Have you ever watched someone perform a bodyweight exercise and gasped in awe at their level of skill? I’ll be the first to confess that I have been amazed more than once at the body’s ability to maneuver effortlessly and the strength it takes to accomplish it. My...
If the normal push ups are too lame for you, you can try something a little more advanced like tiger bend push ups. Tiger what, you say? Tiger bend push ups help you work on your triceps, deltoids and trapezius. There seem to be different versions of this kind of push...
Below you’ll find some of the hardest shoulder exercises imaginable, all without using weights. There is something to be said about being able to do a one-handed handstand pushup that is more impressive than being able to lift 100 lbs over your head. They both take...
Last week, we showcased the unique exercise that is the handstand. Hopefully, those that had a chance to read it saw the numerous benefits of the classic childhood activity, and will now be motivated to start incorporating handstands in their workouts. So have you...
We don’t really believe in exercising in order to try to impress people. We like to leave that for other people. Calisthenics is not about mastering bodyweight exercises to garner attention. Sometimes with certain maneuvers, though, it comes with the territory. One...
Nothing says “look at me!” quite like a handstand. It was especially effective as a kid. But, for many adults, the handstand is just another relic of childhood left behind. And that’s too bad. Handstands can have very practical uses; even animals know that. Like dogs,...
https://www.youtube.com/embed/zcGCknv_M6M This exercise is called the grand canyon push-up because your arms will be spread out really far as this you had to push up across a canyon. How to do a Grand Canyon Pushup: Get in a normal push-up position with your hands out...
https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZjjiKXecPVM Barbwire push up is also known as diver bombers. It incorporates a full range of motion for your shoulder joint and is one of the exercises of the Navy SEALs do to get ripped. It looks like you are sliding under niece...
Welcome to the most challenging 30 days of calisthenic exercises you'll ever experience! That's because we will be putting you through our Ultimate Calisthenics Workout Plan. This exercise program is for those looking to push themselves to the limits and get shredded!...
https://www.youtube.com/embed/XbJzwGVI5x4 jump to: The Workout Workout Sheets Your Workout Tips Have you ever wanted to get in shape like a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter? These guys are ripped. They train hard. They don't make excuses. That's why we at A...
Welcome to the toughest, but most rewarding bodyweight training plan you've ever tried. The Beastmode 30-Day Calisthenics Workout Plan is one of our most popular programs, and if you're reading this, I encourage you to accept the challenge. To make things clear, I am...
jump to: Anatomy Weight Lifting Your Workout Progress Chart The 45 Exercises Bodyweight exercises are one of the greatest methods for building strength and definition. You can do them anywhere and they don’t require any investment in equipment. However, you have to...
I still remember the first time I saw on TV a crazy guy walking without support over a rope holding a huge stick. I was totally hooked. I watched every step of his with complete amazement and excitement. I had never seen anything like that! Was he really going to make...
Bodyweight training is awesome, isn't it? The more I train with bodyweight exercises, the more I am motivated to train harder and achieve more advanced skills. This feeling is very common in the calisthenic community. In the past, I have written a post on how to...
*This is a guest post written by Ryan Hurst, from GMB Fitness, as part of our 12 Week Summer Calisthenics Trick Challenge which starts June 16th. The Front Lever is a skill that, once achieved, shows just how much hard work you've put into developing great strength...