Episode 6 | Mastering Pull-ups with Michael Eckert

Michael Eckert (@michaeleckert_fit) is a former WORLD RECORD holder who performed 58 reps of pull-ups in 1 minute.  When you consider that he is 5'11" and 180lbs it is even more impressive!

Feras Alahmad can do 52 consecutive Handstand Push-ups (tied for World Record). In this interview, we discuss how he achieved his super-human strength.

Why I'm not a fan of One Arm Push-ups

Simonster is a world leader in bodyweight training. Starting gymnastics at an early age, he became passionate about mastering control of the body and immersed himself in the world of bodyweight strength training. Expanding his skillset with training in martial arts, circus, and breakdance, his movements and teachings reflect a mixture of knowledge from each of these disciplines.

Yaad is the co-founder of labcoatfitness and is one of the few people walking this planet who has mastered all areas of calisthenics.  Simultaneously he is studying his way to becoming a medical doctor and has founded lab coat fitness, a company devoted to helping calisthenics athletes reach their goal by training the scientificaly proven way.

Zef Zakaveli is a legend in the Calisthenics Community. In 2006, he started to post videos of his impressive bodyweight feats on Youtube. Shortly after he founded the Barbarians, a global yet tight-knit community of individuals who have passion for calisthenics. In 2013 he performed the G.O.D. set (100 reps on the bar without letting go). Zef has also judged calisthenics competitions around the world.

An awesome chat with Mike Smart a 6'1" beast who has achieved superhuman strength while overcoming countless injuries. Listen in to get some tips on improving your handstand!