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Calisthenics for beginners

by Reuben Hines
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Program Description

**Calisthenics for Beginners** is a comprehensive 12-week program designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of bodyweight training. With 44 sessions spread across the weeks, you'll engage in a variety of exercises that build strength, endurance, and flexibility, all from the comfort of your home. Each workout lasts approximately 60 minutes and includes essential movements like push-ups, pull-ups, and squats, tailored for novice to intermediate levels. Get ready to transform your fitness journey with this structured plan that emphasizes athleticism and bodyweight fitness!

Program Overview

  • Level
    Novice, Intermediate, Beginner
  • Goal
    Athletics, Bodyweight Fitness
  • Equipment
    At Home
  • Program Length
    12 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
  • Created
    Jul 06, 2025 12:24
  • Last Edited
    Aug 21, 2025 06:36

Summary

Embark on a transformative 12-week journey with our Calisthenics for Beginners program, designed for those ready to build strength and confidence using just your body weight. Committing to just three days a week, you'll engage in a balanced mix of cardio and bodyweight exercises, including push-ups, pull-ups, and squats, tailored to enhance your overall fitness. Each workout is structured to gradually increase intensity, ensuring you progress steadily while mastering fundamental movements. Get ready to unlock your potential and redefine your fitness with this accessible and effective program!
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
WEEK 11
WEEK 12
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
2
Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
5-8 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Squat (Bodyweight)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Plank
3
AMRAP
-
8
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
2
Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
5-8 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Squat (Bodyweight)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Plank
3
AMRAP
-
8
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
2
Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
5-8 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Squat (Bodyweight)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Plank
3
AMRAP
-
8
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
2
Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
5-8 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Squat (Bodyweight)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Plank
3
AMRAP
-
8
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
6-10 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Pike Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Plank to Push Up
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
6-10 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Pike Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Plank to Push Up
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
6-10 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Pike Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Plank to Push Up
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
6-10 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Pike Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Plank to Push Up
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Decline Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Archer Push Ups
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Plank to Push Up
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Decline Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Archer Push Ups
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Plank to Push Up
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Decline Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Archer Push Ups
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Plank to Push Up
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Decline Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Archer Push Ups
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Plank to Push Up
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
2
Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
5-8 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Squat (Bodyweight)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Plank
3
AMRAP
-
8
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
2
Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
5-8 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Squat (Bodyweight)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Plank
3
AMRAP
-
8
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
2
Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
5-8 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Squat (Bodyweight)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Plank
3
AMRAP
-
8
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
2
Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
5-8 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Squat (Bodyweight)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Plank
3
AMRAP
-
8
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Squat (Bodyweight)
4
20-25 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge
4
15-20 reps
-
4
Glute Bridge Hold
3
20-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
20-25 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Russian Twist
3
15-20 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Squat (Bodyweight)
4
20-25 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge
4
15-20 reps
-
4
Glute Bridge Hold
3
20-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
20-25 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Russian Twist
3
15-20 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Squat (Bodyweight)
4
20-25 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge
4
15-20 reps
-
4
Glute Bridge Hold
3
20-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
20-25 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Russian Twist
3
15-20 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Squat (Bodyweight)
4
20-25 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge
4
15-20 reps
-
4
Glute Bridge Hold
3
20-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
20-25 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Russian Twist
3
15-20 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Pistol Squat
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
4
Single Leg Glute Bridge
3
15-20 reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Windshield Wipers
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Pistol Squat
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
4
Single Leg Glute Bridge
3
15-20 reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Windshield Wipers
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Pistol Squat
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
4
Single Leg Glute Bridge
3
15-20 reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Windshield Wipers
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Pistol Squat
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
4
Single Leg Glute Bridge
3
15-20 reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Windshield Wipers
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
2
Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
5-8 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Squat (Bodyweight)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Plank
3
AMRAP
-
8
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
2
Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
5-8 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Squat (Bodyweight)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Plank
3
AMRAP
-
8
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
2
Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
5-8 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Squat (Bodyweight)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Plank
3
AMRAP
-
8
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
2
Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
5-8 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Squat (Bodyweight)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Walking Lunge
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Plank
3
AMRAP
-
8
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Squat (Bodyweight)
4
20-25 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge
4
15-20 reps
-
4
Glute Bridge Hold
3
20-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
20-25 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Russian Twist
3
15-20 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Squat (Bodyweight)
4
20-25 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge
4
15-20 reps
-
4
Glute Bridge Hold
3
20-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
20-25 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Russian Twist
3
15-20 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Squat (Bodyweight)
4
20-25 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge
4
15-20 reps
-
4
Glute Bridge Hold
3
20-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
20-25 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Russian Twist
3
15-20 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Squat (Bodyweight)
4
20-25 reps
-
3
Walking Lunge
4
15-20 reps
-
4
Glute Bridge Hold
3
20-15 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
20-25 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Russian Twist
3
15-20 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Pistol Squat
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
4
Single Leg Glute Bridge
3
15-20 reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Windshield Wipers
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Pistol Squat
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
4
Single Leg Glute Bridge
3
15-20 reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Windshield Wipers
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Pistol Squat
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
4
Single Leg Glute Bridge
3
15-20 reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Windshield Wipers
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Pistol Squat
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
4
Single Leg Glute Bridge
3
15-20 reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Windshield Wipers
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
6-10 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Pike Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Plank to Push Up
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
6-10 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Pike Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Plank to Push Up
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
6-10 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Pike Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Plank to Push Up
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
6-10 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Pike Push Up
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Plank to Push Up
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Decline Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Archer Push Ups
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Plank to Push Up
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Decline Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Archer Push Ups
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Plank to Push Up
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Decline Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Archer Push Ups
3
6-10 reps
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6
Plank to Push Up
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Decline Push Up
4
10-15 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
10-15 reps
-
5
Archer Push Ups
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Plank to Push Up
3
15-20 reps
-
7
Cardio
1
5-10 mins
-
Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 1
1
Cardio
1 Set
10 mins
-
2
Push Up
3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
5-8 Reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
5
Squat (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
15-20 Reps
-
6
Walking Lunge
3 Sets
15-20 Reps
-
7
Plank
3 Sets
AMRAP
-
8
Cardio
1 Set
10 mins
-
Day 2
1
Cardio
1 Set
10 mins
-
2
Push Up
3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
5-8 Reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
5
Squat (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
15-20 Reps
-
6
Walking Lunge
3 Sets
15-20 Reps
-
7
Plank
3 Sets
AMRAP
-
8
Cardio
1 Set
10 mins
-
Day 3
1
Cardio
1 Set
10 mins
-
2
Push Up
3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
5-8 Reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
5
Squat (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
15-20 Reps
-
6
Walking Lunge
3 Sets
15-20 Reps
-
7
Plank
3 Sets
AMRAP
-
8
Cardio
1 Set
10 mins
-