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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 59 MIN

AMA: Why Your Workouts Aren’t Working Out

from The Red Delta Project Podcast · host Matt Schifferle

This episode kicks off the new weekly Red Delta Project Q&A format, where I answer your questions directly about calisthenics, muscle building, isometrics, diet, motivation, and making fitness easier to sustain.We cover how to create an effective training stimulus, improve tension control, use isometrics for better muscle engagement, and adjust exercises so your muscles do more of the work instead of your joints.Questions covered in this episode:1. Can I come train with you in Denver?2. Are old Bullworker isometric exercises with 7-second holds enough for building a good physique?3. Can the Beautiful Strength template be used to emphasize strength endurance?4. How do I determine progress with isometric neck training?5. When will the updated version of Beautiful Strength be released?6. What cues should I look for to know I created enough stimulus in a workout?7. Any suggestions for improving the bottom and top positions of pull-ups?8. Should I use isometrics before dynamic reps?9. How can I improve tension control in different areas of my back?10. How do I stop my rear foot from touching the floor during hover lunges?11. What do you think about using dumbbells with regular lunges instead of hover lunges?Subscribe for more practical calisthenics and fitness training tips to help you look and feel your best.🔺Be fit, live free.🔺R.D.P Books- https://is.gd/TagFfP 🔺Equipment and gear- equipment https://is.gd/5O5LLr #RedDeltaProject #Calisthenics #BodyweightTraining #Isometrics #BeautifulStrength #FitnessQandA #StrengthTraining

This episode kicks off the new weekly Red Delta Project Q&A format, where I answer your questions directly about calisthenics, muscle building, isometrics, diet, motivation, and making fitness easier to sustain.We cover how to create an effective training stimulus, improve tension control, use isometrics for better muscle engagement, and adjust exercises so your muscles do more of the work instead of your joints.Questions covered in this episode:1. Can I come train with you in Denver?2. Are old Bullworker isometric exercises with 7-second holds enough for building a good physique?3. Can the Beautiful Strength template be used to emphasize strength endurance?4. How do I determine progress with isometric neck training?5. When will the updated version of Beautiful Strength be released?6. What cues should I look for to know I created enough stimulus in a workout?7. Any suggestions for improving the bottom and top positions of pull-ups?8. Should I use isometrics before dynamic reps?9. How can I improve tension control in different areas of my back?10. How do I stop my rear foot from touching the floor during hover lunges?11. What do you think about using dumbbells with regular lunges instead of hover lunges?Subscribe for more practical calisthenics and fitness training tips to help you look and feel your best.🔺Be fit, live free.🔺R.D.P Books- https://is.gd/TagFfP 🔺Equipment and gear- equipment https://is.gd/5O5LLr #RedDeltaProject #Calisthenics #BodyweightTraining #Isometrics #BeautifulStrength #FitnessQandA #StrengthTraining

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