My Transformation (Calisthenics) - 3

Shiz · 10-16-2015

Posted by Admiral

gj man, but 3% bodyfat? All year round? Most ifbb pros and bodybuilders im sure only cut to ~5% bf before a show and even then they dont stay that way for long due to health reasons/how strict you have to be to maintain at that level.

Regardless, you look good, nice thread +rep

Right now yeah man. I am getting more strict and advanced as days go by.
I'll probably have another transformation video at the end of 2016.

Posted by MrSimons

Most bodybuilders are also +200 lbs. Its also much easier to keep your bodyfat down if you are going from being skinny and not doing any bulks (i'd highly doubt Shiz has if he has only been exercising for a year on bodyweight), so he has essentially only been putting on muscle.

He's a lot lighter weight and white though so its kinda hard to tell just by looking at a low quality picture, but tbh it looks like he totally could be somewhere around 3%, certainly sub 10%.

The big thing is really that there is a huge difference in appearance from being on gear at 260 lb at 3%, and natty at 160 lb at 3%.

You hit the spot, Simon. Couldn't have said it better.

MBK · 10-16-2015

Posted by GOAT

lol rightttttt

Would love to share pics but it's too swelled for you to notice the cramp.

GOAT · 10-16-2015

Posted by MBK

Would love to share pics but it's too swelled for you to notice the cramp.

no need, wasn't being serious

The Doctor · 10-16-2015

Your video really inspired me

. I have an average BMI and I am very weak (like I can only do 20 push ups). How long every day should I do these exercises? What kind of diet should I do (if any)?

Khai · 10-16-2015

I'm scrawny and ashamed. But this has somewhat inspired me!

Shiz · 10-16-2015

Posted by The Doctor

I have an average BMI and I am very weak (like I can only do 20 push ups). How long every day should I do these exercises? What kind of diet should I do (if any)?

For a beginner in calisthenics you can do as I did a year ago:
You should at least have two break days a week, it's up to you to decide when those days are, but I suggest splitting them up from each other.

I do one chest + arm day, then after that I do a leg day, repeat.

For chest/arm days I did as follows:

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Leg Day

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This is what I did as a beginner, like I said I pushed myself really hard.

Posted by ViyGeek

I'm scrawny and ashamed. But this has somewhat inspired me!

Looks like my goal has been reached then!

If you guys stay subscribed then you'll see guides in a few weeks. It would help

Shiz · 10-17-2015

Dope, fixed the video on page one.

Areo · 10-17-2015

be careful adding weight!
Doing workouts with large weights has been show to build muscles, yes, but it also can tighten muscles. Be careful adding too much weight to it, your better off most of the time doing more reps with less weight.

Shiz · 10-17-2015

Posted by Areo

be careful adding weight!
Doing workouts with large weights has been show to build muscles, yes, but it also can tighten muscles. Be careful adding too much weight to it, your better off most of the time doing more reps with less weight.

You don't just an enormous amount of weight. You start small, and add more as you feel the need and feel you can handle it. Only an idiot would add 3x more weight than they can handle.

But yes.

honestly, a little more weight + your same reps/sets is the best option to go. It helps make your old sets easier so you can progress to more advanced ones.

Mangsi · 10-17-2015

This is like, really inspiring reading and watching over it again, makes me want to start working out again.

I have no muscle, basically what The Doctor said describes me. Normal, healthy BMI, 5'2 and 110-115 pounds, so I'm hoping to get a bit healthier, and this looks like an enjoyable route!

The Doctor · 10-17-2015

Posted by Mangsi

This is like, really inspiring reading and watching over it again, makes me want to start working out again.

I have no muscle, basically what The Doctor said describes me. Normal, healthy BMI, 5'2 and 110-115 pounds, so I'm hoping to get a bit healthier, and this looks like an enjoyable route!

Only issue I have now is to stay motivated. We should start a little cult to keep each other exercising and in check

Colin · 10-17-2015

Really nice video,, I've recently gotten into martial arts and have been building up a home workout/gym station for it.

For now I've just been focusing on weights and cardio (I have a chest/heart condition so I need to build up really really good cardio so I can workout longer and fight the invisible bad guys when doing MA).

I also have an awkward bone structure due to a deformation of the rib cage so working on that area is harder than it should be but I'll definitely be doing calisthenics soon, and leg day which I've been skipping every chance I get. Are you on a specific diet or anything? I'm a terrible eater and I've only been eating once or twice a day which probably isn't helping much.

Shiz · 10-17-2015

Posted by Colin

Really nice video,, I've recently gotten into martial arts and have been building up a home workout/gym station for it.

For now I've just been focusing on weights and cardio (I have a chest/heart condition so I need to build up really really good cardio so I can workout longer and fight the invisible bad guys when doing MA).

I also have an awkward bone structure due to a deformation of the rib cage so working on that area is harder than it should be but I'll definitely be doing calisthenics soon, and leg day which I've been skipping every chance I get. Are you on a specific diet or anything? I'm a terrible eater and I've only been eating once or twice a day which probably isn't helping much.

I don't have a specific diet, but I should start one of some sort to add weight.

I just ate whatever and usually burned it off just as much.

But yeah dude! Whenever I get another video made I'll make a new thread so it'll help you.

Nibbles · 10-17-2015

Diamond push-ups are hard for me ;-;

Areo · 10-18-2015

Posted by Colin

Really nice video,, I've recently gotten into martial arts and have been building up a home workout/gym station for it.

For now I've just been focusing on weights and cardio (I have a chest/heart condition so I need to build up really really good cardio so I can workout longer and fight the invisible bad guys when doing MA).

I also have an awkward bone structure due to a deformation of the rib cage so working on that area is harder than it should be but I'll definitely be doing calisthenics soon, and leg day which I've been skipping every chance I get. Are you on a specific diet or anything? I'm a terrible eater and I've only been eating once or twice a day which probably isn't helping much.

What martial art Colin? If you don't mind me asking

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Nibbles OriginalHankHill Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Back. Posts: 448	Diamond push-ups are hard for me ;-; Last edited by Nibbles; 10-17-2015 at 08:53 PM.

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The Doctor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Posts: 5,459	Your video really inspired me . I have an average BMI and I am very weak (like I can only do 20 push ups). How long every day should I do these exercises? What kind of diet should I do (if any)?

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Khai Far gone... Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 1,980	I'm scrawny and ashamed. But this has somewhat inspired me!

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Shiz Pixelist Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3,077	Dope, fixed the video on page one.

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Areo Dr. Professor Moderator Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: I’m always located somewhere Posts: 1,205	be careful adding weight! Doing workouts with large weights has been show to build muscles, yes, but it also can tighten muscles. Be careful adding too much weight to it, your better off most of the time doing more reps with less weight.

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Mangsi Ugh daddy send me memes Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 2,449	This is like, really inspiring reading and watching over it again, makes me want to start working out again. I have no muscle, basically what The Doctor said describes me. Normal, healthy BMI, 5'2 and 110-115 pounds, so I'm hoping to get a bit healthier, and this looks like an enjoyable route!

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Colin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3,204	Really nice video,, I've recently gotten into martial arts and have been building up a home workout/gym station for it. For now I've just been focusing on weights and cardio (I have a chest/heart condition so I need to build up really really good cardio so I can workout longer and fight the invisible bad guys when doing MA). I also have an awkward bone structure due to a deformation of the rib cage so working on that area is harder than it should be but I'll definitely be doing calisthenics soon, and leg day which I've been skipping every chance I get. Are you on a specific diet or anything? I'm a terrible eater and I've only been eating once or twice a day which probably isn't helping much.