Pull-up
Builds pulling strength through the back, arms, and grip.
Calisthenics basics
What is calisthenics?
Calisthenics is strength training with your own bodyweight. The basics are simple movements like pulling, pushing, dipping, and squatting. Over time, those fundamentals build into stronger skills, cleaner control, and more confidence on the bars.
Bodyweight strength
Fundamentals you can build on.
Dip
Trains strong shoulders, chest, and triceps on bars or rings.
Push-up
A simple baseline for pushing strength and full-body tension.
Squat
Keeps lower-body strength, mobility, and control in the mix.
Technique and skills
Common tricks to grow into.
Handstand
Develops balance, shoulder strength, and body alignment upside down.
Muscle-up
Combines a strong pull, clean transition, and support above the bar.
L-sit
Builds compression, straight-arm support, and core control.
Front lever
A classic bar skill for straight-body pulling strength and tension.
Mobility and flexibility
Move well, train longer.
Shoulder opener
Helps overhead positions for hanging, handstands, and cleaner pushing lines.
Wrist prep
Prepares the wrists for floor work, handstands, push-ups, and straight-arm support.
Deep squat hold
Maintains hip, ankle, and knee range for stronger lower-body movement.
Pike stretch
Builds hamstring range and compression for L-sits, folds, and straight-leg skills.
How to start
Build the base first.
Start with control
Clean reps, full range of motion, and stable positions matter more than chasing harder skills early.
Progress slowly
Make exercises harder with more range, cleaner tempo, or better leverage before jumping to advanced variations.
Train together
Bodyweight training is easier to sustain when people share feedback, spot each other, and keep showing up.
Train with us
Try it at the Feld.
Bring your current routine or ask for ideas. Every Thursday from 08:15–09:30 at the east-side calisthenics park.