Calisthenics for Aesthetics: Episode 2- Legs
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In this episode, I talk about several calisthenics exercise and variations you can use to develop your legs. Different variations of the basic movements can be used to emphasize different parts of your legs, helping you reach your aesthetic goals.
Squats are the foundational leg movement that develop a base level of strength, conditioning, mobility, balance, and muscle mass in the lower body. Lunges can be an exceptionally effective tool for glute development, but also have a role as a total and complete leg developer as well. Pistols are perfect for those with stubborn legs, who need more intensity in their leg training.
Aside from the basics, jumping rope, running, sprinting, plyometrics, cycling, and isometrics can all be used, carefully and strategically, to further develop some aesthetic legs (more as a byproduct).
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I really started appreciating the tone and calm delivery of the useful information. I am so tired of tv-show style KZread content full of fluff.
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind feedback. The production is simple, for sure. Just trying to get the content out there.
@AncientHueman
2 жыл бұрын
This is true. Straight to the point. Very helpful
@angurishudesu
2 жыл бұрын
Sean Nalewanyj is pretty good and he's similar with the no bs type info
@saadmohammed5750
2 жыл бұрын
The way they try to motivate by shouting always suspends me laughing in the middle of video
@compactcelsius269
2 жыл бұрын
Agreeds I hate the "Tv style" crap you're talking about. So disingenuous.
If you have a treadmill around, try what I call car pushes. Put the incline up but don’t turn on the treadmill. Pure leg drive to power it. Huge leg and calf work out.
@Kboges
3 жыл бұрын
I wish I could give this more thumbs up! This is such an awesome idea. I owned a gym for several years and the one thing I really miss... sled pushes! I would like to get a treadmill in the future and when I do, I'm doing this!
@jimperry4420
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kboges It’s killer.
@sonofman70x7
3 жыл бұрын
Great idea
@shinobi-no-bueno
2 жыл бұрын
@@Kboges #kneesovertoesguy credits unpowered reverse treadmill walking for jump-starting his lower body recovery
2 жыл бұрын
Does it have any harm to the Treadmill?
Damn bro...form is impeccable. I've watched a few videos already and your attention to form is top-notch. A lot of even well trained and long experienced calisthenic athletes will phone it in a bit with body weight squat form but yours is textbook quality from start to finish.
@Kboges
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Omar. I work really hard on my technique and try to get it perfect. I find it makes a huge difference with all the movements. Thank you for the compliment! Much appreciated, my friend.
@dheerajb1883
2 жыл бұрын
Ngl he looks like a Boston Dynamics robot in that walk😅
@thequickwit8174
Жыл бұрын
I find it pretty astounding how well-spoken Kyle's viewers are!!
@kofiagyare
Жыл бұрын
@@thequickwit8174 Honestly, it feels like a 2003 internet forum in here -- proper grammar, full sentences, and complete thoughts! Loving this composed little corner of KZread :)
@lukeskywalker6809
Жыл бұрын
Because excellence brings out the best in people.
I’m new to calisthenics and you make me excited about the possibilities. Thank you so much for what you do, and how you deliver your info in such a concise, clear, informative way. Kudos to you, keep hammering.
I will echo the sentiment that many others have shared. I stumbled upon your channel and I am quite impressed with your content. The videos are concise, precise and very informative. I also noticed that you're very responsive in the comments section. Fantastic channel!
The best calisthenics channel I've found and the only one I'll need from now on! Starting consistent calisthenics exercises starting tomorrow and I'll have your info in mind every step of the way. Thank you very much for the great information :)
3 sets of 25 pistols are just insane bro..
@DarkTrapStudio
Ай бұрын
Im at 6 reps x 3 sets each day, hope I will get to it soon !
@No_name_22703
25 күн бұрын
@@DarkTrapStudio How do you increase your reps?
@DarkTrapStudio
24 күн бұрын
@@No_name_22703 You go to technical failure it will increase naturally, though Ive deal with too much training and heavy nervous fatigue lately, need to learn my nervous system.
@imanmasley
14 сағат бұрын
just train slowly increasing your reps @@No_name_22703
So glad I stumbled over your channel. Really love the content. Straight to the point. No BS. Awesome. All the best for your little daughter! :)
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! That is exceptionally kind of you 🙏
I really appreciate your videos. I have restructured my whole approach to working out based on your guidance, and it feels great!
Thrilled to find you. Recommendations are different than what I’ve been exposed to in the past and make perfect sense. I am 70 and trying hard to maintain strength. Suggestion to not work to failure and then be too sore to work out for several days is intuitive, but different than what I’ve heard in the past.
Just passing by the comments to congratulate you on the content and the baby. You gave me some added motivation to keep doing calisthenics, since I've not been in a gym since the beginning of the pandemics.
This is Fitness and Calisthenics at the same time! I love this because you can bring this lifestyle wherever you are in any point in your life. Good job Kyle!
@Kboges
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Leo! I'm happy you enjoy the content!
You’re very good at presenting this information. It’s been super helpful! Thank you 🙏
Thanks, much needed video of a topic I always have wanted to hear about but never have until now, keep it up!
Yours is my favourite calisthenics channel I've found. It's a real breath of fresh air
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
Thank means a lot. Thank you!
Quality content, straight to the point, very informative, specific Information, easy to digest, brilliant for like minded people who cannot focus too well with all these different KZreadrs who like to rub you up and down and tell you it’s a simple fix, when in fact putting in this precise format is what they need, no excuses no hype, just information, you have done me and many people a favour, thank you for being you dude 🤙
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, Bayden! Thank you for this! This is very kind feedback. Much appreciated!
This information is very useful and accurate. I really appreciate style of these vids very calming and simple.
I am from India and u guys can definitely follow some Indian wrestlers for bodyweight exercises - two names are Ankit Baiyanpuria and Rahul Dhandlaniya !! ( I am damn sure most of you will like it...wont understand their words much but can obviously understand by watching the exercises )
@Kboges
6 ай бұрын
I'm a huge fan of Indian wrestlers; awesome physiques and incredible work ethic!
@rupamsarma3248
6 ай бұрын
@@Kboges Glad to know that Sir !! Btw I am a student trying to fit in fitness in my busy schedule of exams , assignments, practicals , externals , internals , etc. and your videos have helped me a lottt !! Thank you for the knowledge Sir !!!
This is the best and my favorite channel out of all !!!
Beautiful. Glad to have found this channel! Thanks brother.
Simple, effective, smart, straight the Point. I cant NOT subscribe. Heavily underrated channel!
I'm really grateful for all the Quality information you provide us with, thank you K Boges.
@Kboges
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm grateful for the support and kind feedback.
Great as always. Thanks for another substantive video.
Just tried these exercises as I’m in quarantine right now. Normally, I do back squats, leg press and other powerlifting stuff to train my legs. This was way harder than I expected it to be. Focusing on perfect form essentially almost always halves the amount of reps you can do, I had such a hard time with the lunges. As a finisher, I did the horse stance for as long as I could hold it. My legs are still on fire. Great stuff man!
@Valhura77
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone know how many reps an average human should be performing
@chaddickens8704
Жыл бұрын
@@Valhura77 he goes over it in the beginning. Working your way up to 3 sets of 50-100 reps. Adding volume slowly so if you find a set of 25-30 to be challenging then start there and week by week add maybe five reps to each set. Hope that helps and that my reply is still relevant to your training goals.
Great content, Kyle. I have really been following your channel for the last several months. Love it. Simpler is better, as I used to do the 20 rep breathing squats. Now, at 65, not so much. One overlooked exercise is the cossack squat, as it adds another stimulus to leg training. It is also a fantastic hip mobility movement. Anyway, keep inspiring and educating.
I'm always impressed with your form. It's always so ...clean
Yay for hill sprints! Glad you recommend them!
Thanks man! love your videos, keep going 💪
I like the emphasis you put on the adequate execution of each excercise.
@Kboges
11 ай бұрын
Thanks! I feel movement quality and technique are very important and generally under appreciated in the calisthenics community when it comes to basic exercises.
Man the amount of information in this video is insane...i learnt a lot for this video...
So straight to the point. Best regards to you and your daughter.
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, GoodBuy!🙏
@cheesyjesus7887
Жыл бұрын
@@Kboges Thank you, goodbye?
@wedoaliltrollin1580
Жыл бұрын
@@cheesyjesus7887the guys name
K boges you're a great guy many thanks for the information.
I found this channel by mistake. KZread search is not very friendly to your seatch, even though is one of the best, straight to the point no BS, not trying to sell me anything channel!! Keep please posting! 🙏
Nice video man!!!! Legs are often neglected in calisthenics community.....! its great that you covered legs after biceps...! keep up the good work bro.
@Kboges
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Abdul! I agree. They are often neglected. I didn't want to save them for the end of the series, like some sort of after thought. Thanks for the support!
Why is KZread only just recommending this to me? This guy is extremely insightful.
Been using the bulgarian split squat and the shrimp squats for a few days, really liking those.
thanks so much, I'm a skinny guy and I recently bought 2 little dumbbells of 10 kg each other, I have been training on the floor for 2 years until I found a bar, but I don't know how to exercise my legs, I've been doing quick squats of 60 reps in 4 sets, but it started to injure my right knee and I don't see many results in 2 years of doing quick squats, I weighed 130 pounds and I'm 143 now with a height of 1.75 m, I appreciate your content so much, keep it up!!
Very nice channel here! I started squatting every day. Specially the squats with wheels up from the floor. A can do now 120 reps nonestop without pain. My left leg was weaker than my right. Also practice the easier shrimp squat method. First, I couldn’t do any rep, now I am doing 4x2-3 reps each leg without any problem. Very happy to find this channel. Very helpful also very minimalistic and serious in any point 👍🏼 thank you sir
Another informative video, I jsut found your channel today and I'm lovin it
Your channel is full of such good information! So happy I discovered it. I do follow certain trainers on here - fitness faqs, strength side, bioneer, gymnastics method, Adam frater, Ryan humiston, knees over toe guy, bodyweight warrior, Jeremy ethier, etc. & There are certain ones - Sean Nalewanyj - who seem to be very anti-calisthenics (he has called it "dancing around in your living room"). My point is, with all these opinions out there, & with some I watch more than others for sure, yours is so to the point & promising. Glad to have discovered your channel & thank you for sharing all this good information!
@Kboges
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah lots of opinions out there. Most everyone has a point. A lot of us are coming from very different perspectives and targeting different audiences. My channel has never been about how to get the biggest, the most jacked, the strongest etc. My goal is to show people that getting in shape is simpler than they thought, that all the equipment can be had for cheap, its accessible, and the time investment is doable for just about anyone. Also, for younger guys, they can build an awesome foundation that will set them up for whatever they want to do athletically. So many people want to put the cart before the horse, and so many are leaving the fundamentals behind without ever having actually gotten good at them... then we in the industry wonder why so many people get hurt, quit, or don't train to begin with.
you are a really underrated coach ,i hope people find your content more and more and become healthy.
Great, useful video as always. Thank you
Just found this video. Great leg workouts. Now I know I can do leg day at home!! 👍🏻
Brillant content as always!
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tynan!
Oh, I'm gonna love this series! Thank You!
I LOVE that you don't add music over your talking.
Just found this channel fantastic content!!! 👍🏻
@Kboges
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks William! Glad you are enjoying it. If you ever have any questions, just let me know.
@argiberico
2 жыл бұрын
@@Kboges I've a question. In a gym, I need small rings underneath my hills to squat all the way down 😒 What stretched would allow me to do pistol squats?
I really like how you know exactly what you are talking about.
Best content on KZread. Anyone who can do real reps of pistol squats has my absolute admiration...those are so damn hard, I also second the be careful adding hill sprints...especially barefoot. I did/do them on the beach and though I thought I was in very good shape I ended up really tearing up my calf muscles that took a very long time to fully heal, by doing soft sand barefoot sand dune sprints at the beach. But yeah they get you in crazy good shape but just ease in to them and don't try to do Marine Recon level workouts when you are an old fart like yours truly.
गुरु जी, नमस्ते फ्रॉम इंडिया मुझे आपके जैसे इंस्ट्रक्टर ( गुरु की बहोत जरूरत है। आप इसी तरह से स्वस्थ और मस्त रहें।
Brother I have started watching your videos very nice work, greetings from Greece 👍🇬🇷
Maan I m in love with your content Appreciate the effort and knowledge 🙌🏼🙌🏼
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
That means a lot, Pranab! Much appreciated!
Keep up with the great content !💪
@Kboges
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I feel strong relieve in my middle and low back after squats. So good, not only for legs strength.
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
I feel this as well!
Good mornings or RDLs would have been a great addition in this video. Great for mobility and strength in the posterior chain. Bodyweight at high reps these will kill your hamies.
I like your explination and the simplicity of your videos , im 61 i am a soccer ⚽️ coach in México im looking to introduce several more Quad exercises for leg strength and speed when running. Thank you
Great Information, came at a perfect time for me
New sub to the channel. Didn't realize I was into calisthenics until I started watching your channel. My journey started back in December of 2020 and my goal was to start doing push ups. I could barely do 10-12 but I would do them in the morning after cardio then again in the afternoon after cardio. A year later and I can do 100 in the AM and another 100 in the PM, everyday, and I am in the best shape of my life (turn 50 in a few weeks). I would be remiss if I didn't mention I was hyper-focused on what I ate (I follow a keto lifestyle). Started at 215 and now I'm down to 158 and for the first time in my life I have defined chest, shoulders, biceps, and triceps. Even a couple of abs are showing. Can't wait to go through all of your content.
Thank you for making this video!
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Wonderland!
La flexion sur une jambe est très solide !
High quality content found on this channel!!!! 🔥🔥🔥
@Kboges
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, djj!
bloopers are always welcome in any video ..... good job!
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
I try to keep them out but every once in a while they get in there. 😂
Such great informative and inspiring videos from you sir. I wish I knew about your videos earlier
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, John.
Fitness FAQ introduced me this exercise called lateral step ups. But for a bodyweight alternative using floor I do shrimp squats or skater squats.
@15aacNL
2 жыл бұрын
You watched FITNESS FAQS too.. And yeah, i began doing lateral step up and the results were good. Like u said, the shrimp squat is great too.
Thank you man ❤️🤙🏽🔥
Barefoot hill sprints are totally legit, and on the way back down the hill it works the eccentrics really well. Especially if you are blessed with being located near a pretty steep hill, can add a lot of much needed movements to a leg routine
@Kboges
Жыл бұрын
Yeah 100% agree! I think hill sprints are probably my favorite lower body exercise. They are incredible.
Man thanks for this channel ur doing a good deed for teens like me
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Flipper! Stoked you found the channel! Thank you for the support!
Love the content great stuff
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, mango! I appreciate the support
Thank you!
Started to do the high frequency less sets training this week with the high volume and i already can feel way more pain in the muscles than i was getting doing 3 times a week but now i feel way more motivated to do the training sessions and been easier the pain is just showing that is working. I will try to do a update and tell what's my experience and results in a couple of months.
@marceloaguires
Жыл бұрын
How did you do
I hike up and down steep mountain trails. great leg workout.
no fluff, just tough. That’s K boges
Loved your content
Great stuff 💪
I’ve really taken to Cossack squats as my go to squat movement just because they looked like fun. I’m almost 3 years into training with my focus being on health and longevity. I’ve never really taken them to failure, or focused on aesthetics, but after my second year I noticed out of the blue “hey I’ve got some size and definition going.” nothing incredible but certainly happy with the progress. I can’t wait to see where I am in 10 years time.
@03abbasahamed6
2 жыл бұрын
Yes dedicated effort everyday
@farstrider79
2 жыл бұрын
They're part of my daily morning routine, they're good stuff!
Plyometrics has helped my legs a ton! Not only in size but also overall athletic performance.
@hekkrjs2698
2 жыл бұрын
Would you mind telling me, what kind of plyometric exercises you used?
@Thisispow
2 жыл бұрын
@@hekkrjs2698 For sure. So some of my favorite ones include: Frog leaps (killer for quads, glutes, and even core) Sprints, just do short intervals of intense sprints (in somewhere safe ofc and make sure to properly warm up to not fuck up a hip flexor or a hamstring) Static vertical jumps, but land and balance with one leg (so you use one leg as a spring when you fall, but you jump with two) Jumping or hurdling over objects, could be small fences, bushes, and so on. Nothing motivated you more to jump high than the realization that failure is going to be painful. Also I have a free basketball field available usually, where I just do figure 8s, and jump and touch the backboard or hoop. I switch with which leg I jump. If you got a friend you can also do jumping, clapping Bulgarian split squats. Lastly as finishers squat jumps, or regular high rep lunges, or even maintaining a stat squat position. These are all good
@hekkrjs2698
2 жыл бұрын
@@Thisispow Thank you very much! I got two more questions for you: what kind of warmup do you recommend before doing sprints? Did you track any progress, how much muscle mass you build, while doing plyometrics?
@Thisispow
2 жыл бұрын
@@hekkrjs2698 To warm up, I very lightly jog for a bit, do quite a bit of dynamic stretches, bunch of forwards and reverse lunges, side lunges as well, I also recommend running backwards (safely ofc), helps me warm up my knees personally. I also do a bunch of bodyweight squats, high reps until I feel like I'm good to go. Finally before sprinting, I first do a couple of sets where I slowly build up to my max speed at the sprint, so go from jogging, to faster jogging, speeding up and then full speed. I built some muscle for sure, but already having a good mind muscle connection from training at the gym, I was able incorporate those connections in plyometrics. Frog leaps you'll see that your quads will be burning just as much or even more than for example squatting at the gym I mostly started plyometrics because I wanted to gain explosive power and not remain slow.
@hekkrjs2698
2 жыл бұрын
@@Thisispow Thank you very much for your in-depth answer! I appreciate your time and effort greatly :)!
I like your video. No fluff and advertisment.
I highly recommend the Nordic curl for hamstring and glute hypertrophy as well as injury prevention and athletic performance
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. It's an awesome exercise. I was going to make a Posterior chain segment, but I got distracted. It's still on the list!
Deep knee bends are so good. But squats are next level. When i do them with good form on narrow form, i get great quad development.
I love your content . Binge watching all videos lol
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Gautam!
Congrats on the kid bro!
This is awesome
Earned a sub. My respect ✊ to you sir.
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
grats on the kid!!
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Excellent channel, info well explained and presented... GREAT property...A pool will make it perfect.
@Kboges
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, brother! Yeah I would love a pool, it's just the lot is too small. Maybe if I can get a bigger spot in the future!
ive been watching alot of ur content recently. and feel free to correct me if im wrong, i feel like i havnt seen u do bulgarian split squats? is there a reason u havnt done them or a reason why they are more rarely done? ive seen squats, lunges, reverse lunge, horse stance hold, pistol squats, no bulgarians tho
Superb man
I also recommend the month-old squat where you put your toes in your mouth. Be cautious, be conservative and add toes slowly.
Thank you for this video, I do a lot of body-weight training already, so this will be something to work on. I was wondering on progressions for pistol squats, do you have a recommended routine to build up to them? My wife and I currently have stair climbing and hill sprints in our workouts, but I have avoided the Hindu squats because they previously have caused problems behind my knees. After performing them, I cannot fully straighten my legs for about 20 minutes. It feels like a tendon has shortened and won't allow my leg to straighten. Have you heard of this?
Month old.super blessing, 🙌🙏
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
🙏
Useful content. What about the hamstrings? The exercises mentioned here dominantly work quads.
The perfect form I have ever seen
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that. Thank you!
Excellent information and I definitely subscribed.
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, David! Much appreciated! Let me know if you ever have any questions.
@davidbell4216
2 жыл бұрын
@@Kboges i definitely will and I appreciate your straightforward approach to fitness. I will be trying some of what you have mentioned this morning in my garage gym.
Nice video and great physique! Thanks
@Kboges
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Odin!
Thanks!
@Kboges
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
Shoutout to baby daughter, the futur of callistehnics in the making, this is history guys !
In discovering your channel, I’m not disappointed at all. What’s your thoughts on shrimp squats? I’m enjoying the content. Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🤙
What do you recommend to work on ankle mobility? I struggle to do a body weight squat without falling backwards. Yet when I have a bar with weight on my back its no problem at all. I have to stay away from weights for awhile due to some lumbar issues.
Hi, just picked up on your videos a week or so ago and am really enjoying them. Quick question: I'm 62 and have been Lifting for the best part of my life (since '76) apart from a about a five year period where I ran, swam and cycled. About the last two/three years I've found recovery from my intense full body lifting sessions really taking too long, 72 hours normally. Would a full body calisthenics workout cut recovery time down?
@raksh9
2 жыл бұрын
Depending on the weights and exercises you use, a full body weights program can be more taxing on the muscles and nervous system than calisthenics. In bodyweight training, you don't support a weight between reps, which adds to fatigue. In theory, if you follow a K Boges style program, you will train every day but make judicious use of active rest days where necessary.
@thequickwit8174
Жыл бұрын
You're a strong man!
Sissy squats are an intense quad builder. Doing them on an elevated surface (like a box) increases range of motion, and leaning back further makes the movement much more difficult. Using a set up like this it would make sense to think that one legged sissy squats are possible (with some assistance to help with balance). If so, that would build an enormous amount of strength, along with nordic curls for some hamstring work.
@Kboges
11 ай бұрын
Yes! I was going to make some content specifically addressing these exercises. Well said!