 Weights and Calisthenics
Calisthenics should be used with Weights you can do both with similar progress but the balance will increase both sides of physical strength.Weights help with neuromuscular motor recruiting which is very important to be able to use you maximum level of strength in a fight or under stress otherwise known as pain.Now calisthenics can help cardio personally I dont agree with high reps for abs because your just eating fat and not getting stronger after awhile sure your muscles can probably handle more pain or stress but they arent going to be able to get nearly as strong as if you were to take two dumbells and row while your doing situp (very light one 5lbs-10). Also there are other things to keep in mind some people are geneticaly predisposed to have more white fibers that give strength then the red ones for endurance which kick in about after the 15-20 rep depending on the muscle being excercised.Im a personal trainer and I know one thing about the body some people function and fight without form better then those with form but some dont.That includes motivational form If you enjoy weights more then situps or pushup do low weights and higher reps at least.If you have hit a sticking point (lessen strength gains) take a week off and use rep around 8-12 with a higher weight and work up to doing 4 more higher the weight 5 lbs with the 15-20 and do your normal high reps the week after 2 sessions of this change or possibly more usually its good to chart your progress and your eating habits to.But no matter what anyone tells you if you just eat protein its unhealthy but you are going to gain lots of muscle if you up your intake of calories by 500-750 and protein by 75-100 grams but please eat vegetables.
P.S High Reps with weight that you increase the weight over for longer peroids of time wont build as much strength in the muscles as they well as the ligament strength and cardio strength. |