Bodyweight or calisthenics training has a problem. Well, two problems. On one side of the training spectrum, bodyweight training focuses on high repetitions. The answer is more and higher reps. On the other end of the spectrum, the training focuses on high-level gymnastic-style movements or skills. High repetition work doesn’t move the strength needle and can result in injuries due to the volume of work and repetition of the patterns. High-level gymnastic-style movements or skills might move the strength needle, but the leverage and loads are significant enough that they are hard to train for the volume needed without undue stress to the joints and connective tissues. The answer—StrongFirst bodyweight strength aerobics. Strength aerobics, a Strong Endurance™ program, is a style of A+A anti-glycolytic training. (If any of those are confusing, you need the Strong Endurance™ express online course.) Don’t let the aerobics part of the name fool you—this is strength training with an anti-glycolytic focus. Listen to Pavel describe the origins of the protocol at an event at the Inosanto Academy: |