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Steven Low is the author of "Overcoming Gravity" - a popular book teaching the science of calisthenics. He is a physical therapist and has a degree in biochemistry.

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(0:00) - Meet The Calisthenics Genius

(0:47) - Principles For Success

(3:27) - How To Design A Bodyweight Workout

(6:39) - When To Add Sets?

(15:36) - When To Work Harder

(19:11) - Best Workout Split

(33:32) - What Is Periodisation?

(44:53) - How Many Goals?

(49:14) - Staying Motivated

(52:29) - Use Leverage To Get Stronger

(58:20) - Intensity Explained For Calisthenics

(1:03:25) - Are Isolation Exercises Useful?

(1:07:45) - Full ROM Vs Isometrics

(1:14:07) - Don't Skip Structural Balance


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