Has streetlifting caught your attention and are you thinking of picking this new hobby up yourself? Then this is the perfect time to learn more about how to start streetlifting!
Since we’re one of the experts in this upcoming community, we try to welcome you with open arms. And what better way to welcome you then by providing all the necessary information you need to get started?
What do you need to get started with streetlifting?
One of the main benefits of streetlifting (and also one of the main drivers of it’s quick rise in popularity) is the fact that you don’t necessarily need a LOT to get started.
Which just a couple things to think about, it’s essentially possible to start within a couple of days. Before you know it, you’re no longer a beginner but already turning into an expert!
But, first things first.
There are 3 main things you’re going to need for a great start:
#1: Equipment
It all starts with the right equipment. As you probably know already, you don’t need a lot of equipment for streetlifting. However, you do need some.
In essence it comes down to:
· Pull-up bar: A pull-up bar is the perfect type of equipment that will let you perform a couple of the main streetlifting exercises that exist. For example, you can perform pull-ups, chin-ups and muscle-ups on a pull-up bar. Therefore this is one of the first types of equipment you should buy!
· Dip station: Secondly, there is the dip station. Also crucial, since the dip is one of the core exercises of streetlifting.
· Dip belt or weighted vest: Up next we’ve got the dip belt or the weighted vest. Again you’re going to need this. For starters because you don’t only use bodyweight in streetlifting. So a dip belt can add extra weight during dips, pull-ups and other types of exercises.
· Weight plates: Lastly, a couple of the streetlifting exercises require you to add plates for more weight. The back squat is a nice example. Weight plates give you the opportunity to have progressive overload and keep increasing your max reps.
Now that we’ve covered all the basic equipment, it’s time to move on to the next point!
#2: Protection
A smart way to start is to make sure you assist your body as much as possible, for example to maintain great form and to support your knees, elbows and feet.
There are many forms of body protection that will really help you as a beginner!
Better yet, almost all the professionals use these types of protection to make sure they prevent most of the possible injuries.
#3: Beginner routine
Thirdly, you’re going to need a beginner routine to get started. Especially when at the moment you don’t have any idea yet where and how you want to start.
Our advice would then be to start things of with something like this:
1. Begin using only your bodyweight (so no extra weights or weighted belts/vests)
2. Try 4 sets of 5-7 reps of dips and pull-ups
3. Does it feel easy? Then slowly increase the reps
4. Feeling comfortable and is your form great? Move on to weighted pull-ups and dips
5. Add muscle-ups and bodyweight squats to your routine
6. Slowly keep improving your max weight
As you can see, the idea is to start of slowly and to focus on form and rhythm. This prevents unnecessary injuries and other potential problems. There’s a lot you don’t want to start of too quickly with concerning streetlifting.
What not to do when you start streetlifting?
Finally, we want to tell you a little bit more about what these things are. We can consider them ‘streetlifting beginner mistakes’. Think of things like:
· Using heavy weights quickly (will cause injuries)
· Not focusing on form, flexibility and mobility
· Not following a structured plan (like our step-by-step example)
Do it the right way and start with streetlifting as mentioned above. Before you know it, you’re a real enthusiast telling your friends and family all about it!