How good are calisthenics if you want to build muscle?

[cajuun0]

I've been lifting weights for the last 1.5 years and barely noticed any changes in my body. I went from 155lbs to 185lbs (6'2) but I literally feel like 65% of my gains are fat also at the start I fell for the 5x5 meme routine which made me end up with the "Reddit refrigerator" build. Thinking of switching to pull-ups/pushups/body weight squats ((my knees are dead after all the heavy squats)) ((I don't train legs anymore)) I can add something like lateral raises with dumbbells. I am natty lanklet only using creatine rn. Thoughts?

 

[thecel]

I went from 155lbs to 185lbs (6'2) but I literally feel like 65% of my gains are fat

how did your physique change visually?

 

[thecel]

I recommend the Minimalist Mogger (MM) routine for you.

It’s a good simple routine for novices and early intermediates. Not a whole lot of stuff you gotta do. 4 days per week; 4 exercises per day. Of course you can add more volume and exercises down the road.

The “Minimalist Mogger” Aesthetics-Based Workout Routine. Visualized.

The Minimalist Mogger (MM) Hypertrophy Program. Muscle Groups’ Training Frequencies Legs : 1 day per week Chest , Back , Triceps , Biceps : 2 days per week Side Delts : 3 days per week You train the least important muscles (legs) with low frequency, and you train the most important...

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[cajuun0]

how did your physique change visually?

Went from super-lanklet to a slightly muscular. I focused on chest back and legs during year 1(squat,bench,deadlift,row) so I have giga underdeveloped arms now. Also I store a lot of fat in the belly area. My face remained super lean tho

 

[c0pemaxxer]

I've been lifting weights for the last 1.5 years and barely noticed any changes in my body. I went from 155lbs to 185lbs (6'2) but I literally feel like 65% of my gains are fat also at the start I fell for the 5x5 meme routine which made me end up with the "Reddit refrigerator" build. Thinking of switching to pull-ups/pushups/body weight squats ((my knees are dead after all the heavy squats)) ((I don't train legs anymore)) I can add something like lateral raises with dumbbells. I am natty lanklet only using creatine rn. Thoughts?

not nearly as good as weights, since you cant isolate any muscle. pull ups and squats are pretty good but you cant get much done without progressive overload

 

[cajuun0]

not nearly as good as weights, since you cant isolate any muscle. pull ups and squats are pretty good but you cant get much done without progressive overload

Was thinking of progressions such as weighted vest? Once I get there cuz rn I struggle with pull-ups in general since I've never done any in my lfie

 

[c0pemaxxer]

Was thinking of progressions such as weighted vest? Once I get there cuz rn I struggle with pull-ups in general since I've never done any in my lfie

calisthenics can build muscle as long as youre reaching failure. only flaws are:
1. as you get better and better you need weights to progressively overload
2. compound movements arent always effective since they also depend on stamina and other muscles (for example, if youre doing pull-ups for back but your hands are weak then youll reach failure before your back muscles are fatigued. this is why isolation exercises with weights are good)

if you struggle with pull ups, then go ahead. theyre a great exercise

 

[SoberAndRetarded]

sounds like you just need to cut for a month or two

 

[ascension!]

I recommend the Minimalist Mogger (MM) routine for you.

It’s a good simple routine for novices and early intermediates. Not a whole lot of stuff you gotta do. 4 days per week; 4 exercises per day. Of course you can add more volume and exercises down the road.

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The “Minimalist Mogger” Aesthetics-Based Workout Routine. Visualized.

The Minimalist Mogger (MM) Hypertrophy Program. Muscle Groups’ Training Frequencies Legs : 1 day per week Chest , Back , Triceps , Biceps : 2 days per week Side Delts : 3 days per week You train the least important muscles (legs) with low frequency, and you train the most important...

looksmax.org

Best routine for a youngcel/pubertymaxxer to get broad, help with total body width, get some muscles and more leanness?

 

[applesrgreat]

not nearly as good as weights, since you cant isolate any muscle. pull ups and squats are pretty good but you cant get much done without progressive overload

adding more reps is progressive overload

 

[c0pemaxxer]

adding more reps is progressive overload

you will end up doing junk volume and end up wasting time unnecessarily. just add weight, use a backpack or something it isnt that hard.

 

[applesrgreat]

you will end up doing junk volume and end up wasting time unnecessarily. just add weight, use a backpack or something it isnt that hard.

Yeah maybe ill try that

 

[zharupodrugu]

adding more reps is progressive overload

once u reach 30+ reps its become cope. Bodyweight is mostly cope and less efficient for bodybuilding.

Was thinking of progressions such as weighted vest? Once I get there cuz rn I struggle with pull-ups in general since I've never done any in my lfie

Weighted belt is better. Try to reach 15 clean reps on pull/chin ups than move to weighted. I do ring dips, pull/chin ups, ring rows as my base but use dumbbells for shoulders and arms. Isolation exercises are crucial for aesthetic physique. Only gymcels copers prioritize big 3 and chasing big weights neglecting somewhat good form.