Calisthenics Insider Podcast
This podcast features interviews with passionate calisthenics athletes from around the world. Host Phil from GORNATION explores the mindset of champions and provides insights on how to become fit at home or on the road. Listeners can learn to love and live the sport of calisthenics and take their fitness to the next level.
Episodes
Frank Medrano: The Legend Who Inspired Millions | Calisthenics Insider #84
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Bruno Žgela & Uroš Aske: Mastering Calisthenics & Endurance | Calisthenics Insider #83
Join Bruno and Uros as they dive into the secrets of building endurance and strength in calisthenics, increasing your reps, and more!
Daniel Hristov & Andry Strong: The Secrets to Strength & How to Avoid Injuries | Calisthenics Insider #82
Join Daniel Hristov and Andry Strong as they dive into the secrets of avoiding injuries and building incredible calisthenics strength!
Baki & Pere: Streetlifting Insights & Benefits of Statics | Calisthenics Insider #81
Join athletes Pere and Baki as they explore the powerful combination of streetlifting and statics. Learn how these disciplines can impact your training and help you reach new heights!
Max True & Sergio Di Pasquale: Secrets of Strength & Endurance | Calisthenics Insider #80
Join Max True and Sergio Di Pasquale as they share their best calisthenics tips for building strength and endurance in this podcast episode.
Roman Demchenko: The Future of Freestyle Calisthenics | Calisthenics Insider #79
Discover the journey of Roman Demchenko, a 17-year-old freestyle beast from Ukraine. Learn more about his story in this podcast episode.
Bruno Žgela: The Endurance Beast beating Max True | Calisthenics Insider #78
Bruno is one of the strongest endurance calisthenics athletes in the world.
Learn more about his training secrets and story in this podcast interview.
Mathew & Yaad: Rising Stronger from Biceps Tear | Calisthenics Insider #77
Mathew & Yaad talking about experiencing a biceps tear and how to deal with it.
Alisia Persa: From 500 Push-Ups to Calisthenics World Champion | Calisthenics Insider #76
Alisia Persa is one of the strongest female calisthenics athletes in the world. Although she is still very young, she has already won at the biggest freestyle competitions and impresses with her incredible strength.
But that's not all! We're diving into other exciting topics that will leave you wanting more.
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Jasmina Svilenova: World Champion Revealing Her Path To Success | Calisthenics Insider Podcast #74
Jasi Svilenoa is revealing her secrets to success, the importance of mindset and how she structures her workout.
But that's not all! We're diving into other exciting topics that will leave you wanting more.
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Daniel Hristov: The Reason You Can't Beat Him | Calisthenics Insider Podcast #73
Daniel Hristov is talking about potential future rivals, the reason for his current break, and why he's far from tapping into his full potential.
Viktor Kamenov: His Injury, Advice & Insights for Progress | Calisthenics Insider Podcast #72
Viktor Kamenov is talking about the lessons he took from his serious injury
THE GYMNASTICS METHOD | Interview with Adam Gödrösi | Athlete Insider Podcast #71
Adam has managed to transfer the successful training methods from Gymanstics to Calisthenics and is now showcasing these methods on his Youtube channel.
ADVICE YOU NEVER HEARD OF BEFORE | Interview with Yaad Mohammad | Athlete Insider Podcast #70
Yaad got more than 11 years of calisthenics experience. He became a medical student to learn more about his obsession and has acquired valuable knowledge that you have probably never heard of before.
ROUTINE OF A CHAMPION | Interview with Badreddine | Athlete Insider Podcast #69
Badredinne is an official member of the famous BarBrothers. During his 8+ years of training experience he was able to build up a lot of knowledge to share with the world. Lots of valuable information, which you can use to upgrade your workout performance.
HE IS INSPIRED BY DANIELS LAIZANS | Interview with Simon Imhäuser | Athlete Insider Podcast #68
Simon shocked everybody at the FIBO 2022 with his crazy performance. Size doesn't limit this guy in his insane freestyle performances. He is still very young and has big potential to become one of the best athletes in the world.
WORKOUT MYTHS, PROGRESS & COFFEE | Interview with Hybrid Calisthenics | Athlete Insider Podcast #67
Hampton from Hybrid Calisthenics is known for his beginner-friendly videos on YouTube and Instagram. With videos like "How to progress in pull ups" or "heal soreness faster" he is helping millions of people to improve their fitness level.
MUSCLE UPS, HUMAN FLAG, IRON FINGERS & BJJ | Interview with Misskyriee | Athlete Insider Podcast #66
Misskyrie is known for her crazy skills like Muscle Ups, Human Flags, Finger Push Ups and much more. Even if it took her 6 years to unlock her first Muscle Up, she is showing the world that nothing is impossible.
SWEDISH FREESTYLE BEAST | Interview with Malin Jansson | Athlete Insider Podcast #65
3x Swedish National Champion & Nordic Champion Malin is talking about her structured training and life as an Influencer.
MOST RING MUSCLE UPS IN 1 HOUR | Interview with MAX TRUE | Athlete Insider Podcast #64
Max True is 2x Muscle Ups Guinness World Record Holder. In this speical episode, we talk about his latest world record and how he prepared for it. His latest record: Most Ring Muscle Ups in 1 hour.
THE FASTEST GROWING ATHLETE | Interview with Andry Strong | Athlete Insider Podcast #63
Andry is one of the fastest growing calisthenics athletes on social media. He is helping millions of people with his short tutorials on moves like planche or handstands.
THE EPIC INTERVIEW with Stan Browney | Athlete Insider Podcast #62
Browney is giving people beginner-friendly tips and transforming their body with different kinds of challenges. He is also known as one of the most successful calisthenics YouTubers. His entertaining videos are showing a different perspective, of how calisthenics can be.
PLANCHE JOURNEY & WORKOUT ADVICE | Interview with Kay-P | Athlete Insider Podcast #61
In this interview we are talking about the importance of a strong training mindset. Also Kay-P is delivering valuable tips on how to improve your planche and strength in general.
STRADDLE PLANCHE AFTER 1,5 YEARS | Interview with Lena Limoli | Athlete Insider Podcast #60
Although the straddle planche is a very difficult skill to master, Lena Limoli managed to learn the skill after only 1,5 years of calisthenics training. What is the secret to her insane progress?
WORLD CHAMPION AFTER 2.5 YEARS | Interview with Daniel Hristov | Athlete Insider Podcast #59
How did Daniel Hristov became the Calisthenics World Champion with only 2.5 years of calisthenics experience? In this interview he is giving some insights into his journey.
THE MAN IN THE BLUE SHORTS | Interview with El Eggs from Cali Move | Athlete Insider Podcast #58
El Eggs from Calisthenic Movement is talking about his journey as an athlete & content creator and shares his learnings. Also, the common question, why he is wearing the blue shorts is getting finally answered.
DENIS PICCOLO | Progress in Statics & Strength | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #57
Denis is talking about different training approaches and how to progress in statics & strength skills. As an experienced and successful coach, he gained a lot of knowledge in how to progress better and more effective.
NIK TIBUSEK | Weighted Calisthenics, Statics & Deloads | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #56
Nik has already gained a lot of experience in coaching and is now sharing his learnings in this podcast. Learn about different training approaches in weighted calisthenics and statics.
DANIEL "FITNESSFAQS" | Training Methods & Insights | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #55
Daniel is talking about what he learned during his 10years+ of training experience. He is not only highly experienced in calisthenics, but has also a master’s degree in physiotherapy.
ALESSANDRO MAINENTE | Calisthenics Training Advice | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #54
Alessandro talks about the importance of programming your workouts and how to progress faster.
TAYO "ABNORMAL BEINGS" | Workout & Nutrition | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #53
Tayo talks about his life as a successful youtuber and how important it is to focus on specific goals.
DENTON CONTEH | Why You Should Lift Heavy | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #52 Pt. II
Denton talks about how he is managing to hold strong statics like the full planche, while lifting heavy weights. This is the second part of the interview.
DENTON CONTEH | Full Planche + 240kg Deadlift | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #52 Pt. I
Denton talks about how he is managing to hold strong statics like the full planche, while lifting heavy weights. This interview will be split in two episodes.
NIKOLA VEJNOVIĆ | Combining Endurance & Streetlifting | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #51
Nikola is talking about how he combines Endurance and Streetlifting in one training schedule.
JACK VINATI | 2,02m Full Planche with 103kg | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #50
Jack talks about how he achieved the Full Planche and other skills, although he is 202cm tall and 103kg heavy.
ACHIM GÖLLES | Workout Advice combining Statics & Reps | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #49
Achim talks about structuring his workout schedule, his endurance benefits and why training legs can make your static skills harder.
YORDAN STANCHEV | Planche, Recovery & Injuries | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #48
Yordan Stanchev about his long workout journey and why hate keeps our sport small.
IAN BARSEAGLE | 1,88m Full Planche in 4 Months | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #47
Ian Barseagle is talking about achieving his full planche in only 4months.
DOUGLAS EKERMARK | Height isn't an Excuse | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #46
Douglas Ekermark about his career as a professional athlete and his advice from personal trainings about skills like planche and front lever.
MICHAŁ URBANIK | World Records, Statics & Reps | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #45
The Polish beast Michał Urbanik about his world records, workouts and future record goals.
UROŠ "AŠKE" AŠKOVIĆ | The Benefits of Basics | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #44
Uroš Ašković about his workout schedule, nutrition & why people think that he is taking steroids.
STEFAN EROTEEV | Planche vs. Leg Workout? | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #43
Stefan Eroteev giving insights to his workout schedule and explaining why his Planche is stronger than his Front lever.
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NIV BEKERMAN | Planche, Handstand & Hard Work | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #42
The Planche and Handbalancing Beast Niv Bekerman about why he is only focusing on training the Planche and Handstand.
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ZEF ZAKAVELI | Workout Schedule, Mindset & Injuries | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #41
Zef Zakaveli experienced over 20 years of living the Calisthenics Lifestyle. Until this day he is still able to perform at a very high level. See why in this interview.
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THOMAS KURGANOV | Mastering Statics & Dynamics | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #40
One of the most complete athletes Thomas Kurganov talks about how to master both dynamics and statics in one workout schedule.
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CARLO "SCARXLUS" FIGUS | Superhuman Statics | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #39
Italian statics expert Carlo Figus giving his first interview in English & sharing his story and workout advice.
Thank you for the support & thanks for watching. Without you this wouldn't be possible! #calisthenics #streetworkout #athleteinsider
MATTEO DEU SPINAZZOLA | His Special Training Methods | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #038
Matteo Deu Spinazzola talks about his workout and the criticism he gets for training with a "bad form".
Thank you for the support & enjoy this episode. Without you this wouldn't be possible! #calisthenics #streetworkout #athleteinsider
SONDRE BERG | About Talent, Handstands & Superhuman Power | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #37
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a hand balancing genius and super strong, the Norwegian mover Sondre Berg. We're talking about his training habits, how to progress in handstands and his takea
SIMON "SIMONSTER" ATA | Advice on Workout & Injuries | Interview
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a very well known Calisthenics athlete, the coach and physiotherapist from Australia Simon Ata also known as Simonster Strength. We're talking about the rules
SERGIO DI PASQUALE | Get to know the Endurance Beast | Interview
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a the first and only official Italian Bar-Barian, the endurance beast Sergio Di Pasquale. We're talking about how to become a Barbarian, his workout secrets an
MICHA SCHULZ | Skills & Weighted Advice | Interview
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a coach and athlete, the King of Weighted and German champion Micha Schulz. We're talking about how to combine 202kg Backsquats, Front Lever and Full Planche,
VIKTOR KAMENOV | His Planche Training & Advice | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #33
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a Calisthenics and Street Workout legend, the Planche God himself Viktor Kamenov. We're talking about his life, experience in calisthenics, especially planche
AXEL WINO | Workout, Injuries & Being Influencer | Interview | The Athlete Insider Podcast #32
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is the French TikToker, Athlete & Influencer Axel Wino. We're talking about being an Influencer, how 2020 changed his life and what his advice from his workout ex
MIKE "THE SAIYAN" SMART | Nutrition, Injuries & Advice | Interview
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Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a living super saiyan, the impressive athlete Mike Smart. We're talking about his
MAX TRUE | About Records, Steroids and Workout | Interview
Welcome to the 30th episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a Guiness Record Holder in Muscle Ups, the strong athlete Maksim Trukhonovets also known as Max True. We're talking about his training habits, how he set t
Training Habits of the Champ | EMANUELE MAJELI
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is known for his clean one arm frontlever, the National Champion from Italy Emanuele Majeli. We're talking about his training habits, how he became Italian Champi
The Secrets of Planche | ERIK BARSI
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a professional Calisthenics athlete, coach and trainer, the Italian man with crazy strong fingers Erik Barsi. We're talking about genetics vs hard work, how he
The Planche Journey | JULIAN PAGEL
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is an international athlete, the Swiss National Calisthenics Champion Julian Pagel. We're talking about his tips to achieve the planche, how he became the champio
His special talent, mindset and advice | TOM ROSENBERG
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a Freestyle Athlete from Israel, the national Champion from 2018, Tom Rosenberg. We're talking about why the mindset is so important, how to start with Calisth
His Training & Nutrition | VALENTIN "OTZ" BLANC
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a member of the Outsiderz, the french planche beast Valentin Blanc. We're talking about his training and routines, why his nutrition includes so much Energy Dr
No fear during Freestyle | THANH NGUYEN
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a professional Freestyle Athlete and Judge from Germany, the Co-Founder of Flythenics Thanh Nguyen aka Latwist. We're talking about his story, how to increase
What you didn't know about him | JAY CHRIS
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is an athlete and judge straight out of London, the two time WCO World FW Champ Jay Chris aka Smallspartan at Barsparta. We're talking about how to take a shortcu
Drugs, THENX, Training & Nutrition | GABO SATURNO
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a calisthenics trainer and former member of THENX, the founder of Saturno Movement Gabriele "Gabo" Saturno. We're talking about advices to progress faster, his
Learn explosive freestyle | VLADIMIR TYUKHANOV
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is an athlete, trainer and show organizer, the Russian freestyler Vladimir Tyukhanov aka Vladimir Freestylebar. We're talking about his training, how to improve y
The Smart Record Breaker | PERE COLL FERNANDEZ
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a record setter, the Spanish Streetlifter Pere Coll Fernandez. We're talking about how to make the most out of your 24 hours, his training split and what it ta
How to become 2x World Champion | MELANIE DRIESSEN
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is an athlete who is in the game for a long time, the two times World Champion and four times National champion from the Netherlands Melanie Driessen. We're talki
The Champion's Journey | DEJAN STIPKE STIPIĆ
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a person with insane performances and an incredible physique, the Serbian workout legend Dejan Stipke Stipić. We're talking about his story, his workout secret
My CrossFit and Calisthenics Journey | VADYM OLEYNIK
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is the strongest Calisthenics Athlete of the world, coach, judge and athlete from the Ukraine Vadym Oleynik. We're talking about his relationship to steroids, his
Your nutrition makes you fail | TONY GASTE
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is someone who surprised the whole Calisthenics & Street Workout scene, the WCO featherweight world champion 2019 and national champion from Mexico Antonio Gastel
Calisthenics is our life | NATALIA & MIHAIL KITAEV
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guests are a Street Workout Couple from Russia, Natalia and Mihail Kitaev. We're talking about how their day looks like, Natalia's nutrition and tips for Calisthenics a
The unstoppable mindset | JORDAN BIOCO
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is in the Calisthenics scene for over 10 years, the Spanish Athlete and Event Organizer of SWUB @ Jordan Bioco. We're talking about his mindset, how he trains and
How to start and improve in Calisthenics | IRIS WEISSENBÖCK
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a former employee and friend of GORNATION, the female Calisthenics athlete and Co-Organizer of World of Barheroes Iris Weissenböck. We're talking about how to
The Motivational Story of the Calisthenics Legend | ADAM RAW
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is no other than the Calisthenics legend Adam Raw. We're talking about his training advices, the rise of Calisthenics in Europe and how to keep the motivation for
How Calisthenics saved my life | PAULS JEMELJANOVS
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a freestyle athlete from Latvia, the beast Pauls Jemeļjanovs. We're talking about how to start with dynamics, what it needs to become a world champion and how
Special reps and form that produce progress | RUSLAN SAIBOV
Today's guest is a Calisthenics Coach and Athlete with over 10 years of experience, the "Iron Wrist" endurance master Saibov Ruslan. We're talking about how to build muscles with Calisthenics only, how to progress faster and the difference between endurance and weighted Calisthenics. Enjoy this episode and feel free to support this series with a review if you liked it! #calisthenics #interview #at
Meet the World Champion 2018 | SAN YOHAN
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a very well known Freestyler, the France athlete and World Champion from 2018 San Yohan. We're talking about his story, statics and dynamics and his training h
How to do 195kg Dips and 125kg Pull Ups | MATHEW ZLAT
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is the streetlifter and world record setter Matvey Zlatoverkhovnikov, also known as Mathew Zlat from Russia. We're talking why building muscles isn't the same as
Why size and weight (don't) matter | GIANPIERO FUSCO
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is the heavyweight Calisthenics athlete and YouTuber from Venezuela Gianpiero Fusco. We're talking about how to gain mass, why weight is (not) an excuse for frees
Boost your workout through mobility | MOVING MONKEY
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Today's guest is a strong and flexible Gorilla, the author, physiotherapist and influencer Leon Staege aka Moving Monkey. We're talking about why mobility is important, how to
From Alcohol Abuse to winning the Nationals | SLIDIS
Welcome to this episode of our Interview series where I take the most successful and known calisthenics and street workout athletes from all around the world and ask them about their mindset, workout advice and their story. Todays guest is very well known in the Calisthenics Scene for his viral videos about doing a Frontlever while balancing on rings. Welcome the strong and creative athlete from G
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