C-Mass

I appreciated that [b:C-Mass: Calisthenics Mass: How to Maximize Muscle Growth Using Bodyweight-Only Training 22372777 C-Mass Calisthenics Mass How to Maximize Muscle Growth Using Bodyweight-Only Training Paul “Coach” Wade https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1401403639l/22372777.SX50.jpg 41785095] is one of the few calisthenics books to focus on the body building aspect of the craft and at trying to convey the differences between strength based training and bodybuilding based training it did quite well. There were numerous things that I didn't like so much about the book though, and why I didn't enjoy it or get as much out of it as I should have. - The casual and often somewhat sexist language was distracting for me, rather than relatable like some reviewers have noted. I don't need to be called names every paragraph. It's like the ancient persuasion trick of salespeople to say your name all the time to falsify some bond, but instead they have forgotten your name so just keep calling you buddy. - There was no references for any of the scientific claims made. The general construct involved saying “This technique or trick will make you big using calisthenics, and here is an old photo of someone who I claim to have used this technique”.- It referenced [b:Convict Conditioning 17846180 Convict Conditioning Ultimate Bodyweight Training Log Paul “Coach” Wade https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1366838697l/17846180.SX50.jpg 24977314] A LOT, and other DragonDoor authors A LOT. I know the book was derived from a blog post where this is more acceptable; but, in the book form it made it feel like I paid for an advertisement. Overall, this book left me a bit desiring. I felt the distinction between training for mass and strength could have been summarized in about a chapter and the rest was just filler from a bunch of other books, that “Coach” was trying to sell.If you still feel you need to read this, then it is currently free on kindle unlimited. You will not gain any benefit from owning this book, as unlike most calisthenics books it doesn't contain anything you will want to refer back to when developing your programs.