When you start training calisthenics, it’s easier to know what you want to achieve than where to start. Get on the right track from the start with our beginner calisthenics workout plan.

Adding weight to your pull-ups is one of the best problems to have in bodyweight training. The pull up is a challenging exercise and the requirement – or even ability – to add more weight to it is an impressive place to find yourself. However, how should you add weight and when?These are the questions we’re going to discuss today – by the end of this short article you’re going to know how to progress to weighted pull ups and make the most of them!

We’re all familiar with the benefits of the pull up by now (our last article was a love letter to the pull up!). However, the pull up mate isn’t just for building a better back and gymnastic skills. Today we’re going to give you the quick and dirty guide to building better triceps with the pull up mate. Stick around – it’ll be 5 minutes to better triceps.

Chin up bars aren’t just for chin-ups! They’re a versatile piece of equipment that can be used to perform dozens – if not hundreds – of exercises with your bodyweight.One of the most important ways of improving your bodyweight training is to improve your core. This is crucial for keeping your spine healthy and getting better at key exercises like chin-ups and pull-ups. Continue reading →

Part Four: Time to put all that practice into motion with the most intensive workout yet from TJ. Supersetting routines is full-on. Can you manage it? Continue reading →

Parallel bars are an amazing bit of home fitness kit. With just bars plus your body weight, you can do a massive variety of exercises that will build all-round body strength. Get started with this 5-exercise, 10-minute parallel bar workout that hits your upper body, lower body, abs, and core! Continue reading →

A new series focusing on beginner to intermediate training techniques to help you get the most out of your Pull Up Mate. Video One - Back, Biceps, and Abs. Continue reading →

Stop wasting time in the gym - start using supersets to build serious upper body size and strength! Continue reading →

Advanced training is all about concentrating on form and technique to maximise muscle use and development. Getting your tempo right is one of the fundamental steps to effectively improving gains and overall strength. Continue reading →