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Calisthenics beyond RR

Also known as

street workout · rings strength · planche progressions · weighted calisthenics

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In brief

Calisthenics beyond the Recommended Routine means rings, weighted basics and skill progressions after the reddit on-ramp.

The common picture
A progression, not a viral holdTuck until the tuck is boring.
Rings or a barPark, garage, or gym.
Weighted basics before circusPull-ups and dips still pay rent.
Starting reference: the Recommended RoutineThe bodyweight routine discussed in the related card; RR is its abbreviation.
Frequency in reports: 3–5 sessions a weekLonger-term logs progress a skill or weighted movement in small steps.

People outgrow the RR chart, add weight to pull-ups and dips, and argue about jumping to planche videos too early.

Good to know. Jumping to a planche video from a shaky pull-up. Shoulders collect bad progressions. RR still exists as the on-ramp card.

What people say

  • The job: keep getting stronger on bars and rings after the RR chart feels small.
  • r/bodyweightfitness still owns RR; street-workout and rings rooms own the next hill.
  • Not CrossFit metcons and not PPL.
  • Skills without strength is the fail.

How people do it

  • Pick one or two progressions.
  • Add weight to pull-ups/dips before filming a planche.

Amounts people use

  • 3–5 sessions / week is common talk.
  • Progressions in small steps, not a monthly skill swap.

How people keep it

  • A bar they can reach.

How it may feel

  • Shoulders tell the truth faster than the ego.

How long

  • Years of progressions.

The longer notes

  • Recommended Routine is the on-ramp card.
  • First pull-up sits earlier on the map.

Good to know

  • Shoulder pain that is sharp: stop.
  • Skill hopping.
Earlier wording (updated)
  • RR is the cousin That card is the on-ramp.

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