What Is Calisthenic ?

 

Calisthenic involves any exercises performed using no added weight, and is commonly referred to as body-weight training. Calisthenic training can be done as a stand-alone routine, or programmed into any weight loss, bodybuilding or fitness workout. It has many benefits and is convenient, and it can be tailored to suit beginner, intermediate or advanced trainees.

 

The most well-known upper-body calisthenic exercises are pushups and pullups. Pushups are great for building muscle in your chest, shoulders and triceps muscles, as well as improving your core stability and muscular endurance. Pullups work your back, biceps and grip, and are a great test of upper-body strength. You don't have to stick to regular versions of the exercises, though. For pushups, strength coach Nick Tumminello recommends trying T pushups or clap pushups, doing them on a stability ball or medicine ball, or even doing them with just one arm. For pullups, try changing your grip width, or use a tree branch or pair of gymnastic rings for an extra challenge.