The Kipping Muscle Up versus the Strict Muscle Up: Which is better? Well, they’re different. Not better, not worse, just different. I honestly don’t care which one you choose to perform, but I do have a strong opinion on which one you should focus on learning first. But no matter which one you choose as […]
Floor Conditioning for Front and Back Levers: Training Without Bars
The “Pinnacle Exercises” are what we call the most advanced, staple exercises of the Bodyweight Athlete. But just as their name implies, the Pinnacles represent the higher level achievements in bodyweight training- nobody starts there. An entire continuum of regressions, progressions, and conditioning exercises need to be mastered along the way. In this tutorial, I’ll […]
The 6-Point Pull-Up: Making Use of the Cable-System Pull-Up Bar
The 6-Point Pull-Up Variation is a great sequence of pull and chin ups that I put together to make use of the typical Pull-Up bar set up you find on most cross-over cable columns. I began doing this while trying to make the most of spotty access to good pull-up bars when traveling so much […]
Advanced Pull-Up Variations From Simon Boulter
I’m psyched to bring you this guest article and video from Simon Boulter. Pull-Ups are the basis of our Horizontal Pulling Patterns in bodyweight training, and I bet you already incorporate some version into your own fitness routine. But did you know how many creative, challenging and incredibly effective variations there are? So I’m excited […]
Parallel Bars: From L-Sits to Tucks and Presses and More!
Parallel bars are an awesome bodyweight training tool for practicing your hand balancing, and this week we’ve got two incredible exercises for you to try out: the L-Sit to High Hip Tuck; and the L-Sit to Straddle Press-Up Handstand. Whether you are a gymnast, bar athlete or general bodyweight enthusiast, Parallels are an excellent place […]
Intro to Rope Climbing: The S-Hook
Rope climbing is one of my favorite alternatives for your vertical pulling patterns (after all, you can’t do pull-ups all the time!). It can be extremely challenging to work your way up to climbing using only your arms, so today we’re going to start at the beginning, with the S-Hook. I love rope climbing because […]
The Tornado Pull-Up: Strength With a Twist
The Tornado Pull-Up is a great variation on the timeless pull-up exercise. It’s no secret that Pull-Ups and Chin-Ups are one of the best exercises around. Sure, it might be impressive to see someone grunt out a ton of weight on a lat pull down machine, but the simple Pull-Up will always be a display […]
Band-Assisted Muscle-Up: Master Your Technique!
The Band-Assisted Muscle-Up is the next step in our Muscle-Up tutorial series, where we’re working toward achieving the incredibly challenging and super-impressive Slow Muscle-Up. Our ultimate goal with the traditional Muscle-Up is to get to the point where you can perform the exercise slowly, without requiring any momentum. Practicing with the Assistance Bands can get […]
Review and Podcast Interview: Al Kavadlo’s Raising the Bar
If you’re into bodyweight training, you’ve surely heard of Al Kavadlo. In addition to being a good friend, he’s an awesome bodyweight athlete out of New York and has made a great impact on the field. He just came out with his second book, Raising the Bar: The Definitive Guide to Pull-Up Bar Calisthenics, , […]
Plyometric Body Row: Pulling With Power!
The Plyometric Body Row (also known as an Australian Pull-Up) is a great way to build speed and power in your horizontal pulling pattern. The Body Row overall is an extremely versatile exercise that can be used to develop strength, endurance and muscle mass. The specific effects you achieve from the exercise depend on the […]
Swiss Ball Push-Up with Single-Leg Jackknife
There are few bodyweight training tools as versatile as the Swiss Ball, and this week’s exercise, the Swiss Ball Push-Up with Single-Leg Jacknife, takes full advantage of the possibilities. This exercise is a fantastic integration of a pushing pattern with an advanced trunk exercise, and fits perfectly in the GBT System. The entire GBT system […]
The Single-Arm Ring Push-Up: The Ultimate Progression!
The Single Arm Push-Up is an impressive feat of strength all on its own; add in the instability of the gymnastic ring, and you’ve got yourself an incredibly challenging exercise that can topple even the toughest exercisers. The single arm push-up in any form is great for improving your strength, stability, and endurance. Note that […]
Fitness Ropes: For Serious Warrior Conditioning!
We are excited to sell high-quality, custom made Fitness Ropes in many sizes and materials. Since a lot of people aren’t sure how to best use them, we’ve put together this article and video to get you started! Also known as Power Ropes, Undulating Ropes, Training Ropes, or even just Exercise Ropes, Fitness Ropes are […]
Advanced Bodyweight Workout Challenge – Week 4 Entries
KEVIN GRETO sent in our favorite entry this week. He integrates some parkaour and hand balancing techniques into his workout. And, the only tool he uses are a pair of parallettes, which if you don’t have a pair of your own, you can click on the parallettes tab to learn how to make them. I […]
