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Always stay true to the basics
If you want to start Calisthenics the right way you have to stay true to the basics.
I always call this sport a mindfck because you have to push yourself constantly. It’s a though sport but very rewarding.
Lets start with the basics.
1. Pushups
2. Pullups
3. Dips
4. Squats
5. Lsit
Every exercise turns into other exercises.
For let’s say, the Human Flag.. you want to have a strong core and back. But also a strong grip and arms as well as legs.
Hoe can we do a Handstand Pushup without having strong triceps?
Or even a Muscle Up if we can’t do a pullup.
That’s why we stay true to the basics!
A very effective way to train the chest! Pushups are very underestimated, but are really powerful when performed correctly.
Make sure you keep an active scapula and hold your body in a hollow back plank position. This is crucial. Make reps and sets like 5x20. If the pushup is to hard for you, you can lean on your knees so that way the lever is less then when you lean on your toes. You can mix pushup sets in different variations so you got that whole chest pumped up and working. Diamond pushups, Incline, Decline pushups, regular and wide pushups, clap pushups, explosive pushups... All great variations and very nice to mix them! But if you are a beginner, just focus on the regular pushups for now and get those reps.
A great static exercise to work your core! Hang on a bar or lean on parallettes and straighten out your legs pointing forward. Try to hold this position for as long as you can. However, if this is to hard for you, you can always use different variations to get stronger. You got things like planking(and all his variations), knee raises, leg raises, tucked Lsit hold, mountain climbers etc. I personally like static holds a lot because I think they are very powerful but the other exercises are just as good! It’s always good to switch them. A strong core is needed in Calisthenics so don’t let this one slide.