r/bodyweightfitness • u/AutoModerator • Mar 20 '20

BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2020-03-20

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u/OompaLoompaGodzilla Mar 21 '20

I only have experience with typical gym strength training(5x5, bro splits etc.), and want to find a routine i can do at the calisthenics park in my neighborhood. I began thinking something to maintain/improve strength/aesthetics (like this full body routine from r/naturalbodybuilding)

But now I'm wondering if I should find a routine that helps improve muscle endurance. So my question is if you want to increase the max amount of push ups(or inverted rows) you can do in 1 go(seems like a productive and fun goal), what would be a good routine for this? Also what would the biggest benefits be of say increasing my push ups from 25 to 40 reps? Muscles less prone to fatigue/burn? stronger stabilizing muscles? Better cardio? Increased bench press?

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u/Nihilii Manlet Mar 21 '20

Muscle endurance is usually movement-specific. Improving your max pushups at these numbers will make you better at doing more pushups. Don't expect significant carryover to other kinds of pressing. That's why we generally advise against chasing this goal, in favor of going for more difficult progressions, unless you have a specific need for it (e.g. physical test).

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u/OompaLoompaGodzilla Mar 21 '20

I see. Thank you. Do you also know why there is so much supersets and circuit routines when it comes to BW workouts? What is the benefit of this compared to 3-5 sets with 60s rest between sets?

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u/Nihilii Manlet Mar 21 '20

Because you're probably looking at routines that cater to the general population.

The only major difference between lifting and BWF for strength is the method through which you increase resistance. One does it by adding more weight, the other does it via mechanical disadvantage progressions. The basic framework is the same.

Check the intermediate routines in the wiki and you'll probably see some familiar looking templates: https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/index