Just picked up today the order from post office. And already read through the first book and honestly this might be the most comprehensive guide I've seen. I'm still cutting weight so will start training in probably 1 or 2 months. But I can see, that this will give me a great joy for my journey to reach all level 5 routines. Big thanks to YellowDude for putting some much info in one place.
My nephew insisted these were the ones, I wasn’t sold but though I could swallow the price if it made him happy.
4 weeks later I’ve added 2 inches to my arms 1 inch to my old fella and take 3 swings of my golf game. Needless to say I’m sold
This book has been integral to me on my calisthenics journey! The explanations and drawings are beyond amazing for understanding the movements at their base level. Learning new skills and trying out new variations has been keeping things interesting; a goal to look forward to after I master my current hurdle. I like to have physical things to look at instead of only relying on screens and videos. Something tangible I can reread at my own time.
In terms of quality it’s amazing the wooden handle feels well made and solid no nicks or anything, and in terms of safety I’d say it’s a 7/10 you can tell the material made is meant for longevity and won’t fail mid rep. Now my only issue is that when Doug dips it can hurt because of the rug buen feeling . But I mean you take the good with the bad.
The biggest band is great for assisted pull ups. Has helped me make improvements in my pull ups.
This vest is great and it gets the job done.
I like that it s compact and sits up in my chest area and not on my stomach. It’s not a burden on your shoulders either, the weight is nicely distributed to where your shoulders are not carrying the majority of the weight.
Hey Yellow Dude, I apologize for this negative review, but I do feel let down by the scope and depth of the material I received. I watched an engaging and fascinating instagram reel that I felt was concise and educational, a morsel of content that I was sincerely hoping pointed to a larger pool of refined and condensed content in the form of your book. This was sadly not the case, and in fact it seems the book is a bloated version of the knowledge you have condensed, excellently, on your social channels. The content was shallow and the presentation was disappointing, this ‘book’ feels more like a sophomore final project from a kinesiology major rather than a memorable or meaningful referendum for those interested in the fascinating world of physique, anatomical intricacies, and the beautiful kinetics that refined musculature allow. The art is excellent, the foundational knowledge is sound. But this book is an enormous letdown. Don’t bother with this purchase and just watch their content.
Hi Matthew,
Thank you for your honest feedback that the depth of the Playbook didn't meet the expectations set by our social content.
Our goal was to create a clear, accessible entry point for those looking to build their foundations, but we completely hear you. You were looking for a deeper dive into the anatomical intricacies and kinetics that we often touch on in our reels. We appreciate you noting that the art and foundational knowledge are sound, even if the scope felt too broad for your needs.
Actually, we do have an intermediate guide, the Muscle-Ups Playbook which focuses specifically on teaching the technical skill and power needed to unlock that first clean rep. It’s designed to be much more targeted for those who have already mastered the basics and are looking for that next level of specialized movement.
I've used rings at the gym previously and found the extra strap dangling down was always in the way and they were fiddly to adjust to the same length. These rings solve that problem very neatly. Tried my first ring supported hold - damn it's hard! I've been using them daily for two weeks and have progressed from not being able to get my feet off the floor to holding for 20 seconds (though my form is rubbish by the end!).
Nicely illustrated and explained, the structure & flow is easy to follow and progressive.
some good ideas. Is it possible to read in the kindle? I find it hard to read in a pdf.
Hi Frank,
Yes, absolutely.The Kindle version is available on Amazon, which should make for a much smoother reading experience than the PDF.
Nice size for push ups can’t wait to get the medium parallettes to work on my handstand push ups but there out of stock as of right now.
This is a great book to help you build strength and control. You can begin simply and challenge yourself as you progress. The images are very clear. Body weight can be as or more effective than barbells and dumbbells. 💪
I think it's a good start that I've begun exercising at home, and I've chosen this book.
Very informative and cool illustrations. Great entry point to the world of Calisthenics.
These were quick and easy to assemble and they have a solid build and feel good in my hands.
I love the style and explanations, keeping it simple! Would have loved if dips were introduced as well, as muscle ups too.
I like the not-just-do-but-explain-why parts of the book. And the drawings are great
Can’t access what I bought anymore after I only had it for a few days.
If this some subscription scam I’m outta here
Our digital books are a one-time purchase with a limit of 10 download attempts, as stated at the download page.
However, to make things right, we have manually updated your access to unlimited downloads expiring on December 31, 2026. We would highly suggest downloading the file onto your most commonly used tablet or device for easy future reference.
If you run into any more technical issues, please reach out to us directly at hello@yellowdude.co.
Helps with planning workouts and enough space to write down what is needed for the day. Would be nice for an overall notes of lessons learned section
Ordered the book, received no estimated delivery date, no shipping updates
Hi Bilal,
To clarify our process, shipment tracking details are typically sent within a day of the order being placed. Looking at your specific shipment, we noticed that your parcel hasn't had a status update since February 13th.
Please know that as soon as you notified us, we promptly reached out to the courier to investigate the delay. We are currently in a waiting period; it has been about 24 hours since our inquiry, and we are still awaiting a formal reply from the courier's side.
Since your order was placed on February 12th, we are still within a reasonable window for a resolution from courier, but we are pushing them for an answer. Appreciate your understanding and patience.
Thank you.
This is a great illustrative guide book to help you learn how to do a muscle up in sequence.
Amazing book, I needed a book to introduce me to calisthenics and this was the best one. Awesome book.