Bodyweight Basics: A Guide to the 5 Main Movement Patterns of Calisthenics!
One of the key principles of calisthenics is mastering the main movement patterns, which are fundamental movements that are used in many exercises.
At High Achievers Lab, we specialise in calisthenics training and can help you master these main movement patterns to achieve your fitness goals. Here's a breakdown:
Pushing: Pushing movements involve pushing your body away from a surface or pushing an object away from your body. Examples of pushing exercises in calisthenics include push-ups, dips, and handstand push-ups. Pushing exercises target the chest, shoulders, and triceps muscles.
Pulling: Pulling movements involve pulling your body towards a surface or pulling an object towards your body. Examples of pulling exercises in calisthenics include pull-ups, chin-ups, and rows. Pulling exercises target the back, biceps, and forearm muscles.
Squatting: Squatting movements involve bending your knees and lowering your body towards the ground. Examples of squatting exercises in calisthenics include air squats, pistol squats, and jump squats. Squatting exercises target the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstring muscles.
Lunging: Lunging movements involve stepping forward or backward and bending both knees to lower your body towards the ground. Examples of lunging exercises in calisthenics include walking lunges, reverse lunges, and jumping lunges. Lunging exercises target the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstring muscles.
Core: Core movements involve engaging your core muscles to stabilise your spine and maintain proper posture. Examples of core exercises in calisthenics include planks, crunches, and leg raises. Core exercises target the abdominal, oblique, and lower back muscles.
By incorporating a variety of exercises that target these movement patterns, you can build strength, flexibility, and overall fitness. At our gym in Brixton, we offer expert guidance and support to help you master these movements and reach your full potential.
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