5 EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO UPGRADE YOUR CALISTHENICS TRAINING

I know most of you might be thinking that why do we need any equipment if we are training calisthenics because calisthenics means bodyweight training and we use only our body weight to train

well yes I understand this thing but as I mentioned above this article is about upgrading your calisthenics training means you want to progress you have cleared the basic

now I hope this sounds good to you

let's start

1. Gymnastics Rings

Gymnastics rings, also known as Olympic rings or calisthenics rings, are perhaps the most versatile piece of calisthenics equipment there is. They can be used to a host a different bodyweight exercise and provide one of the best platforms for core training.

They come in 2 main types – wood and plastic. The wooden rings are generally considered higher quality and have a better feel to them. Wooden rings also have a better grip, especially if you are using chalk – which can make plastic rings slippery.

Gymnastics rings come with straps that can be tightened around bars, trees, and ceiling beams. These straps can be adjusted to change the height of the rings. This is helpful as some exercises can only be done with the rings sufficiently suspended off the ground, whereas others need the rings closer to the ground.

There are 3 main positions that you can be in when using gymnastics rings – under the rings, on top of the rings, and in the push-up position. Each of these positions offers different opportunities to exercise.

I m using these rings from last 2 yrs and honestly speaking these are my one of the best investment I have ever made

because training on rings will always challenge your core stability and wrist strength

also, you can learn different skills like rings muscle up, front lever, back lever, etc

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I would suggest you always go for a wooden one

2. Parallettes

Parallettes come in all shapes and sizes and are made for different purposes. They provide a different grip than is possible on the floor, and because of this, some people find them easier on the wrists. Parallettes are designed to mimic parallel bars. They are not as tall, nor as stable as parallel bars – which for some exercises can be detrimental, but they also have several advantages over parallel bars.
When compared to parallel bars, parallettes are portable pieces of gym equipment. They can easily be packed and carried around to your favorite workout station or gym. They also provide a safe, low-height platform from which to practice handstands, L-sits, and planches with minimum risk.
Parallettes come in several different types. Material varies from plastic to wood to metal. Wood, again, is considered the best quality and is the one used by gymnasts because of the quality and texture of the material.
The height can vary as well. Parallettes can be several inches off the ground to some towering over a meter tall and can be considered mini parallel bars. Low parallettes are more suitable for handstands and higher ones are usually bought for dips and potentially even pull-ups and levers.
The last thing to consider when buying parallettes is the base of support. This is hugely important and is often overlooked. The base of support is essentially the thickness and shape of the parallette legs.
This is a massive factor when considering stability. The larger the base of support the better the stability. Generally bigger, taller parallettes have a better base of support. This is not always the case, however. Often the taller the paralletes the less stable they can become due to the center of gravity being so high. The best way to decide is to find a base of support that’s disproportionally large to the height of the parallettes – it should be flat with a large surface area ideally.

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or you can make your own parallettes at home if you don't wanna buy online

3. Resistance Bands

Resistance bands are another hugely versatile piece of calisthenics equipment that can be used for just about anything. Resistance bands can be divided into several types, each with a new purpose. Each type of band comes in different thicknesses- with the larger bands being harder to pull apart. Thicker bands make exercises more difficult, however will also make band-assisted exercises easier as they provide more support.

Long resistance bands can be tethered to a number of inanimate objects such as bars, poles, and trees. They can be used for exercises such as rows, band deadlifts and the various band pulls and pushes much like you can use a cable machine in the gym.

They can also be used to assist bodyweight exercises by tethering the band to bars and keeping the feet or knees in the band while performing the exercises such as pull-ups and dips.

Glute bands are a smaller type of band that is typically placed around the knees. These bands are a fantastic way to activate and strengthen the glutes through exercises such as banded crab walks, clamshells, and glute bridges.

Some resistance bands also have handles. Handles give a superior grip when performing rows, pulls, and pushes with bands. In this sense they are ideal for resistance exercises when pulling against the band, however, for bodyweight exercises, handle-less looped resistance bands area better as the handles become unnecessary in these types of exercises.

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4. Pull Up Bar

If you want to train from home and you don’t have a pull-up bar you should probably look for some portable options. There are several different kinds of pull-up bars, most of which can mount in your doorframe and are relatively easy to install.

The most common type mounts using nothing more than the protruding doorframe above your doorway. If your doorframe does not sufficiently protrude (at least 1 cm) then you will likely need a different variant.

Your next best option is a portable pull-up bar that relies on friction. These bars have screws on the sides that can be tightened. Although this usually works quite well, it is slightly less reliable, and you should be very careful about using momentum in your pull-ups.

Your third option is more invasive and more difficult to install and uninstall. This next type of pull-up bar requires screws to be drilled into your wall. This can be a pain if you are renting or want to easily be able to take the bar off (as it will block the door). They can alternatively be mounted to a wall. Despite these inconveniences, these types of bars are the most secure.

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or you can also make a pull-up bar at home you just need some welding to fix that thing