The Secrets Of Bodyweight Training Revealed By Gymnastics Coach - Christopher Sommer
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Christopher Sommer is a former US national gymnastics coach. With over 40 years of experience, you'll be gaining a wealth of wisdom from this podcast. I first stumbled across his book building the gymnastics body in 2009.. Without Christopher's principles, the world of bodyweight strength training and calisthenics would not be what it is today. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/tia-xm6Z2B8 . (0:11) - bodyweight training for adults (5:54) - Train like a champion (11:23) - Physical prep is the answer (20:30) - You don't need progressive overload to make gains (24:14) - Importance of strong tendons for bodyweight training (41:19) - The problem with crossfit (47:28) - Hamstring flexibility & strength (49:08) - The magic of pullovers (56:08) - Why plyometrics are key (1:00:14) - How to perform under pressure (1:08:42) - Male vs Female psychology (1:12:32) - Why the "Everyone's A Winner" thinking is wrong (1:16:19) - Successful people do this . Follow Christopher: Website Sponsors: ✅ Get 10% Discount on the best calisthenics equipment by Gornation at https://www.gornation.com/?ref=fitnessfaqs (automatically applied at checkout)
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