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Calisthenics Masterclass for Beginners

Arash Sohrabie and Kristjan Heinmets

Learn how to effectively move through space and become fit while doing it. This course is for anybody who wants to improve their strength, flexibility, mobility, motor skills and lose fat. Here you will find bodyweight workouts by the president of Dutch Calisthenics Federation. The course is built around the fundamentals of calisthenics, bodyweight workout and functional fitness, aiming to improve your body and lifestyle as efficiently as possible, helping you master the fundamental bodyweight exercises.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Perform the basic calisthenics movements
  • Create your own routines and workout sets
  • Exercise in a safe and secure manner
  • Implement advanced scientific training techniques
  • Get stronger and lose body fat in a simple and effective way
  • Prepare for the intermediate level of calisthenics
  • Exercising at home

Syllabus

Introduction
What will you learn in this course and who is it for?
What is calisthenics
Mindset
Read more
Defining the terms
Safety and hazard
How this course is organized
Before we begin
Learn how to perform exercises with the correct form
From top to bottom
Active-static stretches
Shoulders
Core
Movements
Straight arm strength basics
Exercises
Straight arm strength - advanced exercise
Core strength basics
Core strength - Advanced
Shoulder mobility
Shoulder mobility - Advanced / with resistance band / equalizer
Introduction to the exercises
Push-ups
Dips
Pull-ups
Squats
Triceps extension
Building your workout
Building your workout - in more detail
Nutriton
Nutritional Tips
Conclusion
What did we learn in this course?
Intermediate level examination and Gym routine example
Calisthenics intermediate level examination
Intermediate level examination example
Gym routine by Arash
Bonus
Exercises with resistance bands

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Taught by Arash Sohrabie, President of Dutch Calisthenics Federation
Focuses on developing strength, flexibility, mobility, motor skills and losing fat
Provides a comprehensive introduction to calisthenics
Covers advanced scientific training techniques
Includes nutritional tips to support training
Suitable for beginners and intermediate learners

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Calisthenics Masterclass for Beginners with these activities:
Watch YouTube tutorials on calisthenics exercises
YouTube is a great resource for learning new calisthenics exercises
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  • Search for calisthenics exercises on YouTube
  • Watch the tutorials and follow along with the exercises
Join a calisthenics community online
Joining a calisthenics community will help you to connect with other people who share your interests
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  • Search for calisthenics communities online
  • Join a community that interests you
  • Participate in the community discussions and activities
Practice the active-static stretches taught in the course
Active-static stretches are a great way to improve your flexibility and range of motion
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  • Follow the instructions in the course to perform the active-static stretches
  • Hold each stretch for 30 seconds
  • Repeat 2-3 times
Three other activities
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Review "Overcoming Gravity" by Steven Low
"Overcoming Gravity" is one of the most comprehensive books on calisthenics and will help you to improve your knowledge of the topic
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  • Read the first three chapters of the book
  • Try out the exercises described in the book
Create a calisthenics workout plan
Creating a workout plan will help you to stay on track and achieve your fitness goals
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  • Determine your fitness goals
  • Choose the exercises you want to include in your plan
  • Set a schedule for your workouts
Record yourself performing a calisthenics workout
Recording yourself will help you to identify areas where you can improve your form
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  • Choose a workout that includes exercises taught in this course
  • Set up your camera in a well-lit area
  • Record yourself performing the workout
  • Review the footage and identify areas where you can improve your form

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