@North Coast Miller: That sounds like fun also, I may use that technique maybe once a week for the sake of variety and a new way to challenge the muscle.
@305pelusa: I do not have a logbook here but may start one up when I begin my next cycle. I am on the last week of the 4 week long cycle and will be restarting after a week break (have some obligations next week and my lower legs need some rest from running).
@ClaudeR: I personally choose to make it calisthenics only for now. I have had my fill with barbells, kettlebells, and all that other stuff. I spent about 3 or so years messing with Strongman competitions, and even though I think I would have become quite good, it was very hard on my body. I think once I get myself sufficiently strong in calisthenics, and some significant weight loss, I will [somewhat] return to the iron. I started this program coming off of the 10,000 Swing Challenge (alternating daily between a 16kg and 24kg), and it really got the hinging down good. I guess my focus right now is re-mastering my bodyweight.
@Steve Freides: Its mostly a matter of choice and honestly how my body responds to barbells vs calisthenics. I always end up rather stiff in the joints after barbell work where calisthenics doesn't give me that same issue. In addition the idea of calisthenics lends itself to losing weight in order to progress (which I need to remain in that mindset right now). I tend to very easily put on muscle and weight when I use barbells, and want to really avoid that right now. May sound superstitious or it might be faulty logic, but barbell back squats make me grow no matter the rep range. I just can't afford that right now.
** If you haven't noticed my Ironmind hat in my avatar, I can still close the #2.5 gripper without much training. I could probably get my cert in the #3 but am not really interested. **
** Lastly I wanted to mention that this has already been likely the most respectful and civilized forum ever. Hurray for safe spaces! <--(just kidding, feel free to puke). **