10 Best Calisthenics Exercises For Building Muscle

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Ring dips. I had forgotten about pelican curls, so thanks for the reminder there. I could barely do them today.

[@donatina1987]

I use the TRX is just easier to set up and move around… and I can hang it at the door … but I have rings too. My favorite movements are simple rows and all their variations or also Bulgarian split squats using the TRX

[@TheDjcj619]

1. Ring Face Pulls 2. Rings Push Ups, bonus for elevated feet 3. Ring Row, bonus for elevated feet 4. Ring Fly 5. Pelican Curl 6. Leg Raises 7. Decline Ring Pike Push Ups 8. Chin Ups 9. Tricep Extensions 10. Ring Dips

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You missed archer push ups - between #2 and #3

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You should! They work the hell out of you

[@dairychimken]

Rings are the best calisthenics equipment. PERIOD.

[@peacemaker0071]

@LostSoulAscension how well does it stabilize on a pull up bar?

[@skyeait5939]

@@peacemaker0071 you want very high pull-up bar if you want rings on it. i custom made a frame from 33.7mm scaffolding and its 2.7m high. They aren't completely useless on a normal pull-up bar though. The shorter the straps are the more stable the rings to answer your question.

[@CaliGainz]

​@@peacemaker0071I hang mine on a free standing bar, can do dips, push ups, pull/chin ups, rows etc. Flys would be better using door anchor though.

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Getting rings really showed me what was possible in the realm of bodyweight training. Having so many exercises that can be done with one tool has kept me consistent for many years!

[@hanmaidol6532]

This is one of the best fitness video I've ever seen: it's a complete list (+ explanations) of all the basic exercises you need to build your own calisthenics program.

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kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXuWg5R7jrmDrK8 - this video for me is one the best: a workout to build everything: skills, strenght and hypertrophy

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Thanks Daniel! Love my rings Have had them for 3 years now and sold my weights, and look better and no muscle soreness! I'm 56 and still getting stronger with RINGS! Cheers Gregg.

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What a happy surprise. I just purchased a pair of rings the other week. Just what I needed

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[@notfamous221]

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[@harisjaved994]

Leg Excercises (Calisthenics) - Sissy squats, Nordic Curls, Reverse Nordic Curls (BW leg extensions), Elevated Pistol squats, Bulgarian Split squats (technically weighted calisthenics), HFL calf raises, Knee over toes calf raises & Tib raises. Jump ropes are also great for calves. Don't know if sprinting is considered calisthenics, so didn't included that

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[@mikestofmikes]

Getting into rings via Daniel for the past 8mos or so. I’ve struggled with elbow pain doing static pushups/benchpresses. The free range of motion with rings has let me exercise and push myself pain free for the first time in decades. Thanks, Daniel, for the great info and easy to follow progressions.

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[@Doris-i4x]

Wow what a video. Pure gold. Well explained in detail, we just can’t go wrong with such exercises. I’ll save this for future reference.

[@wojtello1]

Super, też ćwiczę na ringach💪

[@DevinsCalisthenics]

Great video, love the rings!

[@NaWais]

This came in handy as a memory refreshment because for me the outdoor training season starts tomorrow! A few excerices I would add as a pretty experienced ring-calisthenics-superhero: -Ring Pistol squats (take balance out of the exercise by holding the ring/s = better for high reps) -Archer dips (when all the other methods of overload are used, this is the one to get strong at) -Side laterals (pretty similar to face pulls but keep your elbows in fixed position to mimic dumbbell lateral raises. I think side delts are one of the most neglected muscles in calisthenics simply because there aren't that many excerices for them, but luckily with rings there are!)

[@ShotgunGuenni]

Love it mate, never gets boring to learn even things we might already seen here, much appreciated! 2 exercises I still find hard are the ring dips and the pelican curls With the curls I’m not too bothered as I can easily replace them with dumbbells but the ring dips is more of a ego thing that I wanna nail 😂👊🏻

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Awesome video man!! What about leg exercises?

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squat with Bulgarian bag

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[@Voidermusic]

08:10 Knee/Leg raises mainly target the transverse abdominis (deep abs), and therefore won't lead to bigger packs like crunches or any other exercise where the head comes closer to the mid, as opposed to the legs. The deep abs however, despite their very important task of stabilization, do help with keeping the belly in and flat. So this is still a fantastic exercise that everyone should do. However, often the arms will fatigue before the abs do and because it's really difficult on rings, most people won't be able to do many reps. I think doing leg raises on the floor has a better bang/buck ratio, especially when it comes to the last reps towards fatigue.

[@Nuggetheadification]

Just what i was needing! have been doing regular ring rows for a bit and worked up to my first chinup now, but I hurt my elbow doing so, I need that ring freedom!

[@milovmladenov]

This video is full of great advice and very helpful to remember all the excercises progressions we overlook many times! Personally i saved it and i will look up to it periodically in the future.

[@aaronjohnson914]

Thank you Daniel. At the point where I need to progress and most of these are useful + the info is so helpful. Cheers!

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Phantastic Video; there is a lot to learn. Thanks

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[@patrickc.6183]

Great list; never thought of ring tricep dips

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This is awesome. Thank you!

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Thanks man

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Great video. Thank you

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I love my rings. They are my favorite piece of equipment. I use them every chance I get. Thanks for a great video.

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I want to finish BBW just for the BBR!!! Finishing Level 3 this week

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Just got my rings a couple days ago this was the perfect video to come across 🤝🏼

[@whoknows8223]

I have been thinking about training tricep extensions with rings for a long time. Gonna add them to my weighted dips

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Great Video! Thx 4 that

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Great video 👍

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The video I was looking for after buying a TRX. Thank you Daniel!

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[@chikara2392]

awesome, you should make a video on how to make your routine for different goals

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Sold. Rings ordered 👍

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This video so dang helpful.

[@jf2602]

how many pairs of sneakers do you wear to complete a video like this lol.

[@MrGG-xc6sg]

Looks like as many as possible

[@ericcartman9594]

Probably recordad un diferent days

[@ashrafi2005]

I think he just recorded himself excercising for a long time & ahead of time just so he doesnt need to record for videos

[@HartyBiker]

​@kenrosenberg8867 I recognise a lot of this footage from years ago. He re-uses old footage a lot, which makes sense, otherwise he'd be doing a full body exercise every video

[@ericcartman9594]

@@HartyBiker yes he is too weak

[@jjk9o9]

Thank you.

[@gregscottcampbell]

Currently running a slightly hybrid version of Body by Rings in my work in progress home gym

[@ShotgunGuenni]

Interesting to hear man I plan on doing something similar What have you changed and why? I’m a little „challenged“ with 5 days because I’d also love to sprint once a week and to practice with kettlebells simply cause I enjoy complexes But you can’t do all at once right 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

[@gregscottcampbell]

@nils0603 I'm the exact same! Trying to do more of a hybrid althelte approach, so I do Push Pull from body by rings and an Upper Lower session with running 2 times per week and mobility 3 times per week. Mon - (am) mobility (pm) Push Tue - (am) 5km easy pace jog (pm) Pull Wed - (am) mobility (pm) Lower Thurs - (am) Speed Work run (pm) Rest Friday - (am) Rest (pm) Upper Sat - (am) Mobility (pm) Rest Sun - (am) Long Run (working up to adding this session in (pm) Rest This is roughly what I'm doing just now, but it has been pretty taxing on my body, so im not doing the long run on a Sunday and sometimes I shift my Wednesday leg session to the Saturday, as the intervals the day after legs has been rough. Kettlebells are also incorporated into my upper session in the form of shoulder presses. The upper workout is based on Daniels Hybrid program but as I don't ha e weights, it's mainly using ring exercises and the kettlebells Hope it helps and let me know what you think or would tweak.

[@ShotgunGuenni]

@@gregscottcampbell thanks for sharing mate That’s definitely a lot For me this would be too much and I don’t really like doing twice a day sessions Currently these types of routine are everywhere because if that „hybrid athlete“ movement but to apply a schedule like that for let’s say a 35+ day with a full time job and other duties is hard to stick to and not the best for recovery But we are all individual and have different goals so if this aligns with your goals, let’s you recover, is fun and shows progress and results , absolutely go for it 👊🏻 I personally do better with 2-3 strength sessions a week and 1-2 LISS sessions 1-2 mobility sessions and optional if I week really good every 7-10 days a hill sprint or HIIT session

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I love this type of video!

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[@bigvic12369]

​hey Daniel a question, when I do rows my neck muscles contracts and it’s a problem because I do an office job and I suffer neck pain, how can I prevent it from happening?

[@smallhabitbigsuccess]

Absolutely! Calisthenics is an incredible way to build muscle and strength without needing access to traditional gym equipment. The beauty of bodyweight exercises lies in their versatility and effectiveness. Compound movements like pull-ups, push-ups, and dips engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously, promoting overall muscle growth and functional strength. What's more, incorporating rings into your routine adds an extra dimension, enabling you to target specific muscle groups like biceps, triceps, and chest with greater intensity and variety. It's fascinating how calisthenics allows for muscle isolation and sculpting using nothing but your body weight. And the best part? You can achieve impressive results right from the comfort of your own home, without the need for bulky equipment or expensive gym memberships. This video highlighting the top 10 bodyweight exercises for muscle growth is a testament to the effectiveness and accessibility of calisthenics. So, let's harness the power of bodyweight training and unlock our full potential for strength and muscle development!

[@TheConnorjpj]

Hey man! Awesome video, where should I position my pike press ups in my workout so that I'm not too fatigued for the rest of the session or too weak for the pikes?

[@Karaz76]

Excellent list and clear details for each moves. One limiting factor for me with the rings is the burn from the bands. Especially if I'm shirtless. How do you deal with this ?

[@Redditxreader]

Daniel I don't own any rings could you suggest a push day workout for beginners to intermediate level I do have access to weight vest and planch block

[@cowsicow]

Ring is my best friend the last year ❤

[@bensun432]

potent as always

[@OS9N9D]

bruh i was just scrolling through your ring tutorials yesterday, now this, THANK YOU SO MUCH! 💪

[@robertwilkins7498]

Thanks for the video. I do isometrics before dynamics for almost everything. What is the best technique?

[@molham1274]

Great video ❤

[@seanking6184]

Will need a lower body version too 👍

[@gilnopvariko]

Is there some way to train the side delts with calisthenics?

[@skibididapadada]

02:00 scapular movement does actually have a muscle building merit. Protraction of the scapula under load will build your serratus anterior!

[@MohitKumar-bl5io]

From India great work

[@nunchukGun]

I'm coming back to rings after a long time at a commercial gym. Ring flys are like nothing else for your chest

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Rings are legendary

[@Gabriel_olsantana]

The best cali content out there!

[@samarthagrahari4777]

Hehe been using rings since 2yrs (start of my journey) . One of the best decision of my past self😁😁😁 .

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Thank you very much

[@djj3357]

True intent 💯🔥

[@trinhvandao]

Here are some additional from my experience: - Increasing the distance between 2 ropes also increases the difficulty of pushing exercises. - Pelican curl is risky for shoulders. I do leaning biceps curl instead.

[@AArmstrongC]

GOLD!!! :)

[@MikeAzan]

Amazing

[@Ricocase]

How do you tie setup rings properly?

[@matteom5580]

Daniel can you explain the bended knees on the rows? Does it make it easier? Harder?

[@OS9N9D]

For me, Having them bent makes it easier to row, Since having your foot flat on the ground makes your whole body stable. Having then straight with only your heel touching the floor makes it a bit harder..

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the content we all want🔥

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[@edricjordan7093]

What brang rings are those?

[@joshuajacobson3349]

Love your videos Daniel this stuff is very inspiring. But how are you not wasting a lot of time in your workout adjusting the rings between different exercises? Also, it seems that some of these exercises require a special bar setup like you have, as opposed to the bars I can find at the local park.

[@Doctor.Kapow.]

Could you feasibly throw jump squats into this list?

[@piebub_]

No rings in my gym, still watched the whole video hahaha

[@sushantmanandhar1387]

I've owned a pair of rings for some years and the biggest disadvantage is how you have to adjust the rings every set Love the video man

[@RobiGold11]

Get yourself a pair of ring straps that are numbers. The ones i used are from a company called vulken and since it uses carabiners it takes a few seconds to perfectly change the height of the rings.

[@skyeait5939]

Yes training requires effort lol

[@deivytrajan]

you forgot to mention setting up rings easily takes 5-10 mins

[@skyeait5939]

@@deivytrajan for a half-wit maybe. 15 seconds per ring for me.

[@k.a263]

​@@deivytrajan 5-10 mins? That's a lot.

[@joelhenry4643]

what are the best rings to buy?

[@flxCat_]

Thanks, it's already past midnight here and I want to do some sport now 🫠

[@jorge_stef9151]

When pulling with rings my forearms get fried, any tip? Generally i have pretty strong grip from heavyweights and jiujitsu.

[@johnconnolly5117]

Being a cheap ass I made a few sets with nylon tie down straps and a short length of pvc pipe for handle if you don’t want to spend the $$ on rings- try Harbour freight for a pair of straps- under $10… plus you can use 1.5-2” thick handle for grip and elbow relief!

[@raymondo9010]

Can you use TRX cables as a sub for rings?

[@gregtimmons9952]

What kind of rings where you using?

[@regularjack2]

What do you think about ring pullovers?

[@teikomayumi2975]

question, do tricep extension hit upper traps?

[@eboboboy]

Since you are also a physiotherapist, I want to ask, will a pelican curl be bad for the rotation cuff? I heard from a doctor that a movement like ring dips will damage your rotation cuff, especially if you go down too deep. I stopped doing that since I noticed some weirdness on my left shoulder at the rotation cuff.

[@jurajkovac9990]

I searched this topic about rings dip/ bar dip and shoulder pain on many places. @eboboboy - Great mentality that you think about health. Summary: It is about proper form, and also your shoulders must have good amount of mobility and stability to perform it without risk of injuries. Common mistakes are rounded shoulders. If you have bad rounded posture from sitting, it would be good before dips do some corrective exercises as rounded shoulders are very risky with dips. Also when starting with dips increase range of motion slowly over time. With rings before dips you should learn how to hold top position with great stability. Good progression with dip rings can be with band or leg assistance. So with good preparation of your body it is very good exercises. But proper form is a must. Some exercises are more forgiving on poor form, but dip rings are not one of them... So anyone who wants to do them - take your time to do them right with minimum risk of injuries and study proper form first or avoid them. Injuries are gains killer. Greetings from Slovakia

[@briankindelan3121]

Excelente

[@therealjonie]

how long did it take to build muscle

[@Incognitus-Mastermind]

Would you make a "10 best Calisthenics exercises for Strength" (without necessarily build big/huge muscles) ?