The chest or tricep dip is one of the best upper body exercises around. It works the chest and triceps as well (if not more so) than a bench press, and only takes up a tiny amount of space. Often, dip bars can also be used for inverted rows, push ups, and several other exercise […]
Calisthenics
The Intermediate Bodyweight Training Routine
So, you’ve mastered the basics of Calisthenics and you’re ready for something a little more intense. We get it. A good workout is addicting, and you want to keep building. The only issue with Calisthenics is that you can’t simply add weight to every exercise (pull ups and dips are great weighted, not much else). […]
Calisthenics 101 – The Beginners Guide To Bodyweight Workouts
What do you think of when you hear the word “Calisthenics?” You probably have flashbacks to middle school gym class, where you did push ups until you puked and jumping jacks in unison with the rest of your classmates. Well, that’s not wrong. Both of those, and pretty much every exercise you did in gym, […]
Which Is Better: Calisthenics vs. Weight Training
If you’re thinking about starting working out and you haven’t really made up your mind on which direction you want to go – calisthenics or weight training – this post will go right down your street. We are going to explain the pros and cons of both types of training and we’ll be answering some […]
How To Do A Muscle Up
The muscle up is one of the most respected moves in calisthenics and fitness in general. To do a strict form muscle up requires an immense amount of upper body strength and technique. In this tutorial, we’ll go over the necessary strength requirements you need for the muscle up and the several progressions you can […]