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Dec 2023
1h 16m

#45 - Paul Twyman - You're Not Too Old F...

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Paul Twyman is a 47 year old expert in handstands, calisthenics and mobility.  His journey started later in life as an adult, being coached by industry leaders including Ido Portal, Paul Chek and Yuval Ayalon.  Discover why age is just a number and how you can progress for life.
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(00:26) - Calisthenics for Adults
(11:55) - How Many Goals At Once?
(17:38) - The Press Handstand
(28:21) - Flexibility For Adults
(36:49) - Handstand Push-Up
(43:47) - Straight Arm Strength
(47:39)- Best Rep Range & Hold Times
(52:42) - Designing a Program
(58:36) - The Right Amount of Basics
(01:08:08) - What Lies Between Success And Failure?
(01:12:20) - Lessons from Mentors
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