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...
The Spider crawl exercise is one of the best bodyweight exercises you can do because it works the entire body in a way like no other exercise. This is absolutely one of my favorites to shred the entire body and to get that lean tight look. [learn_more caption="Table...
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...
This is a guest post written by Tyler Bramlett creator of CT-50. (Note from Todd: When I was working on my handstand I met Tyler out in California for a fitness event. I mentioned to him that I was struggling with my handstand and that my form was off. He shared with...
The biggest myth with bodyweight exercises is that it's difficult to make the calisthenics workout more challenging which is why we created this calisthenics progression guide. When you use weights you can simply add weight. When you use your own body weight most...
When you are on the quest for Calisthenics Self-Mastery there is no better place to start than the handstand. It is a skill that combines strength, body alignment, and balance. If you have ever devoted yourself to practicing it you know how difficult it can be. You...
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...
Use this exercise for an incredible leg burnout that also incorporates balance training. How to do a One-Legged Bird Squat: In order to properly perform the One Legged Bird Squat, stand with your feet together and your arms in the air pointed toward opposite walls....
Crazy Lunge is called “crazy” because of how intense it is for your legs. It utilizes plyometrics to build great strength throughout your lower body. How to do a Crazy Lunge: Get in a normal lunge position with one leg forward (knee bent 90 degrees) and the other leg...
This difficult exercise is by far one of the best ways to lose love handles. Since you are recruiting both the lower and upper part of the love handle, it works perfectly to lose it very quickly. How to do the Side Plank with Leg Lift: Place your right elbow on the...
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!...