Recommended Routine COMPLETE demonstration video by FitnessFAQs

[milliekeeling23]

I noticed there is no single comprehensive video demonstrating every warmup, skill and strength exercise for the Recommended Routine (RR). There is now.

Recommended Routine Demo Video​

The bodyweight fitness community has been universally supportive of my work over the years and I figured I’d give back to the community. I hope my reach on YouTube brings a few new faces to the forum and gets more involved in the RR.

Time Stamps:

• Warm-up: Dynamic Stretches
• Warm-up: Bodyline Drills
• Skill work: Support Practice
• Skill work: Handstands
• Pullup Progression
• Dipping Progression
• L-sit Progression
• Squat Progression
• Pushup Progression
• Row Progression

Hopefully you all find the demonstration video I put together valuable.

 

[neptune4]

@milliekeeling23 I know that many people have requested something like this time and time again over the years. It's very nice to see that you took the time to put this together and I thank you very much for having done so.

Hopefully the mods will ensure that this gets put into the FAQ in the appropriate sections. The time-stamped links will make it easy to link specific exercise movements to the corresponding parts of your video.

I think the best thing about this is that it's going to be available in time for all of the new-comers we'll get with New Year's Resolutions to start working out. Having a video tutorial may help more people to stick with it.

 

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[stephaniethomps]

@milliekeeling23 Fuck, /@brad413 and me had the same idea but we're not finished yet. Kudos for being the first one - great video!

 

[fromgenesistorevelation]

@stephaniethomps Don't worry man, I had the same idea as well. When you come out with your video, it will be neat. And when I come out with mine, it will be neat. We all have different ways of instructing and presenting things. It's nice we have the luxury of Daniel here demonstrating all the exercises with perfect form. The more the merrier! And this inspired me to put this higher on the priority list.

 

[neptune4]

@fromgenesistorevelation I already responded to Tykato's post above with more information, but I think it'll be awesome for you to also make your own video(s) along with Tykato and anyone else.

Seeing/hearing things from different people/perspectives, I feel, lets me really learn much more than just relying on one source/opinion. Some people will 'get' things better when they see it explained/demonstrated by more than just one source.

 

[ritageorge]

@fromgenesistorevelation Having a voice over or even describing the movements as you go a long the exercises would be something different you can add in yours, what muscles to engage, etc. Form is most definitely important and like he said the, "newbies of the future" may try and rush the process and could lead to injury.
Love your videos btw!

 

[neptune4]

@stephaniethomps I think it would be good for you to continue working on your own video(s). It can be very helpful to hear and see things explained by different people with different perspectives. If you have your own suggestions on how to deal with certain common pitfalls, or help with alternative transitions/progressions for various basic exercises, people can really gain an awful lot from it.

Whenever I look something up online I always prefer to find at least 2 sources. When it comes to looking up something I need to know for calisthenics, I prefer to watch several videos, or read several posts or articles, all from different people. I like to get different perspectives on things. This lets me absorb more information and I can sort of look at "What do all of these people agree on? OK. Then I should definitely focus on that!"

"Where do these people have slight or major disagreements? OK. I should take that into consideration."

Then I can do my best and try, and not be afraid to experiment and learn for myself.

I always feel that I'm much more informed when I get different sources or perspectives to consider.

 

[linqinqin]

@milliekeeling23 As a beginner new to the RR. Thanks!
I have been watching the videos linked directly from the app as well which has been really helpful

 

[taeniura]

@milliekeeling23 We know you're awesome, Danny. Great demonstrations, love the technique and common mistakes!

 

[gracegrecia371]

@milliekeeling23 It might be worth making a note somewhere in the video that you don't do all the exercises in the progression every workout. This can confuse people that don't read the full routine

 

[fromgenesistorevelation]

@gracegrecia371 Yes, I wish the concept of progression exercises was explained so people would know how to use the exercises, but I think the whole point was to serve mainly as a demonstration of the exercises involved with perfect form.

 

[ovis90]

@milliekeeling23 you are awesome!!!

EDIT: this should be linked into the RR

 

[brandon75689]

@milliekeeling23 As a beginner who is probably doing everything wrong, thank you.

 

[aywo]

@milliekeeling23 Damn dude, nice fucking work. I think your refinement of some of the progressions is a good addition for people who get stuck. Great work!

Also, your taste in music is fucking mint. I recall hearing The Schism by Haywyre in one of you videos, and the track here is Feint's Words. The intro, at least.

 

[milliekeeling23]

@aywo The choice of music is no accident. Sometimes it takes just as long to find music that fits a video appropriately. Cheers for your feedback.

 

[dawn16]

@milliekeeling23 Wow. This is really inspiring. I've been thinking about getting into the BWF routine. Did you get as to your size with BWF alone? Do you do additional weight training? I can't really afford a gym membership and don't have the space to dedicate to much equipment.

 

[dawn16]

Not the OP, but there are plenty of people out there that get totally shredded with body-weight only (or mostly) routines. Just check out gymnastics competition! Huge dudes who can do splits and got there by playing (hard) on rings and bars!

The one exception to this is many BWF folks eventually add weighted pullups, weighted dips, and barbell squats/deadlifts to routines. Especially for the back and legs, it can be hard to replace barbell work with equally intense bodyweight-only movements. However, it might be awhile before you need to find (or buy) access to a squat rack!

 

[inchrist1]

@dawn16 Daniel talks about weight training here:

 

[imperious]

@milliekeeling23 Holy shit this is awesome, it took me a while to sorta learn how to do each of these a year ago and now that i want to restart the routine this looks great for motivation. Thanks a lot, would give gold if i could afford it, have some karma instead.