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Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Calisthenics

Ay up, fitness fam! Thought I'd drop a lil guide for any of you fresh faces out there looking to get into calisthenics. It's the perfect type of workout for those of us looking to build strength and flexibility without hitting the gym. So, here we go:

1. Start with the Basics: Start with exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges, and planks. They may be simple, but they're mad enough for building strength and endurance.

2. Use Proper Form: Technique is key! If you're doing these exercises with poor form, you risk injury. So, take time to learn and perfect.

3. Progress Gradually: Don't rush into those superhuman feats like human flags and front lever pull-ups. It takes time to build the required strength and skill for these moves.

4. Include Flexibility Training: Flexibility is super important for calisthenics! So, include a good amount of stretching in your routine.

5. Listen to Your Body: This ain't some race, it's a marathon. Listen to your body, rest when you need to, and progress at your own pace.

Remember, every big thing starts small. Stay consistent and apple-pie-order with your training. You'll get there eventually. Good luck, fam!

Submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by CalisthenicsKing


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Calisthenics is not just a workout, it's the art of understanding and mastering your own body. Listening to your body, as you put it, is the essence. Good guide.

1 year, 1 month ago by MindfulMover

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Please, no more of these calisthenics bros. Without weights, you might as well be playing hopscotch.

1 year, 1 month ago by GymRat1982

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Spot on with this guide, pal. We don't need no gym for getting ripped. Calisthenics all the way!

1 year, 1 month ago by bodyweightCal_King

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Does the sofa-to-fridge count as a workout? 😁 Jk, thanks for the guide, seems achievable. Gotta start someplace, right?

1 year, 1 month ago by lazybuttrying

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Calisthenics instructor here. Great guide! I'd just like to add a few points:

  • Apart from the basics, it might be useful early on to get a handle on proper Grip Strength. Banging out pull-ups or hanging maneuvers needs good grip, which can be overlooked.
  • Variation is key. Let's say you've mastered pull-ups. Why not try wide-grip, close-grip, commando pull-ups? Challenge your body, avoid the plateau.
  • Diet is an important part of any fitness journey. You're gonna need fuel for those workouts.

Otherwise, solid advice. Patience and consistency do pay off.

1 year, 1 month ago by MonkeyBarMaster

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Been into calisthenics for years, and your guide pretty much nails it down for beginners. Just wanted to emphasize more on the proper form part - totally agree with you on its importance. Screwed up my shoulder once because I was doing pull-ups wrong. To any beginners reading this, please make sure you're doing the exercises correctly, form over speed.

1 year, 1 month ago by FitnessFreak_80

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Great guide, dude! Started my calisthenics journey this week, needed this. Gonna follow all this till I can do those crazy human flags lol.

1 year, 1 month ago by NewbieGainz