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Military calisthenics exercises

Watch 222 bodyweight exercise demonstrations from the app, for women and men. Choose a body area, position or difficulty, then open a guide for its video and steps.

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222 exercises

For women · Standing

Side to Side Squat

Legs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Step your feet out wide and squat on one side, bending one knee and straightening the other

For women · Standing

Half Squat Jump

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lower into a half squat with your hands clasped in front of you, then explode upward with a quick, controlled jump while swinging your arms behind you

For women · On hands and knees

Push Up with Forward Arm Reach

ArmsCore
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Place your hands under your shoulders and lower into a modified knee push-up

For women · Standing

Squat to Knees

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lower into a strong squat, then carefully bring one knee at a time to the floor before standing back up into a low squat

For women · Standing

Burpee Without Jump

Full body
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Place your hands on the floor, step back into a plank, return your feet underneath you, and stand tall lifting your arms overhead

For women · Standing

Squat with Leg Raise

LegsCore
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Sink into a squat with your hands in a prayer position, then stand and lift one leg out while reaching the opposite arm in that direction to tap hand to foot

For women · Standing

Reverse Lunges

Legs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Step one foot back into a lunge, then drive through your front heel to return to standing

For women · Standing

Left Side Squat to Knee Raise

LegsCore
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Draw your hands behind your head with elbows wide and step into a squat to the left, then push back to center and lift your left knee

For women · Standing

Right Side Squat to Knee Raise

LegsCore
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Move into a squat on the right, then return to standing and drive your right knee upward

For women · On hands and knees

Plank Shoulder Taps

ArmsCore
Difficulty 2/530 sec

From a strong plank, tap one hand to the opposite shoulder, then alternate sides

For women · On hands and knees

Plank Hand to Foot Touch

ArmsCore
Difficulty 4/530 sec

From a plank position, reach one hand toward the opposite foot, then return and switch sides

For women · Lying on your back

Lying Toe Touches

Core
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Lie on your back with straight legs and arms overhead, then raise one leg and reach the opposite arm to tap your lifted foot

For women · Standing

90 Degree Squat

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lower until your knees reach roughly a 90-degree angle, then press back to standing

For women · Standing

Standing Walkout

Full body
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Start standing then hinge forward, place your hands on the floor, and walk them into a plank

For women · On hands and knees

Knee Push Ups

ArmsCore
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Come into a modified push up position by drawing your knees and toes on the floor and stacking your hands under your shoulders

For women · On hands and knees

Plank Leg Raises

CoreLegs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Stack your elbows under your shoulders and lift one leg slightly from your plank, lower it with control, then switch sides

For women · Lying on your back

Lying Leg Scissors

CoreLegs
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Place your hands behind your head and lift your shoulders off the ground

For women · On hands and knees

Knee Plank Up Downs

ArmsCore
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Begin in a forearm plank on your knees, then press up one arm at a time to come up on both your hands before lowering each arm back down

For women · On hands and knees

Plank Up-Downs Harder

ArmsCore
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Start in a high plank on your palms and lower to your forearms one arm at a time, then press back up to your hands with control

For women · Standing

Squat

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Bring your hands to prayer position, sit your hips back and lower into a strong squat before driving through your heels to stand tall while dropping your hands down to your sides

For women · On hands and knees

Forearm Plank Rocks

ArmsCore
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Shift your body gently forward and back while holding a solid forearm plank

For women · Standing

Burpee Simplified

Full body
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Place your hands down, step into a plank, then lower your knees for a modified push up

For women · Seated

Elbow Supported Knee Trucks

ArmsCore
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Place your forearms on the ground behind you with your palms facing down for stability

For women · Seated

Tricep Deep Pulls

Arms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lift into a reverse tabletop, then bend your elbows to lower before pressing back up

For women · Lying face down

Superwoman Hold

BackLegs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Lift your arms, chest, and legs away from the floor, creating one long line through your body

For women · Standing

Lunge Pulses Left

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Step one foot back into a lunge and lift up with control, keeping the front knee steady over the foot

For women · Standing

Lunge Pulses Right

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Begin in a lunge by stacking your front knee over your foot with your hands on your hips

For women · Seated

Reverse Plank Crunches

ArmsCore
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Lift your hips into a reverse plank, then draw one knee toward your chest before extending it back out

For women · Lying face down

Prone Push Up

ArmsBack
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Press your chest up into a gentle seal stretch, then slowly lower back toward the floor with control

For women · Lying on your back

Single Leg Crunch

Core
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Place your hands behind your head and lift one knee toward your chest as you curl your upper body toward it, then return with control before switching sides

For women · On hands and knees

Deep Knee Push Up

ArmsCore
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Ground your knee, toes, and hands on the floor

For women · On hands and knees

Plank Shoulder Taps Harder

ArmsCore
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Widen your feet for stability, then tap each shoulder while keeping your hips square to the floor

For women · Lying on your back

Angled Crunch

Core
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Interlace your fingers and flip your palms out and over your head

For women · Standing

Backward Tricep Presses

Arms
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Drive your arms straight back behind your body, squeezing through the triceps before returning with control

For women · Lying face down

Booty V Raise

LegsCore
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lay face down with your arms crossed to support your forehead on the floor, then move your legs into a wide V up and down with control

For women · Standing

Butt Kicks

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Kick your heels up toward your glutes in a steady rhythm, keeping your chest lifted and arms moving naturally

For women · Seated

Chest Opener

ArmsBack
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Open your arms wide and gently draw your shoulders back as you lift through your chest

For women · Seated

Crab Reach

ArmsBackCore
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Take a seat and press through one supporting hand to lift your chest and hips

For women · Seated

Left Hand to Toe Reach

Core
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Reach your left hand toward your opposite foot, rotating through your torso as you move

For women · Seated

Right Hand to Toe Reach

Core
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Extend your right hand toward the opposite foot, moving with control instead of speed

For women · On hands and knees

Fire Hydrant Kicks Left

Legs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Come into table top and lift your left knee out to the side and back down, then extend it behind you up and down

For women · On hands and knees

Fire Hydrant Kicks Right

Legs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Raise your right knee to the side and back down, then extend the same leg and return without letting your hips turn

For women · On hands and knees

Groiners

ArmsCoreLegs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Step one foot toward the outside of your hand, then switch sides in a smooth, flowing rhythm

For women · Lying face down

Prone Bent-Knee Leg Lifts

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lay belly down and cross your arms to support your head

For women · Seated

Feet-Elevated Seated Core Twists

Core
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Bend your knees and lift your feet off the floor, then rotate your torso from side to side while bringing your hands toward the outside of each hip

For women · Standing

Kick Backs

Legs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Come to a stand and slightly widen your stance

For women · Lying on your back

Knee Rolls

Legs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Bend your knees and draw them toward your chest, then wrap your arms around your shins

For women · Lying on your back

Lateral Knee Drops

CoreLegs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Lift your knees up while keeping your toes on the ground, lower your knees to one side, then bring them back through center before switching

For women · On hands and knees

Runner's Lunge Twist Left

LegsCore
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Step into a runner's lunge, keep your right palm down, then lift your left arm up to open your chest toward your left side

For women · On hands and knees

Runner's Lunge Twist Right

LegsCore
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Hold your runner's lunge and turn your chest toward the right, reaching through the upper body

For women · Lying on your back

Lying Legs Extension

CoreLegs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Extend both legs away from your body, then draw them back in with control

For women · Lying on your back

Lying Spinal Twist Stretch Left

BackCore
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Draw your left knee toward your chest, then gently twist to the right while keeping your shoulders relaxed against the floor

For women · Lying on your back

Lying Spinal Twist Stretch Right

BackCore
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Guide your right knee toward the left and allow your breath to soften the movement

For women · On hands and knees

Mountain Climbers

Full body
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Press firmly through your fingers and stabilize your core, then drive your knees forward one at a time with a steady rhythm

For women · On hands and knees

Plank Jacks

Full body
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Jump your feet out and back together while maintaining a strong plank

For women · Lying face down

Prone Leg Bends

Legs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Bend your knees to bring your heels toward your glutes before lowering down again

For women · Lying face down

Prone Opposite Arm Leg Lifts

BackLegs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lift one arm and the opposite leg together, then lower with control before switching sides

For women · Lying face down

Prone Quad Left

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Bend your left knee and gently draw your foot toward your glute for a quadriceps stretch

For women · Lying face down

Prone Quad Right

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Bring your right heel toward your glute and breathe into the front of your thigh as it lengthens

For women · Standing

Standing Arm Rotations

ArmsBack
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Raise your arms shoulder height to your sides

For women · Lying on your back

Reclined Big Toe Left

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Bend your left knee toward your chest and rest your palms on your shin

For women · Lying on your back

Reclined Big Toe Right

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Bend and straighten your right leg upward to move through a gentle stretch through the hamstring

For women · Seated

Seated Core Reach Back

Core
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Bend your knees with your heels on the floor and your arms lifted in front of you, lean back slightly, then open one arm behind you before returning to center

For women · Seated

Seated Cross Toe Touches

Core
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Spread your legs wide with your feet flexing upwards, reach one hand toward the opposite foot, then return to center before switching sides

For women · Seated

Seated Twist with Arm Opening

CoreBack
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Reach your arms up and out to shoulder height, then alternate rotating your torso to each side

For women · Seated

Single Leg in and Out Left

CoreLegs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Clasp your hands toward your chest, bend your knees with your feet planted on the ground, then move through extending and bending your left knee toward your chest with control

For women · Seated

Sitting Ab Crunch

Core
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Place your hands behind you and gently bend your elbows as you lower and open and close your legs, then crunch your legs back in

For women · Standing

Speed Run in Place

Legs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Alternate bending your knees and swinging your arms in a fast, controlled rhythm

For women · Standing

Standing Leg Circles Left

Legs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Place your hands on your hips, then lift your left leg with a flexed foot and move up, out, and back in a circular motion from your hip

For women · Standing

Standing Leg Circles Right

Legs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Ground down through your left foot, then lift and circle your right leg in a smooth, controlled motion

For women · Standing

Trunk Circles Left

BackCore
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Place your hands on your hips for stability, then circle your upper body to the left in a slow, continuous motion

For women · Standing

Trunk Circles Right

BackCore
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Guide your torso in a full circle to the right, staying relaxed through the shoulders

For women · Lying face down

Unilateral Hand Behind Stretch Left

ArmsBack
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Place your right hand behind your head and use your elbow to guide your chest open to that side

For women · Lying face down

Unilateral Hand Behind Stretch Right

ArmsBack
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Take your left hand behind your head with your right arm extended in front of you and your toes pointed down on the ground

For women · Lying face down

Unilateral Lifting Arm Left

Arms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lay belly down with your feet flexed and toes grounded on the mat for support

For women · Lying face down

Unilateral Lifting Arm Right

Arms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lift your right arm smoothly overhead before lowering it again

For women · Standing

Waist Pinchers Left

Core
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Stand tall and lift your left arm up, then crunch your left elbow and left knee toward your left hip, creating a strong squeeze through your side waist

For women · Standing

Waist Pinchers Right

Core
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Stabilize through your left foot, then crunch your right elbow and right knee toward each other

For women · Standing

Wide Toe Touches

LegsCore
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Stand with your feet wide and arms out, then alternate twisting and reaching toward the opposite foot with the opposite hand before slowly lifting back up to center and switching sides

For men · On hands and knees

Push-Up

Arms
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Start in a high plank with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width and your body in a straight line.

For men · On hands and knees

Pike Walk-Out

ArmsCore
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Start in a pike position with your hands on the floor and your hips raised high.

For men · On hands and knees

Plank Up-Down

ArmsCore
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Start in a forearm plank with your core engaged and your body straight.

For men · On hands and knees

Hand-Release Push-Up

Arms
Difficulty 4/530 sec

From a high plank, lower your chest all the way to the floor.

For men · On hands and knees

Dive Bomber Push-Up

Arms
Difficulty 5/530 sec

Start with your hips raised like Downward Dog and bend your elbows as you sweep your chest low over the floor.

For men · Lying face down

Lying Pull-Backs

BackArms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lie on your stomach with your arms extended forward and lift your chest and legs slightly.

For men · Lying face down

Alternating Superman

BackLegsArms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lie on your stomach with your arms reaching forward and your legs extended back.

For men · On hands and knees

Kneeling Lat Rock-Back

BackArmsLegs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Start on all fours and reach your straight arms farther forward.

For men · Lying on your back

Glute Bridge

LegsCore
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

For men · Standing

Wide Air Squat

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width and turn your toes slightly outward.

For men · Standing

Explosive Squat Jump

Legs
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Lower into a squat with your chest lifted and your knees tracking over your toes.

For men · Standing

Curtsy Lunge

Legs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Step one foot diagonally behind the other as if performing a curtsy.

For men · Standing

Rocking Calf Raise

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Roll onto the balls of your feet and raise your heels as high as possible.

For men · Lying on your back

Lying Leg Raise

CoreLegs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Lie on your back with your legs straight and your arms by your sides.

For men · Lying on your side

Side Crunch — Left

CoreLegs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Lie on your left side with your legs together and your top hand behind your head.

For men · Lying on your side

Side Crunch — Right

CoreLegs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Lie on your right side with your legs together and your top hand behind your head.

For men · On hands and knees

Forearm Plank

CoreArmsLegs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Place your forearms on the floor with your elbows under your shoulders and extend your legs behind you.

For men · Lying on your back

Explosive Sit-Up

CoreLegs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Lie on your back with your knees bent and your arms extended behind your head.

For men · Lying on your back

Flutter Kicks

CoreLegs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Lie on your back with your lower back pressed down and hold your straight legs just above the floor.

For men · On hands and knees

Plank Reach-Through

ArmsBackCore
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Start on all fours or in a low bear plank, supporting yourself with one hand.

For men · On hands and knees

Bird Dog

CoreBackLegs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Start on all fours with a neutral spine and your core engaged.

For men · On hands and knees

Beginner Mountain Climbers

CoreArmsLegs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Start in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders.

For men · Standing

Burpee with Push-Up

Full body
Difficulty 5/530 sec

From standing, squat down, place your hands on the floor, and send your feet back into a plank.

For men · Standing

Burpee to Plank

Full body
Difficulty 4/530 sec

From standing, squat down and place both hands on the floor.

For men · Standing

Step-Back Burpee

Full body
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Squat down, place your hands on the floor, and step one foot at a time back into a high plank.

For men · Standing

Split Squat — Left

Legs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Take a split stance for the left side and keep both feet planted.

For men · Standing

Split Squat — Right

Legs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Take a split stance for the right side and keep both feet planted.

For men · Standing

Alternating Side Lunges

Legs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Stand with your feet wide and shift your hips to one side as you bend that knee.

For men · On hands and knees

Pike Push-Up

Arms
Difficulty 5/530 sec

Start in a pike position with your hips high and your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.

For men · On hands and knees

Plank Shoulder Tap

ArmsCore
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Hold a high plank with your feet wide enough for stability.

For men · Lying on your back

Crunch with Legs Raised

CoreLegs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Lie on your back and raise your bent legs until your shins are parallel to the floor.

For men · Seated

Russian Twist

CoreLegs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Sit with your knees bent, lean back slightly, and keep your chest open.

For men · Lying face down

Superman

BackLegs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lie on your stomach with your arms reaching forward and your legs extended back.

For men · Lying face down

Prone Y-Lift

BackArms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lie on your stomach with your arms reaching diagonally forward to form a Y shape.

For men · Lying face down

Reverse Snow Angels

BackArms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lie on your stomach and raise your straight arms slightly off the floor.

For men · Lying face down

Prone I-Lift

BackArms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lie on your stomach with both arms extended straight overhead to form an I shape.

For men · Standing

Squat Jumps

Legs
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Lower into a squat with your chest lifted and your weight centered over your feet.

For men · On hands and knees

Kneeling Push-Ups

Arms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Place your knees on the floor and your hands slightly wider than your shoulders, forming a straight line from knees to head.

For men · Seated

Reverse Tabletop Lift

LegsArms
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Sit with your knees bent, feet flat, and hands on the floor behind you.

For men · Standing

Frog Deadlift

Legs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Stand wide with your toes turned out and reach your hands toward the floor between your feet.

For men · Standing

Quiet Jack

LegsArms
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Stand tall and step one foot out to the side while raising your arms overhead.

For men · Standing

Squat with Torso Rotation

LegsCore
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Lower into a squat with your hands near your head and your chest lifted.

For men · Lying on your back

Bicycle Crunch — Simple

CoreLegs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lie on your back with both feet on the floor and your hands near your head.

For men · Lying on your back

Bicycle Crunch — Advanced

CoreLegs
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Lie on your back with your legs raised and shoulders lifted off the floor.

For men · Seated

Floor Triceps Dips

Arms
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Sit with your knees bent, feet flat, and hands behind your hips.

For men · Standing

Marching High Knees

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Stand tall and march in place, lifting each knee to about hip height.

For men · Standing

Overhead Claps

ArmsBack
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Stand tall with your arms extended sideways at shoulder height.

For men · Standing

Cross Toe Touches

LegsBackCore
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Stand with your feet wide and your arms extended to the sides.

For men · Standing

Squat and Front Kick

Legs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Lower into a squat with your hands in front of your chest.

For men · Standing

Butt Kicks with Chest Opener

LegsArms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Jog lightly in place while bringing your heels toward your glutes.

For men · Standing

Arm Circles

ArmsBack
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Stand tall with both arms extended sideways at shoulder height.

For men · Standing

Standing Knee Drive

CoreLegsArms
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Stand tall and extend both arms overhead.

For men · Seated

Reverse Plank Hold

LegsArms
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Sit with your legs straight and place your hands on the floor behind you.

For men · Lying face down

Prone Arm Sweeps

BackArms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lie on your stomach with your knees bent, feet raised, and arms hovering above the floor.

For men · Lying on your back

Lumbar Rotation Stretch

BackCoreLegs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet together, and arms extended to the sides.

For men · On hands and knees

Cat-Cow

BackCore
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips.

For men · On hands and knees

Kneeling Adductor Stretch — Left

Legs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Support yourself on both hands and one knee, and extend your left leg to the side with the foot down.

For men · On hands and knees

Kneeling Adductor Stretch — Right

Legs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Support yourself on both hands and one knee, and extend your right leg to the side with the foot down.

For men · Standing

Elbow Rotation

Arms
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Raise your upper arms to the sides and bend your elbows to 90 degrees.

For men · Standing

Dynamic Side Bends

CoreBack
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Stand tall with your feet slightly wider than hip-width and your arms relaxed or at your sides.

For men · Standing

Wrist Warm-Up

Arms
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Extend your arms in front and rotate your wrists gently.

For men · Standing

Standing Hip Rotation

LegsBackCore
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Stand steadily with your hands on your hips and your knees relaxed.

For men · Standing

Shadow Boxing with Footwork

ArmsCore
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Take a light boxing stance with your hands near your face and your knees slightly bent.

For men · Standing

Squat to Walkout

LegsArmsCore
Difficulty 4/530 sec

From standing, squat down and place your hands on the floor in front of you.

For men · Standing

Woodchop

CoreArmsLegs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width and join your hands above one shoulder.

For men · On hands and knees

Archer Push-Up

Arms
Difficulty 5/530 sec

Place your hands very wide and extend your body in a plank.

For men · Lying on your back

Dead Bug

CoreLegsBack
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lie on your back with your knees bent and raised and your arms extended upward.

For men · On hands and knees

Side Plank — Left

CoreArmsLegs
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Lie on your left side and place your left forearm under your shoulder.

For men · On hands and knees

Side Plank — Right

CoreArmsLegs
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Lie on your right side and place your right forearm under your shoulder.

For men · Lying face down

Cobra Stretch

BackArms
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Lie on your stomach and place your palms beside your ribs.

For men · Standing

Sumo Squat

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Stand with your feet very wide and turn your toes outward.

For men · On hands and knees

Kneeling Forearm Plank

CoreArmsLegs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Start in a forearm plank on your knees, forming a straight line from head to knees.

For men · On hands and knees

Fast Mountain Climbers

CoreArmsLegs
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Start in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders.

For men · Seated

Seated Knee-Tuck Crunch

CoreLegs
Difficulty 5/530 sec

Sit, lean your torso back, and lift your feet off the floor.

For men · Standing

Frog Deadlift Jump

Legs
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Stand wide with your toes turned out and lower your hands toward the floor between your feet.

For men · Standing

Jumping Jack

LegsArms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Stand tall with your feet together and arms down.

For men · Standing

Running High Knees

Legs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Run in place while quickly lifting your knees to about hip height.

For men · Standing

Burpee Push-Up

Full body
Difficulty 5/530 sec

From standing, hinge down, place your hands on the floor, and send your feet back into a plank.

For men · On hands and knees

Downward Dog to Knee Tuck

CoreArmsLegs
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Start in Downward Dog with your hips high and your arms straight.

For men · On hands and knees

Kneeling Archer Push-Up

Arms
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Place your knees on the floor and set your hands wide.

For men · Lying on your back

Windshield Wipers

CoreBack
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Lie on your back with your arms extended sideways and your bent legs raised.

For men · Lying on your back

Single-Leg Glute Bridge — Left

LegsCore
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Lie on your back with one foot planted and the other leg extended upward.

For men · Standing

Wall Push-Ups

Arms
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Stand an arm's length from a wall and place your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.

For men · Standing

Incline Push-Ups

Arms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Place your hands on a sturdy chair or bench and walk your feet back into an incline plank.

For men · Standing

Assisted Pistol Squat — Left

LegsCore
Difficulty 5/530 sec

Hold a chair lightly, stand on your left working leg, and extend the other leg forward.

For men · Standing

Assisted Pistol Squat — Right

LegsCore
Difficulty 5/530 sec

Hold a chair lightly, stand on your right working leg, and extend the other leg forward.

For men · Standing

Bulgarian Split Squat — Left

LegsCore
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Place your rear foot on a chair and set your front foot firmly ahead of you.

For men · Seated

Seated Leg Lifts

CoreLegs
Difficulty 5/530 sec

Sit tall with both legs extended and place your palms on the floor beside your hips.

For men · Seated

Reverse Plank March

CoreLegsArms
Difficulty 5/530 sec

Lift into a reverse plank with your hands behind you and your hips high.

For men · Standing

Standing Torso Twist

CoreBackArms
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Stand tall with your feet apart and your arms extended sideways.

For men · Standing

Torso Rotation

CoreBackLegs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Stand with your feet apart and your hands on your hips.

For men · Standing

Standing Oblique Twist

CoreLegs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Hold your hands in front of your chest and shift your weight from side to side.

For men · Standing

Side Step and Reach

LegsCoreArms
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Step one foot to the side and reach the opposite arm diagonally overhead.

For men · Standing

Easy Run in Place

LegsArms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Jog lightly in place with short, relaxed steps.

For men · Standing

Standing Quad Stretch

Legs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Stand tall, bend one knee, and hold the ankle behind you.

For men · Standing

Neck Mobility

BackArms
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Stand tall with your shoulders relaxed and your hands on your hips.

For men · Standing

Shuffle Woodchop

LegsCoreArms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Shuffle sideways with soft knees and your hands together.

For men · Standing

Jabs and Uppercuts

ArmsCore
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Take a boxing stance with one foot forward and your fists near your face.

For men · Standing

Scissor Jumps

Legs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Stand in a split stance with one foot forward and the other behind.

For men · Standing

Lateral Shuffle Touch

Legs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Shuffle to one side and lower into a side lunge as you reach toward the floor beside the bent leg.

For men · Standing

Squat and Twist Jump

LegsCore
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Lower into a squat with your chest lifted and knees tracking over your feet.

For men · Standing

Runner Knee Drive — Left

LegsCore
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Step your left leg back into a runner's lunge with a slight forward lean and active arms.

For men · Standing

Runner Knee Drive — Right

LegsCore
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Step your right leg back into a runner's lunge with a slight forward lean and active arms.

For men · Standing

High Knees with Punches

LegsArmsCore
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Alternate lifting your knees while staying tall and pushing lightly through the supporting foot.

For men · Standing

Ghost Rope

LegsArms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Bounce lightly on the balls of your feet as if jumping over a rope.

For men · Standing

Lateral Run to Jack

LegsArms
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Take several quick running steps to one side while staying light on your feet.

For men · Seated

V-Sit and Punch

CoreLegsArms
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Balance on your glutes with your torso leaning back and your feet raised.

For men · On hands and knees

Plank Step-Out and Reach

CoreArms
Difficulty 5/530 sec

Start in a high plank and step one foot outward to widen your base.

For men · Standing

Standing Lower-Back Stretch

BackLegs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Stand with your feet wider than hip-width and hinge forward from your hips.

For men · Standing

Standing Side Bend

CoreBack
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Stand tall with one hand on your hip and the other arm extended overhead.

For men · On hands and knees

Downward Dog

LegsArms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Place your hands and feet on the floor and lift your hips up and back into an inverted V.

For men · Standing

Overhead Triceps Stretch

ArmsBack
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Raise one arm overhead and bend the elbow so your hand drops behind your back.

For men · Standing

Reverse Shoulder Stretch

Arms
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Stand tall, clasp your hands behind your back, and straighten your elbows.

For men · Standing

Squat to Knee Crunch

LegsCore
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lower slowly into a squat with your hands near your head and your chest lifted.

For men · Standing

Slow Cross-Body Knee-to-Elbow

CoreLegs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Stand tall with your hands near your head and shift your weight onto one leg.

For men · Lying face down

Prone Back Extension Pull-Down

BackArms
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lie on your stomach with your knees bent, feet raised, and arms extended forward.

For men · Standing

A-Skip

Legs
Difficulty 1/530 sec

Skip in place, lifting one knee to hip height as you push off the opposite foot.

For men · Standing

Front Kick and Toe Touch

LegsCore
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Lift a nearly straight leg forward while keeping your torso upright.

For men · Lying on your back

Heel-Touch Crunch

Core
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat, and shoulders lifted.

For men · Standing

Reverse Lunge Toe Touch

Legs
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Step one foot back and lower into a reverse lunge as you lean forward.

For men · On hands and knees

Donkey Kick — Right

LegsCore
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Start on all fours with a neutral spine and your core engaged.

For men · On hands and knees

Donkey Kick — Left

LegsCore
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Start on all fours with a neutral spine and your core engaged.

For men · On hands and knees

Plank Arm Walk

ArmsCore
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Hold a high plank or low bear plank with your feet wide.

For men · Standing

Rotational Lunges

LegsCore
Difficulty 3/530 sec

Step into a deep lunge and rotate your torso toward the front leg as you reach your arms out.

For men · On hands and knees

Forearm Plank Leg Lift

CoreLegsArms
Difficulty 4/530 sec

Start in a forearm plank and align your body from head to heels.

For men · On hands and knees

Rocking Pigeon Stretch — Left

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Take a left-side pigeon pose with the front leg bent and the back leg extended.

For men · On hands and knees

Rocking Pigeon Stretch — Right

Legs
Difficulty 2/530 sec

Take a right-side pigeon pose with the front leg bent and the back leg extended.

About these guides

Every guide comes from the Military Calisthenics app: the coach’s demonstration, the steps and what the movement should feel like. Difficulty and clarity use the app’s content scores from 1 to 5. Each guide also shows recorded practice counts and frequency, with its date window and explanations. The women’s and men’s tracks have their own exercises.

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