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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Introduction to Calisthenics – What is Calisthenics?

Update: This is an old post and has now been replaced with a more in-depth and up-to-date post, which you can read here Calisthenics is the act of working […]
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.