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@jacojacojaco Oh! Apologies for confusion about the assertion. As far as I can tell, the claim that the deltoids are the largest by volume cites a 2007 study using MRI measurements. There's newer research using different models, but it is locked behind paywalls. I'm not certain what the...

@ant0099 Ah, yes. I understand now. I have not heard of Dry Fighting Weight, but programming around 5RM seems like a very applicable metric for my training goals. I will have to look into it. The larger weight increments are certainly a limiting factor in terms of precision. You're going to at...

@jacojacojaco It's a cost to benefit ratio. Is the cost of training much higher volume on more taxing compound movements worth the benefit of gaining some additional shoulder development? That's up to you and your training goals. This is just another option that involves less taxing exercises...

@ant0099 Interesting input! I definitely don't think it's very useful to the average person to max out on a KB exercise. However, a 1RM is useful as a metric that the average person can grasp easily. A reliable 1RM can then be used to calculate your 5, 10, or even 20RM for an exercise with...

@umbreon0 Glad you gained something from this post! It depends on my programming and schedule, although I usually try to squeeze in at least a little bit of isometrics if I can. Currently, I am doing high-intensity isometrics with the Isochain about 2-3x a week since it saves time and I'm...

@newsgurl If you're talking about the scapula overall, those are groups of many different muscles. Also, still not true, the lats are the largest.

@atheautistic So a lot of interesting ideas presented here. When I say they are essentially the same thing, I am considering the average person. Individual anatomy is going to impact how well you can do one or the other. In your case it seems that your upper body is far better suited for a...

@dawn16 An isometric would be a bit easier to recover from than the equivalent dynamic set. A lot depends on the complexity of the exercise and how many muscle groups are involved. Intensity also matters, max strength sets are most fatiguing whereas muscular endurance would be the least. That...

@dawn16 Appreciated

Hey all, I've had great difficulty finding a set of consistent strength standards for kettlebells since I have begun training with them. I generally use a website called strengthlevel.com as a reference point for a given exercise, but they currently lack any kettlebell exercises. However...

@dawn16 Thanks! I also post some more exercise info on my youtube now: https://youtube.com/@pricerowland?si=2hB-C2TBzpODIRFs

@drayanna Isometrics honestly saved my knee joints. I'd recommend checking out weighted isometrics too, they can be very useful.

@dawn16 You are welcome! If you liked this, also have a bunch of other info on my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@pricerowland?si=uZnkwYQt2SHN7LRX

@londonleah You mean athletes like FitnessFAQs, Austin Dunham, CalisthenicMovement, Simonster, Saturno Movement, and Calisthenics Family?Isolation work for the deltoids and scapula is a staple of advanced calisthenics training. I'd argue it is essential to get to the highest level without...

@vinhhali Everything you've stated looks like a solid pulling plan. What you are doing right now can easily account for the majority or all of your pulling programming and you'd be doing fine. Don't mess with what is working for you. What I list below may not be necessary for you, I'm just...

If anyone is interested in further reading, a book I'd absolutely recommend is the Ultimate Isometrics Manual from Dragondoor. It's marketed as being a companion to the Isochain (which is actually an AMAZING product I have used with great success) but all of their information can be used and...

@maxwaldo I'm a fan of those as well. Lateral raises, upright rows, and arm bar ftw.

Intro This guide will discuss how to use calisthenics to train the upper and mid-back muscles. We will primarily look at exercises to target the lats, mid-back, and scapula, as well as a few accessories with high carryover to pulling movements. A Common Mistake With Back Training In the...

@joannayang External rotation maybe? Depends on if you can maintain enough tension for it to be worthwhile. If it's too easy to provide a stimulus then don't bother.

@ashman88 You're welcome! I always prefer having videos to reference, so I wanted to make sure my post had them.