Improving Mobility: Essential Stretches for Calisthenics Athletes
In calisthenics, mobility plays a critical role in executing movements effectively and preventing injury. Whether you’re working towards mastering handstands, muscle-ups, or just aiming for better functional movement, maintaining flexibility is key. In his latest video, Nathan from Maximum Potential Calisthenics (MPC) walks us through six essential stretches that will help improve mobility for any […]
Training for Tough Mudder: A Calisthenics-Based Approach
When it comes to Tough Mudder, you’re up against more than just distance. It’s an event that challenges every facet of your fitness—strength, endurance, agility, and balance. Having completed several Tough Mudders, I’ve found that the most effective way to prepare is by combining calisthenics and running. Together, these two forms of training build the […]
How to Structure Your Calisthenics Workout for Maximum Results
Calisthenics offers a versatile and effective way to build strength and muscle and master new skills using your body weight. To make the most of your workouts, it’s essential to understand how to structure them according to your goals. Whether you’re focusing on calisthenics strength, hypertrophy, or skill development, each goal requires a different approach […]
Calisthenics Leg Workout
All the essential information you need to know about doing a calisthenics leg workout. BONUS: Check out the free calisthenics leg workout session available for download. This workout has exercises for beginners to advanced levels. Jump to the information you need: Can You Build Legs With Calisthenics? Why Do We Need Compound and Isolation Movement? […]
28 Days to Straddle Planche Tutorial – Full Body Training – HARD WORK
What a perfect time to write my first planche article… Now, I say FIRST because I will be writing a follow-up article once my uhh….. “average form” straddle planche evolves into a perfect form FULL PLANCHE. I recommend reading this story in full in order to gain context, habit-forming tips, motivation and other useful guidelines, […]
Dragon Pistol Squat – How to Unlock One of the Most Difficult Bodyweight Squats
The pistol squat is widely considered the ultimate bodyweight leg feat, requiring strength, stability and flexibility.
However, athletes are constantly looking for new ways to push their strength potential. Enter the dragon pistol squat!
The Slow Muscle-up – How to Conquer One of the Most Difficult Muscle-ups
The explosive muscle-up is one of the most sought after moves in calisthenics, but what if I told you there’s an even harder challenge that will give you greater strength gains and looks just as flashy..?
Pistol Squat – The Ultimate Progression Guide
The Pistol Squat is one of the most difficult bodyweight leg exercises to master.
Requiring strength, stability, and mobility, it is the ultimate exercise in bodyweight leg strength.
What Should a Handstand Feel Like?
If you’ve worked on handstands you know that there is no shortage of aspects to improve… Myles Tainsh breaks down some of these areas into more manageable handstand tips.
Human Flag Tutorial
So you want to be the next student of calisthenics to unlock the eye-popping human flag?! Just imagine holding your body horizontally, suspended in mid-air…