Intro to Calisthenics & Bodyweight Training with Carlito

Name: Intro to Calisthenics & Bodyweight Training with Carlito
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Learn how to master your body by creating a strong foundation

Created byCarlos Salas

Last updated 10/2019

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What you'll learn

What is calisthenics: an overview of what calisthenics is, where it came from and what is used for the most.
Different styles of calisthenics: we will establish differences between freestyle and strength and power and give you insight on what would be the best way for you to train for these specific modalities.
Main exercises: we will go over the foundation exercises of calisthenics (plank, push ups, pull ups, dips and squats) and show you the common mistakes that can help you get to the next level once mastered.
Tips & tricks: my personal tips and tricks to ensure that you are making progress in your calisthenics journey.
Application: practical ways to apply the knowledge from this course to your training program

Course content

1 section • 11 lectures • 31m total length

Introduction2:04
Welcome! In this first video, I want to introduce myself and my experience with calisthenics. This will get you super pumped for whats to come and will provide you a quick overview of everything you'll be getting from this course
What is Calisthenics3:42
Calisthenics uses your body weight to build strength, conditioning, and endurance, blending static and dynamic skills like gymnastics and parkour, with freestyle and weighted forms.
Planks3:09
Master the plank as a static isometric exercise that strengthens the core, glutes, and shoulders through time under tension. Apply activation cues and fixes, then practice variations and progressive holds.
Push Ups4:23
Learn pushups as a full body calisthenics movement by engaging the core, stabilizing the body, using a 45-degree elbow angle, and applying beginner regressions toward full range of motion.
A Message From You Coach0:49
Join this message from your coach to stay engaged, share feedback on the video series, and apply calisthenics and bodyweight training insights to your own workouts.
Pull Ups4:02
Dips3:35
Master dips as a chest, triceps, and shoulder exercise by refining motion and elbow position, using chest-leaning or tricep-dominant variations with 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off for three rounds.
Squats4:12
Master the squat, a cornerstone of calisthenics for leg gains, emphasizing hip-first movement, core engagement, and variations, while addressing knee cave and heel lift with cues.
Tips & Tricks1:47
Learn personal tips to maximize gains in calisthenics: train with a partner to boost motivation and accountability, record your workouts to improve form, and pursue continual growth through diverse perspectives.
Class Project3:19
Create a 4-Week Calisthenics Program
For this project you will want to go over the Class Project video to get the most information and ideas. You will be creating a 4-week calisthenics program for yourself based on the knowledge and exercises you learned from this course.
You can use the Class Project Template that is attached as a guide to help you complete the project in the most effective way. Below is an example of a 4-week calisthenics program that can serve as starting point for you to create yours.
Make sure to share your Class Project so I can give you feedback and you can share your work with the other students in the class. We can tweak it along the way so don't worry if it doesn't feel like it's perfect on your first go.!
Wrap Up0:55
Build your own calisthenics and bodyweight routines, taking control of your programming and journey through experimentation to stay consistent, push your limits, and measure progress against yourself.

Requirements

Nope! Just the thirst to learn

Description

Welcome to Introduction To Calisthenics & Bodyweight Training.! In this course, your coach Carlito will walk you through all the basics and everything you need to know in starting your calisthenics journey. This is an amazing way to get going with fitness and even adding something new into your fitness routines.

In this 30 minute course, you'll learn what calisthenics is, what the basic moves are and how to perform them and even how to apply all the knowledge in your personal workout routines to actually reach your fitness goals.

What you'll learn:

What is calisthenics: an overview of what calisthenics is, where it came from and what is used for the most.
Different styles of calisthenics: we will establish differences between freestyle and strength and power and give you insight on what would be the best way for you to train for these specific modalities.
Main exercises: we will go over the foundation exercises of calisthenics (plank, push ups, pull ups, dips and squats) and show you the common mistakes that can help you get to the next level once mastered.
Tips & tricks: my personal tips and tricks to ensure that you are making progress in your calisthenics journey.
Application: practical ways to apply the knowledge from this course to your training program

You can get more information about coach Carlito by checking out his Instagram @carlito

Who this course is for:

Young professionals and fitness enthusiasts