FitnessFAQs Podcast #65 - How To Design The Perfect Calisthenics Program - Dr Yaad Mohammad
Feb 27, 2025
Dr. Yaad Mohammad, a medical doctor and calisthenics expert with over a decade of experience, dives into the art of crafting the perfect bodyweight training program. He tackles common workout pitfalls and explains the role of body composition in performance. Discover the benefits of strategies like 'maingaining,' and the impact of creatine in calisthenics. Dr. Mohammad emphasizes 'greasing the groove' for skill mastery and debunks myths about push-pull balance, all while sharing personal insights that will elevate your training game.
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Gain-taining
- A 2023 study by Helms showed muscle gain in all groups, regardless of calorie surplus.
- Excessive bulking may be unnecessary for muscle growth, suggesting "gain-taining."
Track Your Body Weight
- Track body weight alongside other workout parameters in calisthenics.
- Body weight significantly influences intensity and progress measurement.
Creatine Cycling
- Experiment with creatine, especially during hypertrophy cycles.
- Stop if it negatively affects skill work or competitions.