The Burpee Tuck Jump Intro
This exercise is a calisthenic cardio and plyometric form of training.
The burpee tuck jump does not require any equipment. Making it perfect to perform at home or when you are away and cannot get to your gym.
To get the most out of the burpee tuck jump, you have to focus on explosively jumping.
You can always add weighted wraps or weighted clothing to make the exercise more challenging.
The difficulty of this movement is intermediate. Before attempting this version, you should have a solid handle and good form with regular burpees.
Over The Bar Burpees Intro
This exercise is a cardio form of training, but you can also make it a plyometric exercise by explosively jumping.
The burpee over the bar does not technically require any equipment.
While you would normally have a bar placed as a divider that you would jump over, you can just perform jumps from side to side.
To get the most out of the burpee tuck jump, you can explosively jump from side to side to add some plyometric training into the exercise.
Alien Squats Train Like a Martian Introduction
Ever heard of the Alien Squat? I'm pretty sure Neil Armstrong made it up while he was on the moon 😉.
It is a great exercise and since it is a calisthenics(bodyweight) training you do not need any equipment to do it. This gives you the ability to do it anywhere.
This exercise is very easy to learn and has a difficulty level of beginner. This makes it perfect for people of all different fitness levels.
Alein Squats are classified as a plyometric (jump training) exercise. The goal of plyometrics is for you to exert maximum muscle force in a short period.
The Bulgarian Split Squat Jump Introduction
This article will first cover some basic information about Bulgarian Split Squat Jumps.
We will then go over how to perform this exercise with written, image and video demonstrations. And the different muscles that this activity uses.
The Bulgarian split squat jump is rated as an advanced exercise.
It requires you to have strong leg strength, excellent balance, and coordination.
Pop Squats Introduction
The Pop Squat is another great exercise to add into your calisthenics training routine.
It has a difficulty rating of easy/beginner. This makes it perfect for people of all different fitness levels.
Individuals with a higher fitness level can make this action harder by strapping weight cuffs around your ankles.
The Rotation Push-Up: Introduction
Looking for another calisthenics exercise, or trying to find another variation on the Push-Up?
Try the push-up and rotation!
The Rotation Push-Up combines the traditional push-up with the side plank exercise.
If you have never performed the side plank, you should spend a few days practicing. We cover how to Side Plank in ourIsometric Abdominal Exercises post.
The exercise difficulty level is rated intermediate(medium). With a little practice, you should find you pick up the movement pattern in no time.
The Jackknife aka Pike Push Up
This exercise is commonly referred by two different names. The Jackknife or Pike Push-Up.
In this article, we will cover how you are to perform the Jackknife Push Up, the muscle groups that it works, the benefits to doing them and the equipment required.
Not able to do a jackknife push up yet? Not A Problem!
We are also including a guide how to use different push-up types to help you gain enough strength to do them. Look for it at the end of this article.
The Goblet Split Squat
In this article, we will cover how to perform the Goblet Split Squat, the muscle group that it works, the benefits to performing this exercise and the equipment required.
We will then go through a variation of this exercise known as the Bulgarian Goblet Split Squat.
When you are finding the exercise is becoming to simple move to the Bulgarian version to continue your progress.
The Split Clean
This article will cover in detail how to perform the Dumbell Split Clean Exercise with a written description and video. The benefits to including it into your training routine and the different muscles worked by the exercise.
To perform the Dumbell Split Clean as the name implies you will need a pair of dumbells.
You should start training this exercise with a lower weight until you have perfected your form. This will help to limit your chance of receiving an injury.
Dumbbell Clean And Jerk
The Clean and Jerk is an advanced strength training lift. It will help you to create overall body strength.
This type of training is shown to help when training for strength or athletic performance.
The hang has multiple different starting positions that you can use.
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