Question 1

What is the Calisthenics Library?

Accepted Answer

It is a free online library of calisthenics exercises. Every exercise has a short video, step-by-step instructions and the muscles it trains. You can browse by muscle group, difficulty and training split, or follow a skill tree towards moves like the muscle up or the front lever.

Question 2

Is the library free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All exercises, videos and skill trees are free to use. There are no paid plans.

Question 3

Do I need an account?

Accepted Answer

No. You can use everything without logging in. A free account lets you save favourite exercises and keeps your progress in the skill tree. You log in with Google or with a one-time code sent to your email address, so there is no password to remember.

Question 4

What is calisthenics?

Accepted Answer

Calisthenics is strength training with your own bodyweight. Typical exercises are pull ups, push ups, dips and holds such as the handstand, the front lever or the planche.

Question 5

Where do I start as a beginner?

Accepted Answer

Open All Exercises and set the difficulty filter to Beginner. Good first exercises are scapula shrugs, Australian pull ups, incline push ups and bench dips. Once these feel controlled, move on to the intermediate variations.

Question 6

What equipment do I need?

Accepted Answer

A pull up bar and a pair of parallel bars or dip bars cover most exercises. A resistance band helps with assisted variations, and gymnastic rings are needed for ring skills.

Question 7

How does the skill tree work?

Accepted Answer

Pick a skill, for example the muscle up. The tree shows the exercises that lead to it, from the foundation to the final step. Mark an exercise as done and the next ones become available. The counter shows how far you are on each path.

Question 8

What do Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced mean?

Accepted Answer

Beginner exercises need no previous strength base. Intermediate exercises assume you can do the basics such as pull ups and dips with good form. Advanced exercises are skills and variations that usually take long, consistent training.

Question 9

What do Push, Pull, Static and Legs mean?

Accepted Answer

They describe the type of movement. Push exercises press away from the body, such as push ups and dips. Pull exercises pull towards the body, such as pull ups and rows. Static exercises are holds, such as the handstand or the front lever. Legs covers the leg exercises.

Question 10

How long does it take to learn a skill like the muscle up or the front lever?

Accepted Answer

That depends on your starting strength, your bodyweight and how regularly you train. Skills are built step by step over months rather than weeks. The skill trees show the order of exercises that leads there.

Question 11

How often should I train?

Accepted Answer

Many people train three to four times a week and leave rest days in between. Increase the difficulty gradually and stop if something hurts. If you have an injury or a health condition, ask a doctor or a qualified coach first.

Question 12

Can I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In your personal area there is a Delete account link. It removes your account, your favourites and your skill progress.

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