The Art of Manliness

#177: Homemade Muscle & Bodyweight Training

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Feb 12, 2016
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INSIGHT

Transforming Trauma Into Purpose

  • Anthony says losing his leg became the best thing that happened because it forced growth and new purpose.
  • He reframed trauma into opportunity and built a fitness career and mindset from the experience.
INSIGHT

Programming Is Missing In Bodyweight Routines

  • Anthony criticizes typical bodyweight routines for lacking progression and programming.
  • He argues you can and should apply periodization principles from barbell training to bodyweight work.
INSIGHT

Functional Strength And Lower Injury Risk

  • Bodyweight training builds functional strength, balance and proprioception while stressing muscles and connective tissue more symmetrically.
  • This symmetry reduces tendon injuries and suits long-term functional health better than some loaded training.
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