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...
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Ultimate Calisthenics Progression Guide (Best Way To Go From Beginner To Advanced)
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...
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...
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,...
Squat Thrust with Push-up
https://www.youtube.com/embed/h0fhanGNfJ8 Squat thrust with push-up is a classic whole body, body weight strengthening exercise. This move is intense. And if done as a plyometric, you will see your heart rate increasing very quickly. How to do a Squat Thrust with...
Plank Runs Exercise
https://www.youtube.com/embed/T8S5DwLOEzs Plank Runs are also called lumberjacks in some circles. The exercise strengthens your entire body but primarily focuses on your upper body. It can be done anywhere whether you’re traveling and are doing the exercise in your...
Sunken Squat
How to do a Sunken Squat: Stand with your feet wider than shoulder width apart. Lift your arms up and squat down until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Squat up while focusing on trying to use your glutes to do it. Muscle group worked: Glutes, thighs Target...
Squat Thrusts Exercise
https://www.youtube.com/embed/LQVtoQn7Sfc Squat Thrusts is a very popular exercise for strengthening your legs but also incorporating a whole body cardio workout. How to do Squat Thrusts: In order to properly perform Squat Thrusts, stand with your feet shoulder width...
Karate Squat
https://www.youtube.com/embed/pz1wzjNrFj4 Karate Squat is a great exercise to perform in your karate workout. It incorporates whole body exercise with sport specific training. How to do a Karate Squat: In order to properly perform a Karate Squat, start with your feet...
Hindu Squat
https://www.youtube.com/embed/EBFclPUYaCg The history behind the Hindu Squat originates from ancient India and was an exercise that Indian wrestlers used to build incredible leg strength. Ghulum Mohammed, one of the most famous wrestlers routinely performed 500 Hindu...
Catcher’s Squat
https://www.youtube.com/embed/J4AAelujp5Q Catcher’s Squat is an exercise for baseball and other sport’s enthusiasts. It was taken from the sport of baseball and can be utilized by anyone to build maximum strength in their legs as the perform a whole body exercise. How...
Bear Squat
https://www.youtube.com/embed/eAsSa8IsZs4 Bear Squat is an incredible body weight exercise you can do at home or at the gym. The reason it’s called Bear Squat is because you will be in the traditional bear exercise position and will be squatting backward. *Bear squat...
Side Plank Exercise
Side Plank Exercise is one of the best exercises for love handles. Love handles are hard to get rid off and take a focused effort in order to reduce them. This exercise is one of the best because it concentrates the exercise on the love handles and oblique muscle...
Lunge Sit up
https://www.youtube.com/embed/18aDmF1orf8 The Lunge Sit up is just a like a normal crunch move however your lower legs are going to be in a unique position. This little known exercise strengthens your core muscles and gives you a lean stomach like no other exercise....
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...