Workout overview
Sets Rest 1. Tuck lever hold 4 2 min 2. Lever raises 3 2 min 3. Chin-ups/pull-ups 3 2 min 4. Rows 3 2 min 5. Chin-up hold 2 1 min
Warm-up (5 min)
1. Wrist circles 10 each direction 2. Elbow circles 10 each direction 3. Shoulder circles 10 each direction 4. Wrist push-ups 10 reps ea (palms and back of palms) 5. Scap rows 5-10 reps 6. Rows 5-10 reps
1. Tuck lever hold: 4 sets with 2 min rest
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2. Lever raises: 3 sets with 2 min rest
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3. Chin-ups/pull-ups: 3 sets with 2 min rest
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3. Rows: 3 sets with 2 min rest
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3. Chin-up hold: Max duration for 2 sets with 1 min rest
START 1 MIN REST
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Post-workout flexibility
Perform these stretches as an optional cool-down for two rounds to help maintain or increase mobility in areas that are important for calisthenics.
A. Shoulder flexion: 30-60 secs
Target muscle groups: teres major, lats
START 1 MIN STRETCH
B. Forward fold: 1 min
Target muscle groups: hamstrings, calves
START 1 MIN STRETCH
C. Thoracic Rotation: 1 min
Target area: thoracic spine
START 1 MIN STRETCH
About Me
Simon Ata (aka Simonster) is a world leader in bodyweight training. Starting gymnastics at an early age, he became passionate about mastering control of the body and immersed himself in the world of bodyweight strength training. Attaining a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree alongside personal training qualifications, furthered his understanding of the body from an academic side and accelerated his training methods and skill.