Well done. Being someone who has absolutely mastered planche to the point where I have done it on two fingers, I can honestly say that that is a good planche. Additionally your mindset is commendable. Everyone’s achievements are truly their own. If you are happy with your result then that is the more important than anything else. The whole purpose of doing such exercises is to feel a sense of achievement and simultaneous demonstrate strength. Once again, good job bro. 👏👏👏

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind and encouraging words bro. There’s always more you can do but it’s deciding when that journey is enough and time to explore new ones. Good luck with your own training and thanks for contributing here 😊

Big respect to you . I am 56 , i am going to live my job this month , going to do what i love , and take care of my shape . you are a very good inspiration to follow . Take care 💪

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Good for you bro I hope it all works out. #lifeistooshort

You are an inspiration !!! I'm 17 years old and i started calisthenics just 2 months ago. I still have plenty of time and I won't stop until I'm 57 ! ;) Congrats man !

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hey why stop at 57! ;)

That's really awesome. I am 48 yrs old, your video really motivate my training. i am still struggling in tuck planche, hope that i can catch up with your progression soon.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rex. Just stick at the progression and I'm sure in time you will progress, good luck

What a feeling keep the great work up

Inspiring really

Simply wow!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 😊👍

Inspirational. Thank you!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Descartes Dooley 😊🙏

You are truly inspiring

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Claudio 😊🙏

Amazing!!!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kish 🙏😊

Amazing! Motivational stuff!!!🤩

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Niko 😊💪

Nice work Mark! Congrats!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks wpf312 😊💪

A great inspiration to keep the grind!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro 👍

Wow!!! Pretty cool man 💪💪👌

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro!

Great message at the end it’s just a number thanks for the inspiration 👍🇦🇺👌

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it bro 😊

Hi Mark, I’m just starting out of the Planche journey myself now! So this was very timely! Thanks for sharing it!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers bro and good luck with the planche training 👍

@funwithcalisthenics

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer thanks Mark.. !

Thats awesome I havent seen any of your videos since you were working to overcome your injury. Very encouraging to see

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro. Feeling stronger than ever 😊👍

Thanks for this. I’m 62 and just starting out so it’s good to see what’s possible. Time and patience.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve and yes time and patience are key to success

You're the man! I love your channel, and get completely inspired whenever you post. Thanks brother!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro. Really glad you like my work 😊👍

Amazing Mark! It's great to see the progress documented so well. Truly inspirational as always.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Martin, cheers!

Such a legend, had to pause the video while i enthousiasticly type that im so happy you made this video.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you streetstatics, appreciate that😊👍

You are amazing 🔥🔥

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!!

@robertdennies3843

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer keep going never stop 👍

Mate, awesome. Just awesome! Well done 👍 🤩 Thanks for inspiring me to work on my health, wellbeing and fitness. 💕

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave, glad to found it inspiring 😊👍

Awesome !

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You crush everything on your way

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro 😊💪

Mark,you are an example for everyone!!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rodrigo

very impressive advanced tuck planche !!!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy 😊

oooohhhh my god you are my great inspiration. I'm 45 years old and I already felt an old man but you returned me to my youth. you are my inspiration

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Leonardo and pleased to hear you've been inspired. Good luck with your training!!

Much respect!!! Your dedication and consistency is amazing. I started watching your videos after tearing my bicep tendon. Your videos give me hope that I too will one day be able to get back to my pre injury fitness level.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray. So pleased my videos are of help to you. Good luck on the recovery

Awesome message awesome progress awesome mindset extreme amounts of motivation for me..thank you for this masterpiece of patience work and consistency

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro, I really appreciate your words and wish you the best for your own fitness journey 😊👍

@thefittestme348

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer keep up the updates my man

That is an inspiration to everyone.It shows you should never give up even after an horrendous injury like you sustained. Love your videos. Keep them coming😊

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you David I'm really glad you enjoyed it😊👍

Mark congratulations you are an inspiration to us all. I'm 50 and at moment I'm training the pistol squat. Wish you all the best and look forward to your next video.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eden. Love the pistol squat, good luck with your training for it

Simply Great! Go ahed Mark, I take inspiration from you :-)

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro, glad you found it inspiring 😊👍

Well done Mark, great work. I’m working on tidying up my Front Lever and trying to nail a slow muscle up, then get a decent Reverse Lever . Seeing your video makes me want to put the Planche on my list. Brilliant stuff, thanks for the inspiration 👊

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian! Good luck working on your Cali moves going forward 😊💪

Once again Mark, you’re a bloody marvel! Not only is this hugely impressive ( for anyone, regardless of age ) but to overcome the fear of repeating a painful bicep injury is also no mean feat. Great to see you rebuild that strength and never give up.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro, really appreciate your words 😊👍

huge motivation

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Xrst😊👍

Awesome progress man

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy 😊👍

Beautiful! At the tail end of 54yrs. old, you make me feel old and young at the same time! You make it look so easy- now I'm motivated!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

Unreal, cannot believe what I am seeing. I think you cannot be 58 years old, from the condition of your skin I would say mid-thirties if I am being nice and late thirties, seems more realistic. In any case, I am grateful to you for sharing your journey. You should have a television series, as you should be a celebrity.......... I just caught your face at the end of this video, maybe add a few more years, but still phenomenal. 😊👌

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

That’s really kind of you to say so Michael. I’m really glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck on your own journey 😊👍

@michaelmercury1256

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer You the man..

Legend !

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

great and effective. Liked and subscribed.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mustapha, appreciate the sub 😊👍

Awesome that you took an injury, recovered and went back at it. Most ppl would just call it a day. Much respect. Indeed age is just a number. Keep up sir!!!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zophial I appreciate that 👍😊

sorry its been a while Thats one of the moves I want you my friend inspire me thank you so so much only 3 years between us mate thank you

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear it's helped inspire you to have a go . Good luck buddy

@joewilliams8438

2 жыл бұрын

​@@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer thank you mate and please keep in contact

Emotional stuff. Thanks

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Roland 😊👍

@rolandsmith2141

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer diagnosed with severe cervical spondylosis last year meant no more running or cycling (as if last year wasn't bad enough) i started weight training and basic calisthenics but i went downhill mentally .but i m back at it , my bro put me onto you .im 58 this year so your training vids are perfect for me. Oh and im just up the road from you......thanks for taking the time to put these vids together.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

@@rolandsmith2141 sorry to hear that Roland. Yes careful weight bearing exercises and mobility and flexibility work may well help to make you more comfortable and possibly slow the deterioration of your condition. Good luck with your training 😊👍

Thank you very much for sharing your planche journey. You are insanely strong, especially for your age! I'm turning 29 soon and wasn't sure whether or not it makes sense to start training towards the straddle planche, given i'm 191cm tall with a 2m wingspan, a very disadvantageous build for planche stuff. You just inspired me to start the journey anyways, put in the work, and who knows, maybe i'll get results I never thought were possible. :)

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the attitude!! The secret to success is just consistency and effort. Just keep practising and it will eventually come!! Good luck

@108mtsan

2 жыл бұрын

Height doesn’t matter since the taller you are the longer your arms are, making the angle of lever the same as for a shorter guy anyways. It’s the weight that matters and taller people usually weigh a lot more which is why the planche is much harder. Since you are tall, try to keep your weight under 90kg and it should be doable

You are fantastic and absolutely more strong that other you tuber, i become to start My workout, but not net because i My arms sx is burning, i'm 47y.old, i never surrender.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro and good luck with your training 💪

You're an inspiration for me mate or old geezer ...I'm originally from Watford England but been living here in Barbados for nearly 40 years .football, triathlon where I represented Barbados in the pan am games in Venezuela south America now at 61 learning calisthenics which I've fallen in live with .so seeing you do what you can do is all inspiring thanks for videos ..cheers mate .Steve.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Stephen. Not far from Watford myself! Good luck with your cali training going forward

I just turned 30, and picked up my planche training a couple months ago. You're encouraging me a lot! I have been on the straddle frog to brief straddle planche level (I gas out on the transition) for about a month now, I'm really excited to continue! Age is just number!

@justdoeverything8883

3 жыл бұрын

Do you try holding long planche holds with feet lightly pressed against a wall/couch/surface? Also I have to try the handstand pushups with the TRX, what a great idea.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

@@justdoeverything8883 Yes I've used the wall and other objects to hold my feet while I try leans in the early days. Glad you enjoyed the vid and best of luck with your training

Congratulations

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Damn Sir 🤘💪

Great achievement Mark, as the Mandalorian says "this is the way" keep going 😁

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, will do!

Wow you motivate me I’ve been training for the planche too .. definitely been working on my shoulders and back strength, wrist as well

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. Sounds like you’re doing all the things to achieve your goal 😊👍

@callmesupreme1533

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer thank you 🙏🏽 I’m trying I can’t wait to be able to lift myself off the floor I have to gain more strength still can’t fill planche I’m 2 months in or close to it

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

Жыл бұрын

@@callmesupreme1533 sounds like you’re doing all the right things. It’s not a race, enjoy the journey 😊

@callmesupreme1533

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer 🙏🏽🙏🏽 thank you ‼️ definitely will enjoy it ,

Motivation..

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

good job

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro

nice bro keeep it up even you injure i had injure for today by planche wrist was a bad day

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bro, hope your wrist heals soon

I am glad that even pro guys like you do stupid failures like I did - tendinitis in forearm due too much exercises - I am glad you made it back!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bastien 🙏. Hope your tendonitis improves soon 😊

@InYourFaceMoFo

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer Have you done one arm exercises with the healthy side while you were recovering? I am thinking about that...

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

@@InYourFaceMoFo sure, there’s loads of evidence to suggest there is transference of strength and resource doing that.

Congrats, its an amazing achievement. I`m just starting this journey at 59, if i make it to the straddle planche before i`m pushing up daises i`ll be happy.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

Жыл бұрын

Good luck buddy, enjoy the the journey 😊

Yay Father! You may not remember me cause i just had few comments on your videos. Finally, you got it, Planche at 58 years old. I'll show this video to my young friends to motivate them more, and prove that no any excuse for their "old" mindset.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Little V, appreciate that 😊👍

Love the effort and progression. I'm 60 and I want the plance! I too tore my distal bicep. I had been practicing front lever for months and decided to try a back lever one day ...... pop, pop. That cost me 9 months of training pull-ups and front lever.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

2 жыл бұрын

Ouch I feel your pain. Takes 1 second to happen and 9 months to fix. Hope you’re fully recovered now

@SC-ye3kw

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer I didn't have surgery to repair my bicep, did you? I feel good now, but I know my right arm is not as strong as it used to be.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

2 жыл бұрын

@@SC-ye3kw Yes I did have surgery to repair my bicep tendon and am back to full strength in both arms. In fact I created a vlog video series to explain what happened and how I improved. It's on my channel if you want to check it out

Good work, young fellow! I am 13 years ahead of you, not as dedicated, but not run down.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Good for you sir 😊👍

super congratulation me too i training with my 47 years old straddle planche

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fabrice it’s a great goal to attain especially at a later age. Good luck with your training mate

That was very impressive. Nevermind the fact that you’re 58. Congrats!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers man😊👍

Hello félicitations bravo !!!!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers 😊💪

Some younger guys watching this with hate thinking they won’t get older! Well done bro 😎

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro 😊👍

👍💪💪Bravo!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 😊👍

Wow.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers 💪

Hello Mark. Would like to try this. 70 y.o. and close to 71. Already can do rings support, 35 seconds. Raised knee as close as I can to the chest, 30 seconds on the parallettes. Regular push ups, 25. So, my planche journey has just kicked off. Thanks for the inspirational video.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

11 күн бұрын

@@bramlilipory4116 Good luck 🤞 😊

THANK YOU! 🐻🙏💯❤️🔥🔥🔥 I look Joe Rogan, then i look you progression, it's awesome, you did it! I tear my biceps in late November 2020, got surgery 5 weeks later almost. All is good, i have 2-4 weeks left with the ironman-support arm 😉 Am 40y ,for me dream to do planche, and back flip, and split between chairs 🙏😝 and just handstand walking... I never manage to do anything more then 2-3weeks... Humm... Thanks again

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Mind Yårboxwtf . Just make sure you do your rehabilitation exercises to get all your strength back and in 6-9 months pick 1 exercise and stick to mastering just that one first before you try others. Pick the one that attracts you the most. Good luck bro

So inspirational! Thankyou! Do you let your other training slide when doing a goal, eg do you lose your front lever?

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro and good question. It’s difficult to keep all my other training at the same level all the time so yes some moves do slip back

Mark, you look younger now - and more handsome, and more shredded - than a couple of years ago. :-) Is some Hollywood director about to shoot a new movie: "The Curious Case of Mark Lidster"? Take care, man, and keep on training!

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

LOL don't tell anyone but like Dorian Grey I keep a portrait of my younger self in the attic 😂. Take care yourself bro and keep up your training!

amazing brother. was a long journey to get this though maybe 6 months? just shows how tough this exercise is. have you improved your time you can hold this for.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro. Yes it was about 6 months this time around. I'm just maintaining it now while I'm working on another challenge so I've not increased my time. Just love doing different things

You broke your biceps, I can't even imagine the pain....... Ouch💪🙄

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it wasn’t a great experience

@stonewall18god39

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer Fair play to ya though, you're back at, you've a great attitude.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

@@stonewall18god39 Thanks mate, appreciate that 😊

This is amazing! How is your progress now? Keep it up!! 🔥😁

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. I’m onto new challenges now 😊👍

Hi Mark. Your content is pure motivation. I reinjured my distal bicep tendon and wondering if you have some tidbits to share training-wise.. Last time I rehabbed it through eccentric training with slow progressive overload but out of the sudden it came back. It seems like it is chronic tendinitis and I dont want it to progress to degeneration and finally rupture because aside from training I work in manual labor. For now I dont need to work because of the pandemic so I can rehab it.. I went to orthopedics but it's the same r.i.c.e protocol, dont lift weights take anti inflammatories etc. And I rather take advice from someone whose been in the trenches like you. Any insight will help..

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kostas, sorry to hear that. If you haven't already I have a whole series of videos on my rehab on my channel. What you were doing sounds pretty balanced. Was it that you tried to rehab too quickly with too much overload? Were you given a rehab plan to follow by your physio or surgeon? This was the second time it ruptured right?

@4Klandscapes

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I know i have already seen some of your videos of your rehab but I think I am gonna watch all the series to get a better idea.. I think I did too much too soon but it's all good, live by the sword die by the sword Haha. Anyway thanks a lot for your reply Keep uploading great content and keep grinding.

Good boy! I am also trying (57 years old).

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Conte and good luck on your efforts 😊

@ConteMann

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer Thank you! It will take patience and a lot of effort.

How's your diet ? Do you find you have to eat a lot for this type of training and what's your weight? I'm 5" 9 inches, 85kg and find static hold exercises tough. Am I too heavy as I've read there's a weight issue if you are to heavy. Truly amazing work and strength Mark.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Great question bro. I follow a Mediterranean diet primarily, no processed foods and very little sugar or alcohol. I'm also just short of 5'9" myself and weigh in at 75kg. Yes extra weight will significantly affect your static hold times so shedding a few pounds will def improve your performance. Good luck

Great Mark...im 58 in April..trying my hardest to get the tuck planche but its killing me..help !

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Just keep grinding away and mixing it up with assistance exercises and I'm sure you'll get there Andy!

@andywalton2249

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer thanks Mark...i dont give up.

well done mate, pretty impressive stuff. How do you rate the risk versus reward for planche? As an oldie myself I find myself evaluating risk of injury and lost training time versus the reward of doing things like planche alot more than my younger days.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and Great question bro. That certainly goes through my mind the older I get. What I would say is, I train a hellava lot smarter these days and take a lot of time planning and care when executing my training. As long as you have a solid program and you listen to your body when it screams rest and you are patient and don’t rush your training the planche or close to it is totally achievable. Just depends on how much sacrifice and you want to make to gain it.

Awesome work! ps planche requires straight arms and locked elbows. impressive either way! congrats

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers bro! And thanks for the feedback, yes I realise my arms need to be straighter with locked elbows, it 's just that I think I was reticent to strain my bicep injury by locking out

Very impressive bro 💪🏾 Have you thought about working it some more since then? How are you feeling about it at 59 now? I'm 50 and I'm curious about your planche straddle mindset today 🙏🏽

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

Жыл бұрын

Great question! It’s a tough move that required a lot of time dedicated to it to achieve. This meant I had to sacrifice training in other ways but on a one/two off basis that was fine. Looking to achieve a number of other moves now before I consider going back to it.

@willdeleon

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer that is true! When I learned it I stopped every other exercise in order to just focus on it for 5 weeks, it was very mentally tough and required a great deal of patience! I think you'll get it with straight locked arms when you're ready to practice it again and wouldn't have to put so much time into it again as you did in the beginning. Best wishes on your endeavors. Stay Strong 💪🏾

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

Жыл бұрын

@@willdeleon Thank you brother you too 💪💪😊

:O

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

looks good i need to study this how do u avoid this breaking your ligments lol

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and learn from my mistakes 😉

It's not perfect? The vast majority of humanity can't even come close to even half of what you do.

@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer

8 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend 😊