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Calisthenics is bodyweight training that lets you progress
wherever you want, whenever you want.
The ultimate minimalist sport.
What is calisthenics?
Calisthenics is a type of physical training based on a series of bodyweight exercises. These focus on body movements, using your own weight as resistance, with little or no equipment. The goal? Develop strength, agility, coordination and endurance.
Why would you start calisthenics?
No time for the gym…
You'd love to build muscle but your schedule is already too packed to add gym commutes.
Memberships cost too much
You don't want to spend $40–60/month on a gym you might never go to.
Don't know where to start
You want to progress but feel lost facing all the exercises and programs out there.
Calisthenics is your body, your GYM
Calisthenics is the art of training with your own bodyweight.
No machines. No expensive equipment. Just you, your body, and your motivation.
From total beginner to advanced athlete, there's always an adapted progression.
At home, in the park, travelling. You train wherever you want.
Strength, endurance, mobility, aesthetics: complete physical development.
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New to calisthenics?
Follow our complete guide to build the right foundations from day one- Core exercises
- Simple 12-week program
- Mistakes to avoid and how to progress safely
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Learn impressive bodyweight skills step by step- Handstand, planche, front lever
- Step-by-step progressions
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Our latest calisthenics articles
10 Parallettes Exercises to Level Up Your Training
– 10 exercises from beginner holds to handstand push-ups on parallettes – Benefits: deeper push range, wrist-friendly positions, unlocks planche and L-sit – 8-week progressive program with adaptation, volume, specialization and consolidation phases
Read more → BlogThe Afterburn Effect: Burn Calories Hours After Your Workout
– EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption): your body keeps burning calories 24-48h after training – Triggers: HIIT, compound movements, high-intensity resistance training – Calisthenics is ideal: compound bodyweight exercises at high intensity maximize the afterburn
Read more → AbsBurpees: The Ultimate Full-Body Cardio Exercise
– Full-body compound exercise combining squat, plank, push-up and explosive jump – Muscles: quads, glutes, chest, shoulders, triceps, abs, all in one movement – 4 variations from simplified burpee to pull-up burpee, plus HIIT and 30-day programs
Read more →What are the basic calisthenics exercises?
Push-ups
The go-to calisthenics exercise everyone knows. But not everyone knows how many ways it can be varied.
All push-up variations →Pull-ups
A calisthenics staple, though not always easy to start, especially if you're new to sport. No worries: go at your own pace.
Start with scapular pull-ups →Squats
The foundation for legs and glutes. Looks basic but is seriously effective, with plenty of variations to keep it challenging.
Wall sit guide →Dips
Like pull-ups, this one is more demanding. A great exercise for triceps and chest.
Chest exercises →Core
The foundation of every calisthenics movement. Strong abs, strong everything.
Hollow hold guide →What are the origins of calisthenics?
Calisthenics traces its origins to ancient Greece. The name comes from the Greek words kallos (beauty) and sthenos (strength). It was strongly integrated into Swedish gymnastics in the modern era, giving it a dual origin, both ancient and modern, which we find fascinating.
The term "Calisthenics" was popularised in the United States in the mid-19th century by Catharine Beecher, an educator who drew inspiration from Swedish gymnastics. Calisthenics then referred to a method of physical exercises taught in schools, primarily for girls.
What's the difference between calisthenics and street workout?
Honestly, not much. The two practices are largely the same. "Street workout" is simply calisthenics practised in an urban setting, typically in outdoor parks or equipped playgrounds. Same exercises, different scenery.
Benefits and advantages of calisthenics
Full-body strength
Calisthenics targets all muscle groups, building a harmoniously developed body with functional strength you can use in everyday life.
Improved mobility
Calisthenics exercises improve flexibility and mobility, promoting natural, fluid movement in your daily life.
Accessible and practical
No equipment needed to start: train at home, in a park, or while travelling.
Boosted metabolism
By building muscle, calisthenics raises your base metabolism, burning more calories even at rest.
Adaptable to all levels
Calisthenics is accessible to everyone, regardless of fitness level, from complete beginners to advanced athletes.
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