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The Beastmode 30 Day Calisthenics Workout Plan

by Todd Kuslikis on April 3, 2017 193 Comments

 

What To Expect From this Plan

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Welcome to the toughest 30 days you’ve ever experienced.

The Beastmode 30-Day Calisthenics Workout Plan is one of our most popular programs, and if you’re reading this, I want you to accept the challenge.

To make things clear, I am going to discuss a little of what to expect from this training program. This way you will know if this plan fits your current training goals.

First of all, this is a hybrid training plan, meaning that it targets more than one quality.

The main focus is of course building muscle. However, by following this plan, you are going to increase your muscle endurance, burn fat and develop your mental toughness as well.

One thing I can’t stress enough: this is not a program for beginners. If you’re just starting out on your fitness journey, it’s important to push yourself, of course; however, it’s just as important to stay realistic and progress toward more difficult fitness challenges.

If you’re a beginner, I would suggest checking out our Calisthenics for Beginners program. It’s an 8-week course that you can begin today, and it will get you up to speed in no time while teaching you some of the basic movements you’ll use as a foundation in later training.

In addition, while the beastmode program will help you grow stronger, you shouldn’t expect much in terms of maximal strength. However, if you want to build up your strength — here’s what you should be using. 🙂

How To Warm Up For The Beastmode Workouts

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The Beastmode Calisthenics Workout Plan consists of some really intense workouts.

Because of this, you will have to warm up very well before the workouts to avoid injuries and to get the most out of the workouts.

Your warm up should be relevant to the workout of the day. Since the workouts of the beastmode workout plan can be divided into upper and lower body, you will need to have a different warm up routine for each category.

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Upper Body Workout Warm Up Sample

This warm up is completely focused on upper body exercises. If you want to follow a more general full body warm up, you can add some lower body exercises as well.

  • A1: 10 shoulder dislocations
  • A2: 10 jumping jacks
  • A3: 20 mountain climbers

 

  • B1: (5-10) fingertip knee push ups
  • B2: (5-10) active hang

Notes

  • You should go from A1 to A3 and B1 to B2 without rest between the exercises.
  • The shoulder dislocations should be performed with good form and under control. Do not over stress yourself or be too fast with the exercise. The goal is to get the blood flowing.
  • After completing one round rest 30-60 seconds. Repeat 3 rounds.
  • Rest 30-60 seconds between A and B.

Lower Body Workout Warm Up Sample

Similarly to the upper body warm up, your lower body warm up is going to consist only of lower body exercises.

A1: 1-2 min glute foam rolling or glute stretch

B1: 10 hip cycles both sides and direction

C1: Squat Clinic 1.0 or 2.0

D1: 3-5 min jump rope

Notes

  • Rest 30-60 seconds between A, B, C and D.

After completing your warm up you should rest 30-60 before starting with your main workout.

The Beastmode 30 Day Calisthenics Workout Plan

This workout plan is brutal. It will work your entire body over the course of the week. If you are eating clean and getting the proper macronutrients (As a heads up: I’m coming out with an ebook soon that will explain exactly how to do this for muscle growth.) than you’ll be looking chiseled in no time.

All of the weeks are the same so after you finish week one go through it again on the subsequent weeks. One “set” is all of the exercises listed. You need to go from one exercise to the next without rest. If you have to rest either after an exercise or in between an exercise because you can’t make it to the full amount of reps than thats fine. But really push yourself to do all of the exercises without rest. You’re only rest period should be in between sets and after the workout is done.

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Week 1:

Chest Insanity: 4 Sets (Monday)

  • 15 Regular Push Ups
  • 5 Diamond Push Ups
  • 10 Dips
  • 10 Arching Push Ups (Your hips will be low to the ground and your chest will be up)
  • 10 Decline Push Ups
  • 10 Dips on Straight Bar

-Rest for 2 minutes than go through all of them again until you finish 4 sets. After you are done with Chest Insanity than go on to Back Brutality below.-

 

Back Brutality: 3 Cycles (Monday)

  • 10 Wide Pull Ups
  • 5 Close Grip Pull Ups
  • 5 Wide Grip Behind Neck Pull Ups
  • 5 Shoulder Width Behind Neck Pull Ups
  • 5 Upside Down Pull Ups

Calisthenics Workout Plans Monday Chest Insanity Infographic

Arm Assassin: 5 Sets (Tuesday)

  • 10 Shoulder Width Chin Ups
  • 20 Wide Grip Australian Chin Ups
  • 10 Dips
  • 20 Bench Dips
  • 10 Close Grip Chin Ups
  • 20 Close Grip Australian Chin Ups
  • 10 Dips on Straight Bar
  • 20 Bench Dips

Calisthenics Workout Plans Tuesday Arm Assassin Infographic

Leg Shocker Routine: 5 Cycles (Wednesday)

  • 10 Pistol Squats on each leg
  • 20 Hannibal Squats (I call these Hannibal Squats because I learned them from Hannibal. Basically you have your feet together as you do a no-weight squat.
  • 15 Pyramid Calf Raises (15,14,13…) (Stay on one leg until the pyramid is done. Ie- do 15 calf raises, rest for 1-2 seconds, than do 14, and so on…)
  • 20 In & Out Squat Jumps (Squat with your feet together, come all the way up and jump out to a squat with your feet out wide. That’s one rep.)
  • 20 Lunge Walks
  • 1m Wall Sit

Calisthenics Workout Plans Wednesday Leg Shocker Infographic

Chest Insanity: 4 Sets (Thursday)

  • 15 Regular Push Ups
  • 5 Diamond Push Ups
  • 10 Dips
  • 10 Arching Push Ups (your hips will be low to the ground and your chest will be up)
  • 10 Decline Push Ups
  • 10 Dips on Straight Bar

-Rest for 2 minutes than go through all of them again until you finish 4 sets. After you are done with Chest Insanity than go on to Back Brutality below.-

Back Brutality: 3 Cycles (Thursday)

  • 10 Wide Pull Ups
  • 5 Close Grip Pull Ups
  • 5 Wide Grip Behind Neck Pull Ups
  • 5 Shoulder Width Behind Neck Pull Ups
  • 5 Upside Down Pull Ups

Calisthenics Workout Plans Thursday Chest Insanity Infographic

Arm Assassin: 5 Sets (Friday)

  • 10 Shoulder Width Chin Ups
  • 20 Wide Grip Australian Chin Ups
  • 10 Dips
  • 20 Bench Dips
  • 10 Close Grip Chin Ups
  • 20 Close Grip Australian Chin Ups
  • 10 Dips on Straight Bar
  • 20 Bench Dips

Calisthenics Workout Plans Friday Arm Assassin Infographic

Leg Shocker Routine: 5 Cycles (Saturday)

  • 10 Pistol Squats on each leg
  • 20 Hannibal Squats (I call these Hannibal Squats because I learned them from Hannibal. Basically you have your feet together as you do a no-weight squat.
  • 15 Pyramid Calf Raises (15,14,13…) (Stay on one leg until the pyramid is done. Ie- do 15 calf raises, rest for 1-2 seconds, than do 14, and so on…)
  • 20 In & Out Squat Jumps (Squat with your feet together, come all the way up and jump out to a squat with your feet out wide. That’s one rep.)
  • 20 Lunge Walks
  • 1m Wall Sit

Calisthenics Workout Plans Saturday Leg Shocker Infographic

Weeks 2-4 are the same. Try to decrease your rest time between exercises and sets over the course of the 4 weeks.

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How To Cool Down From The Beastmode Workouts

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The Beastmode Workout Plan has only one rest day.

In addition to that, all of the training days are pretty intense.

If you want to be able to get through the workout you will have to spend adequate time in recovery.

Taking this into consideration, you can easily see that cooling down properly after the workouts is essential in completing the 30 days successfully.

A good and well designed cool down is going to help you recover a lot faster than if you wouldn’t perform one and will allow you to train day after day.

There are various exercises that you can use at your cool down. Some of them are:

  • Foam rolling exercises
  • Stretching exercises
  • Mobility exercises
  • Or a combination of these

During your cool down, you should target the muscles that were trained the most during your main workout.

As with the warm-up routines, the cool down routines are going to be divided into upper and lower body.

Upper Body Cool Down

During the upper body workouts, the muscle groups that are targeted the most are the lats and chest muscles. For this reason, the main focus of the cool down is going to be on these two muscle groups.

Then in order of importance you should focus on your shoulder muscles and last on the arm muscles (biceps and triceps).

Sample #1

A1: 3-5 minutes lats foam rolling

B1: 3-5 minutes chest foam rolling

C1: 3-5 minutes shoulder foam rolling

D1: 3-5 minutes arms foam rolling

Notes

  • In C1, you can either target all of your shoulder muscles (deltoids, infraspinatus, etc) for a little time or target the ones that feel the sorest.
  • In D1, you should target the biceps and triceps equally.
  • The 3-5 minutes refers to each side. So far A1 to be complete 6-10 minutes are required.
  • The C1 and D1 exercises are optional.

Sample #2

A1: 2x30s lats stretch

B1: 2x30s pectorals stretch

C1: 2x30s shoulder stretch

D1: 2x30s tricep stretch

E1: 2x30s bicep stretch

Notes

  • The stretches should be very light with the intention to relax the muscle.
  • You should stretch one side and then with minimal rest the other. Then repeat one more time.

You can combine these two samples if you want to by foam rolling the lats and pecs and then stretching the rest of the muscles.

Lower Body Cool Down

The most targeted muscle groups in the Leg Shocker Routine are the glutes and quads. So these two muscles are going to be the main focus of the lower body cool down.

Sample #1

A1: 3-5 minutes glutes foam rolling

B1: 3-5 minutes quads foam rolling

C1: 3-5 minutes IT band foam rolling

D1: 3-5 minutes adductors foam rolling

E1: 1-2 minutes calves foam rolling

Notes

  • The 3-5 minutes refers to each side. So far A1 to be complete 6-10 minutes are required.
  • The C1, D1 and E1 exercises are optional and you should do them only if you have the time required.

Sample #2

A1: 2x30s glutes stretch

B1: 2x30s quads stretch

C1: 2×30 calves stretch

Notes

  • The stretches should be very light with the intention of relaxing the muscle.
  • You should stretch one side and then with minimal rest the other. Then repeat one more time.

Like with the upper body cool down, you can combine the two lower body cool down samples.

How To Recover Fully From The Workouts

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Training for six days per week can be pretty tough, especially if you haven’t trained this intensely before.

There are two reasons that this may “block” you from being able to follow the training plan.

Reason #1: You Are Not Used To Training So Often

If you have been training with plans that require training 3 times per week, it’s going to take a while for your body to get used to working out 6 times per week.

This issue is very simple to deal with. All you have to do is follow the plan to the best of your ability until you adapt to it. Usually, it takes 2-4 weeks.

Reason #2: You Have A Slow Recovery Rate

This issue is a little more complex.

Your recovery rate depends on multiple factors the most important of which is your overall lifestyle.

The healthier your lifestyle the faster you are going to recover.

If your lifestyle isn’t healthy, your recovery rate is going to be slower.

Some of the actions you could take to increase your recovery rate are:

  • Take care of your sleeping pattern by sleeping well and early at night.
  • Having a good amount of low impact physical activity in your daily life.
  • Reduce stress.
  • Have a nutritious diet.

Other than the lifestyle factors, you can implement recovery sessions into your training plan. The only drawback of these are that they usually require extra training time (30-60 minutes).

How To Adjust The Beastmode Training Plan According To Your Needs

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One of the most common questions I have been getting is this:

“What if this plan is too difficult for me?”

There are various reasons that may not allow you to complete the current training plan successfully. These are the most common:

  • You are still a beginner.
  • You can’t complete the necessary number of reps.
  • You don’t have the time to train six times per week.
  • One rest day isn’t enough.
  • You can’t perform some of the exercises.

In this section, I’m going to show you how to modify the program so that you can solve these problems.

Problem #1: You Are Still A Beginner

Again, the Beastmode Workout Plan isn’t for beginners and this is one of the few times when the plan can’t be modified according to your needs.

If you are a beginner, you should try out some different training programs before practicing with this one. I recommend our Calisthenics for Beginners program and working up from there.

A good standard before attempting following the beastmode plan is this:

  • 30 regular push ups
  • 50 bodyweight squats
  • 12 pull ups
  • 12 dips

Problem #2: Too Many Reps

This is the most usual problem people have when they try following this plan.

Even if you meet the standard reps as described previously, you may still not be able to complete the necessary reps.

A good way to overcome this problem is by not completing all of the reps during the first couple of weeks. The goal to complete as many reps as you can while resting during the exercise.

For example, if you can’t complete 10 straight bar dips consecutively, you can do as many sub-max sets to reach you max.

You may do, for example, 4—2—2 during the first set and then continue with the rest of the exercises. When you arrive at the dips during the next set, you could do 3-1-1 and so on.

After a while, you should be able to complete all the prescribed reps.

Problem #3: Can’t Train Six Times Per Week

Most of us lead very busy lifestyles. As such you may not have the time required to follow this program exactly as planned.

If this is your case, I would recommend you to reduce the number of training days per week.

The least amount of days should be four per week.

During these four days, you should choose the workouts necessary to have a balance between upper and lower body workouts.

For example, your workweek might look like this:

Monday: Chest Insanity + Back Brutality
Tuesday: Leg Shocker Routine
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Arm Assassin
Friday: Leg Shocker Routine

Problem #4: One Rest Day Isn’t Enough

Even if you follow the proper recovery guidelines described in the previous section, you may still not be able to recover fully because you aren’t used to training six times per week.

The best way to get over this issue is to still follow the six-day approach even if you can’t complete the necessary reps.

This way you are slowly going to adapt to training six times per week.

Meanwhile, you should always try different methods to improve your recovery rate.

Problem #5: Can’t Perform Certain Movements

Despite meeting the standards to train with this plan, some of the exercises might be hard for you.

Such an exercise is, for example, the pistol squat.

If you have this problem, you can easily overcome it by training with an easier pistol squat progression like partial or assisted pistol squats.

Going Beyond The 3o Day Mark

pushup at the beach

The Beastmode calisthenics training plan is a 30 day plan.

However, if you complete the 30 days successfully and you are satisfied with the results, you can repeat the process for another 30 days.

In fact, I would recommend that you do so. This way you will be able to get the full benefits of this program.

Some things to keep in mind are, that you should have a deload week after the 30 days to recover fully.

In addition, you should always try to improve your time, reps, etc, to make even more gains.

If eventually this plan becomes easy, instead of increasing your reps, you should replace some of the exercises with harder ones.

For example, in the chest insanity you could replace regular push ups with the diamond push ups and the diamond push ups with plyometric push ups.

Other Frequently Asked Questions

In this section, I am going to answer some other common questions that haven’t been covered so far.

Question #1: Can I Modify The Beastmode Training Plan According To My Goals?

Unfortunately, you can’t.

The beastmode training plan is designed to help you build muscle.

Since every workout consists of high-rep circuits that go almost to failure it’s very hard to modify it into a strength-based program.

You could of course, replace some of the workouts with strength based ones, but this will be a completely different program.

If you want to follow a program that is more focused on strength and yet will help you build muscle, you can check out some of the AMRAP training programs.

Question #2: What If I Miss A Day?

While it’s not the optimal way of following this program, missing workouts is very probable.

If you miss only one day, it’s not a big deal overall and you should continue with the workouts as planned.

However, if you start missing more workouts, your progress will not be as expected and you will not make the gains you are looking for.

If you miss more than two workouts in a single week, I suggest that you start your program over from the start.

Question #3: What Should I Do If I Don’t Have Access To Some Of The Equipment Required?

Taking a look at the program, you can easily see that some equipment is needed.

You are going to need a place to perform pull ups and dips.

If you don’t have a bench or a straight bar to perform dips, you can instead use a chair for the bench dips or two chairs for the straight bar dips.

With the pull ups the situation is a little more complex because the program suggests that you do different variations of them. So eventually you must have access to something that allows you to perform all of these variations.

Other than a pull up bar, you can use, for example, tree branches.

Question #4: Will I Get Ripped In 30 Days If I Follow This Plan?

Well… It depends.

Getting ripped isn’t only affected by your training but by your overall lifestyle and especially nutrition.

If you have this stuff taken care of this program will indeed help you become ripped.

Keep in mind that 30 days isn’t a lot of time and you will probably need more than one training cycle to get where you wanna be.

Conclusion

plyo pushup

I hope with this update I answered all of your questions in regards to the Beastmode Workout Plan. Since this plan was first posted, a lot of people have reported finding it immensely helpful. I hope this update will allow even more to get strong and healthy.

Do you still have more questions?

Feel free to ask in the comments section below. I would love to help you out.

– Bodyweight Todd

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Comments

  1. John King says

    August 22, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Todd-
    Great article, I may give this a shot. Need to change up my game. If fat loss is my goal, as well as looking like a ripped up bad a$$, do you recommend jumping rope for cardio over running? Thanks again.
    John

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    • Todd Kuslikis says

      August 22, 2013 at 7:20 pm

      Yep, jump rope is heads and tails better than running. Actually, slow pace jogging is one of (if not THE) WORST way of contributing to fat loss. Try jump rope and HIIT. Those are way better methods.

      Reply
      • Gaston says

        February 8, 2015 at 12:46 pm

        Do we do the back brutality and the pushup workout both on Monday or just 1 of them

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      • Vaibhav says

        April 12, 2015 at 4:17 am

        Hey Tod, u had been a great help to a lot of people.. And my question is what about after week 4.. After a month of this routine what next we can do to build muscle mass..
        Hv been doing this regime for 3 weeks n this is my final 4th week… I’m wondering what’s after this routine?
        Thanks for future reply..

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  2. Fabrice says

    August 22, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    Todd, once again you realize another Great routine. And I am totally sharing your view about the philosophy and the inner energy in the calisthenistics. It is more about to be fit but to know your limit and how to overcome them. Well, one of my limit is the upside down pull up:) Any suggestion for a substitute… And thanks again.

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    • Todd Kuslikis says

      August 22, 2013 at 7:22 pm

      Hi Fabrice. Yes, you can put your feet on a chair or something even higher and it will work nearly the same thing. Over time, try to get your feet on higher objects and in no time you’ll be doing the upside down pull up. 🙂

      Reply
      • Aleksandar says

        June 26, 2015 at 4:41 pm

        Do i finish all 4 cycles of chest and then get to back or is it 1 cycle of chest and 1 cycle of back?And do you have some program that is a little easier than that?I’m not a begginer, but i’ve never worked out that much with that little time rest. 🙂

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    • Nathan Govus says

      July 24, 2015 at 5:08 am

      Hi Todd awesome workout however I have an issue. I won’t be able to do this for 4 weeks as I go to a camp with air cadets on the 8th-15th of August. What do you suggest I do in this period as I will have no access to any equipment not even a bar! Thanks Todd 😀

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  3. sanam says

    August 22, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    Great article Todd! 🙂
    pretty much looks like what I wanted.. but I have a query. Is the chest workout hard-hitting on the shoulders as well?

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    • Todd Kuslikis says

      August 22, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      Hi Sanam,

      Yep, you’ll be getting a great shoulder workout as well from the chest/back and arm portions. Though if you wanted to do some handstands that would pick up the intensity.

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      • sanam says

        August 23, 2013 at 10:50 am

        Hi Todd,
        Sounds like a great addition!
        I have two more questions.
        1) What do arched pushups exactly mean? Is it simply the Hindu pushup, or does it mean holding the low position and doing pushups?
        2) What do you mean by pyramid calf raises? Does it mean doing 15 decreasing sets on 1 leg one after the other?

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        • Todd Kuslikis says

          August 26, 2013 at 8:17 am

          Hi Sanam,

          For arching push up get in a normal push up but let your hips fall almost until they touch the ground. Then do your push ups in that position.

          For pyramid calf raises do 15 reps of calf raises, rest for second,then 14 reps of calf raises (same leg), until you get to 1 rep. Then switch to the other side.

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        • richie says

          June 29, 2015 at 8:09 pm

          you can find every single one of these exercises on youtube

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  4. Menno says

    August 22, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    Wow, amazing program Todd! Can’t wait to get started on Monday. Perhaps I can’t even wait that long. 🙂

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      August 22, 2013 at 7:25 pm

      Start now! Change Monday to Friday and begin at once. Carpe diem my friend!

      Reply
  5. Nicolas says

    August 22, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    I dont understand, where’s week 2 ??

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    • Todd Kuslikis says

      August 22, 2013 at 7:25 pm

      Same as week 1. Just try to decrease the amount of rest time you need between exercises and sets.

      Reply
  6. Tysen says

    August 22, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    Hey where do you put abs in this routine? and is a cycle the same thing as a set?

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    • Thomas says

      August 24, 2013 at 6:51 pm

      Do the seven minute workout?

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      • Todd Kuslikis says

        August 26, 2013 at 8:18 am

        Yep, great tip!

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    • Todd Kuslikis says

      August 26, 2013 at 8:15 am

      Yes on cycle question. You are working abs as a stabilizer group. You can work them specifically by doing another routine but I’ve always found it effective to work them as a stabilizer.

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      • Damian says

        March 23, 2015 at 9:07 pm

        Hey Todd, thanks for this great intense plan. Could you please explain me how to put ABS as a stabilizer? – I don’t get it, when should I do for example 7 minute abs (what days, before/after which workouts?).

        Thanks,
        Damian

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  7. Tysen says

    August 22, 2013 at 11:40 pm

    I also have a ? about the Traps I want to build massive Traps but cant seem to be able to hit them doing bodyweight exercises? I never feel anything in that area? what can I do? please help….

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    • Jawwad says

      August 23, 2013 at 9:29 am

      I think that handstands are great for traps

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      • Todd Kuslikis says

        August 26, 2013 at 8:16 am

        Yes, definitely!

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    • Todd Kuslikis says

      August 26, 2013 at 8:16 am

      Its going to be near impossible to build MASSIVE traps with just body weight. You can build nice ones but not MASSIVE. Try doing shrugs with heavy weight.

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    • Sohaib Khan says

      October 13, 2013 at 12:30 am

      I think one great way to hit traps hard using bodyweight (although it’s a somewhat advanced move) is to hang upside down from a pull up bar, and keeping good form, do slow, 1 second pause and hold shrugs, for at least 5-8 reps especially when starting out. I used to do these a few years back, and like Todd mentioned, built some decent traps. However I wasn’t pursuing calisthenics full time like I am now (was throwing around iron weights) so never really developed the bodyweight trap inverted shrugs as a technique.
      I used to do them as a fancy finisher moves after doing hanging knee raises. I would curl up and hang upside down with my knees close to my chest to get them under the doorframe, and then pull 5-6 slow shrugs until my grip started to give out, then slowly lower myself back to the starting position and down.
      Now I’m going to build myself back up that level and slowly perfect the technique. I’m 170 lbs at 5’6 , so it should no doubt prove challenging. I’m an endomorph, so I’m pretty sure some towering traps can be accomplished through progressive bodyweight training alone.

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      • Todd Kuslikis says

        October 14, 2013 at 12:56 pm

        Great suggestion Sohalb! Keep me posted on your progress! 🙂

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        • Noah says

          January 10, 2015 at 3:19 pm

          i would recommend a handstand shrug; just get into position (i recommend a wall for support until fully able to balance and execute the move at the same time, doing three sets of 5 to 10 repetitions.) Add a pause if you’re already strong in your shoulders between sets i.e: 1st set of 5 reps with 5-10 second hold at end before rest or next movement.

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  8. Thomas says

    August 24, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    I did the three month program and got a lot bigger and stronger then my gym rat friends, but this looks like a lot more fun! I’ll be starting on monday!

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    • Todd Kuslikis says

      August 26, 2013 at 8:18 am

      Awesome Thomas! Keep us posted!!

      Reply
  9. Jon 4:24 says

    August 25, 2013 at 10:01 pm

    If I were to take a combination of your 5-10 minute workouts, 5min chest, 10min shoulders for example, amd wanted to work my entire body; which workouts would you suggest? And how would you recommend putting them together as a plan in order to jabe mass building muscle confusion?

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    • Todd Kuslikis says

      August 26, 2013 at 8:20 am

      Hey Jon,

      This is a really long question. I’d recommend choosing a full body workout plan that already exists. There are a bunch of them: http://ashotofadrenaline.net/body-weight-workouts/

      Reply
      • Jon 4:24 says

        August 26, 2013 at 7:15 pm

        I know lol, sorry for the long question. I just really like your 5-10min workouts…busy dad ya know. But thanks!

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        • Todd Kuslikis says

          September 7, 2013 at 3:43 pm

          Yes, short workouts are great!

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  10. Jon 4:24 says

    August 25, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    *have , not jabe lol

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  11. Jon 4:24 says

    August 25, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    …also, where do you fit abs in? And is a cycle the same as a set?

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    • Todd Kuslikis says

      August 26, 2013 at 8:20 am

      Yep, cycle is the same as a set. Abs are worked as a stabilizer.

      Reply
  12. Jon 4:24 says

    August 26, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    What do you mean by stabalizer? I’m kind of foreign to that term. And thanks for the swift response! I respect and appreciate that.

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    • Todd Kuslikis says

      September 7, 2013 at 3:44 pm

      A stabilizer is a muscle that is used for stabilizing the body during an exercise. For example, if you were to do a push up the abs and low back stabilize your body even though the exercise targets your chest specifically.

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  13. Quonn says

    August 27, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    First off I want to start by saying I love your website, I’ve been following your ”Build Bigger Biceps with Chinups” program and the results so far are AMAZING. Keep up the good work with the bodyweight stuff, you really know your stuff.

    With this workout my question is, could you use the concepts with TUT (Time Under Tension) into this program? Or would you recommend moving threw it quickly and trying to get the heart rate up?

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      September 7, 2013 at 3:48 pm

      Hi Quonn,

      Depends on your goal. If you are looking for muscle growth than definitely incorporate time under tension. If you’re looking to cut than I recommend going through it faster. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Steve says

    August 31, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Hi Todd,
    Today was the day that I found madbarz.com and thought the workouts were really good.
    Now I KNOW they are good since one of my favorite fitness bloggers (you,) is inspired by them too.
    I was just wondering.. I’m trying to build a little bit of mass so is it really wise to work out every single day like this? Or do your muscles not need as much recovery from calisthenics as weight training?

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      September 7, 2013 at 3:50 pm

      Hi Steve,

      Yes, you may certainly workout every day but not the same body part. This program splits up the body parts to bring intensity and rest.

      Love Madbarz!!

      Todd

      Reply
  15. ric says

    September 8, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    Hi Todd how do do the Australian pull up etc. on the beast mode,can’t seem to find it?and what abdominal routine would work well with beastmode,thanks

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      September 11, 2013 at 1:10 pm

      Hi Ric,

      To do an Australian pull up just put your feet on a chair. That’s all that “Australian pull up” means. Not sure why they call it that.

      I’d recommend the 4 minute routine: http://ashotofadrenaline.net/4-minute-extreme-lower-ab-workout/

      Reply
  16. Jon 4:24 says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:54 am

    Can I add in your 7min ab workout from hell to this beastmode workout, or just keep abs as a stabalizer? Your suggestion?

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      September 19, 2013 at 6:57 am

      Of course. Definitely add it in.

      Reply
  17. phil says

    September 18, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    hey its just to knowif i can add abs workout on the arm days. doyou think trying to up the reps each week could be good for strenght and size gain. and finally for now i can only workout 4 days per week (health issue..) so can i group the last arm and legs into one day, reducing sets increasing reps?

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      September 19, 2013 at 7:01 am

      Hi Phil,

      Yes, that would be totally fine. You need to adjust the workout to fit your lifestyle. That’s key to actually sticking with the program.

      Reply
  18. Jon 4:24 says

    October 1, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    Hey todd, I just printed out all of your exercises from your full list page (13 pages), and the beastmode workout plan. My problem is tha I cannot find any examples of how to do a lot of the excercises Ive never heard of. This has been holding me back from starting the plan. Any help?

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      October 5, 2013 at 6:41 pm

      Hi Jon,

      Which ones? Most of them are regular exercises except for the ones that I’ve linked to a video. Just let me know.

      Reply
  19. Jon 4:24 says

    October 1, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    Can’t wait to get started!

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      October 5, 2013 at 6:41 pm

      Yay!!!

      Reply
  20. pheonix1756 says

    October 3, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Hey Todd..Like your workout..blasting.Somehow,i missed getting your bodyweight training guide;is there some way I could get a download?would really appreciate it.thanks

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      October 5, 2013 at 6:48 pm

      Hey Tony,

      Just sent me an email buddy! todd@ashotofadrenaline.net

      Reply
  21. Jon 4:24 says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:06 am

    The entire leg shocker workout. I printed every exercise from your library, about 10 or more pages, and could not find ONE of the leg shocker exercises. Also I could not find arching push ups.

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      October 10, 2013 at 8:18 pm

      Hey Jon. I have descriptions right inside the workout plan. Do these not make sense?

      Reply
  22. Jon 4:24 says

    October 12, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Never noticed that, my bad! Ok, well what’s a pistol squat and a lunge walk and I’ll be all set. Also, the workouts kickin my ass. Couldnt get passed two sets of arm assasins and my arms been sore for three days. Whats your advice on not being able to make it through the full cycle or sets?

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      October 14, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      Hi Jon,

      Here’s the pistol: http://www.beastskills.com/one-legged-squat-the-pistol/
      And lunge walk just means doing lunges but walking.

      Do the best you can. If you can’t make it through all sets than just go til the point where you feel exhausted. Then try to break that # the next time.

      Reply
  23. Jon 4:24 says

    December 17, 2013 at 8:05 am

    Good morning and God bless Todd! I am blessed tonjave found your beastmode workout, its perfect for me! The only problem is that I am extremely busy and often do notnhave the time it takes to be focused and dedicated to the beastmode. Is there a quick plan you have for me to get pumped, maybe a 3 excersise routine that can keep me packing on muscle on the days I cannot do beastmode and will hurt the day after i do it? You have hundreds of excersises so I needed your opinion/expertise. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      December 30, 2013 at 7:24 am

      Hey Jon,

      My recommendation is to just drop a few of the exercises in each section so that the plan fits your needs. Always modify my brother!

      Reply
  24. Jon 4:24 says

    December 17, 2013 at 8:11 am

    Also…can the “beastmode” leg shocker day be replaced with your “Hannibal for king” workout, or should I just keep the leg shocker? Your opinion? I HATE to admit this but I have chicken legs and no ass LOL…I’d like the BEST lower body workout to change this…lol!

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      December 30, 2013 at 7:25 am

      LOL! Yeah, legs are a hard area for me too. My recommendation is to do both. Trade out one workout for the other once you find it becomes to easy.

      Reply
  25. gabriel says

    January 9, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    Hi todd, I just start your workout yesterday and i have some question for you.

    1. Can i make this workout for a 7day/week ( monday= juste chest , tuesday= juste back ,etc.)?

    2. I wonder if what I should do if I am not able to do 5 sets (day 2) but I’m at least 3-4 with all the many reps asked?

    thanks you for aswer me 🙂

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  26. Austin says

    February 5, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    What other exercise can I do besides the Australian chin up? I workout in my home and there is no way I can do them how the room is set up.

    Reply
    • Tom says

      May 30, 2014 at 10:00 am

      Bodybuilding.com has great alternatives to exercises. Check there!

      Reply
      • Todd Kuslikis says

        May 30, 2014 at 11:06 am

        Yep, its a great site!

        Reply
      • Batman says

        January 6, 2016 at 9:23 am

        Yeah I like to go to bodybuilding. com take one of their programs and switch the exercises with bodyweight ones.

        Reply
  27. pat says

    February 12, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    Hi todd

    Just wondering what the difference is between bench dips and when ita simply written as dips?

    Reply
  28. Chris says

    February 28, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Does this workout get you ripped in 30 days

    Reply
  29. sidhanth says

    March 12, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Hey Todd can this workout also help in reducing fat % provided a good diet and running plan?

    Reply
  30. sidhanth says

    March 23, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Hey Todd u didn’t replied?

    Reply
  31. Dave says

    April 9, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    Hi Todd, I’m on day 28 of beast mode and it’s great! I gained about 10 lbs of muscle! The only thing I noticed my sleep has been way off….lack of….any suggestions?
    Thanks, Dave

    Reply
  32. Tom says

    May 30, 2014 at 9:59 am

    Hi Todd – this looks like a great workout I’m looking forward to start – would you say this workout helps lean up while keeping current muscle? I’m looking to cut some body fat, but I don’t want to lose all my muscle – and I’m currently burned out from lifting at home with Body Beast.

    thanks, Tom

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      May 30, 2014 at 11:05 am

      Hi Tom, yep, it will definitely help you build some muscle and lose some body fat as long as you have your nutrition in order.

      Reply
      • Tom says

        May 30, 2014 at 11:12 am

        thanks! Yes, I’m definitely aware proper eating habits are a huge part of this all.

        Reply
  33. Albert michael says

    August 27, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    hey todd, iam new to calisthenics and i’ve got to admit. they really do feel great. i don’t think ill ever go back to lifting weights.
    one problem tho. im currently on your ” beast mode ” workout plan. i perform it properly even reach failure a few times on the last set/s
    the problem is in comparison to my weight training i’m getting smaller. losing mass. i try to compensate it by eating two folds but still. the catabolic effect holds.
    any tips on how to get in the nutrition i need? maybe i should tune down the workout a snatch ?

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  34. Marcus says

    August 28, 2014 at 8:14 am

    Hi Todd!
    About half a year ago I discovered your website and I really like it! Keep up the good work! I did the UFC Workout and started with this beast workout this week. Unfortunately I had to struggle with a wrist injury on my left hand and now the doctor told me to take a break from the exercises that increased pressure on my wrist. Is there any way to train the upper body without to much wrist activity? For example I’m still able to do pullups but no chinups (I can’t turn the wrist without pain leftwise), planks on my arms instead of my palms etc. Please help me! I’m really afraid of loosing the achievement I made so far.

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  35. Do says

    September 5, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    Yo Todd, just found your blog while looking for a weekly beast routine and this one does kick ass! I will adjust it to my level and surely reap some mad gains. Also, love your attitude to fellow commenters.

    My question is about hanging leg raises. Our bar is low and I’m quite a tall guy which makes even the knee raises ineffective due to lack of range of motion. I used to get into pull up position to get higher on the bar but -since this routine doesnt have a core day- I don’t have enough strength at the end of Arm Assassin days to hold myself up while doing leg raises. Any solution or alternatives to hanging leg raises – besides growing a pair to hold my pull up position of couse??

    Thanks, anyway

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      September 7, 2014 at 7:10 pm

      Hi Do,

      Glad to have you apart of the SOA community! HOw about doing traditional core exercises? Don’t need to stick with hanging leg raises if it doesn’t work for ya.

      Reply
  36. Jeff says

    September 15, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    I just stumbled across this routine. And I’m excited to get started. Thank you. I’ll post again as I progress. Complete N00b. But we will see.

    Reply
  37. PawełPoland says

    October 15, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Hi, I am beginner about calisthenics and I do not understand one thing. How do you guys regenerate after those routines ? Chest and back routine at one day ? My back routine now look like this, that i do 5series of pull ups (3, 4, 3, 3, max) with 2min rest between exercise then 5 series of chin ups (almost every serie is my max) and for the end 3 series of negative wide pull ups. After this routine i am not able to do one pull up, its hard with push ups. After this I have 2 full days rest and I do chest routine which is pretty similar (5 series dips, 5 series incline push ups, 3 series wide push ups, 5 series bench dips) and then 2 full days of rest. If I do something wrong ? Do this routines are good for me as a beginner ? Do you have any advice for me ? Thanks for your answers and sorry for bad english.

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  38. Josh Sanford says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    When said it is adopted from and inspired by madbarz.com, I took that as you used the same style of working out to make this plan. I did not realize at least half of it was copied almost exactly from others’ workouts posted on madbarz. The arm workout here is copied exactly and the leg workout is almost the same as the meckanimal leg work out on madbarz.com. I feel that those who original made those workouts deserve the proper credit for creating such great workouts…

    Reply
  39. david says

    October 21, 2014 at 6:42 am

    I tried 2 times allready and email doesnt come to me,please help i really like this program.thanks

    Reply
  40. Jordan says

    November 18, 2014 at 10:54 am

    Will doing this with a weight vest help you get more explosive, for sports, such as basketball?

    Reply
  41. zayne says

    November 18, 2014 at 11:32 am

    I have learned through time that if you want to get really chizled you have to change your lifestyle. What you eat when you eat and when you sleep. I would appreciate a few pointers with this so I can put on some pounds. And with your program above, just stick to the reps you have listed? Or keep going until you can’t do anymore?
    Thank you
    -Zayne

    Reply
  42. Isaac says

    December 1, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    Yo . Im about to start this ! I train every day and play college baseball. I was always interested in a cal. workout because I didn’t know much about it. Now I am going to give it a try.

    Reply
  43. Will says

    December 11, 2014 at 9:49 am

    The beast mode workout routine, I see you have Mon- Saturday but what about Sunday? Or is that a day off?

    Reply
  44. Than says

    December 11, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    If you’re gonna write a book, be sure to spell it “then” not “than”. Thanks for the routines!

    Reply
  45. Dean says

    December 25, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Is there a difference between cycles and sets?

    Reply
  46. Andrew says

    January 9, 2015 at 11:18 am

    Hi Looks like a great routine going to give it a shot , just a Quick Question there doesnt seem to be a designated day to shoulders ? why is that ? thanks ! 🙂

    Reply
  47. Victor says

    January 13, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    Hello seems like a killer routine. My question is what is the difference here between a set and a cycle. I thought it might be the same thing. Please help. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Bandoogie says

      February 9, 2015 at 3:41 pm

      As I understand it, a cycle is one full completion of that group of exercises.

      Reply
  48. Iqbal Lahmadi says

    January 25, 2015 at 11:38 am

    Hi, Todd. I really interest your post. But i have one question here. I’m a skinny guy (height 170 cm and weight 61 kg). So, can I use this program to build my muscle? Thanks alot, Todd.

    Reply
  49. Jultomten says

    March 10, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    Hello, just 1 question : if i cant handle even handle tex 1 dipp or chin what should i replace it with ?

    Reply
  50. Ayman says

    March 20, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    how about the dietary intakes?
    with putting in mind that im not overweight nor underweight i just want to tune my muscles and add a bit of lean mucles.

    Reply
  51. Brian s says

    April 4, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    I am looking to add a sprint interval workout once a week this routine, any tips on how to do this ?

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  52. Alaa says

    April 6, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Yesterday with my first day with calisthenics , actually I had been playing gym for 7 months now , I can even lift 40 kg dumbbell bench press,however I had never felt that damn pain in my chest because of training ,thanks to calisthenics more effective for sure!!! THANKS TODD!!
    I am going for Arms today using your plan (Y)

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  53. calis beginner says

    April 8, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    Hi! Im confused. are there no rest days?

    Reply
    • Alaa says

      April 10, 2015 at 9:47 am

      Last day is off
      you are training from (Monday to Saturday)
      Sunday is your rest day !!

      Reply
  54. Edwin Diaz says

    April 11, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    Hi, if I want to incorporate any abs routine, what days do you recomend me to use?

    Reply
  55. Franco says

    April 20, 2015 at 11:47 am

    I read a lot of info about how harmful “behind neck” exercises are. Even in conventional gym is a movement that is usually “banned”. Some people say that not only is more harmful but that also has a lower range of motion.
    What’s your position in this point? why choosing behind the back exercises?

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  56. Matt says

    May 1, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    Is bodyweight overload the same as the complete bodyweight system that you offer free? What are the differences? Does the bodyweight overload come with an actual routine or just a bunch of different workouts and you put your own together?

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    • Todd Kuslikis says

      May 7, 2015 at 11:42 am

      Great question Matt! They are very different the 3 month program is very basic. It will help with conditioning but not even close to the effectiveness of Overload in terms of building strength and muscle. The workouts are all laid out for you in the program.

      Reply
  57. Josh says

    May 9, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    Hey Todd,

    I am a Track and Field runner who has already gone into one month of Calesthenics by using the Mad Bar workout app and have been seeing good results but I have been told that weightlifting is better for runners . Is that true? Also since I run on the daily Is Calesthenics a good thing to balance running with? And I do 6 workouts a week Should I take more rest? Please help.
    -Thanks

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    • richie says

      June 29, 2015 at 8:21 pm

      Since i am a very competitive soccer player. i would say to do smaller reps because this is mainly for muscle mass and mass plays a factor in density and since you are a runner i assume u dont want to get to heavy.

      Reply
  58. Bell says

    May 11, 2015 at 3:03 am

    Hey Todd,

    I am someone who suffers from scoliosis (unnatural curvature of the spine), and I had surgery to correct this. With the surgery, which was spinal fusion, I now have titanium rods to support my spine.

    Could you please tell me if doing pull ups, chin ups, or other exercises could hurt my spine? If they could, and since my back is rather fragile please inform me about other things I can do to gain muscle and most importantly become fit. I’ll be really thankful!

    Reply
  59. Johan says

    May 29, 2015 at 3:00 am

    I understand what sets mean but what is cycles

    Reply
  60. Jesse says

    May 29, 2015 at 5:12 am

    Hey, is there any exercises we could do as a substitute if we lack a bar to do chin-ups and pull-ups on?

    Reply
  61. Colby says

    June 4, 2015 at 6:03 am

    The 20 walking lunges, is that 20 total or 20 each leg?

    Reply
  62. Siddharth says

    June 5, 2015 at 10:02 am

    hey Todd, Will Calisthenics help me for height gaining??

    Reply
  63. Alfred says

    June 19, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    Hello. How do you adjust this program if you are not able to perform that volume of pull ups/chin ups? Thanks.

    Reply
  64. richie says

    June 29, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    Hi, I really like this plan and article but the part about building muscle mass is bothering me. Im not trying to get heavy or anything because i’m a 13 year old soccer player. I am very fit and I can do all of these exercises its just I was really looking forward to a strong muscle toning exercise. Is there a way to revise this to suit my needs.

    Reply
  65. richie says

    June 29, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    Hi, me again. Why did u make its so there are only 2 arm and leg days? Just wondering. thx

    Reply
  66. George says

    July 12, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    Hi Todd,
    I was wondering if this month plan is effective on teenagers?. I am 17 and would greatly like to improve my physique through calisthenics, would this be the case if i followed this workout plan diligently for a month and ate healthy?. Lastly, should i eat alot (plenty of carbs and protein) after a workout of this magnitude ,as i want to increase mass but still remain cut?.
    Thank you very much!

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  67. Jurgen says

    July 22, 2015 at 3:59 am

    Hi Tod,

    I was wondering why the shoulders and abs are getting less attention than the other muscle groups. I think it would be better if you had something like: monday : chest and back, thuesday arms, wednesday legs and shoulders and then for abs maybe 3 barexercises daily after the normal routine.

    Reply
  68. Joseph says

    July 27, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    Awesome workout plan. What about shoulders? Or is that what arched push ups are for?

    Reply
  69. Marvin says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    The Arm Assassin is ridiculous. There is no way anyone can actually do 5 sets of all those exercises with the prescribed reps. I was only able to do 3 sets on the Tuesday. Today is the Friday and I’m struggled on the first set. Was only able to do 3 sets again and struggled hard on the pullups on the last set.

    Why is each week the same workout? The first 2 weeks should have less reps on some that are 20 and maybe a few less exercises. So we can actually build up the strength and stamina.

    Reply
  70. Kaneki Ken says

    August 3, 2015 at 4:40 am

    Hello Todd I am very intrigues by this program but my problem is I don’t have a pull-up bar I may access easily. Is there any substitute I may use? Also if the substitute is harder it would be preferable over easier. Thank you for reading!

    Reply
    • Kaneki Ken says

      August 3, 2015 at 4:46 am

      Also I don’t have a dip bar any solutions?

      Reply
  71. Nathan says

    August 16, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    Wow just completed this and the results are amazing. 3 weeks ago I was skinny fat and now I’m super chiseled for my holiday tomorrow. Ill try the navy seal hell when I get back but wow this is so much better than the gym thanks Todd 😀

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  72. Logan Rogers says

    August 17, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    Definitley do this workout. If you follow this correctly with proper cardio and a proper diet, you get shredded quick. This plan got me where I wanted to be. My arms grew and inch and a half. My shirt hangs off my chest now, I have noticeable back muscles. My legs are stronger. This workout plan worked so well if you would please post another plan to do after I would so love to use it.

    Reply
    • Nathan says

      August 23, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      I agree Logan its a great workout bloody intense but its way worth it. Todd Is a legend

      Reply
  73. Ubaldo says

    September 5, 2015 at 12:08 am

    Is Sunday enough for rest? I don’t think it will be enough time for recovery?

    Reply
  74. David says

    September 14, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Hi Todd,

    can you still do normal weight exercises after you’ve done the workout, things like dumbbell chest press? what do you do after week 4?

    Cheers

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      September 16, 2015 at 7:24 am

      Hi David,

      You can increase the difficulty (higher reps, more advanced variations of the exercises, etc) and go for another round.

      Reply
  75. Ollie says

    October 23, 2015 at 5:45 am

    Hi Todd,

    Thanks for that great workout plan! In the last months I was focussing on mastering the muscle up and until now I can do about 5 consecutive reps. In your plan there are no muscle ups. Since I would like to also increase my muscle up reps I wanted to ask you whether it is possible to substitute some pull-up exercises with the muscle up.
    Thank you for your answer.

    Cheers

    Ollie

    Reply
  76. Sparsh says

    November 15, 2015 at 4:10 am

    Hey,

    Would you reccomend this program for someone looking to gain mass rather than lose it?

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      November 17, 2015 at 10:27 am

      Hi there,

      Definitely. This is a strength-based program. You can gain a lot of mass with this if you couple it with proper nutrition.

      -Todd

      Reply
  77. Michael, student says

    December 7, 2015 at 3:03 am

    Hey! Really like the work out plan! Is there anyway to make it a little easier? I mean I’m fully capable of doing every exercise and the reps given, but I’m in weights class at school so I’m already working my muscles during that time and I don’t want my muscles to be too sore to play (I’m a percussionist and it takes a lot more bicep and forearm endurance than one would think, haha). Just wondering. My typical work out routine would consist of Monday: bench, military, incline. Tuesday: squat, leg extension, power clean. Wednesdays are plyos which are typically cardio, such as: stairs and ladders pyramids; box jump and “jump touches” pyramids, (for lack of a better word. You just put one foot on a level of the bleachers and jump to switch and that’s one) 2-4 mat pushes depending on day, 2 sprint laps, jump rope; and on rare occasions, we get lucky and play mat ball which is basically kick ball but better because you’re running the whole game so I’ll say 10 minute run. (If I didn’t specify the reps or time limits for the exercise, it’s because most of the time we either do them for a few minutes and switch to the next and repeat the cycle two times or doing however how many reps the teacher tells us for that day. Always a challenge though so don’t think we’re doing easy exercises on plyos days, haha) Thursday: bench, military, decline. Friday: squat, leg extension, deadlift. And then nothing except the nightly 15-25 bar dips on my loft bed before I go to sleep. Sorry for such a long message, but just wanted feed back. And also, do you have any suggestions for a better diet because I’d honestly like to change my whole diet around and eat certain foods at certain times of the day, but I normally just eat the school lunch and I don’t think my parents would get food just for me and my diet. So any suggestions on healthy stuff normally around the house that I’d be able to make???

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  78. Pavel says

    December 10, 2015 at 9:15 am

    That’s a MURDER!!!

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      December 14, 2015 at 5:09 am

      Hi Pavel,

      It is. This is hardcore!

      – Todd

      Reply
  79. Michael says

    January 27, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    Hey Todd, I have a couple questions, I’m 19 y/o and I’ve been lifting weights for about 3 years now but also have incorporated some calisthenics. I really love the routine you set up and I’m going drop weights for a month and start using this program and see where it takes me. Now if I stopped lifting weights for a month and strictly used your program, do you think my strength with weights would decrease or increase after using this program and going back to weight lifting? Also, is there a shoulder portion to the workout that I’m not seeing? Thank you for making this free by the way!

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    • Todd Kuslikis says

      January 28, 2016 at 5:52 am

      Hi Michael,

      The best way to improve at a movement is to do that movement. Not bench pressing or dead lifting for a while will probably hurt your bench press and your dead lift no matter what else you’re doing.

      I believe bodyweight exercise will make your body stronger in a lot of ways, but it might not help you lift more weights.

      – Todd

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      • Michael says

        February 1, 2016 at 4:01 pm

        That makes sense, I’m willing to sacrifice that weight lifting strength, I truly believe that I can continue to gain muscle mass and feel an entirely new form of strength through this program, I have one more question, with this program am I still hitting shoulders? I noticed there wasn’t any specific shoulder workouts within the program, thanks for replying by the way, much appreciated!

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        • Todd Kuslikis says

          February 2, 2016 at 7:23 am

          You’re welcome, Michael. A lot of the upper body exercises hit the shoulder,s but feel free to add handstands for added shoulder work.

          – Todd

          Reply
  80. Milimo says

    February 16, 2016 at 3:22 am

    Stummbled upon this a few days ago, needed to spice up my bodyweight routine… I must admit, its been a challenge. Great stuff, look forward to more great articles

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    • Todd Kuslikis says

      February 16, 2016 at 6:46 am

      I’m glad you liked the workout 🙂

      – Todd

      Reply
  81. Yuon says

    February 16, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    Hello Todd, awesome Plan. But i am a bit confused about these Arching push ups. Arent they just wrong push ups where you let your hips Hang to the ground? And which muscles do they target?
    I would really appreciate an answer from you or anybody else.

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      February 17, 2016 at 7:15 am

      Hi Yuon,

      The arching push up would be bad form if your main concern is hitting the chest. Think of the arching push up as a cross between regular push ups and dips.

      – Todd

      Reply
  82. The ... says

    February 23, 2016 at 11:23 am

    It’s from Kingdom of Universe 🙂 Love him so much!!

    Reply
  83. Johannes says

    May 2, 2016 at 3:36 am

    I did this an I’m pretty pleased with the results and my progress. What can I do afterward the 30 days to push me even further?
    Thanks in advance

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      May 2, 2016 at 6:17 am

      Unless you were able to do all reps of all sets comfortably by the end of the 30 day, one option is going through the 30 day plan a second time, and see how much better you can do this time around.

      – Todd

      Reply
  84. Alex Tor says

    May 9, 2016 at 4:40 am

    I think this one of teh great post I read this month

    Reply
  85. Damian says

    May 10, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    Damn, this program looks incredibly hard. I’m absolutely sure that I die after 1 set of back brutality. Gotta find something easier.

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      May 12, 2016 at 5:35 am

      It is hard, Damian, I won’t lie, but you can look at the number of sets and reps specified in this workout as a goal to reach for. You may not be able to finish all sets the first day, but by the 30th day, you’d surprised at how much you’ll have improved.

      – Todd

      Reply
  86. Chad says

    June 8, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    So if I’m adding this up right, we’re doing 150 calf raises per set x 5 for a total of 600 per leg throughout the workout?

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      June 13, 2016 at 7:15 am

      That’s about right.

      – Todd

      Reply
  87. mCoy says

    June 17, 2016 at 10:58 am

    why theres no Abs routine in the program? im just curious why no abs

    Reply
  88. Brandy says

    June 20, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    I’m a beginner, not eating clean and not sure how to start. I’m looking for a good fitness workout and the right advice for eating clean. Can you recommend a starting point? My goal is to get to the beastmode level. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      June 21, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      Hi Brandy,

      The idea behind the program is to got you to beastmode. Make this your starting point.

      – Todd

      Reply
  89. steve says

    June 22, 2016 at 3:41 am

    Todd, I’ve read that bench dips are bad for the shoulders but you have included them in the 30 day work out, is there any special way of doing them correctly

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      July 12, 2016 at 5:48 am

      Hi Steve,

      Shoulder pain with bench dips is easily avoidable if you do them very slowly and very deliberately. If you feel any kind of pain, stop immediately.

      – Todd

      Reply
  90. David says

    June 30, 2016 at 3:10 am

    Hey Todd. I’m a beginner when it comes to calisthenics and I know that I can’t do that many pull ups. I don’t know if I can even finish a full set of back brutality. Would you say do as many as I can? Or use some sort of assistance for them?

    Reply
  91. Marco Klaassen says

    July 10, 2016 at 2:48 am

    Hi Paul!

    Thank you for this workout.
    I suffered a major heart attack 9 months ago and due to negligence of the first ER we went to I was too late to get an angioplasty and the placing of a stent.so now I know how it feels when your heart slowly dies and I’m a heart patient for the rest of my life. Needless to say that after I could leave the hospital I was in a wheelchair.
    I trained really hard to get out of the wheelchair and use a walker.
    I finally got so far that I can walk again and I’m doing Tai Chi Qigong. I am a black belt in judo and Jiu Jitsu but to keep the load on my heart as low as possible my cardiologist is fine tuning everything that was wrong with my body.
    I had a pneumonia and a internal bleeding as well when I visit the first ER but they really screwed things up.
    But I’m lucky to be alive and I’m still trying to find my way back to a “normal” live.
    At the moment I take 34 pills a day just to keep everything going.
    I have to loose weight and I already dropped 8 kg. I knew from my martial arts I don’t need a gym, I used to workout just with my body weight.

    But now, due to my damaged heart I’m looking for a workout that will keep me in shape and make me strong enough to get past 60. Yes, I know it sound very dramatic but I’m looking for what I still am able to do instead what has sadly become impossible for me.
    I know I have to watch out with workouts because … well things ain’t what they used to be. But I’m deadset to drop that 30 kg and build up a strong and healthy body, I’m 45 y/o btw. I don’t smoke, don’t drink and cardiac problems are not in my family history, so I’m just very unlucky.
    But on the other hand, I can produce music in my studio and my debut album would have been released independently last year but that has to wait until I’m feeling better again.
    Thanks for this program I will try it out as far as I can but if I drop more weight things will get easier.
    I can’t work no more due to another s few up of another surgery that left me raking heavy painkillers (morphine, etc) so money is very tight, it took me 15 years to built my studio, just saying.
    So to give this workout like this is mighty awesome of you.

    Ok, that’s what I wanted to say. I hope my album will be a success so maybe I can still work, albeit from home in a studio but I have ar least the feeling I’m contribute to society.
    Thanks again.

    Reply
  92. Sam henderick says

    July 10, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    Will this program allow you to do a handstand for 30 seconds.

    Reply
  93. Sam henderick says

    July 10, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Will you be able to do a handstand for 30 seconds with this program

    Reply
  94. Bill Campbell says

    July 22, 2016 at 12:04 am

    I am still recovering from a grade 4 AC joint/clavicular separations repair on my right shoulder and a frozen left shoulder.
    Movement is still a little restricted, so I was wondering how soon I can get started on this program.
    Your assistance would be appreciated.
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      July 22, 2016 at 7:25 am

      Hi Bill,

      I really wouldn’t be comfortable answering that. You’ll have to consult with your physician. You know what they say, better safe than sorry.

      – Todd

      Reply
  95. Jennifer Escobar says

    July 22, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    Hello,
    Can i use this program as cardio? I usually do weight training in the morning and I’m looking on ways I can change my cardio up.

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      July 26, 2016 at 8:18 am

      Hi Jennifer,

      I’m afraid this won’t work as cardio. Try this instead:

      ashotofadrenaline.net/jump-rope-challenge/

      – Todd

      Reply
  96. Emil says

    August 11, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    Hello, im just wondering if any muscle will suffer from overtraning becouse you are working out the arms the day after chest/back

    //Emil

    Reply
  97. Emil says

    August 11, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    Hello, im just wondering if any muscle will suffer from overtraning becouse you are working out the arms the day after chest/back

    Emil

    Reply
  98. Kasper says

    August 31, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    Her Todd
    I’m in to week two in this plan and loving it!! Well except my right knee that prevents me from doing the leg shocker routine.
    What should I do instead on leg days? Thinking ab and jump rope or do you have another suggestion?

    Thanks for posting this programme. Loving it and will continue after the 30 days!

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      September 2, 2016 at 7:07 am

      Hi Kasper!

      That’s a pity, I hope your knee gets better.

      I’d recommend you use that day to do some kind of cardio that your knee can tolerate.

      – Todd

      Reply
      • Kasper says

        September 7, 2016 at 11:13 am

        Thanks man!

        Exactly what I’ve been doing so perfect response ??
        I have pretty big legs from a life time of sports and roller skating and they really don’t need to get bigger, so maybe it’s not such a bad thing to skip leg shocker them anyways.

        Thanks again for putting up the program. Decided to prolong it to six or seven weeks ??

        –Kasper

        Reply
  99. Paymon Ameri says

    September 12, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    Hey Todd,

    I have been doing a regular strength training program with good compound exercises mixed with cardio where i just do interval running for as long as I can on a treadmill. I feel like i have been hitting a plateau even though I could most likely increase the weight/intensity, I don’t think I’m getting what I want out of my workout. I am a soccer player and i want to retain my lean muscle and get slightly stronger and while maintaining and increasing my athletic movements. I was thinking your beast mode plan combined with plyometrics was a good plan for me because its functional exercises that are in line with natural body movements. My question is would you recommend this for an athlete or some other kind of training? Also if i stick to this plan and I am already relatively muscular and lean, with a good diet and good form will I see results quickly?

    Reply
  100. Jason says

    September 14, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    Those people who say that running is the worst form of fat loss are full of it. My wife was 206lbs and wanted to join the Army. She lost 60lbs by doing nothing more than eating right and RUNNING and Walking. That’s it. She didn’t do any fancy workouts. Just running and walking.

    Reply
  101. Harsh Bengani says

    September 17, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    Hey Todd, great routine I would just like to know whether these workouts would be hitting the shoulders as well .I’m gonna start this from tomorrow 🙂

    Reply
  102. Greg says

    November 17, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    Hey Todd, I am about a month and a half from going to trooper academy and was wondering if this program would help out any. I know they do a lot of crossfit for their workouts. I’m not a big built guy 6’0″ around 160lbs. I just need something to get me a little more prepared. I do some weigh lifting now and running but I’m not making any gains in strength or mass. Any help would be awesome!!!

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      November 19, 2016 at 2:51 am

      Hi Greg,

      This program is gonna help you build a lot of strength, but since it’s not endurance heavy, you’ll probably want to do some endurance on the side.

      – Todd

      Reply
  103. Christian D. says

    January 3, 2017 at 7:43 pm

    Todd,
    I just signed up, received the email and clicked on the link for the workout sheets, but when a new page pulls up it is blank. Can you send me the sheets directly to my email? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      January 18, 2017 at 2:41 pm

      Hi Christian,

      Can you please try again, we fixed that issue. If it’s still not working, let me know and I’ll send you the workout sheets.

      – Todd

      Reply
  104. Viliame says

    January 4, 2017 at 2:59 pm

    Hey this workout is amazing I just have a question what’s the min for rest time between reps?

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      January 16, 2017 at 6:24 am

      Hi there, I’m glad you liked the program.

      There should be no rest between reps, and you should rest for 30 or 60 seconds between sets.

      – Todd

      Reply
  105. John says

    January 25, 2017 at 10:55 pm

    Had a good look through the program and yeah, its a kicker, more so because of the intensity of the sets / reps. I would not attempt this as a beginner and even at Intermediate level there will be longer rest periods between sets than suggested…I’ll just focus on one day at a time and see if I last the week.

    The only exercises I don’t agree with and have replaced for substitutes are the behind neck moves. I’m have had shoulder impingement before from doing them in the Army when they were taught and at my age not going to risk it again. Also, not a fan of the upside down pull ups and replacing those with leg raises to work the abs. I’m likely to pop a vein and black out upside down like that.

    In all its one of the better simple routines I’ve seen out there and will attempt and see if I can last the 30 days.
    Thanks for posting this.
    Ps. I put in for the program but the link sent to didn’t work.

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      January 31, 2017 at 9:09 am

      Hi John,

      I’m really happy you found this useful. The changes you made are very reasonable and I don’t think they’re not gonna affect your results much.

      Let me know if you do go through the 30 days.

      – Todd

      Reply
  106. Max says

    March 21, 2017 at 10:58 am

    Hey Todd, I have a completely unrelated question. I was wondering if your beta app ever made made it past developing, and if it was available on the app store. Thanks so much

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      April 1, 2017 at 6:10 am

      Hi Max,

      Not yet, I’m sorry. Hopefully we’ll have something out soon.

      – Todd

      Reply
  107. Faith says

    April 21, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    Okay, I’m in. I’m going to try this out.
    First day: Friday 21st 2017

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      April 23, 2017 at 5:28 am

      Great! Keep us updated!

      – Todd

      Reply
  108. Francesco says

    April 27, 2017 at 3:58 am

    Thanks for this mega program 😀

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      April 27, 2017 at 4:16 am

      You’re welcome Francesco, glad you like it.

      – Todd

      Reply
  109. Anurag says

    June 3, 2017 at 10:08 pm

    I need a proper nutrition plan. I am properly following the routine. But unless and until I don’t get a proper diet plan, I won’t see satisfactory effects.
    Please help me.

    Reply
  110. Tony Zamberlin says

    August 1, 2017 at 11:24 pm

    Hello Todd,
    What programs do you sell that are bodyweight only exercises ? This one seems to need pullup/chin up bar and dip bar, etc.

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      August 11, 2017 at 11:07 am

      Hi Tony,

      Check out our Isometrics Strength program, you only need a wall and a towel for that one.

      isometricsstrength.com

      – Todd

      Reply
  111. William Jensen says

    August 16, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    Wow, this training program is awesome!
    I can see results in just a week.

    I’ve never done bodyweight/calisthenics workouts before so my body is adjusting. Im fighting through all the sets with a lot of effort. Do you think I should learn the different calisthenics trick after the 30 day workout so my body can get used to this type of training?

    Reply
    • Todd Kuslikis says

      August 17, 2017 at 11:32 am

      Hi William,

      If you managed to hit all reps of most sets, then you can absolutely start training for specific skills. Otherwise, it would be better to give this or a similar program another go.

      Reply
      • William Jensen says

        September 25, 2017 at 4:38 am

        Todd

        In your bodyweight shop do you any have products for that or are they all just for muscle growth and fat loss?

        Reply
  112. Laurence Bernard says

    October 26, 2017 at 10:42 pm

    Great Day Todd,

    This program is fantastic. Thanks for sharing your experience . Much appreciated

    Reply
  113. Pasan says

    October 28, 2017 at 1:10 am

    I’m using a orbitrek for 30 min and use 2 dumbells.I also decreased my calory intake.I could lost 6 kg. But still i want to loss my belly fat and build muscles.i haven’t done any workout for my legs and back.So i want to more concern about them.Can i use this beastmode workout plan for my achievement? If i follow this should i do cardio for fat burning.And i have never done calisthenics before.sorry for my poor English

    Reply

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