{"id":5133,"date":"2021-09-24T02:22:09","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T02:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/?p=5133"},"modified":"2024-11-06T16:48:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T16:48:50","slug":"calisthenics-workout-plan-with-pdf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-workout-plan-with-pdf","title":{"rendered":"The Best Weekly Calisthenics Workout Plan (Free PDF)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Routine 1<\/strong><\/td><td>Full Body 4-Day Plan for Beginners<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Routine 2<\/strong><\/td><td>6-Day Hybrid Split for Intermediate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Workout Goal<\/strong><\/td><td>Build muscle, strength, and aesthetics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Target Gender<\/strong><\/td><td>Male and Female<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Recommended Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>3 Months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Exercise Types<\/strong><\/td><td>Bodyweight and Resistance Exercises<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Equipment Needed<\/strong><\/td><td>Dip Station, Bands (optional), &amp; Pull-Bar<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve designed the two best calisthenics workout plans for building muscle, strength, and aesthetics; one for beginners and the other for intermediates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your fitness level, you can download one of the programs and start training to level up your fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before I share the routines, let&#8217;s see why you should do calisthenics and what results you can expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Should You Do Calisthenics?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Calisthenics exercises are fun, challenging, efficient, and adaptable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do them anywhere, such as at home, in the gym, or on the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calisthenics training mostly involves bodyweight exercises that require little to no equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It teaches you how to use your body weight to develop strength, balance, and flexibility and improve your physical appearance and functional fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4x Weekly <span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Calisthenics Workout Plan<\/span> for Beginners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Calisthenics-for-beginners.jpg\" alt=\"Muscle Building Calisthenics Workout Plan for beginners\" class=\"wp-image-12828\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Calisthenics-for-beginners.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Calisthenics-for-beginners-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Calisthenics-for-beginners-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>This routine involves training four times weekly, 30 to 45 minutes per session, and will help you build strong muscles and improve your overall strength and muscularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/6-week-circuit-training-program-with-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13595\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>circuit training<\/strong><\/a>, which involves performing a set of multiple exercises in a row without taking a break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you are a beginner, you can rest for up to 30 seconds after each exercise to prepare for the next movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Training Frequency:<\/strong> 4 days per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Daily Workout Duration:<\/strong> 30 to 45 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Interval Between Rounds:<\/strong> 2-3 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rep-set Approach:<\/strong> Circuit Training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e7d55226ce821683a98cd5b2ef343226\" style=\"background-color:#080808;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Weekly Split<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monday: <\/strong>Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Quadriceps, and Calves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuesday: <\/strong>Back, Biceps, Core, Hamstrings, and Glutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wednesday: <\/strong>Rest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thursday<\/strong>: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Quadriceps, and Calves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Friday:<\/strong> Back, Biceps, Core, Hamstrings, and Glutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saturday &#8211;<\/strong> Rest <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunday &#8211;<\/strong> Rest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this program, you\u2019ll be able to perform more difficult calisthenic exercises as well as pull-ups, push-ups, and dips, with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warm-up:<\/strong> It&#8217;s best to perform warm-up exercises for 5 minutes before starting bodyweight strength training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The bracket in this program mentioned targeted muscles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday &#8211; Push and Leg Workout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>6-8 <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-push-workout-for-beginner#9_Hindu_Pushups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hindu Pushups<\/a> <\/strong>(Upper body)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>20 Bodyweight Squats<\/strong> (Quads)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6-8 Triangle Push-ups<\/strong> (Chest and Triceps)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6 Front Lunges per leg<\/strong> (Quads)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10-15 Bench Dips <\/strong>(Triceps)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6-8 Lateral Lunges per leg<\/strong> (Adductors)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10-15 Banded Overhead Presses<\/strong> (Shoulders)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10-12 Glute Bridges<\/strong> (Glute)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>45-second Plank<\/strong> (Abs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repeat two to four times.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuesday &#8211; <span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Pull and Leg Exercises<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10-12 <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-back-workout#3_Inverted_Row\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inverted Rows<\/a><\/strong> (Back)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>8<\/strong>&#8211;<strong>10 Squat Jumps<\/strong> (Leg)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10-12 <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-back-workout#5_Superman_Pull\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Superman Pull<\/a><\/strong> (Back)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6-8 Single-leg Ham Bridge per side<\/strong> (Glute &amp; Hamstrings)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>8-10 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-back-workout#4_Lying_IYT_Raises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Floor IYT Raises<\/strong><\/a> (Back and Shoulder)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6-8 Glute Kickback per side<\/strong> (Lower Posterior Chain)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10-12 Bodyweight Biceps Curl<\/strong> (Biceps)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10 <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/variations-of-resistance-band-deadlift\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11938\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resistance Band Deadlift<\/a><\/strong> (Lower Body)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10-12 Reverse Crunches<\/strong> (Lower Abs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perform 3-4 rounds for time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can skip banded deadlifts if you don&#8217;t have a resistance band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday &#8211;&nbsp;Push and Leg Workout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10-15 <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-push-workout-for-beginner#7_Incline_Pushup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Incline Push-ups<\/a><\/strong> (Chest and Triceps)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6-8 Reverse Lunges on each side<\/strong> (Legs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10-12 Standard Push-Ups<\/strong> (Chest and Triceps)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6-8 Step Ups<\/strong> per leg w\/ Water Bottle or Heavy Object (Legs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>20 Shoulder Taps<\/strong> (10 reps per side)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10 Burpees<\/strong> (No Push-up)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>20-second Side Plank on each side<\/strong> (Oblique)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>20-second Crossbody Mountain Climber<\/strong> (Abs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repeat three to five times.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday &#8211; Pull and Leg Workout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>4-8 Assisted Pullups\/Chin-ups<\/strong> (Back and Biceps)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10 Resistance Band Squats<\/strong> (Legs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>8-10 Resistance Band Row<\/strong> (Back)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10-15 second Chair Pose<\/strong> (Legs and Abs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>8-10 <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/huGj4aBk9C4\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/huGj4aBk9C4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scapula Push-up<\/a><\/strong> (Upper Back)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat three to five times, then end your workout with this <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/10-minute-abs-workout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10-minute Abs Workout<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternate options for band exercises:<\/strong> Bodyweight squats and <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/bodyweight-lat-exercises-at-home#2_Superman_External_Arm_Rotation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Superman External Arm Rotation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Intermediate-Level <span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Calisthenics Workout Routine<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Calisthenics-Workout-Program-PDF.jpg\" alt=\"A man doing pushup, a part of the Calisthenics Workout Program PDF\" class=\"wp-image-5149\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Calisthenics-Workout-Program-PDF.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Calisthenics-Workout-Program-PDF-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Calisthenics-Workout-Program-PDF-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-676cd0383539d70133d64c6f87c42646\" style=\"background-color:#000000;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Details About the Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Training Frequency<\/strong>: 6 days weekly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration per Session: <\/strong>30 to 45 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rep-Set Method:<\/strong> <strong>Perform exercises in a circuit or individually.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rest Between Exercises: <\/strong>30-45 seconds for circuit training and 1-2 minutes for standard rep set approach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rest Between Rounds: <\/strong>2-3 minutes (applicable for those who perform exercises in a circuit).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9ace632dce1cf7a138fc837d93d20bad\" style=\"background-color:#090808;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Weekly Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monday &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>Chest, Legs, and Abs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuesday &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>Shoulder, Back, and Arms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wednesday &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>Chest, Legs, and Abs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thursday &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;Shoulder, Back, and Arms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Friday &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;Chest, Legs, and Abs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saturday &#8211;<\/strong> Shoulder, Back, and Arms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunday &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;Rest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-feec38e159e63e9c239757fed2230a2e\" style=\"background-color:#000000;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warm-up:<\/strong> It&#8217;s best to perform warm-up exercises for 5 minutes before starting bodyweight strength training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples of 5-minute Warm-up:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Warm-up A<\/th><th>Warm-up B<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>20-sec Jumping Jacks x 2<\/td><td>6-8 Jump Squat x 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20-sec High Knees x 2<\/td><td>10 Reverse Lung to Kick<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20-sec Mt. Climber x 2<\/td><td>1-minute Inchworm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Burpees x 2<\/td><td>1-minute Bear Crawl<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30 Shoulder Tap (15\/side)<\/td><td>20-sec Mt. Climber x 2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>End each session with one of these cool-down stretching workouts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Workout A<\/th><th>Workout B<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Bird Dog Pose (10-sec\/side x 2)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-CiWQ2IvY34\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-CiWQ2IvY34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World&#8217;s Greatest Stretch<\/a> (5-sec\/side x 5)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Downward Dog (30-sec x 2)<\/td><td>Knee to Chest Stretch (5-sec\/side x 5)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Upward Dog (30-sec x 2)<\/td><td>Child Pose w\/ Reach (10-sec x 3)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seated Bend Forward (30-sec x 2)<\/td><td>Bridge Pose (10-sec x 3)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standing Bend Forward (30-sec x 2)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-lower-back-workout#10_Locust_Pose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Locust Pose<\/a> (10-sec x 3)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Muscle-Building-Calisthenics-Workout-Plan.jpg\" alt=\"Muscle Building Calisthenics Workout Plan\" class=\"wp-image-27286\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Muscle-Building-Calisthenics-Workout-Plan.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Muscle-Building-Calisthenics-Workout-Plan-150x300.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Muscle-Building-Calisthenics-Workout-Plan-768x1536.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday &#8211; Chest, Legs, and Abs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Exercise<\/th><th>Target Muscle<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><th>Sets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dive Bomber Pushups<\/td><td>Chest<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic Squats<\/td><td>Legs<\/td><td>15-20<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sit-ups<\/td><td>Abs<\/td><td>10-15<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard Pushup<\/td><td>Chest<\/td><td>10-15<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-leg-exercises-and-workout#10_Cursty_LungesSquat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Curtsy Lunges<\/a><\/td><td>Legs<\/td><td>6\/leg<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reverse Crunches<\/td><td>Abs<\/td><td>15-20<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Archer Push-ups<\/td><td>Chest<\/td><td>8\/side<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Step-up<\/td><td>Legs<\/td><td>6-8\/leg<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Side Plank Dips<\/td><td>Abs<\/td><td>10\/side<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuesday &#8211;&nbsp;<span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Shoulder, Back, and Arms<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Exercise<\/th><th>Target Muscles<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><th>Sets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Pike Push-Ups<\/td><td>Shoulder<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lying Superman Row<\/td><td>Back<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-biceps-exercises#1_Bodyweight_Curl\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-biceps-exercises#1_Bodyweight_Curl\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bodyweight Curl<\/a><\/td><td>Biceps<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bench Dips<\/td><td>Triceps<\/td><td>15-20<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yfNg5sFndbw\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yfNg5sFndbw\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banded Lateral Raises<\/a><\/td><td>Shoulder<\/td><td>12\/side<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inverted Row<\/td><td>Back<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chin-ups<\/td><td>Biceps<\/td><td>8-12<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-triceps-exercises#3_Bodyweight_Triceps_Extension\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-triceps-exercises#3_Bodyweight_Triceps_Extension\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elbow Extension<\/a><\/td><td>Triceps<\/td><td>10-15<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wednesday &#8211; Chest, Legs, and Abs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Exercise<\/th><th>Target Muscle<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><th>Sets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Incline pushup<\/td><td>Chest<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic Squats<\/td><td>Legs<\/td><td>15-20<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>V-ups<\/td><td>Abs<\/td><td>8-10<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Negative Push Up<\/td><td>Chest<\/td><td>8-10<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reverse Lunges<\/td><td>Legs<\/td><td>8\/leg<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leg Raises<\/td><td>Abs<\/td><td>15-20<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bar Dips<\/td><td>Chest<\/td><td>10-15<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cossack Squats<\/td><td>Legs<\/td><td>6-8\/leg<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seated Knee Tucks<\/td><td>Abs<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday &#8211;&nbsp;<span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Shoulder, Back, and Arms<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Exercise<\/th><th>Target Muscles<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><th>Sets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Banded Overhead Press<\/td><td>Shoulder<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pull-ups<\/td><td>Back<\/td><td>6-12<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sphinx Push-ups<\/td><td>Triceps<\/td><td>10-15<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Floor IYT Raises<\/td><td>Back, Delts<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Close Grip Chin-Ups<\/td><td>Biceps<\/td><td>6-12<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-shoulder-workout#4_Bodyweight_Lateral_Raises\">BW Lateral Raises<\/a><\/td><td>Shoulder<\/td><td>10\/side<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-triceps-exercises#1_Triceps_Push-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Triceps Push-up<\/a><\/td><td>Triceps<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday &#8211; Chest, Legs, and Abs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Exercise<\/th><th>Target Muscle<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><th>Sets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Hindu Pushups<\/td><td>Chest<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pistol Squat<\/td><td>Legs<\/td><td>5\/leg<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hanging Leg Raises<\/td><td>Abs<\/td><td>8-10<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YEuQAAZJJbg\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YEuQAAZJJbg\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Staggered Push-Up<\/a><\/td><td>Chest<\/td><td>6\/side<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-leg-exercises-and-workout#19_Sissy_Squats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sissy Squats<\/a><\/td><td>Legs<\/td><td>8\/leg<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>L-Sit<\/td><td>Abs<\/td><td>10-second<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bar Dips<\/td><td>Chest<\/td><td>10-15<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Skater Squats<\/td><td>Legs<\/td><td>6-8\/leg<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-ab-exercises-and-workout#1_Hollow_Body\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-ab-exercises-and-workout#1_Hollow_Body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hollow Body Crunch<\/a><\/td><td>Abs<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday &#8211;&nbsp;<span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Shoulder, Back, and Arms<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Exercise<\/th><th>Target Muscles<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><th>Sets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>One-arm Push-up<\/td><td>Shoulder<\/td><td>5\/side<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pull-ups<\/td><td>Back<\/td><td>6-12<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bench Dips<\/td><td>Triceps<\/td><td>10-15<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pronated Inverted Row<\/td><td>Upper Back<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Triangle Push-up<\/td><td>Triceps<\/td><td>10-15<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/resistance-band-lat-exercises#5_Banded_Superman_Pull\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/resistance-band-lat-exercises#5_Banded_Superman_Pull\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lying Superman Row<\/a><\/td><td>Back<\/td><td>10-15<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neutral Grip Inverted Row<\/td><td>Upper Back<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Banded Overhead Extension<\/td><td>Triceps<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are more calisthenics exercises that you can incorporate into your training plan:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-push-workout-for-beginner\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4122\">Calisthenics Push Workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-pull-workout-and-exercises\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4387\">Calisthenics Pull Workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-leg-exercises-and-workout\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10252\">Calisthenics Leg Workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-ab-exercises-and-workout\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4552\">Calisthenics Abs Workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-workout-list\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5135\">All Calisthenics Exercises<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Can Do This Calisthenics Workout Plan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can follow this program if you want<\/strong> <strong>to<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve your flexibility, muscle coordination, balance, and body composition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build muscle mass and strength with minimal equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Burn calories and increase fat loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You shouldn&#8217;t do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have any health issues, such as injuries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re pregnant or breastfeeding. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to beef up muscle mass like a bodybuilder or <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/12-week-powerlifting-program-with-pdf\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gain ultimate strength like a powerlifter<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can You Build Muscle with Calisthenics Only?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can build decent strength and muscle mass with calisthenics training. Calisthenics involves various muscle-building exercises, such as push-ups, pull-ups, dips, squats, lunges, and sit-ups that work from the upper to the lower body and help promote strength and muscle gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You should consider the following points if you want to build muscle with calisthenics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nutrition:<\/strong> You should consume a wholesome diet to get from <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/500-rep-workout-30-day-plan-with-pdf\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"27056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lean to muscular<\/a> with calisthenics training. According to the study, one should aim to consume 2.3-3.1 g\/kg of lean body mass per day of protein, 15-30% of calories from fat, and the remainder of calories from carbohydrates. Eating three to six meals per day with a meal containing 0.4-0.5 g\/kg bodyweight of protein before and after resistance training is recommended.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote \" data-mfn=\"1\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"0000000000000fdd0000000000000000_5133\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  title=\" Helms, Eric R et al. \u201cEvidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation.\u201d Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition vol. 11 20. 12 May. 2014, doi:10.1186\/1550-2783-11-20\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-0000000000000fdd0000000000000000_5133-1\">1<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-0000000000000fdd0000000000000000_5133-1\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"1\"> Helms, Eric R et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4033492\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4033492\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation<\/a>.\u201d Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition vol. 11 20. 12 May. 2014, doi:10.1186\/1550-2783-11-20<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Progressive Overload:<\/strong> You should aim to increase the number of reps or sets, or decrease the rest time between exercises or rounds from time to time. Doing this requires your muscles to work harder than before and it will stimulate your muscle growth.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote \" data-mfn=\"2\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"0000000000000fdd0000000000000000_5133\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  title=\" Plotkin, Daniel et al. \u201cProgressive overload without progressing load? The effects of load or repetition progression on muscular adaptations.\u201d PeerJ vol. 10 e14142. 30 Sep. 2022, doi:10.7717\/peerj.14142\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-0000000000000fdd0000000000000000_5133-2\">2<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-0000000000000fdd0000000000000000_5133-2\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"2\"> Plotkin, Daniel et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36199287\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36199287\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Progressive overload without progressing load? The effects of load or repetition progression on muscular adaptations<\/a>.\u201d PeerJ vol. 10 e14142. 30 Sep. 2022, doi:10.7717\/peerj.14142<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consistency:<\/strong> You must consistently train to build muscle. Consistent training keeps challenging your muscles and helps grow muscle size over time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Calisthenics help you shape your physique, but don&#8217;t expect that it will make you bigger like weight lifters. If you want to enhance your muscular growth while staying flexible, then I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calisthenics-and-weight-training-program-with-pdf\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22606\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">combining both calisthenics and resistance exercises<\/a> to achieve your goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Download The Free Calisthenics Program PDF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-d5df7e30-70f3-4e19-b3b5-70273136cafe\" href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Beginner-Calisthenics-Workout-Routine-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beginner-Calisthenics-Workout-Routine-PDF<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Beginner-Calisthenics-Workout-Routine-PDF.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-d5df7e30-70f3-4e19-b3b5-70273136cafe\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-e450de1d-8f94-45f6-bba0-549a49e25718\" href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Calisthenics-Workout-Plan-Intermediate-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calisthenics-Workout-Plan-Intermediate-PDF<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Calisthenics-Workout-Plan-Intermediate-PDF.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-e450de1d-8f94-45f6-bba0-549a49e25718\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-contrast-color has-base-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Calisthenics-Workout-Plan-to-Build-Muscle.pdf\">Download Both Beginner and Intermediate Routines<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>You can also make changes depending on your goal and fitness level. For example, increase or decrease the number of sets, repetitions, interval time between sets, and the number of exercises.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"modern-footnotes-list-heading \">References<\/h3><ul class=\"modern-footnotes-list \"><li><span>1<\/span><div> Helms, Eric R et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4033492\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4033492\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation<\/a>.\u201d Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition vol. 11 20. 12 May. 2014, doi:10.1186\/1550-2783-11-20<\/div><\/li><li><span>2<\/span><div> Plotkin, Daniel et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36199287\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36199287\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Progressive overload without progressing load? 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