Calisthenics
/ ˌkaləsˈθɛnɪks /
Calisthenics is a discipline of physical training using bodyweight movements to develop strength, coordination, flexibility, and body control. The word comes from the Greek kalos (beauty) and sthenos (strength).
Unlike weight training, calisthenics builds relative strength — the ability to control your own body in space. It ranges from fundamental movements like the pull-up and push-up to advanced static skills like the planche and front lever, and dynamic skills like the muscle-up.
This wiki documents skills, their prerequisites, progressions, and programming — for all levels, in English and French.
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Featured Skill
beginnerPull-Up
The fundamental vertical pulling movement — the foundation of every upper-body calisthenics skill.
Muscles
Category
pullUnlocks
Difficulty Levels
No prior training required. Foundational strength movements.
Requires consistent training. Compound skill required.
Years of dedicated practice. Technical mastery needed.
Achieved by very few. Exceptional strength and technique.