Top Science-Backed Benefits of Strength Training
Consistent strength training helps you to look better and feel better with benefits that go beyond just building strength and muscle. Find the keys to unlocking improved physical fitness and mental health. February 08, 2022 • 5 min read
The Top 5 Calisthenics Supersets for Strength and Muscle
The right supersets can take a decent bodyweight workout and make it kickass. Boost your strength and muscle growth, and do more work in less time, with these handpicked pairings from Danny Kavadlo. January 03, 2020 • 5 min read
Bodyweight Beach Workout with Ike Catcher
Ditch the treadmill and follow Ike Catcher outside for high-intensity cardio, Muscle Beach style. March 01, 2019 • 3 min read
Scott Mathison's 1-to-10 Bodyweight Challenge
Fitness model and actor Scott Mathison shows us how to beat the machine-cardio blues with this quick and heart-pounding challenge! December 10, 2018 • 2 min read
No Equipment? No Problem! Get Jailhouse Jacked With Bodyweight Training
These five 'prison' exercises form a never-before-published, highly-effective bodyweight training routine that'll show you how to get swole in a "weight-less" environment. April 11, 2018 • 4 min read
The Best Bodyweight Exercises You're Not Doing (But Should Be)
Want strength AND functionality? Try adding these moves to your program; they're tougher than you might think! April 02, 2018 • 4 min read
Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Handstands
Handstands can be intimidating at first, even if you're used to crushing it at the gym. Learn the right approach to master this impressive exercise and build some serious all-over strength. March 23, 2018 • 4 min read
6 Stretches You Can Do At Your Desk
Don't let sitting at work make your body stiff and sore! Use these quick and easy stretches to increase your range of motion, prevent injury, and help you feel more energized and focused. January 15, 2018 • 3 min read
4 Easy Ways To Add More Training To Your Life
Quality training doesn't have to be a complicating factor in your life. When your body is your weight, it's far simpler than you think. Let bodyweight guru Al Kavadlo show you how! January 15, 2018 • 4 min read
10 Best Bodyweight Ab Exercises at Home To Train Your Core
Strengthen your abdominal and core muscles at home or anywhere with these 10 essential bodyweight exercises for a powerful core and six pack. November 28, 2017 • 5 min read
The Top 5 Newbie Calisthenics Mistakes
Bodyweight specialist Al Kavadlo has taught calisthenics to thousands of people, and he sees these same five mistakes again and again. Could you be guilty of some of them yourself? October 10, 2017 • 4 min read
The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Calisthenics
Want to try calisthenics but feel clueless about where to begin? Barstarzz founder Ed Checo shares his tips to get you rocking those badass bodyweight moves in no time! August 28, 2017 • 3 min read
Five Advanced Pull-Up Variations For Building Muscle And Strength
Think you need weights to progress your pull-ups? Think again! Bodyweight wizard Al Kavadlo shows you 5 advanced pull-ups to take your progress and gains to the next level. August 24, 2017 • 4 min read
Poor Posture? Try Yoga!
Posture problems can lead to a host of serious health issues, not to mention nagging neck and back pain. These five yoga poses can go a long way toward addressing the issue. August 21, 2017 • 3 min read
The Yoga Sequence Every Athlete Needs To Master
Sun Salutations are a great warm-up or cool-down, but if you do enough of them, they can also turn into a serious workout! Master this sequence, try this challenge, and expect to see serious benefits! July 26, 2017
The 5 Best Suspension-Trainer Moves For Legs
Who says a squat rack is the only way to train legs? Build real-world strength, iron out imbalances, and seriously challenge your core with these lower-body moves! July 25, 2017
The Rules Of Bodyweight Bodybuilding
Is a bodyweight bodybuilder even a thing? It sure is! Here's how Danny Kavadlo helped craft one athlete's physique to take home the top prize! July 09, 2017
4 Jump-Rope Techniques To Burn Fat And Improve Athleticism
Jumping rope isn't just for kids. It's a fantastic way to build stamina and athleticism, burn fat, and start or finish any workout. Here are the fundamentals you need, and how to progress them! July 04, 2017
How To Get Strong Using Just Your Body!
Have you ever wished that those tatted-up bodyweight experts would tie their vision of strength into a single "do this right now" program? Well, wish no more! June 11, 2017
Hanging: The Missing Link of Strength Training
Not everything you do to get stronger has to be complicated. Improve your grip strength with these simple hanging exercises and see the benefits in unexpected ways. April 19, 2017
The 4 Essential Bodyweight Core Exercises
Are you looking for seriously defined abs or to master advanced core training exercises? Then make sure you meet the minimum standards laid out here first! February 19, 2017 • 4 min read
5 Strength Secrets from Around the World
What does everyone, everywhere have in common? They have a body. And Danny Kavadlo wants to show them how to make it stronger! Here's this bodyweight master's wisdom from the road. January 04, 2017 • 4 min read
8 Pro Tips To Elevate Your Fitness Game
Combine cardio with strength training, don't skip those big lifts, and lift to failure. These are just a few of the secrets to training success our team of top experts share with you. November 13, 2016
Strength Showdown: Pull-Ups Vs. Pull-Downs
What's the best vertical pulling movement? It's time to settle this argument once and for all. Let's break down the pros and cons of these two strength-training staples and see which one prevails. July 30, 2016
Ladies: Take Your Bodyweight Training To The Next Level
There's something undeniably impressive about a woman who can bust out clean, strong push-ups, chins, and back bridges. Take control of your body by moving it with this routine! July 30, 2016 • 7 min read
Build Strength On The Streets!
In this Q&A with bodyweight training experts Al and Danny Kavadlo, the brothers explain the lure of the streetsâand why you should consider building more strength there! July 18, 2016 • 5 min read
Increase Your Strength Without Using More Weight
If you want to get stronger, do more reps with more weight. End of story, right? Not by a long shot! Here are 4 ways Danny Kavadlo keeps progressing using nothing more than his body weight! July 16, 2016 • 4 min read
The Bodyweight Skill You Didn't Know You Needed
Lever lovers unite! The elbow lever is more than just a way to wow your friends. It builds full-body strength and control like few other moves can. July 16, 2016 • 4 min read
The 5-Move Full-Body Playground Workout
The playground isn't just for kids and dogs. Ignore the funny looks and use this great public training space to your advantage with guidance from Al Kavadlo! June 05, 2014 • 3 min read