Beginner Calisthenics: Bodyweight Row Door Handle & Wide Push Up
A 30-minute calisthenics session at beginner level. 10 video-guided movements — including Bodyweight Row Door Handle and Wide Push Up — using bodyweight. Follow along with demo clips, timed rests and set logging.
The workout
- 1
Bodyweight Row Door Handle
3 × 10Pull your chest towards the door handle, keeping your body straight. Works back and biceps.
- 2
Wide Push Up
3 × 8Lower your chest towards the floor with elbows wide, keeping your body rigid. Works chest, shoulders, and triceps.
- 3
Bodyweight Reverse Lunge
3 × 10Step back, lowering until both knees are bent at 90 degrees. Works quads, glutes, and hamstrings.
- 4
Heels Squat Slide Wall
3 × 12Slide down the wall, keeping your heels planted, until your thighs are parallel. Works quads and glutes.
- 5
Wide Front Elbow Plank
30sHold your body in a straight line from head to heels, forearms wide, engaging your core. Works entire core and shoulders.
- 6
Crunch Bent Knee Against Wall
3 × 15Lie on your back with feet against a wall, lifting your shoulders off the floor. Works rectus abdominis.
- 7
Alternate Heel Touchers
3 × 12Lie on your back with knees bent, reaching one hand to touch the heel on the same side. Works obliques.
- 8
Scapula Push Up
3 × 15In a plank position, depress and protract your shoulder blades only, keeping your arms straight. Works serratus anterior and scapular control.
- 9
Lying Prone W To T
3 × 12Lie face down, lifting your chest slightly, moving arms from W to T shape. Works upper back and rear deltoids.
- 10
Bodyweight Calf Raise Wall Sit
30sSit against a wall with knees at 90 degrees, then lift your heels. Works calves and quads.
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