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Beginner no bs Calisthenics workout
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Beginner no bs Calisthenics workout

Transform your strength and agility with 8 weeks of no-nonsense calisthenics—get ready to move, sweat, and see real results!

Arvid K.
Arvid K.· Sep 2025
1athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Athletics, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Unleash your potential with the **Beginner No BS Calisthenics Workout**, an 8-week program designed for those ready to embrace bodyweight training without the fluff. This program spans 24 sessions, each lasting about 60 minutes, focusing on building strength, endurance, and athleticism through fundamental movements. You'll engage in exercises like weighted chin-ups, dips, and pistol squats, all tailored for novice lifters in a garage gym setting. Get ready to transform your body and develop a solid foundation in calisthenics, one rep at a time!

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on athletics and bodyweight fitness
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
15.7%
Lats
11.5%
Chest
10.7%
Glutes
10.7%
Abs
10.7%
Front Delts
7.4%
Triceps
6.6%
Hamstrings
6.6%
Lower Back
5.8%
Middle Delts
4.1%
Rear Delts
4.1%
Upper Back
3.3%
Biceps
2.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Ring Support Hold25–30 sec@9
2Chin-Up (Weighted)16–8 reps@8
16–8 reps@10
3Dip (Weighted)14–6 reps@8
14–6 reps@10
4Ring Row (Weighted)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
5Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
6Pistol Squat24–6 reps@8
24–6 reps@10
7Single Leg Deadlift110–14 reps@8
110–14 reps@9
8Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)110–14 reps@8
110–14 reps@10
9Hanging Knee Raise18–15 reps@8
18–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Ring Support Hold25–30 sec@9
2Chin-Up (Weighted)16–8 reps@8
16–8 reps@10
3Dip (Weighted)14–6 reps@8
14–6 reps@10
4Ring Row (Weighted)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
5Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
6Pistol Squat24–6 reps@8
24–6 reps@10
7Single Leg Deadlift110–14 reps@8
110–14 reps@9
8Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)110–14 reps@8
110–14 reps@10
9Hanging Knee Raise18–15 reps@8
18–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Ring Support Hold25–30 sec@9
2Pull-Up (Weighted)14–6 reps@8
14–6 reps@10
3Dip (Weighted)14–6 reps@8
14–6 reps@10
4Ring Row (Weighted)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
5Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
6Pistol Squat24–6 reps@8
24–6 reps@10
7Single Leg Deadlift110–14 reps@8
110–14 reps@9
8Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)110–14 reps@8
110–14 reps@10
9Hanging Knee Raise18–15 reps@8
18–15 reps@10

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Beginner no bs Calisthenics workout is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 60 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

Beginner no bs Calisthenics workout is structured around 3 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Beginner no bs Calisthenics workout is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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