Switchblade
The switchblade is a dynamic move for advanced athletes. When you’re able to perform many pull-ups and muscle-ups, it’s time to try something new! The
The ancient Greeks where already practicing calisthenics thousands of years ago. Today calisthenics exercises becoming more and more popular. The American College of Sports Medicine lists body-weight training, also known as calisthenics, as the second highest fitness trend for 2020.
The exercises are meant to build a strong and athletic body. Once you can easily perform the beginner exercises, start with the intermediate workouts and then gradually move on to the advanced exercises to continuously challenge your muscles.
Beware to always warm up before you hit the street with calisthenics and allow for sufficient rest in between your workouts for optimal muscle recovery.
Calisthenics exercises for each muscle group
Upper body exercises
Here’s a list of popular calisthenic exercises
We’ve created an archive with the most popular calisthenics.
Click on the exercises to get a brief description and/or video tutorial
Human Flag
The human flag is an advanced street workout move. Even for experienced athletes this is one of the more difficult exercises. The human flag requires
Handstand push-up
The handstand push-up – also known as the vertical push-up or press up – is a push-up exercise where the body is positioned in a
Planche
So, you want to learn how to hold a full planche position? Great! When you have the discipline and follow the steps below, then you will
Chest Dips
Chest dips are similar to triceps dips, but they target your pectorals instead of your triceps. Key is that you go lower than with triceps
Fingertip push-ups
The fingertip push-up is a push-up variant which requires a lot strength in your fingers. This exercise will increase strength in your forearms and fingers. When