calisthenics....

[Rudolf]

I was wondering what was your opinion on calisthenics.


I think I will try a hybrid calisthenics/weight program for about 1 months , I am just curious of the results.



What weight exercise do you think I should keep if I do a calisthenics program?

I plan on doing pushups , sit ups , half squats , standing calf raise and side leg lifts and to take care of cardio , I will go to the swimming pool 2 times a week for 1 hour(or more when i get better). I wont use weights with calisthenics and thus will try to achieve very high (maximum) repetition.

There is a weightroom at the college I am going , what weight exercise do you think I should do to complement the routine I mentioned above?


Thanks

 

[ballast]

Here are some calisthenic exercises I have found beneficial:
1-Single-Leg Squats(Legs/Hips)
2-Hand-Stand Push-Ups(shoulders/Tris)
3-One-Arm Push-ups(Chest/Shoulders/Tris)
4-Reverse Trunk Twists(Abs/Obliques)
5-Chin-Ups(Lats/Bis)
6-Glute-Ham-Gastroc Raises((Glutes/Hams/Calves)
Performing the above exercises in a circuit fashion, will enhance cardiovascular endurance as well.I have done this when weights weren't available and it has been productive for maintaining or increasing strength.
As for weight exercises, I would add squats and deadlifts or good mornings.