Learn the fundamentals of bodyweight exercises, including squats, lunges, and variations for all levels. Discover the importance of form and slowing down to achieve better results. The hosts also explore creative alternatives for pull-ups and effective core workouts like planks. With a sprinkle of humor and relatable anecdotes, they discuss their love for Reddit as a platform for fitness advice. End with a fun dive into snacks and cheerful conversations, creating a lively atmosphere around health and wellness.
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Learn From Specialists Online
Recognize experts and learn from them rather than pretending to know everything.
Curate reliable online resources (like Jerry Teixeira) to improve your bodyweight practice.
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Slow, Smooth Reps Build Strength
Perform 2–3 sets per exercise and focus on slow, smooth reps that feel the muscle during eccentric and concentric phases.
Aim to increase reps or difficulty gradually rather than moving fast with momentum.
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Scale Push‑Ups By Angle
Modify push-ups to match ability: wall, counter, knees, then full floor push-ups.
Move slowly and deliberately to build strength and protect joints while progressing angles.
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Episode 2694 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino share "bodyweight exercises 101" for beginners, plus discuss how to give advice in social media forums.
Squats, lunges, Bulgarian split squat, glute bridge
Remember the phrase "slow is smooth, smooth is fast." Slowing down and doing the moves thoughtfully will help you see results faster. (19:50)
Vinnie discusses variations in push-ups and pull-ups, especially for beginners. (25:00)
Core exercises are important, and a plank (and its variations) is a great place to start. (31:00)
Doing situps on the floor is great, too.
Calf raises are a nice thing to finish with. (35:00)
Anna loves Reddit for various reasons. (39:00)
Vinnie shares a story about Reddit and the Adam Carolla show. (This section is brief, but could be sensitive to some listeners; discretion is advised.)
Anna shares an item from Reddit where a woman was asking for fitness advice. (46:00)
The mix of good and bad advice is frustrating to read.
They give ideas on how to give useful suggestions that counteract the bad advice given by others.
Eat Happy Kitchen is for everyone, and several of the sauces are vegan.
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