Plateauing in calisthenics is a common experience, especially as you advance in your training and your body adapts to the exercises. Hitting a plateau means your progress stalls, and you stop seeing improvements in strength, hypertrophy, or skill. However, breaking…
Having a well planed training plan is a must if you want to succeed with your training, especially if you are a beginner or intermediate calisthenics trainee. Without planning your training in advance, you will be random stuff that won’t…
The Calisthenics Program by PrimalFitness is a comprehensive workout plan designed for beginners to intermediate trainees, focusing on bodyweight exercises. It includes structured routines for strength development, flexibility, and advanced calisthenics skills. With minimal equipment required, it’s both convenient and…
Technology offers many helpful resources and tools to help you achieve your calisthenics goals. From engaging communities to instructional YouTube channels, here are the best online tools to reach your calisthenics goals! Online Calisthenics Communities Connecting with like-minded individuals can…
There are several different calisthenics styles and methods, and knowing different training methods allows you to choose the ones you find most enjoyable and rewarding to do. You may enjoy the structure and discipline of traditional strength-based calisthenics, or prefer…
Calisthenics communities provide a supportive environment where you can encourage and motivate each other. Whether it’s overcoming challenges, sticking to a routine, or pushing through plateaus, having a community behind you can make a significant difference in your progress and…
Discover the essential nutrition strategies to power your calisthenics journey! Learn how to optimize your diet to support strength and muscle building, ensuring you’re fueling your body for success! Macronutrients: Fueling your body Starting with macronutrients, which are the essential…
Performing calisthenics exercises often requires a good deal of mobility, improving your flexibility will make calisthenics exercises easier, safer, and better looking. Keep reading to find out how! The different types of stretching: you need to know! Before getting into…
Is daily calisthenics training possible without overtraining? keep reading to find out this and more about daily calisthenics training! Can you train calisthenics daily? Training calisthenics every day is possible and safe when done correctly. The best way to train…
Training calisthenics high volume/reps aka. Old school calisthenics is a great way to get a good training session with minimal equipment, but is effective for building muscle and strength? keep reading to find out! Does high rep/volume training build muscle?…
Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that is stored in the muscles in the form of phosphocreatine and is involved in the regeneration of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy currency of cells. Creatine is found in small amounts in…
The mind-muscle connection is essential for ensuring that the targeted muscles are doing the work during calisthenics exercises. It’s the foundation for effective muscle engagement and activation. Continue reading to learn more about the mind-muscle connection and how to improve…
What is Relative strength? Relative strength is the amount of force generated per pound of body weight. The focus is not just on how much weight one can lift (i.e. absolute strength), but rather a measure of how strong you…
Work capacity is important in calisthenics because it allows you to perform more work during your workouts and recover from it. Increasing your work capacity will improve muscle size, strength, and overall performance. Continue reading to find out how! What…