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...
Handstands
How To Do A Perfect Handstand (4 Easy Steps)
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 20 Hardest Bodyweight Shoulder Exercises
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...
A Simple Technique To Help You Get Your Handstand Faster
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...
Top 5 Nauseatingly Dangerous Handstands
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...
The Handstand Push-Up (Master The Most Difficult Bodyweight Exercise)
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...
Handstand Exercise (Ultimate Guide To Strong Shoulders)
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,...
Bear Walk Exercise Is The Ultimate Whole Body Workout [FREE Video + Bonus Workout Routine]
Bear Walk Exercise is a one of the prime exercises that wrestlers use to develop whole body strength. By walking like a bear you place emphasis on your back muscles to keep you upright. It helps to improve the overall strength of your whole body. Plus it's super fun...
The 5 Second Pyramid Workout (Mad Monday)
So today I have a Mad Monday workout that focuses on our whole body. Often times we get caught up in thinking that we need to split our workout days into Upper and Lower or separate body parts. The cool thing about body weight exercises is that you can strengthen your...
The 3 Week Workout Routine That Will Increase Muscle Growth & Improve Your Gymnastic Skills
As many of you know I am a huge fan of body weight calisthenics. The feeling of accomplishment that you gain after learning a high-flying acrobatic move like a Front Lever is amazing. If I could JUST do body weight exercises for the rest of my life and still make...
One Arm Handstand On A Cane – Freakin’ Crazy!
I posted this video on my 20 Hardest Shoulder Exercises Without Weights article and think it deserves special attention here as well. The video at this posting has only 600 views on YouTube. The first time I saw it my eyes almost popped out. Does anyone know who this...