Parallettes are essential for planche training, L-sits, and handstand work. They elevate your hands off the floor, reducing wrist extension and allowing you to lean further forward without discomfort. They also enable full range of motion in push-ups and dips. Portable and affordable, they're a worthwhile investment for any serious calisthenics athlete. Start with parallettes if wrist pain limits your training.
Bodyweight Exercise Collection
L-Sit to Handstand Press
The L-Sit to Handstand Press is a dynamic transition from L-Sit to Handstand, requiring extreme core and shoulder strength.
Planche to Handstand Press
The Planche to Handstand Press is a dynamic transition from Planche to Handstand, requiring extreme straight-arm strength.
Manna Press
The Manna Press is a dynamic movement transitioning from L-Sit to Manna, requiring explosive core strength and compression.
Manna Hold
The Manna Hold is an advanced static core position where the legs are lifted above the head, requiring extreme hip flexor and core strength.
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers are a dynamic core exercise where the legs are swept from side to side while hanging or in an L-Sit position.
V-Sit
The V-Sit is an advanced static hold where the legs are lifted above the horizontal, forming a "V" shape with the torso.
L-Sit
The L-Sit is a static hold where the body forms an "L" shape, supported only by the hands, requiring extreme core and hip flexor strength.
Planche Lean (Level 1-2)
The Planche Lean builds the straight-arm pushing strength and scapular control required for all planche progressions.
Planche Push-Up
The planche push-up is a straight-arm pressing movement where the body is held parallel to the floor while pushing.
Planche Lean (Level 3-4)
Advanced Planche Lean levels increase the forward lean, reducing foot support and preparing the shoulders for full planche loading.
Full Planche Hold
The Full Planche Hold is one of the most demanding skills in calisthenics—body completely straight and parallel to the ground, legs together, supported only by the hands.
Half Lay Planche
The Half Lay Planche bridges straddle and full planche by keeping legs together at a reduced lever arm.
Straddle Planche
The Straddle Planche dramatically increases the lever arm by extending the legs to the sides, requiring greater strength and hip mobility.
Advanced Tuck Planche
The Advanced Tuck Planche increases the lever arm by flattening the back, preparing the body for straddle and full planche positions.
Tuck Planche
The Tuck Planche is the first planche progression where no body parts rest on the arms—a true test of shoulder protraction and straight-arm strength.