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Calisthenics 4

CALISTHENICS

Cardio

Jumping Jack

Start standing with feet together and arms at sides. Jump, spreading legs while raising arms overhead. Keep core engaged and movement smooth and rhythmic.

Sets: 3Duration: 30–45 sec

High Knees

Run in place raising knees alternately as high as possible, ideally up to hip height. Keep torso upright, core engaged, with natural arm swings.

Sets: 3Duration: 30–45 sec

Burpee

Depress and abduct scapulae, keep elbows locked and core engaged in the push-up position. Hips in posterior tilt. Finish with an explosive jump as you rise.

Sets: 3Reps: 10–20
Core

Side Hollow Body Hold

Lie on your side with body extended. Lift feet and torso off the floor, balancing on your hip. Core engaged, legs together, body forming a laterally sustained curved line.

Sets: 3Hold: 20–40 sec each side

Dynamic Side Plank

Strengthens the obliques, glutes, and core stabilizing muscles, improving lateral control and endurance.

Sets: 3Reps: 10–15 each side

Dynamic High Side Plank

Start in a proper high side plank with arm extended. Perform controlled hip lifts through full range of motion without losing body alignment.

Sets: 3Reps: 10–15

Plank

Hips in posterior pelvic tilt, abs and glutes engaged. Torso parallel to the floor. Scapulae depressed and abducted, elbows directly under shoulders.

Sets: 3Hold: 30–120 sec

Superman

Engage the deep muscles of your back and glutes. Extend arms alongside ears. Keep legs together and straight.

Sets: 3Hold: 30 sec

Back Swing

Start in a hollow body position. Perform dynamic alternating swings with feet and upper body. Movement should be fluid with core engaged and full body control.

Sets: 3Reps: 20–30 swings

Abdominal Swing

Engage deep back muscles and glutes. Arms extended alongside ears, legs together. Perform dynamic heel pushes and torso lifts alternately to generate the swing.

Sets: 3Reps: 15

Negative Dragon Flag

Grip the bar or bench with a pronated grip (palms facing down) at shoulder width.

Sets: 3Reps: 5
Legs

Step Ups

Bend knee to 90° when placing foot on elevated surface. Keep knee stable and aligned. Step up with control until leg is fully extended, then lower with control.

Sets: 3Reps: 10–15

Bulgarian Squat

Both feet and hips facing forward. Front knee aligned over ankle. Back straight, torso upright, focus on balance throughout the movement.

Sets: 3Reps: 10–15
Dips

Elevated Chair Dips

Hands on the edge of a chair shoulder-width apart, heels on another elevated surface. Lower body by bending elbows to 90°, then push back up.

Sets: 3Reps: 10–20
Scapula

Scapular Pulls

Excellent for developing scapular strength, improving shoulder stability, and preparing the body for full pull-ups.

Sets: 3Reps: 10–15

Lower Trap Lifts

Start in a kneeling support position with your torso parallel to the floor.

Sets: 3Reps: 10–15

Upper Back Mobilization with Weights

Hold a broomstick or light bar with a shoulder-width grip.

Sets: 3Reps: 10–15
Handstand

Create the Correct Line on the Floor

To perform a handstand correctly, you must first create a proper body line from the floor.

Sets: 3Reps: 8–10

Chest Push Out in Handstand

To perform the handstand chest push against the wall, make sure to keep your elbows fully locked.

Sets: 3Hold: 10–30 sec

Frog Stand with Bent Arms

Depress and abduct your scapulae (shoulders down and out) during execution.

Sets: 3Hold: 30 sec
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