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Beginner calisthenics For Big Guys

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Program Description

Here's a revised 3-day a week workout plan with exercises that focus on building a strong, durable, and aesthetic body while addressing lower back pain and developing round glutes and shoulders. Each exercise includes the muscle groups targeted, instructions for proper form, and sets/reps. Day 1: Upper Body Strength and Core Stability Focus on building pushing and pulling strength for your chest, shoulders, back, and core. Day 2: Lower Body (Glute-Focused) and Core Focus on strengthening glutes, hamstrings, quads, and core to improve back stability and build rounder glutes. Day 3: Functional Full-Body Strength Emphasize functional movements to improve coordination, posture, and overall strength. Why This Plan Works for You: Glutes and Shoulders: Hip thrusts, Bulgarian split squats, clamshells, and lateral band walks build round glutes, while pike push-ups, ring push-ups, and wall angels target shoulder aesthetics and strength. Core and Back Health: Bird dogs, hollow holds, and side planks stabilize your spine, preventing back pain. Foundation for Advanced Moves: Builds strength for future progressions like pistol squats. Balanced Muscle Development: Ensures every major muscle group is targeted for a functional and aesthetic physique. Duration and Progression: Follow for 8-12 weeks. Track your reps, sets, and form. Gradually increase difficulty by: Adding weight to lower-body exercises. Reducing assistance on pull-ups. Increasing time under tension (e.g., holding planks or carries longer).

Program Overview

  • Level
    Beginner, Novice
  • Goal
    Athletics, Muscle & Sculpting, Bodyweight Fitness
  • Equipment
    At Home
  • Program Length
    12 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
  • Created
    Nov 17, 2024 10:11
  • Last Edited
    Jun 20, 2025 01:07

Summary

Kickstart your fitness journey with this 12-week program designed specifically for beginners looking to build strength through calisthenics. Tailored for those with a larger frame, this plan features three weekly sessions focusing on functional full-body strength, lower body, and core stability. You'll engage in exercises like assisted pull-ups, goblet squats, and hip thrusts, all aimed at enhancing your overall power and endurance. With a mix of bodyweight and minimal equipment movements, this program is perfect for building a solid foundation from the comfort of your home. Embrace the challenge and transform your body!
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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
Ring Row
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Ring Push Ups
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pike Push Up
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4
Side Plank
2
20-60 secs
RPE 7
5
Wall Angels
3
10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Ring Row
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Ring Push Ups
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pike Push Up
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4
Side Plank
2
20-60 secs
RPE 7
5
Wall Angels
3
10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Ring Row
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Ring Push Ups
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pike Push Up
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4
Side Plank
2
20-60 secs
RPE 7
5
Wall Angels
3
10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Ring Row
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Ring Push Ups
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pike Push Up
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4
Side Plank
2
20-60 secs
RPE 7
5
Wall Angels
3
10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Ring Row
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Ring Push Ups
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pike Push Up
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4
Side Plank
2
20-60 secs
RPE 7
5
Wall Angels
3
10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Ring Row
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Ring Push Ups
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pike Push Up
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4
Side Plank
2
20-60 secs
RPE 7
5
Wall Angels
3
10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Ring Row
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Ring Push Ups
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pike Push Up
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4
Side Plank
2
20-60 secs
RPE 7
5
Wall Angels
3
10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Ring Row
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Ring Push Ups
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pike Push Up
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4
Side Plank
2
20-60 secs
RPE 7
5
Wall Angels
3
10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Ring Row
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Ring Push Ups
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pike Push Up
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4
Side Plank
2
20-60 secs
RPE 7
5
Wall Angels
3
10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Ring Row
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Ring Push Ups
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pike Push Up
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4
Side Plank
2
20-60 secs
RPE 7
5
Wall Angels
3
10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Ring Row
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Ring Push Ups
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pike Push Up
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4
Side Plank
2
20-60 secs
RPE 7
5
Wall Angels
3
10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Ring Row
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Ring Push Ups
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pike Push Up
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4
Side Plank
2
20-60 secs
RPE 7
5
Wall Angels
3
10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Side-Lying Clamshells
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
5
Bird Dog
3
8-10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Side-Lying Clamshells
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
5
Bird Dog
3
8-10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Side-Lying Clamshells
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
5
Bird Dog
3
8-10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Side-Lying Clamshells
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
5
Bird Dog
3
8-10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Side-Lying Clamshells
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
5
Bird Dog
3
8-10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Side-Lying Clamshells
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
5
Bird Dog
3
8-10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Side-Lying Clamshells
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
5
Bird Dog
3
8-10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Side-Lying Clamshells
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
5
Bird Dog
3
8-10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Side-Lying Clamshells
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
5
Bird Dog
3
8-10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Side-Lying Clamshells
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
5
Bird Dog
3
8-10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Side-Lying Clamshells
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
5
Bird Dog
3
8-10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Side-Lying Clamshells
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7.5
5
Bird Dog
3
8-10 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Hollow Hold
3
10-20 secs
RPE 7
4
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-40 secs
RPE 8
5
Lateral Banded Walk
3
10-15 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Hollow Hold
3
10-20 secs
RPE 7
4
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-40 secs
RPE 8
5
Lateral Banded Walk
3
10-15 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Hollow Hold
3
10-20 secs
RPE 7
4
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-40 secs
RPE 8
5
Lateral Banded Walk
3
10-15 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Hollow Hold
3
10-20 secs
RPE 7
4
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-40 secs
RPE 8
5
Lateral Banded Walk
3
10-15 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Hollow Hold
3
10-20 secs
RPE 7
4
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-40 secs
RPE 8
5
Lateral Banded Walk
3
10-15 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Hollow Hold
3
10-20 secs
RPE 7
4
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-40 secs
RPE 8
5
Lateral Banded Walk
3
10-15 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Hollow Hold
3
10-20 secs
RPE 7
4
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-40 secs
RPE 8
5
Lateral Banded Walk
3
10-15 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Hollow Hold
3
10-20 secs
RPE 7
4
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-40 secs
RPE 8
5
Lateral Banded Walk
3
10-15 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Hollow Hold
3
10-20 secs
RPE 7
4
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-40 secs
RPE 8
5
Lateral Banded Walk
3
10-15 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Hollow Hold
3
10-20 secs
RPE 7
4
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-40 secs
RPE 8
5
Lateral Banded Walk
3
10-15 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Hollow Hold
3
10-20 secs
RPE 7
4
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-40 secs
RPE 8
5
Lateral Banded Walk
3
10-15 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Goblet Squat
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Hollow Hold
3
10-20 secs
RPE 7
4
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-40 secs
RPE 8
5
Lateral Banded Walk
3
10-15 reps
RPE 6.5
Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 3
1
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@8.5
2
Goblet Squat
3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@8
3
Hollow Hold
3 Sets
10-20 secs
@7
4
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3 Sets
30-40 secs
@8
5
Lateral Banded Walk
3 Sets
10-15 Reps
@6.5
Day 2
1
Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@8
3
Hamstring Curl
3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@7.5
4
Side-Lying Clamshells
3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@7.5
5
Bird Dog
3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@6.5
Day 1
1
Ring Row
3 Sets
8-12 Reps
@8
2
Incline Ring Push Ups
3 Sets
8-12 Reps
@8
3
Pike Push Up
3 Sets
6-10 Reps
@8
4
Side Plank
2 Sets
20-60 secs
@7
5
Wall Angels
3 Sets
10 Reps
@6.5