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Ben Musholt / 26 May , 2014
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The Author

Ben Musholt is a physical therapist and creator who launched BPMRx.com in 2009. He also published the Mad Skills Exercise Encyclopedia in 2013 and co-authored Parkour Strength Training in 2016. When not developing products to help people move better, he can be found exploring the Pacific Northwest wonderland. His goal is to do 3 fun physical activities per day. Good luck keeping up.

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I had a chance to play at the Boise parkour park a I had a chance to play at the Boise parkour park a few weeks ago. What an amazing spot! It’s under a bridge so you have some protection from the elements. It’s also across from a skatepark to double your pleasure. How cool would it be to see more cities build parks like this? Props to @parkour.visions for the great design. #parkourpark #parkourtraining #boiseidaho #publichealth #urbandesign #skatepark #streetworkout #bodyweightfitness #lazyvault
Life is about the spaces you make. Large and in ch Life is about the spaces you make. Large and in charge. Or, small and limited. How are YOU living? #humanflag #straddleflag #parkourstrength #bodyweightexercises #streetworkout #calisthenicstraining
Keep working on those geometry skillz 🤓 #lsith Keep working on those geometry skillz 🤓 #lsithold #parkourstrength #strengthmob #bodyweightexercises #calisthenics #corestrength
Same old dog. Same old tricks. What movement skil Same old dog. Same old tricks. What movement skills are you fighting to maintain? #aubatido #capoeira #strengthmob #streetworkout #bodyweightexercises
*CHASE DOWN YOUR WEAKNESS* When I was a teenager *CHASE DOWN YOUR WEAKNESS* When I was a teenager I had two surgeries for a chronically dislocating shoulder. During my recovery I was told that I should avoid overhead activities. Any dynamic arms-over-the-head movements were too risky. Tennis and rock climbing were to be avoided at all costs. At the time, the idea of thrusting a 70 lb kettlebell overhead would have been completely insane. 25 years later, it’s now a welcomed training tool. You get there by leaning in, and embracing the struggle. Start small. Work your way up. #strengthmob #kettlebellsnatches #backyardworkout #strengthtraining #quarantinefitness #kettlebellworkout
Hold on tight. There’s still 4+ months to 2020 Hold on tight. There’s still 4+ months to 2020 😳 #handstand #parkourstrength #calisthenics #streetworkout #thesemadskills #strengthmob
For all those trying to stay Focused: You’ve got For all those trying to stay Focused: You’ve got this. 🎯 ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ #railpistol #pistolsquat #railbalance #parkourstrength #thesemadskills #streetworkout #calisthenics #bodyweightexercises #stayfocusedworkhard
Jumping over an obstacle = scarier than jumping on Jumping over an obstacle = scarier than jumping onto the obstacle. Agree or Disagree? Here is a sequence - hardest to easiest - for clearing a rail without your hands: 1. Standing hurdle tuck jump 2. 3-step hurdle tuck jump 3. Running hurdle #parkourstrength #jumptraining #hurdlehop #boxjumps #legpower
How do you prefer to train your L-sits? Flat groun How do you prefer to train your L-sits? Flat ground or parallettes? I default to training them on parallettes, because it is honestly so much easier to get that neutral wrist position. It’s always humbling to try any of the static holds directly on the ground. #lsit #parkourstrength #calisthenics #streetworkout #bodyweightexercises #thesemadskills
Stair Jump Variations 🐇 Stair jumps are a hybr Stair Jump Variations 🐇 Stair jumps are a hybrid plyometric skill that mash-up the height of a box jump with the distance of a broad jump. To perform them, you first ought to be comfortable doing either skill (broad jump or box jump) solo. Once your take off and landing mechanics are dialed in, here is a progression to try: 1. Two-legged take off and landing 2. Single-leg take off and landing 3. Single/double leg take off and landing combos. A few things to consider: - Start with smaller amplitude motions - Aim for quiet landings - Minimize foot contact with the ground - Try to stick your final landing with a clean precision #parkourstrength #plyometrics #jumptraining #bodyweightfitness #broadjumps #boxjumps
Afternoon jump training. #parkourstrength #precis Afternoon jump training. #parkourstrength #precisionjump #railprecision #broadjumps
Inverted Pushing Strength Progression 🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️ 1. Pike Push-up 2. Jackknife Push-up 3. Parallette Jackknife Push-up 4. Handstand Push-up Build enough strength in each precursor movement that you can do multiple sets of at least 3-5 reps before advancing. If you don’t have the strength to hold the top of a position, don’t try lowering yet. And, of course, be ready to bail if your arms give out. A good intermediate step to build strength for one of the more advanced skills, is to focus on just the eccentric/lowering phase. Lower your self down slowly, then get out of the position and walk your feet and arms back to the starting point. #bodyweightexercises #handstandpushup #parallettestraining #garagegym #thesemadskills #pikepushup
Obliques strengthening from a hanging position: 1 Obliques strengthening from a hanging position: 1. Lateral knees-to-elbow 2. Windshield wipers 3. Circular toes-to-bar #bodyweightworkouts #parkourstrength #thesemadskills #calisthenics #streetworkout #obliquesexercise
Word on the street is that it’s near impossible Word on the street is that it’s near impossible to score kettlebells anymore. Too much at-home fitnessing going on apparently. If you are wanting to level up your strength training but can’t seem to land any new iron, get creative and add a resistance band to whatever you’ve got. Here are a few exercises that transform nicely by adding a resistance band to your kettlebell: 1. Single leg RDL 2. Goblet curl 3. 3-point row There are so many more you could come up with. Be flexible in how you attach and tension the band. I had to double it up for the RDL. #kettlebellworkout #resistancebandsworkout #athomeworkout #garageworkout #quarantinefitness #thesemadskills
Adjustable dumbbells = one of the key tools for th Adjustable dumbbells = one of the key tools for that at-home strength training game. Swipe to see why shouldn’t put too much faith in those collars though.😬 #strengthtraining #dumbbellworkout #suitcasecarry #groundtoshoulder #strongmantraining #thesemadskills #backyardworkout
L-sit Progression: Work to hold each position for L-sit Progression: Work to hold each position for a solid 5-seconds before moving to the next stage. 1. Toe Support Tuck Sit - Double Leg 2. Toe Support Tuck Sit - Single Leg 3. Tuck Sit 4. Single Leg L-sit 5. Straddle L-sit 6. L-sit #l-sit #calisthenics #parkourstrength #bodyweightexercises #coreworkout #thesemadskills #parallette #pbars
#blackouttuesday 🖤💔 #blackouttuesday 🖤💔
Narrow grip muscle-ups??!! A massive pull and quic Narrow grip muscle-ups??!! A massive pull and quick roll-over are key. Chicken winging is practically impossible due to the amount of balance and coordination needed to get over the bar. In fact, they feel oddly good to these aging shoulders. Give em a GO! H/T to @barstarzz and @hannibalforking1 for the funky variation. #muscleup #calisthenics #parkourstrength #bodyweightworkouts #streetworkout #thesemadskills
Flying the quarantine flag. #parkourstrength #cal Flying the quarantine flag. #parkourstrength #calisthenicsworkout #bodyweightworkouts #humanflag #stallbars #thesemadskills #streetworkout #sidelever
Guaranteed to make you smile. She’s got SKILLZ! Guaranteed to make you smile. She’s got SKILLZ! Who knew #CaroleBaskin was a popper?! 😂 🐅 @peachesrodriguez1
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