How a Birmingham lad used Calisthenics to shape up within months
Brummie Jacob John is quite the expert at more advanced Calisthenics, which is basically types of exercises that test, push and build a person’s physical strength using body weight.
For most, this can be anything from push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups or aerobic resistance stretching. For others, like Jacob John, this can be anything from ‘swinging’ around on monkey bars, hauling yourself up for some painful-lookin’ pull-ups, and attempting a lot (really, a lot) of complex handstands.
Calisthenics are bodyweight exercises made up of rhythmic movements – such as running, standing, grasping, pushing, etc. – which aim to increase body strength, body fitness, and flexibility, through pulling, pushing, bending, jumping, or swinging movements; using one’s body weight for resistance.
This form of training can also benefit muscular and aerobic conditioning, improving psychomotor skills including balance, agility and coordination. And this Brummie lad has managed to use the flexibility of the fitness style to sculpt himself a very impressive physique.
This is Jacob…
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He’s a musician from Birmingham…
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Who busks on city streets…
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And performs at weddings…
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But also likes to work out…
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He’s a huge fan of Calisthenics…
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And quite partial to progress selfies…
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He’s not bad at pull-ups…
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Actually quite good…
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Whether indoors or outside…
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In fact, he seems to spend a lot of time at bars…
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Like, a lot lot…
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It’s a bit mesmerising…
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But it doesn’t always go to plan…
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He also enjoys crunches…
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and is pretty good at handstands…
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Okay, so more than ‘pretty good’…
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Can walk on air…
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And has kinda strong arms…
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Gotta build them muscles, after all…
But doesn’t forget leg day…
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And remembers to stretch!
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He’s gotten good…
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So has taken up personal training…
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Though you might not want to try something like this…
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Remember, always seek professional guidance and/or assistance before attempting any kind of strenuous activity. To watch more of Jacob John’s Calisthetics training, check out his Instagram: @jacobjohnukj.