn fit but struggling to get even a single clean rep in these old videos was strangely validating. Makes me feel better about still being stuck in very low rep ranges with some exercises while steadily improving my form, even after years of dedicated training. It's especially powerful because I know you got damn near superhuman form in many of those same exercises nowadays. Thanks for not being afraid of showing those humble beginnings, they honestly add another layer of inspiration for me!
@oaschbeidl11 ай бұрын
this video reached me at the most perfect time , i have just started feeling all this and felt sad after finding everything correct in my session but my progress slowed for no reason
@ujjwal_kushwaha10 ай бұрын
Bro thank you for putting this out. I’m a body builder who loves calisthenics and this has to be one of the most important messages to hear as a beginner especially with the amount of gear we have these days
@letmesleepproductions477119 күн бұрын
Can you describe it more detailed how it was and felt for you? Like with what performance (in e.g. push-ups) did you start? Until what performance did it start to stagnate, or felt like it would. And where are you now?
@knightsolaire729011 ай бұрын
Really appreciate you saying that about progress slowing down. We watch people like you and other great athletes on KZhead and think, I can be like that overnight or with just a little work without realizing the years and hard work that you have put into where you are today! Appreciate you keeping it real.
@danielkirby3079Ай бұрын
This is good to know. My pullups progression has been slowing down recently, and I was worried my form wasn't good, or I was doing something wrong.
@wyattmadson10 ай бұрын
Weighted vest big dawg. I'm going to get more open into different challenges. I'm sure that's the answer.
@michael510D10 ай бұрын
Thats is so true good to have a reminder even though I know that, sometimes you can workout and not be able to see a progress even in a month, but its all about keep going and being consistent thats the only way.
@caman162811 ай бұрын
Dude the old videos.. makes me feel like I can do it iv built a good build but I get so frustrated that I can't still do particular things so seeing you then makes me feel like I'll get there with time
@JE-jk6qt11 ай бұрын
Bro watching his training arc here is mad inspiring..
@aaronperez9518Ай бұрын
Mad respect for sharing your old videos. Like others also said, it is inspiring to see that the pros also had to start somewhere and helps us to manage expectations
@MarcosDemianАй бұрын
Got to push through those hard months where you Plateau. Keep grinding and you'll eventually break through
@hman291211 ай бұрын
What a hero showing the beginning, inspiring bro😊
@Big_Boss929 ай бұрын
OMG, I seeing those old videos has got to be the most motivating thing on this whole channel.
@jimihenrik118 ай бұрын
I respect your consistency a lot
@akhil854411 ай бұрын
I realized that I’ve been following you for about 10 years now… thank you so much for the info you’ve put put over the years 🙏🏻
@julio114827 күн бұрын
Thank you for this. People everywhere can heed this warning to not presume that everything comes easy. The best of us only improve after many years of consistent conscious effort, when one exercises that true mindfulness.
@yqafree11 ай бұрын
Great vid. Yup, it happens in everything we do, so this is great life advice. A lot of people get addicted to the high of the progress, and once that goes away and the “boredom” of the plateau sets in, they lose interest. I’ve seen it so often with so many people in so may things- exercise, Rugby, mountain biking, boxing, judo, relationships, and even my profession as a lawyer. Learning how to accept that slow down in the rate of progression, or perhaps even a plateau, and how live within that, is tough, but is also essential if you want to stick with something for the long run.
@dadventuretv253810 ай бұрын
i've heard that when this happens changing training to higher intensity and less volume tends to help for a lot of people
@drftgy162111 ай бұрын
Trueeee, just keep going and enjoy it 💪🏾
@p-vision4 ай бұрын
Currently enjoying beginner gains and falling in love with the process
@Holden.Tudiks7 ай бұрын
I've noticed this with myself recently. My progression has slowed down significantly. However, I started adding some weight training into my routine as well as some other exercises. All in all, even a little bit of improvement is still progress. Just keep moving forward!
@spliffspiegel83410 ай бұрын
Yea I noticed after a while I struggled to do pullups later on but like you said it's natural.
@kevin863_yt911 ай бұрын
This is what I needed to hear. Thanks
@UnreadyPlayerАй бұрын
well said. it's not just a physical battle its both mental and physical battle
@queenslayer937211 ай бұрын
This is why you don’t quit! You keep going forward pushing yourself.
@jbazan114 ай бұрын
Good video man that i see myself in this struggle and no progress shit i appreciate these old videos of you boss that shit gave me goosebumps Keep being one of the good ones 👍
@user-bd6zc1ou3s5 ай бұрын
This isn't only true for calisthenics, it's called newbie gains/progress, your rate of improvement in body building/weight lifting/and even probably aerobic activities slow down over time
@michalolz2411 ай бұрын
Like everything you learn new
@paoloemiljio42411 ай бұрын
Really appreciate this because I've been going through this to the point i wasn't even sure if I'm doing the right exercises. Plus now I've done my chest bone in, costrocondirithis, so taking it slow to recover. Would appreciate a beginner guide to Calisthenics or how to get back into it. Thanks in advance
@naheemrazwan9 ай бұрын
This is what I was needing now . Thanks for the video bro
@fabriciomedeiros18728 ай бұрын
Always Very good inspiration from you💪❤️
@tauseefbhutta76409 ай бұрын
YOU ARE AN AMAZING ATHLETE ,AN INSPIRING PERSONALITY,A GOOD CHARACHTER!!!!!!THANX FOR YOUR HELP!!!!KEEP UP YOUR GREAT WORK!!!!!GREETINGS FROM ATHENS,GREECE!!!!
@Pegasus44.11 ай бұрын
This is the Short I needed to hear today thanks
@kerri559510 ай бұрын
Thanks man I needed this ❤
@user-pt6do6wr3w9 ай бұрын
your speech is motivation for me...thank u for telling the truth
@radiannafi940410 ай бұрын
knowing this is key, thanks for the heads-up!
@chokin7826 күн бұрын
The best way to progress is to keep doing the hardwork and to forget about the progression
@sandman1762 ай бұрын
I needed this thank my brother
@saadmaath11898 ай бұрын
This helped my spirit thanks Bro
@stevenray40911 ай бұрын
So true. This is also the case with every skill/training you do.
@himesh200611 ай бұрын
📍 We need to remember that resting and doing nothing or having fun and giving yourself relax and pleasure is also very important or the most important part of work 📌 when we resting and sleeping or having recreational fun we also training 📍 and the training is better when we mix pleasurable fun with excitement in chasing goals
@FranekCyganek2511 ай бұрын
I needed to hear this!
@C.O.SBurpees5 ай бұрын
bro was jacked af as a begginer
@avenir721 күн бұрын
I'm at this stage. Now it's like no matter what I do I'm stuck at the same reps. I'm trying to force or reps pause when I hit failure then try to get 1 to 2 more. I'm finally starting to push through but man it's so much extra effort to make minimal gains.
@777Thebear11 ай бұрын
Very inspiring channel! 💯 I started calisthenics in November last year after doing the 100 push-ups a day for 30 days challenge. I’ve been hooked ever since and it has changed my life and I can keep this going my whole life unlike heavy weight training. Highly recommend sticking at the basic movements and just do more reps. It’s also better for your joints too. Here’s my current workout plan that I’ve tried a few but I think this is my final. Well for now 😂 Upper Pull-ups Push-ups Dips Shoulder press Hanging leg raises Lower Squats Romanian deadlift Split squat or pistol squats Calves raises Hanging leg raises I do upper and lower body splits as full body was getting harder as my reps went up. I do this like 4 times a week along with running once or twice a week. But take longer rests if my body needs it. My reps go between 50, 100 or 200. Lower reps for pull-ups than push-ups. Higher reps for legs unless I decide to use heavier weights I do 50 reps. I usually do 5 reps x10 sets for pull-ups and 10 reps x10 or x20 sets for push-ups and shoulder press and legs. This is such a great way to build muscle and lose weight and feel super energetic. Definitely worth trying this for 1 or 2 months if you are looking to get in great shape with little equipment, you can do this at a park with a resistance band and a tree or at a gym with dumbbells and pull-up bar. 🔥
@farfromnorth16 сағат бұрын
hey man im a really big fan but i was wondering if it is healthy for the joints to straighten the arms as much as You do?
@enzolo242011 ай бұрын
I have thought exactly like you ,thanks
@mohsen887311 ай бұрын
❤ from Canada. Thanks brother
@user-bk4eg3is7e7 ай бұрын
Im at that point now and its so hard to continue ..glad to hear im not the only one
@IbsHerzalla17 күн бұрын
This happens with all sports, especially running, getting faster times is fairly easy in the beginning but it gets harder and harder
@foxdylan95363 ай бұрын
Thats every fitness discipline really. I do powerlifting and the same thing. Consistency is king and it makes it so when you do see progression it is that much more exciting and sweeter
@energizer735410 ай бұрын
That early footage is priceless.
@vondernacht8 ай бұрын
Great display of routine in a short clip
@niconine26810 ай бұрын
Thanks bro. It will really help me improving my mindset. ❤❤❤
@kaushikdebnath928510 ай бұрын
thanks this is helpful to reinforce in my mind. I have to be reminded from time to time
@MrMcGillicuddy11 ай бұрын
It's not about gains and progress after reaching that stage it's more about consistency
@devashishraut44954 ай бұрын
Nice clip! I like how Sam Shethar put it: the more advanced you become, the more variables of your training AND lifestyle you need to have in check; that being said, you might still experience a sudden growth spurt in year 5 or 6 in your training career, if you tune into a variable formerly neglected!
@wer89908 ай бұрын
Thank you for the reality check
@KevinSmith-xt8xr10 ай бұрын
Well said and yes after you’ve made some serious and fast progress then eventually it’ll slow down which is normal and it can apply to weightlifting because you can’t get stronger forever especially if you’re natural
@coolgainz930711 ай бұрын
Excellent info, thanx!
@Davids777249 ай бұрын
It truly is a hard truth. I'm currently in that space now. Certain things improve. I recently unlocked the pistol squat. But other things have stalled. And I've caught myself thinking that I might be doing something wrong. Just have to kick the mental block.
@danthomas843111 ай бұрын
And after a few months you are happy if you can hold a Position vor 0.1 second longer than the day before. Or be able to stretch your tuck holds 1 mm more...
@wowrada11 ай бұрын
God bless you all 😊
@GalaxyCatPlays10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this 🤜🏼
@Communityofweirdostv3 ай бұрын
Thats how it is with all forms of lifting/exercise. Initial gains are the best theyll ever be, then you flatten out.
@Constipatedoverlord10 ай бұрын
Its not only calisthenics its How everything in this World Works any industry any field...In weight lifting also More advance you get More time and difficult it Gets to gain muscles
@Mintfxs316_10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ... I really needed that u made my day😢
@Ggan297 ай бұрын
When it comes to statistic curves we have to love the Plateau Good point
@christinatso378311 ай бұрын
It's damn true because as a boy I also started calisthenics but I was not getting enough recovery so that's why my workout was gapped a lot and this is TRUE that progress slows down but not directly it will indirectly affect and not directly cut the gains
@pritipatel763211 ай бұрын
Omg, where were you when i was a beginner 😂, i needed this info so bad when my progress slowed down, but guys don't get discouraged just focus on your one trick at a time and you will start seeing progress in it, and don't forget the basics, pull up, chin up, push ups and dips
@thwrdg9 ай бұрын
Wow. I thought I was just over training or under eating. This is very valuable knowledge. Thank you.
@KashMunni12010 ай бұрын
Correct It's much needed video bcz this thing puts us to a lot of stress and overthinking.
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It's a great video but you could talk about the fact next time that when you are an intermediate or advanced athlete then it's true that you are getting no progress or even getting weaker when you train for certain days or periods. Sometimes it's a win just to get out of the gym without injuries or getting sick and being able to put in the work consistently even if you are getting weaker because of a bit overtraining, smaller injuries or not optimal programming.
You dont appear to be breathing correctly. Before each set? You need to take in a deep breath and hold it while you perform the movement.. the oxygen is also key to growth. And its specific. If you dont fill your lungs prior to a set and hold it in. Your muscles will tend to get flat, instead if expanding ... Its the pump that is key also...
My man just showed old videos of himself struggling. Massive respect bro
Exactly this!!!!! Such awful form compared to what he strives for, today.
He's very humble 🙏🏼
So encouraging
Imagine filming yourself sucking
He's a legend.
There's a name for this phenomenon: LATENT POTENTIAL: the first few weeks to couple of months the body is awakening its baseline physical abilities, so there's rapid progress. Beyond that, one must "defy the base design margin" to go further, and that's a battle.
This is true for any skill; jujitsu, weight training, boxing, fencing, archery, horse riding, chess, typing, playing a musical instrument,...... One makes obvious progress during the first year, after which one's progress appears comparatively reduced but is in fact only becoming less chunky as adjustments become finer and more detailed, and improvements likewise become finer and more detailed. It is not that the rate of progress slows down; rather, it is similar to acceleration feeling physically faster than motion at a steady speed. The progress across the landscape at a steady speed is just as rapid as when accelerating, even more so, but it becomes a different kind of progress, is felt and observed differently, and requires finer, more focused and careful adjustments. Comparing our self to our self, month after month as we progress, then our progress seems to be slowing, but compared to a stationary position such as to someone else who is not partaking in the same pursuit or compared to our self at commencement of our pursuit, then one's progress continues to be moving rapidly. So, the apparent slowing of progress is largely illusory due to our mistaken use of different reference points and not recognising the difference between acceleration and speed.
@@just-a-fella3212well said
And this is to go even further beyond!
Nah man you're thinking of Diminishing Returns
Then morons take PEDs to bypass it but end up dead
You know a level 5 player levels up faster than a level 50 player..... That's just what happens.... You must stay motivated and move forward, no matter how hard and boring the path is. Once you reach your desired destination you will thank yourself for not giving up back then... Stay motivated❤
Oo... thanks for explaining in video games 😂. Makes sense 🤣
@@p2wprirntoepwl2492yepp too much
that's the only lang we understand lol
that's such an accurate way to view it no cap
Motivation for kids, use discipline
In the long run the biggest gain is a healthy body and a healthy mind. Your positivity and hard work in all your videos is the proof.
That part
Nah bro I jus wanna be strong af 💀
This isn’t just true in calisthenics. It’s true across all workout types/sports in general. The better you get at it the harder it is to get any better
But calisthenics is like actually there is no more progressions, after a time it's more of a stamina progress than strength and muscle growth
It applies to weightlifting too, for me sometimes it takes more than 2-3 workouts to add weight on my reps
@@rezasaboori9429How? In every other aspect of exercise the same problem applies. Thats why we have progressive overload, which you can actually easily do with calisthenics by utilizing resistance bands and other weights.
Just do more reps
You showing your old videos is quite inspiring. It really helps with managing expectations and the reality of training. Keep up the good vids man!! These are the videos that keeps reminding us to keep going and pushing further 💪💪
This is what I was gonna say 😁
How tf it is inspiring ? Look at his muscles even in those videos and he is struggling with a pull up and a push up
@@nemanjap8768 are you serious? Him struggling in the older video and compared to him now is a huge improvement. This shows people the start, even if hard, the work you put in will show eventually.
@@mattacer it also makes no sense because anyone on planet earth will struggle with a push-up based on how many they did already lmao, maybe he already did like a hundred push-ups before reaching that state, dumbass comment.
Bro I’m stuck I can do a hand stand on a dip bar but not on the ground I can do 50 man ups in a row but I can’t do a 1 arm pull-up I’m stuck how do I advance
The key is to be patient and stay consistent trying to progress and keeping your recovery good. Progress will be slow and there may be only tiny improvements session to session but you gotta be patient, trust the process, and celebrate the tiny wins 😃
Thank you for showing the old clips mate! Really showcase the due diligence we need to put, and how important every step is, and how we need to put the plan for it🙏
Happens with most skills you learn in life, you're going to hit a ceiling and plateau. Some you just have to push through or find out what you don't know.
Or even because you are progressing slow you don’t notice the improvement until you can tell that some new things that once seemed impossible seem possible or suddenly understandable.
Except for understanding women. They'll always be an enigma.
This is so true! I felt depressed because i was doing so well and got stronger than all of a sudden it felt boring and i didnt feel sore or made any progress to my reps or sets. You have to challenge your body and surpass its comfort zone to feel the burn again. Increase more weight, more reps, try the next harder variation. It takes Weeks if not months to see body changes. Dont give up!!!
this is true about any kind of training not just calisthenics. body has a limit. it can be pushed only to some degree.
progress is never a straight line. But also I think a lot of people make the mistake of doing the same thing that was working before and expecting more results from it. Your body adapts and demands more of a challenge in order to get better.
Well said bro. This is really a harsh truth.
Having started after age 50, I'm not sure I ever experienced a period of rapid progression. Lucky me!
Hey if there's no above average baseline to put your standard on, then whatever you do is gonna above average so that's a plus
Maybe its not for you
I’m glad your keeping in shape. Keep at it!
Any progression is good. In older age it is about slowing down regression, but you are still young enough to get quite rapid progression. I am older than you, so I know.
@@rickrandom6734 I'm now 60, so maybe not.
yes progress slows down as you get stronger, but there are always ways around plateaus, you just have to manipulate your variables and play the long-term game
My push-ups stopped improving for 5 sessions. I just couldn't get that +1 rep no matter what. Then one day, I broke through. The body is a mystery, really.
@@ydiabO you have to know when your body will give you 100% to get that extra rep, for me i usually need about 4 days rest
@UndeniableLuck I do rest 2-3 days between sessions. My progress is extremely slow now for some reason. My recovery is on point so I don't think it's that. I used to get +2-3 extra reps every week now it's seem unlikely
@@ydiabO i was in the same position for 2 years and as soon as i started taking more rest days, i started becoming more advanced, the problem I think is that as the movements become more intense and heavy, you need more time to recover and adapt as your body is no longer going to recover as fast both because of the intensity and the fact your body is used to the stimulus of training so often that it wont give you anymore
@UndeniableLuck I think I might implement that tbh and see how it goes. It might be that I need more rest than I think. Thanks bro keep grinding 💪
Really appreciate content like this, thank you for sharing your beginner phase video. It reminds us of 2 things: 1) we’re all human 2) with effort and repetition we can achieve anything. This is why you’re one of my favorite fitness pages, no bs. Thank you!
We need to remember why we are training, in my case for strength and to achieve calisthenic and gymnastic movements.
@@apdardillaspordoquier1324 absolutely, I personally fell in love with calisthenics at a young age. Moved away, came back due to circumstances, regret having ever moved away. Working back towards my original skills and wanna be able to do things I never thought possible. Relative to days we seem stagnant, weeks immobile, months snail paced. However, when we reflect, honestly, on how far we’ve came comparing over long times you realize anything is possible. To anyone out there who sees this today, no matter the circumstances, anything is possible 💯 blessings to you and yours.
It’s like this with everything. I teach guitar and it is crazy how much you can learn and improve in a couple years but after 5 years of hard work, it seems to take another 5 years just to make small improvements. You might go from never playing before to playing licks at 180 beats per minute in 5 years… And then it might take you another 5 years to get those licks to 190 bpm and you might never get them over 200 bpm no matter how many years you practice.
Those old vids are great, encouraging to think about it. Thanks.
I didn’t know you could perform exercises with poor form. It really shows how far you’ve come and how much effort you’ve put in the years. Hope you’re doing well Daniel, I always think about you with each rep. No homo
Wow... thank you so much for this video. I've always been so hard on myself for not having the best form and thinking that I sucked, but seeing your videos from your younger days made me feel so much better. We _all suck_ at the beginning!
Applies to most things in life
Came here to say this applies to weight training, but you're right: it's much broader.
@@jolio81 absolutely. improvement itself is a skill to learn - you get better at getting better.
Thank you for always being honest on your fitness journey, as well as sharing your wisdom! I think the same applies to every other disciplines, whether it's dancing, swimming, studying, playing an instrument,... We progress pretty fast at the Beginner phase. However, things change when you reach the Intermediate phase, this is where most people give up. You realize that the intensity of the training/learning alone is not enough, it requires discipline, proper rest, consistency and most importantly: patience, just to see a little progress. I call this the Infinite Intermediate Plateau. Once you have overcome that, you reach the Advanced phase. This is where you can truly start to call yourself as "Good" at your practice. And even then, there are still so much more to learn, and you still find yourself going back to the Basic Foundations from time to time. No matter where you are right now in your journey, be Patient and Compassionate to yourself ❤
Great message my dude. Needed to hear this. Quality content.
This video was much needed ! Thanks 🙏
Dang, I really needed to hear this. I was doubting my exercises and changed it a lot of times thinking that there was something wrong, my body was not improving, now I understand. Thank you very much sir!!!! Now I will just try to stay consistent.
It does slow down but there are often things we can do to improve it such as sufficient sleep, whole food diet, mental stress reduction etc.
its basically like in RPGs. At a point you grow fast but the higher your level the slower your growth.But if you keep going you end up GodTier . Your words are an inspiratioin
Man, seeing you looking pretty damn fit but struggling to get even a single clean rep in these old videos was strangely validating. Makes me feel better about still being stuck in very low rep ranges with some exercises while steadily improving my form, even after years of dedicated training. It's especially powerful because I know you got damn near superhuman form in many of those same exercises nowadays. Thanks for not being afraid of showing those humble beginnings, they honestly add another layer of inspiration for me!
this video reached me at the most perfect time , i have just started feeling all this and felt sad after finding everything correct in my session but my progress slowed for no reason
Bro thank you for putting this out. I’m a body builder who loves calisthenics and this has to be one of the most important messages to hear as a beginner especially with the amount of gear we have these days
Can you describe it more detailed how it was and felt for you? Like with what performance (in e.g. push-ups) did you start? Until what performance did it start to stagnate, or felt like it would. And where are you now?
Really appreciate you saying that about progress slowing down. We watch people like you and other great athletes on KZhead and think, I can be like that overnight or with just a little work without realizing the years and hard work that you have put into where you are today! Appreciate you keeping it real.
This is good to know. My pullups progression has been slowing down recently, and I was worried my form wasn't good, or I was doing something wrong.
Weighted vest big dawg. I'm going to get more open into different challenges. I'm sure that's the answer.
Thats is so true good to have a reminder even though I know that, sometimes you can workout and not be able to see a progress even in a month, but its all about keep going and being consistent thats the only way.
Dude the old videos.. makes me feel like I can do it iv built a good build but I get so frustrated that I can't still do particular things so seeing you then makes me feel like I'll get there with time
Bro watching his training arc here is mad inspiring..
Mad respect for sharing your old videos. Like others also said, it is inspiring to see that the pros also had to start somewhere and helps us to manage expectations
Got to push through those hard months where you Plateau. Keep grinding and you'll eventually break through
What a hero showing the beginning, inspiring bro😊
OMG, I seeing those old videos has got to be the most motivating thing on this whole channel.
I respect your consistency a lot
I realized that I’ve been following you for about 10 years now… thank you so much for the info you’ve put put over the years 🙏🏻
Thank you for this. People everywhere can heed this warning to not presume that everything comes easy. The best of us only improve after many years of consistent conscious effort, when one exercises that true mindfulness.
Great vid. Yup, it happens in everything we do, so this is great life advice. A lot of people get addicted to the high of the progress, and once that goes away and the “boredom” of the plateau sets in, they lose interest. I’ve seen it so often with so many people in so may things- exercise, Rugby, mountain biking, boxing, judo, relationships, and even my profession as a lawyer. Learning how to accept that slow down in the rate of progression, or perhaps even a plateau, and how live within that, is tough, but is also essential if you want to stick with something for the long run.
i've heard that when this happens changing training to higher intensity and less volume tends to help for a lot of people
Trueeee, just keep going and enjoy it 💪🏾
Currently enjoying beginner gains and falling in love with the process
I've noticed this with myself recently. My progression has slowed down significantly. However, I started adding some weight training into my routine as well as some other exercises. All in all, even a little bit of improvement is still progress. Just keep moving forward!
Yea I noticed after a while I struggled to do pullups later on but like you said it's natural.
This is what I needed to hear. Thanks
well said. it's not just a physical battle its both mental and physical battle
This is why you don’t quit! You keep going forward pushing yourself.
Good video man that i see myself in this struggle and no progress shit i appreciate these old videos of you boss that shit gave me goosebumps Keep being one of the good ones 👍
This isn't only true for calisthenics, it's called newbie gains/progress, your rate of improvement in body building/weight lifting/and even probably aerobic activities slow down over time
Like everything you learn new
Really appreciate this because I've been going through this to the point i wasn't even sure if I'm doing the right exercises. Plus now I've done my chest bone in, costrocondirithis, so taking it slow to recover. Would appreciate a beginner guide to Calisthenics or how to get back into it. Thanks in advance
This is what I was needing now . Thanks for the video bro
Always Very good inspiration from you💪❤️
YOU ARE AN AMAZING ATHLETE ,AN INSPIRING PERSONALITY,A GOOD CHARACHTER!!!!!!THANX FOR YOUR HELP!!!!KEEP UP YOUR GREAT WORK!!!!!GREETINGS FROM ATHENS,GREECE!!!!
This is the Short I needed to hear today thanks
Thanks man I needed this ❤
your speech is motivation for me...thank u for telling the truth
knowing this is key, thanks for the heads-up!
The best way to progress is to keep doing the hardwork and to forget about the progression
I needed this thank my brother
This helped my spirit thanks Bro
So true. This is also the case with every skill/training you do.
📍 We need to remember that resting and doing nothing or having fun and giving yourself relax and pleasure is also very important or the most important part of work 📌 when we resting and sleeping or having recreational fun we also training 📍 and the training is better when we mix pleasurable fun with excitement in chasing goals
I needed to hear this!
bro was jacked af as a begginer
I'm at this stage. Now it's like no matter what I do I'm stuck at the same reps. I'm trying to force or reps pause when I hit failure then try to get 1 to 2 more. I'm finally starting to push through but man it's so much extra effort to make minimal gains.
Very inspiring channel! 💯 I started calisthenics in November last year after doing the 100 push-ups a day for 30 days challenge. I’ve been hooked ever since and it has changed my life and I can keep this going my whole life unlike heavy weight training. Highly recommend sticking at the basic movements and just do more reps. It’s also better for your joints too. Here’s my current workout plan that I’ve tried a few but I think this is my final. Well for now 😂 Upper Pull-ups Push-ups Dips Shoulder press Hanging leg raises Lower Squats Romanian deadlift Split squat or pistol squats Calves raises Hanging leg raises I do upper and lower body splits as full body was getting harder as my reps went up. I do this like 4 times a week along with running once or twice a week. But take longer rests if my body needs it. My reps go between 50, 100 or 200. Lower reps for pull-ups than push-ups. Higher reps for legs unless I decide to use heavier weights I do 50 reps. I usually do 5 reps x10 sets for pull-ups and 10 reps x10 or x20 sets for push-ups and shoulder press and legs. This is such a great way to build muscle and lose weight and feel super energetic. Definitely worth trying this for 1 or 2 months if you are looking to get in great shape with little equipment, you can do this at a park with a resistance band and a tree or at a gym with dumbbells and pull-up bar. 🔥
hey man im a really big fan but i was wondering if it is healthy for the joints to straighten the arms as much as You do?
I have thought exactly like you ,thanks
❤ from Canada. Thanks brother
Im at that point now and its so hard to continue ..glad to hear im not the only one
This happens with all sports, especially running, getting faster times is fairly easy in the beginning but it gets harder and harder
Thats every fitness discipline really. I do powerlifting and the same thing. Consistency is king and it makes it so when you do see progression it is that much more exciting and sweeter
That early footage is priceless.
Great display of routine in a short clip
Thanks bro. It will really help me improving my mindset. ❤❤❤
thanks this is helpful to reinforce in my mind. I have to be reminded from time to time
It's not about gains and progress after reaching that stage it's more about consistency
Nice clip! I like how Sam Shethar put it: the more advanced you become, the more variables of your training AND lifestyle you need to have in check; that being said, you might still experience a sudden growth spurt in year 5 or 6 in your training career, if you tune into a variable formerly neglected!
Thank you for the reality check
Well said and yes after you’ve made some serious and fast progress then eventually it’ll slow down which is normal and it can apply to weightlifting because you can’t get stronger forever especially if you’re natural
Excellent info, thanx!
It truly is a hard truth. I'm currently in that space now. Certain things improve. I recently unlocked the pistol squat. But other things have stalled. And I've caught myself thinking that I might be doing something wrong. Just have to kick the mental block.
And after a few months you are happy if you can hold a Position vor 0.1 second longer than the day before. Or be able to stretch your tuck holds 1 mm more...
God bless you all 😊
Thank you for this 🤜🏼
Thats how it is with all forms of lifting/exercise. Initial gains are the best theyll ever be, then you flatten out.
Its not only calisthenics its How everything in this World Works any industry any field...In weight lifting also More advance you get More time and difficult it Gets to gain muscles
Thank you so much ... I really needed that u made my day😢
When it comes to statistic curves we have to love the Plateau Good point
It's damn true because as a boy I also started calisthenics but I was not getting enough recovery so that's why my workout was gapped a lot and this is TRUE that progress slows down but not directly it will indirectly affect and not directly cut the gains
Omg, where were you when i was a beginner 😂, i needed this info so bad when my progress slowed down, but guys don't get discouraged just focus on your one trick at a time and you will start seeing progress in it, and don't forget the basics, pull up, chin up, push ups and dips
Wow. I thought I was just over training or under eating. This is very valuable knowledge. Thank you.
Correct It's much needed video bcz this thing puts us to a lot of stress and overthinking.
True for every sport, or basically any skill ever