Can we settle this once and for all. Are calisthenics equal to weights?

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It’s not equal but the calisthenics gains last longer and is more functional strength. nikkas be lifting a lot and can’t even hop a fence.

you’re better off just doing both.
How does this Make it not equal then
 

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It just depends on your goals if you’re trying to put on a ton of mass than cali’s aren’t gonna get you there. That’s why I say do both cuz you’ll get the best of both worlds.
Can you be stronger without super mass
Like can a calisthenics guy be stronger than a bigger guy who only hits the weights
 
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Look how far Roy Jones got with calisthenics in his prime...I'll leave it at that.

brothazay is not built anywhere near Roy Jones, Zay very slim. When it comes to physique genetics do matter.


Anyway the only correct answer is to do both. @BrothaZay if all you needed was calisthenics weight rooms wouldn’t exist.
 

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brothazay is not built anywhere near Roy Jones, Zay very slim. When it comes to physique genetics do matter.


Anyway the only correct answer is to do both. @BrothaZay if all you needed was calisthenics weight rooms wouldn’t exist.
Now I follow alot of overly pretty girls who obsess with fitness and definitely are obsessed with building their ass up...and the progress is definitely there...even though Katya Elise Henry critics believe she got her ass done. She is kind of strong though...lifting up 230 lb men off the ground and shyt.

Just depends.
 
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I hear some ppl say calisthenics is all you need

Other ppl saying you need to hit the weights
of course it's just do you want to do 300 pushups or do 5 sets of 250 on the bench, which is easier and less boring?
Calisthenics you can do anywhere, weights you need the actual weight

I would do a mixture of both
 
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of course it's just do you want to do 300 pushups or do 5 sets of 250 on the bench, which is easier and less boring?
Calisthenics you can do anywhere, weights you need the actual weight

I would do a mixture of both
I see your point. But it also makes sense as to why calisthenics brehs are stronger and stay stronger longer
 
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figure out what works for you

being swole is not for everyone

classic calisthenics are enough to keep me cut up

works for me cause clothing just fits & looks better on a sleek frame

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yep....im into suits now....wear one just about everyday....

being swole in a suit is WOAT....

lean with a bit of mass is the way to go
 

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yep....im into suits now....wear one just about everyday....

being swole in a suit is WOAT....

lean with a bit of mass is the way to go


Fax that’s why I cut back on weights and got on the calisthenics wave. Got over trying to be big as fukk (football playing days mindset) and focused on having the right balance
 
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fukk no... all those jacked dudes you see claiming to do calisthenics do weight training as well. almost as bad as all the fake naturals running around....
This. They all mix it up. No way in hell is a dude gonna get jacked without progressive overload. I mean, I guess you can overload via calisthenics by doing more reps. But it's not the same muscle tearing as weight training. You can get a nice, cut, athletic physique through calisthenics. But not swole.
 
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