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How I learnt the Muscle Up in 3 Months. Age 55 Years.

Fun With Calisthenics

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Learn to Muscle-Up. This is the ultimate Calisthenics skill. It took me three months of training before I did my first one. I was aged 55. This video is my journey.

This Video was made in 2020. I still train 2-3 times a week. Subscribe to my channel for all my progress and recent videos.

Now at the age of 60 years old and I am getting stronger and fitter with age. I am able to perform multiple muscle-ups, and my form is still improving. Please join, subscribe and support me in turning the clock backwards.

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@funwithcalisthenics Creator 4 months ago (edited) Pinned

Training App - https://ukco.mvt.so/antonys-landing-page?via=antony
Designed for complete beginners to advanced athletes by the UK Calisthenics Organisation. First 6 weeks free or just £6 a month for Full Access, with my 33% code: “antony” Cancel anytime.

@michaelduggan8798 2 years ago

This is the most practical video I've seen on Muscle Up's. No false optimism. Just do the hard work and you'll get there.

@bernardbarbour 2 years ago

I'm 63 and will be 64 in a few days. I just started my journey to accomplish the muscle up. I can do about 15 pull ups, 30 ab rollers and push ups. I went and bought an assist band yesterday and tried this morning. Even my trainer said it was hard, but he did one. So, I'm not going to quit, your video is great and has given me the motivation. Thanks, and keep up the great work.

@Alex-h8n6q 2 years ago (edited)

I'm only 35, but I gave up trying to do muscle-ups after only 2 months. Thanks for the inspiration, I'm going back to training👍

@jdm839 4 months ago

Congrats. 90% of life is showing up

@mlperkins 2 years ago

Thanks for your well done video. I'm 78 (female) and worked for months to do my first unassisted pull-up. Sometimes, I can do three, so my new goal is five. I've seen several young women at the gym doing pull-ups; love it.

@Stoffendous 1 year ago

Love how he went shirtless at the first sight of muscle.

@LivelyStone.0 2 years ago

Just found this. Subscribed immediately. No gimmick, no talking to cam. Just the process. ❤love this

@VoidedTea 4 years ago

I am 52, started with calisthenics a year ago. Planning to do my first muscle up by the age of 55 too. Your example is inspiring.

@susannewman4480 2 years ago

I'm very inspired by your journey. I'm a woman and recently got my first pullup after training for 6 months. I think the muscle up will be my 5 year goal. Thank you for sharing this

@generalnonsense1243 1 year ago

Not only inspirational, but a nice clean video free from cheesy music, trendy transitions, and dopamine dressing. Simple, effective, and inspirational. Well done!

@WannaB321 2 years ago (edited)

Very inspiring video. Congrats and thank you. I'm 62 and just did 17 pull-ups. I had open heart surgery 17 months ago. I hadn't considered trying to do a muscle-up. 🤔 This is now a goal of mine! ... along with 20 pull-ups.

@olddogfitness 4 years ago

Hey brother..a little late but I just came across this vid...congrats to you on your consistency, perseverance, and work ethic..obviously pays off!...having just hit my first muscle up at age 58 I can empathize with the struggle😉...but the feeling of hitting that first one made it all worth it for sure !! Best wishes from New Jersey..age is just a number...keep grinding and STAY HEALTHY👑💯👑💪💪👍

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@neil_gg_ 1 month ago

The boy in the background at 1:14 got his first muscle ups this month (aged 13) 🎉

@SS-Shōgun 7 days ago

This is inspirational, I’m in my mid-20s, also trying to do a muscle-up. I can do a few reps assisted but unassisted I am stuck at the transition phase. Just need that little more to get over the bar. Nearly there!!

@omkarpatil4200 1 year ago

Im 39. Started calisthenics 6 months back. Progress is slow as I am also overweight. Your video inspires me to keep going. Thank You!

@yenle555 5 years ago

Respect! Awesome to see the whole journey, not just the results. Well done!

@ママ君の筋トレ日記 3 years ago

I’m 44 and just became able to do banded muscle up, but struggling A LOT. My goal is to be able to do muscle up by my next birthday. You video is so encouraging. Thank you!