Author: Hybrid Calisthenics

I’m a big believer in strengthening all parts of our functional range-of-motion. Including these “stretch variations” after your strength workouts can be an awesome addition to your long-term fitness and joint health. These are often avoided because they underload the muscles and overload our joints. This is exactly the reason most of us SHOULD train them. We’re only as strong as our weakest link (Training progressively, meaning we don’t do a harder exercise than we are able). I want to repeat – you can do these AFTER your workout if you wish. You don’t have to replace your current exercises.…

#shorts #hybridcalisthenics Exercise shouldn’t have to hurt your joints! In fact, if your training plan isn’t actively REDUCING the amount of pain in your life, something may be wrong. There are many possible causes for joint pain. Some may be fixable and others not. However, in this short video, I cover three common causes: 1.) The exercise is too difficult right now and the individual needs to train with an easier one. 2.) The exercise is being done too fast. Momentum is being used to compensate for lack of strength, and this can create sudden forces on our joints for…

Joint noise while moving and exercising? While this can seem concerning, it’s not always dangerous – especially if you don’t feel pain. If you DO feel pain, consider finding an easier or different exercise. Sometimes our muscles are strong enough for a movement, but are joints are not. Of course, consult your doctor if concerned! Anecdotally, I’ve never known an individual – however strong or healthy – not to occasionally have joint noise. However, this SEEMS to decrease as we get stronger in our full range of motion. Warming up also seems to help! Hope you’re all doing well! Have…