If you’re new to calisthenics, it’s a form of strength training that uses just your body weight as resistance. Instead of spending hours in the gym curling a dumbbell to work your bicep, with calisthenics, you’ll focus on bodyweight moves that mimic real-life movements — think push-ups, pull-ups, and squats.
Yet if you’re a complete beginner, it can be tricky to know where to start. Even though most of the exercises will be low-impact, jumping right into calisthenics isn’t that simple, as you’ll need to ensure your body is able to cope with some of the movements. Below, Jenna, the trainer behind the specialist calisthenics YouTube channel CaliFit Studio, shares her five beginner exercises to get you started.
