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Hybrid Strength x Calisthenics Skill
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Hybrid Strength x Calisthenics Skill

Designed for lifters with experience in calisthenics, trying to get strong in the gym as well as learning advanced calisthenics skills.

Pieter
Pieter · May 2025
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Strength, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
Welcome to the ultimate hybrid program—designed for the serious athlete who refuses to choose between brute strength and bodyweight mastery. Hybrid Strength x Calisthenics Skill is a 4-day/week program for intermediate to advanced lifters, with a bit of calisthenics experience, who want to simultaneously get stronger in compound lifts, master elite calisthenics skills (planche, front lever, handstand, muscle-up), and develop a lean, muscular physique. Whether you're a climber, powerlifter, or bodyweight athlete, this program will take your performance to the next level. Program Goals: -Build advanced calisthenic skills (planche, front lever, handstand, weighted muscle-up) -Increase absolute strength in compound barbell lifts -Develop balanced muscular hypertrophy across all major muscle groups -Improve your power-to-weight ratio for climbing, athleticism, or aesthetics -Enhance mobility, control, and joint integrity for long-term performance Weekly Schedule (4 Days): Day 1: Push Strength + Skill (Planche + Handstand) + Upper Hypertrophy Day 2: Pull Strength + Skill (Muscle-Up) + Upper Hypertrophy Day 3: Lower Body Strength + Handstand Skill + Posterior Chain Hypertrophy Day 4: Pull Volume + Skill (Front Lever) + Arm & Core Hypertrophy Block Format: -4-week mesocycles -Week 4 is a deload (reduced volume and intensity) -Weekly progression in reps, sets, or load while keeping RIR 1–2 on most working sets Progression Principles: -Use RIR 1–2 for working sets. Increase reps/weight weekly within rep ranges. -Skill progressions: Increase hold time or move to harder progressions (e.g. tuck → advanced tuck → straddle)

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Lats
15.7%
Upper Back
11.5%
Abs
9.9%
Biceps
8.8%
Hamstrings
7.6%
Triceps
7.4%
Quadriceps
7.1%
Glutes
6.7%
Front Delts
6.5%
Chest
4.6%
Middle Delts
3.7%
Forearms
3.3%
Rear Delts
2.9%
Calves
2%
Adductors
1.3%
Lower Back
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Planche Progression Hold38–10 min@8–9
2Handstand330 min@8–9
3Planche Push Up35 reps@8–9
4Bench Press (Paused)33–5 reps@8–9
5Dip (Weighted)36 reps@8–9
6Overhead Press (Barbell)36 reps@8–9
Superset
7ASkull Crusher (Dumbbell)310–15 reps@9–10
7BLateral Raise (Dumbbell)310–15 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Handstand330 min@8–9
2Handstand36 reps@8–9
3Planche Progression Hold215 min@8–9
4Squat (Barbell)44–6 reps@8–9
5Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)36–8 reps@8–9
6Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)28 reps@8–9
7Glute-Ham Raise38 reps@8–9
8Leg Extension215 reps@9–10
9Standing Calf Raise315–20 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Front Lever34–6 reps@8–9
2Front Lever38 min@8–9
3Chin-Up (Weighted)38 reps@8–9
4Ring Row310 reps@8–9
5Shrug (Dumbbell)212 reps@8–9
6Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@9–10
Superset
7AHanging Leg Raise38 reps@9–10
7BPlank (Weighted)330–45 reps@8–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Muscle Up33 reps@8–9
2Lat Pulldown34 reps@8–9
3Pull-Up (Weighted)24 reps@8–9
22 reps@8–9
11 rep@8–9
4Pendlay Row36 reps@8–9
5Rear Delt Fly (Cable)312 reps@8–9
6Bicep Curl (Barbell)310–12 reps@9–10
7Hammer Curl (Cable)212 reps@9–10

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Hybrid Strength x Calisthenics Skill is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full 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 80 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.

Hybrid Strength x Calisthenics Skill is structured around 4 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Hybrid Strength x Calisthenics Skill 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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