Calisthenics Playbook for Push Pull Squat: Get Strong with Comic-Style Bodyweight Fitness

I am rewriting my review after 22 weeks of practice (push/squat only). I skipped the pull section due to a lack of equipment. This book is for anyone who wants to learn how to do some (very) challenging calisthenic exercises without a trainer, gym pass, or app. You can learn all the biomechanics needed for basic pushups and planks and apply that to increasingly harder exercises (explosive pushups, archer pushups, etc). This all culminates with one-arm pushups and one legged (pistol) squats. This process evolves over five levels, from easy to hard, with reps, sets, rest periods all clearly defined. There's more than enough here for anyone who takes calisthenics seriously and needs clear information on all the specifics, including posture, angling, muscle group engagement, tips for avoiding failure, and common cheat methods to avoid. I have a Calisthenics Friend and a Crossfit Friend who both are unable to do some of the exercises I've learned here, and have both benefited from the advice I passed along from this book. So if you think this is book too basic for you, stop lying to yourself about your own abilities. You're probably not as good as you think, and there is always room for improvement at any skill level. I strongly advise you follow the levels as they are written, they are really good indications of how far you've come. In the beginning you will likely need to reduce reps or sets and increase over time. From my experience the time between level-ups grows as each level gets harder. For instance, going from Level 1 to 2 took about 2 weeks. Getting from Level 4 to 5 took about 7 weeks. I would also advise you don't combine them into push/pull supersets. Stick to pushes and pulls on alternating days. I combined them for a long time and it just made my workouts incredibly long and tiring. The motivation to do more than about two per week was just not there. But when I do push and squat on separate days I can fit them into my schedule easier and I don't completely lose my will to do them. You will need equipment - a plyo box for the squats at minimum (also useful for gradually working your way into the harder pushups). The equipment required for pulls is a lot less manageable unless you have access to a pullup bar or the space to install one. Be mindful of this before starting with this book because you won't get very far without it. In all I would say it's hands-down better than any other calisthenics book and it's far better than any of the calisthenics youtube videos (that mainly just given basic tips as teasers to try to sell you programs). You can start from nothing and build a better body, or you can use this to augment your existing skills through clear biomechanical advice. Good stuff, easily worth the money spent and I would love to see a follow-up in the future.

This book is very informative. While I sorta agree with other customers' criticisms that the book could have more in it, especially the pull-up chapter, the basics are arguably the most important part of calisthenics. The original comic book-esque drawings made the instructions VERY clear. This was a much better learning experience than YouTube or any other online resource I've read. I've been doing calisthenics for seven months now, and my back, arms, and abdomen have never looked this strong after just a WEEK of reading this book. Highly recommend.

easy to read and follow instruction book. Good way to start calisthenics

like i said Very Detailed

It's great for a beginner like me, I recently got interested in calisthenics. It's taught me how to have good form for the best basic and intermediate calisthenics moves and helped me set my own routine that will go pretty great. I recommend you get this if you want to learn how to begin to do calisthenics. It's very clear on how to do all the moves too！

This guide has been essential for me. It's truly helped me level up my strength and form. From helping me when I was first getting into calisthenics, to showing me how I can continue to keep challenging myself, this playbook would be perfect for anyone, no matter where they are in their calisthenic journey. The progressions are clear and easy to follow. Definitely would recommend.

This is a terrific book. Perhaps a bit overpriced but the content is A1. It is well illustrated and clearly explained. I would love to see an expanded version with more exercises.

Loads of great information but nothing you can't find off the internet. Not going to return but probably wouldn't buy it again if I were to lose it or anything

Love this book very much. Value for money. Shipped out almost immediately. Seller is very responsive as well.

Ansprechende Illustrationen für Calisthenics interessierte. Habe das Buch meinem Freund geschenkt. An sich nicht schlecht jedoch recht "Basic". Ideal für Anfänger für Fortgeschrittene eher ein "Nice to Have" aber mit geringen Mehrwert.

Es un excelente libro, enseña los principios de la calistenia, que músculos ejercitas en cada ejercicio y además progresiones que ayuda tanto a principiantes como a gente mas avanzada. El libro ademas trae al final sets de ejercicios para cada uno de tus objetivos, ademas de instrucciones de como elaborar tu rutina semanal. Los sets vienen para diferentes niveles y explican en que punto eres capaz de avanzar al siguiente nivel. Larga vida al yellow guy!

Have been using this book for several months. It has plenty of useful guidance and is easy to follow. However, I think watching video tutorials are better for ensuring correct posture. Combine the 2 and you're well on your way 😁

Realizzato molto bene! L’ho trovato una buona guida per iniziare! Stimolante nel suo stile