JohnDoeman
Level 3 Valued Member
I believe I have covered this before or something similar but either I have forgotten or the question has not really been answered. So here is the scenario.
I am 5' 6" and 250lbs with a fairly ample amount of muscle mass from power lifting and strongman. I have, in the last few years, done mainly calisthenics in hopes of reducing my size, getting off my CPAP and generally have a better sense of well-being and strength. I am fully aware that a lot of weight / mass loss comes from the kitchen and this is being controlled. Yet, I am concerned that my efforts with calisthenics is actually counter-productive to my goals.
Being that I am 250lbs, most calisthenics movements are going to generally be more difficult and could potentially keep me in that muscle-building rep range. I've done some research on the matter and have gotten two vastly different answers. One of easy movements for very high reps or another of more difficult movements for low reps. Or maybe a combination?
Currently I have dropped everything and have switched to doing long duration cardio where I may start sprinkling in some HIIT work. Suggestions would be appreciated.
I am 5' 6" and 250lbs with a fairly ample amount of muscle mass from power lifting and strongman. I have, in the last few years, done mainly calisthenics in hopes of reducing my size, getting off my CPAP and generally have a better sense of well-being and strength. I am fully aware that a lot of weight / mass loss comes from the kitchen and this is being controlled. Yet, I am concerned that my efforts with calisthenics is actually counter-productive to my goals.
Being that I am 250lbs, most calisthenics movements are going to generally be more difficult and could potentially keep me in that muscle-building rep range. I've done some research on the matter and have gotten two vastly different answers. One of easy movements for very high reps or another of more difficult movements for low reps. Or maybe a combination?
Currently I have dropped everything and have switched to doing long duration cardio where I may start sprinkling in some HIIT work. Suggestions would be appreciated.