Introduction to Calisthenics – Training Plans
Our beginner training plans will give you a calisthenics workout that focuses on the basics to get you stronger. Both plans are quite short and can be completed in less than half an hour. That’s not a massive commitment to become stronger, healthier, and in my experience, happier. Strength vs Muscle Mass Strength Training [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U17nFDcqdpI&width=450&height=253&rel=0[/embedyt] […]
Introduction to Calisthenics – Short Bridges
After reading the tutorials from this introduction to calisthenics, if you only add this exercise to your workouts, then it will have been worth your time. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8nZVHxpAh0&width=450&height=253&rel=0[/embedyt] Paul Wade of Convict Conditioning describes the bridge as the most important exercise and I have to say that I agree with him. Alternative Names Glute bridge […]
Introduction to Calisthenics – Lying Leg Raises
In the incline push-ups and inverted rows tutorials of this series, I listed the rectus abdominis as a stablising muscle. This is because your abdominal muscles are made for stabilising the spine and as a result, almost every calisthenics exercise will work your core muscles. However, to get a truly strong core then you need to add some […]
Introduction to Calisthenics – Bodyweight Squats
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1NI4VFCuDI&width=450&height=253&rel=0[/embedyt] The bodyweight squat is probably one of the most forgotten natural exercises; watch a young child play and you will see that they perform perfect squatting technique without trying and will sit in the bottom position of a squat for a considerable time without discomfort. Fast forward to adulthood and modern man has […]
Introduction to Calisthenics – Inverted Rows
The Inverted Row is a great exercise for strengthening your upper back muscles. Furthermore, it can be used as a precursor to working on full pull-ups. To progress to this you may need to start off with some upright rows first. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXHOZPkn6R0&width=450&height=253&rel=0[/embedyt] Alternative Names Australian pull-up Horizontal pull-up Form Here are a few pointers […]
Introduction to Calisthenics – Incline Push-ups
The push-up is probably one of the most recognised bodyweight exercises. However, many people focus on quantity rather than quality with their push-ups. This is a mistake, to get true strength, we should concentrate on getting perfect form from the push-up. This guide will detail push-up progressions for beginners. Remember, focus on your form to […]
Introduction to Calisthenics – My “Gym”
Wentworth Park in Ultimo where we teach bodyweight strength training. Personal Training and classes available. Easily accessible from Central Train Station.