03 Mar 2015

1 Arm Chin Up/1 Arm Pull Up

Using two hands getting too easy? Try out the 1 Arm Pull Up or Chin Up! Underhand Grip= Chin Up Overhand Grip= Pull Up Same form as usual but you just use one arm to pull yourself up. This is a pretty advanced movement so only try this once you

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03 Mar 2015

Chin Up

A chin is very similar to a pullup. The only difference is that your hands are reversed. Your palms will be facing you with an underhand grip. Grab the bar shoulder width apart and hang from the bar. Without a kip or swing pull up till your chin passes the

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27 Feb 2015

Band Assisted Pull Ups

Can’t do a pull up yet? No problem! Although calisthenics is all about just using your bodyweight, sometimes buying certain equipment can help you excel at calisthenics. Go to your local walmart or buy online some exercise bands. Wrap it around your bar and place one foot inside. Then do

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27 Feb 2015

Clapping Pull Up

The clapping pull up is a fun variation of a regular pullup. Perform the same form done in a regular pull up, however on the way up to the bar explode up and let go of the bar. When you let go clap your hands together and then grab the

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27 Feb 2015

Inverted Row

This exercise can be done on rings or a bar. Grab a low bar or rings low. Your body will be almost horizontal with the ground, back facing the ground. Lower yourself until your arms are fully extended. Once extended pull up to starting position, chest hitting bar or rings.

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27 Feb 2015

Pull-Up

The staple exercise of any calisthenics program and is the most associated exercise with calisthenics. The pull up is a key exercise for back and bicep growth. Not only that but it also activates your core and shoulders. To perform a standard pull-up, grap the bar shoulder width apart with

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