Calisthenics

A step-by-step guide to performing a handstand push up

If you have been wanting to learn how to do handstand push-ups, GymTrix coaches have some excellent tips for you. To start off, make sure you know how to kick up into a handstand against the wall. Then work on building up the skill of lowering your head down to the ground between your hands….

10 easy exercises for a beginner calisthenics workout

Calisthenics is an ancient form of exercise that is both approachable for beginners and challenging for experienced athletes, making it great for anyone in search of improved strength and fitness. Contrary to some misconceptions, calisthenics does not require special equipment the exercises can be performed with materials found around the house like chairs or stairs….

Get in Shape with Street Workouts: A Beginner’s , Intermediate and Advanced Guide

If you’re new to calisthenics, learning how to train your entire body can be a daunting notion. Fortunately, with the right guidance, you don’t have to worry about feeling overwhelmed. With this detailed program, you’ll learn which exercises are best for mastering your body weight and how to add simple changes to your workouts over…

The benefits of weighted calisthenics for bodybuilding

Calisthenics with weights are an excellent technique to increase the resistance of your workouts and contribute to the growth of your muscular mass. In spite of this, there are a few things that bodybuilders need to be aware of before they start implementing this form of exercise into their program. In this article, we will…

The best home workout for abs: calisthenics

Calisthenics are the best option if you’re searching for a difficult and efficient technique to tone your midsection. A full-body workout using your own body weight as resistance is called calisthenics. This makes it the perfect option for anyone who want to lose weight without spending a lot of money on gym memberships or equipment….

The Ultimate Guide to Achieving the Perfect Human Flag – Calisthenic

The human flag is an iconic move in calisthenics, created and perfected by calisthenics practitioners. A similar move has been found in pole dancing, however the variations are fairly distinct and it’s likely that calisthenics was the first to hone and popularize this impressive isometric strength hold. In calisthenics, the human flag can be performed…

The Top 10 Calisthenics Exercises for a Total Body Workout

Calisthenics is an invaluable, ancient training practice that has been around for centuries. Building strength and muscle without the use of weights or machines is not only fun, but also extremely effective. This type of bodyweight training needs little or no equipment, so anyone can do it, no matter how fit they are or if…

The Ultimate Calisthenics Chest Workout for Beginners

Calisthenics is a unique form of exercise that has been used for centuries to improve one’s strength, balance, flexibility, and agility. It requires nothing but your own bodyweight and uses the power of gravity in order to become strong. The major objective of performing this style of workout is to be able to lift and…

The ultimate guide to the ankle pump exercise: everything you need to know

The ankle pump exercise is a versatile and powerful tool to strengthen and condition the muscles of the lower leg the gastrocnemius (calf) and soleus (beneath the calf) as well as the ankle. An integral part of healing after an injury, the ankle pumps reduce swelling by pumping pooled blood effectively up and away from…

Bodybuilding vs Calisthenics: The Ultimate Showdown

Working out with heavy weights is an effective way to build muscle and strength. Low rep ranges are preferred for maximal muscle fiber activation and growth, yet a common misconception about lifting heavy loads is that it will make us bulky or bodybuilders. The truth is that heavy weights cause micro-tears to our muscles which…