Calisthenics: The Strength and Art of the Body Movement

Calisthenics is a physical activity that is gaining more and more popularity all over the world.

Also known as “street workout”, calisthenics relies on the use of your body weight to develop strength, endurance and agility.

In this article, we will explore the historical hints of calisthenics, competitions, the necessary equipment for training and some prominent exponents of the past.

Historical notes

The calisthenics has ancient roots, dating back to the times of ancient Greece.

The ancient Greeks attached great importance to physical training and developed a series of exercises that mainly involved their own body, such as running, jumping and strength exercises. This tradition has been maintained over the centuries, influencing other cultures and forms of training.

However, the modern calisthenics has gained popularity in recent decades, thanks also to the expansion of social media and the spread of videos of athletes of calisthenics showing acrobatic abilities and extraordinary strength.

Competitions of Calisthenics

In addition to individual training, calisthenics has given rise to several competitions around the world.

One of the main events of calisthenics is the World Street Workout and Calisthenics Federation (WSWCF), which organizes international championships.

These competitions test the strength, agility and creativity of athletes, who perform spectacular choreographed exercise routines.

The Tools of Calisthenics

One of the distinctive features of calisthenics is that it requires minimal or even no equipment.

Calisthenics athletes rely primarily on their body’s endurance and gravity to train. However, there are some tools that can be used to improve your workout.
I rig from calisthenics are one of the most common tools in calisthenics. They allow you to perform exercises such as chin-ups, push-ups and different versions of pull-ups.

The parallel, instead, allow you to perform exercises like dip and L-sit.

In addition to these main tools, other tools used in calisthenics include elastic bands to assist or resist movements, jump ropes to improve cardiovascular resistance and mats to protect against falls.

Prominent exponents of the Calisthenics Past

The calisthenics has produced a number of prominent athletes who have helped to spread and promote this discipline. One of the best known is Charles Atlas, a calisthenics bodybuilder and athlete of the 1930s and 1940s.

Atlas was famous for his extraordinary fitness and for developing his training program called “Muscular Dynamism”.

Another prominent exponent is Jack Lalanne, known as the “Father of Physical Movement”.

In the 1950s and 1960s, Lalanne became famous for his television programs focusing on exercise and promoting health and fitness through calisthenics.

Prominent exponents of the present of Calisthenics

1. 1. Hannibal For King: Known as one of the pioneers of calisthenics, Hannibal For King has gained great popularity thanks to his incredible strength exercises and acrobatic ability.
   2. Frank Medrano: Frank is known for his extraordinary strength and agility. His spectacular performances and impressive fitness have inspired many fans of calisthenics.
   3. Chris Heria: Founder of the organization “Thenx”, Chris Heria has become a point of reference in the community of calisthenics. He is known for his intense training and freestyle skills.
   4. Daniel Vadnal (FitnessFAQs): Daniel Vadnal is a highly respected calisthenics instructor and has amassed a large number of followers thanks to his detailed tutorials and his technical explanations.
   5. Austin Dunham: Austin Dunham is known for his phenomenal strength and agility. His video lessons and high-level performances have inspired many fans of calisthenics all over the world.
   6. Adam Raw: Adam is known for his unique combination of strength, body control and freestyle skills. His spectacular performances and distinctive style have gained much attention in the world of calisthenics.
   7. Baristas Workout: This is a group of athletes from calisthenics from different parts of the world who have come together to form a team. They achieved incredible group performances and stood out for their skill and creativity.
   8. Dominik Sky: Dominik is known for his incredible stunts and freestyle skills. His spectacular performances captured the attention of many people and made him one of the best athletes of calisthenics.
   9. Simonster: Simon Ata, known as Simonster, is a calisthenics athlete specializing in strength and flexibility movements. He is famous for his unique exercises and his mastery of balance skills.
   10. Zef Zakaveli: Zef is a calisthenics athlete who has demonstrated great versatility and ability in performing advanced movements. Its performance is characterized by fluidity and precise body control.

Equipment required for Calisthenics

Surely a structure like our rig training is one of the most performing options. Read on to find your rig to train safely.
Depending on your needs you can choose a rig da Parete or self-supporting. Let it be It for one home gym by calistenics or for a box or a home gym

Backyard mighty freestanding rig – 2

Our backyard mighty freestanding rig is the perfect option for those with a small budget but still looking for high performance from their equipment. With its small size and self-supporting structure it is a great choice for those who love to train outdoors but have little space. You need a concrete floor to fix it to the ground.

All our structures, from the simplest to the most expensive, are manufactured in Europe with quality materials and are designed to last over time and withstand the elements.

Zinc coating allows all of our rigs to be great for outdoor use. The price includes bolts for mounting the frame. It is compatible with all Kingsbox Mighty rig accessories. The price also includes J- cups for barbell.

The specification of the backyard mighty freestanding rig -2

1. 1. • Hot dip galvanized and powder coated coating
      • Material: steel
      • Width: 1260 mm
      • Weight: 70 kg
      • Height: 2500 mm

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Backyard mighty freestanding rig -4

The backyard mighty freestanding rig -4 is the evolution of the rig we just saw. Ideal for those who want to train alone, but also perfectly functional for a pair workout. Includes:

1. 1. • 1 Rope Climb/Ring station (not included climbing rope or rings)
      • 3 Pull Up
      • 1 squat station (including 1 J-Cups pair)
      • Dip Bar
      • Wall Ball Target
      • Land mine

Bolts for assembly are included in the price, except for those for anchoring to the floor. It is compatible with all Kingsbox Mighty rig accessories.

The specification of the backyard mighty freestanding rig -4

1. 1. • Coating: Hot Dip Galvanized and Powder Coated
      • Coating warranty: 7 Years
      • Warranty on steel: Lifetime Warranty
      • Measurements: 80×80 Mm
      • Material: Steel
      • Width: 1860 mm
      • Height: 3600 mm
      • Length: 1260 mm

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Backyard mighty wall rig -2

The backyard mighty wall rig is a great investment for those who want a structure that meets all the needs of functional training. It has in fact:

1. 1. • 1 Rope Climb station
      • 1 Ring Muscle Up
      • 2 Pull Up
      • 1 squat station
      • Wall Ball Target

For the best possible hold we always encourage you to anchor the structures to a floor, preferably concrete.

Gym rings and climbing rope are not included in the price. Bolts for assembly are included in the price but bolts for anchoring to the floor are not included. As each of our rigs is compatible with Mighty rig accessories.

Specification of the backyard mighty wall rig -2

1. 1. • Coating: Hot Dip Galvanized and Powder Coated
      • Coating warranty: 7 Years
      • Warranty on steel: Lifetime Warranty
      • Measurements: 80×80 Mm
      • Material: Steel
      • Width: 1260 mm
      • Height: 3600 mm
      • Length: 1860 mm

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Outdoor mighty tower

Theoutdoor mighty tower is the perfect structure for those who want to make their workouts versatile at home. With the possibility to alternate workouts of pure power to workouts with focus on free cover, this structure is equipped with:

1. 1. • 1 Rope Climb station
      • 1 Ring Muscle Up
      • 2 Pull Up
      • 1 Squat station (including mighty J-cups)

Specifications of the outdoor mighty tower

1. 1. • Coating: Hot Dip Galvanized and Powder Coated
      • Coating warranty: 7 Years
      • Warranty on steel: Lifetime Warranty
      • Measurements: 80×80 Mm
      • Material: Steel
      • Width: 1260 mm
      • Height: 4500 mm
      • Length: 1700 mm

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Which rig to choose for a gym

As gym owners, the goals that a rig must fulfill are not limited to functionality and durability, but must also be able to accommodate as many athletes as possible, without compromising the vital space for everyone’s training. Here are our proposals for you.

Outdoor mighty wall rig

Our outdoor mighty wall rig is a modular structure in all its aspects. At its basic size, 1700mm or 1100mm bars can be placed side by side. The depth of the rig with 1700mm or 1100mm bars can also be changed. The compatibility of the structure is its strong point because it allows a high level of customization according to the spaces and needs of your gym.

Numerous additions can be made to the standard structure thanks to the holes on the structure, 3cm apart from each other, which support all Kingsbox’s Mighty rig accessories. as all our structures must be firmly anchored to a concrete floor. Anchor bolts are not included in the final price.

Specifications of the mighty wall rig

1. 1. • Coating: Hot Dip Galvanized and Powder Coated
      • Coating warranty: 7 Years
      • Warranty on steel: Lifetime Warranty
      • Measurements: 80×80 Mm
      • Material: Steel
      • Height: 2750 mm

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Outdoor mighty mountain

The ‘outdoor mighty mountain is the perfect rig if you want to give birth to the enthusiasm for the sport even to casual passers-by (who knows, maybe you will change the life of one of them?). All we ask is that you place it so that it shines!
Sports enthusiasts (and those who still will) will have much to see and try on this galvanized structure: from pull-ups, to squats with weights, from exercises on the rings, to wall balls using the appropriate target, until climbing uphill on the Monkey bars… The possibilities for a complete workout are endless!

Gym rings are not included in the price. All our structures must be anchored to the ground, the bolts to compose it are included in the price, bolts for anchoring are not included.

Specifications of outdoor mighty mountain

1. 1. • Coating: Hot Dip Galvanized and Powder Coated
      • Coating warranty: 7 Years
      • Warranty on steel: Lifetime Warranty
      • Measurements: 80×80 Mm
      • Material: Steel
      • Width: 1700 mm
      • Height: 3600 mm
      • Length: 4820 mm

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Outdoor mighty fort

Sunny days are ideal for training outdoors. Since we know what it means to train in the gym, all sweaty trying to take a breath of air between a repetition and the other, we decided to design this external Rig that will satisfy even the most demanding athletes and their needs.

The “Mighty Outdoor Fort” has 4 standard workstations (275cm) designed for pull-ups and barbell training, while the middle and higher part (360cm) with 4 branches. All these accessories are already included in the price together with the bolts to compose the structure.

The structure is compatible with all accessories for Mighty Rig KingsBox range. All our structures must be anchored to the ground, bolts for anchoring are not included.

The central part is also composed of two Kingsbox boards, so anyone who sets foot in your gym will know that you have a Rig of great quality produced and designed in Europe.

The package includes:

1. 1. • 4 columns 3,6 m,
      • 4 columns 2,75 m,
      • link profiles,
      • 10 pull-up bars,
      • 3 pairs of Iron Hand,
      • 2 Kingsbox

Specifications of mighty outdoor fort

1. 1. • Coating: Hot Dip Galvanized and Powder Coated
      • Coating warranty: 7 Years
      • Warranty on steel: Lifetime Warranty
      • Measurements: 80×80 Mm
      • Material: Steel
      • Width: 1860 mm
      • Height: 3600 mm
      • Length: 4220 mm

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Mighty main base rig

Our main base rig is a perfect structure for classes with few athletes, who want to train outdoors or for example for open box workouts. Great for gyms but why not, even for the most professional home gym.

The package includes a pair of Mighty Angel Arms, 2 Wall Ball Target, 1 Dip Bar and 1 Plyo Box Platform.

On this rig there are these workstations:

1. 1. • 1 Rope Climb station
      • 1 Ring Muscle Up
      • 7 Pull Up
      • 2 squat station
      • Monkey Ladder

Specification of the mighty main base rig

1. 1. • Coating: Hot Dip Galvanized and Powder Coated
      • Coating warranty: 7 Years
      • Warranty on steel: Lifetime Warranty
      • Measurements: 80×80 Mm
      • Material: Steel
      • Width: 4820 mm
      • Weight: 606 kg
      • Height: 4500 mm
      • Length: 1700 mm

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Mighty monkey free standing rig

Designed and manufactured in Europe.

The Monkey Rig allows you to perform a variety of workouts, as well as all other Kingsbox rigs. In addition you can perform military exercises, which we know from the Boot Camp workouts.
This type of training is great for growing the upper body, plus it ensures a total improvement in physical performance. The structure is suitable for any gym or training center.

Our structures must always be fixed to the ground, the package includes bolts for the structure but not those for anchoring to the ground.

Specifications of the mighty monkey free standing rig

1. 1. • Coating: Hot Dip Galvanized and Powder Coated
      • Coating warranty: 7 Years
      • Warranty on steel: Lifetime Warranty
      • Measurements: 80×80 Mm
      • Material: Steel
      • Height: 2750 mm

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Conclusions

Calisthenics is an activity that combines strength, agility and creativity, allowing you to develop a strong and flexible body.

With deep historical roots and a growing community, calisthenics continues to gain popularity around the world.

The competitions of calisthenics offer a show of extraordinary acrobatic skills and strength, while prominent athletes of the past have helped to promote and spread this discipline.

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, calisthenics offers a unique way to improve physical strength and body awareness without the need for expensive or complex equipment.