{"id":7557,"date":"2021-01-26T19:31:11","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T19:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.osmiumweb.com\/10-bodyweight-back-exercises-without-equipment\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T11:39:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:39:23","slug":"10-bodyweight-back-exercises-without-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/en\/10-bodyweight-back-exercises-without-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Bodyweight Back Exercises &#8211; Without Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working on your back is crucial for <a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/11\/17\/what-is-calisthenics\/\">Calisthenics<\/a>, as the majority of skills require huge back strength.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the back is a really hard muscle group to work if you don&#8217;t have equipment. And often, people only turn into pull ups or inverted rows when they want to do bodyweight exercises.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0<strong>10 Bodyweight exercises<\/strong>\u00a0displayed in this article, are really effective for developing the back strength required for skills like the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/01\/how-to-handstand-5-simple-tips-that-really-work\/\">handstand<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/11\/24\/how-to-planche-5-tips-to-master-it\/\">planche<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/05\/how-to-front-lever-step-by-step-guide\/\">front lever<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/10\/how-to-back-lever-the-complete-guide\/\">back lever<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/29\/how-to-do-a-dragon-flag-in-5-steps\/\">dragon flag<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/15\/human-flag-tutorial-all-the-progressions\/\">human flag<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are, also, simple and can be performed <strong>without using any equipment<\/strong>, at the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Lets start!<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. HOLLOW BODY HOLD<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:480px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_JnuYfsJ3CKg\"><div id=\"lyte_JnuYfsJ3CKg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FJnuYfsJ3CKg%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JnuYfsJ3CKg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FJnuYfsJ3CKg%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"480\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:480px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first exercise that all\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/11\/17\/what-is-calisthenics\/\">Calisthenics<\/a>\u00a0athletes need to train and master is the\u00a0<strong>Hollow Body Hold<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a\u00a0<strong>really important movement<\/strong>,\u00a0as it strengthens your back and will be used in almost all the exercises in this article.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0<strong>Hollow Body Hold<\/strong>\u00a0makes a lot of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/11\/17\/what-is-calisthenics\/\">Calisthenics<\/a>\u00a0movements (like the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/01\/how-to-handstand-5-simple-tips-that-really-work\/\">handstand<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/11\/24\/how-to-planche-5-tips-to-master-it\/\">planche<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/05\/how-to-front-lever-step-by-step-guide\/\">front lever<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/10\/how-to-back-lever-the-complete-guide\/\">back lever<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/29\/how-to-do-a-dragon-flag-in-5-steps\/\">dragon flag<\/a>) easier to hold and better looking!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to practise it\u00a0you need to lie on your back with arms overhead, biceps by ears, and legs outstretched.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lift your legs and arms so shoulders and feet are off the ground.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep your head in a neutral position.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>Do 4 sets of 20 to 40 seconds holds<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. BODY ROW (AUSTRALIAN PULL UP)<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:480px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_0__wCtlIoUA\"><div id=\"lyte_0__wCtlIoUA\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F0__wCtlIoUA%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0__wCtlIoUA\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F0__wCtlIoUA%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"480\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:480px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0<strong>Body Row<\/strong>, also called Australian Pull-up, is one of the best, simple and most effective exercises you can do to work your\u00a0<strong>back muscles<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This exercise is, also, a prerequisite for other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/11\/17\/what-is-calisthenics\/\">Calisthenics<\/a>\u00a0skills, such as the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/05\/how-to-front-lever-step-by-step-guide\/\">Front Lever<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To perform it you need to\u00a0<strong>lie on the floor underneath a table<\/strong>\u00a0or other furniture and\u00a0<strong>pull yourself up until your\u00a0chest touches it.<\/strong>\u00a0Then come back down slowly in a controlled manner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t forget to\u00a0<strong>keep your core tight<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>engaging your quads, glutes and abs<\/strong>, so that your body remains in a straight line.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>Do 4 sets of 10 to 15 reps<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. SUPERMAN HOLD<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:480px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_tYMHYWVvFjs\"><div id=\"lyte_tYMHYWVvFjs\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FtYMHYWVvFjs%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tYMHYWVvFjs\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FtYMHYWVvFjs%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"480\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:480px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0<strong>Superman Hold<\/strong>\u00a0is another exercise that targets your\u00a0<strong>lower back<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It as an essential exercise for building the strength required in skills like the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/05\/how-to-front-lever-step-by-step-guide\/\">front lever<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/10\/how-to-back-lever-the-complete-guide\/\">back lever<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by lying<strong>\u00a0face down<\/strong>\u00a0with arms and legs outstretched.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lift your\u00a0<strong>arms<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>legs<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>upper back<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>head<\/strong>\u00a0off the floor. Keep\u00a0<strong>arms and legs straight<\/strong>\u00a0but not locked,\u00a0<strong>forming a \u201cU\u201d shape<\/strong>\u00a0with either side of your body several centimetres off the floor.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hold this position for a few seconds then lower back to the starting position<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While performing the\u00a0<strong>Superman Hold<\/strong>\u00a0make sure that your<strong>\u00a0head is in a neutral position<\/strong>\u00a0in line with your spine. If you feel like you\u2019re straining your neck,\u00a0<strong>stop and fix your form<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>Do 4 sets of 20 to 40 seconds holds<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. LAT SLIDE<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:480px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_q3mPrNeYwg8\"><div id=\"lyte_q3mPrNeYwg8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fq3mPrNeYwg8%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/q3mPrNeYwg8\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fq3mPrNeYwg8%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"480\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:480px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0<strong>Lat Slide<\/strong>\u00a0is an exercise that\u00a0<strong>targets your<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>back<\/strong>\u00a0and more specifically your\u00a0<strong>lats<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the\u00a0<strong>first progression<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/11\/24\/how-to-planche-5-tips-to-master-it\/\">planche<\/a>\u00a0journey, but also useful for other skills such us the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/05\/how-to-front-lever-step-by-step-guide\/\">front lever<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To perform it you will need to put a\u00a0<strong>towel<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>under your knees<\/strong>\u00a0and start in a\u00a0<strong>table top position.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Push yourself back keeping your\u00a0<strong>arms straight and your spine and pelvis neutrally aligned.<\/strong>\u00a0Then pull yourself up to the starting position using your\u00a0<strong>lats\u2019 strength<\/strong>\u00a0and top it up with a\u00a0<strong>hollow hold<\/strong>(rounded back).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You should, at all times, keep your arms straight and your core tight and engaged.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to increase the difficulty of the exercise,\u00a0<strong>move the towel to your toes<\/strong>\u00a0and start in a\u00a0<strong>pike position\u00a0<\/strong>pushing back and then pulling up again, making sure to keep the\u00a0<strong>hollow position<\/strong>(rounded back).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>Do 4 sets of 10 to 15 reps<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"uppercase\">5. Lying Back Press <\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:480px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_CqYnN5U7UF8\"><div id=\"lyte_CqYnN5U7UF8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FCqYnN5U7UF8%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/CqYnN5U7UF8\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FCqYnN5U7UF8%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"480\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:480px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lying back press is a great exercise for developing a strong back.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ley with your back on the floor and your knees in a tucked position.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Push your elbows back<\/strong> into the floor until your back lifts from the floor.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Draw your shoulder blades down and backwards. Pinch and hold you shoulder blades together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You must keep your chest out during the hole movement.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>Do 4 sets of 10 to 15 reps<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"uppercase\">6. Scapular Pushup<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:480px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_huGj4aBk9C4\"><div id=\"lyte_huGj4aBk9C4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FhuGj4aBk9C4%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/huGj4aBk9C4\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FhuGj4aBk9C4%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"480\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:480px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0<strong>Scapular pushup<\/strong>\u00a0is an exercise that targets your\u00a0<strong>lower back<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start in the pushup position and <strong>pinch your\u00a0shoulder blades\u00a0together<\/strong> and press your chest out, without bending your elbows.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Focus on keeping your <strong>body in a straight<\/strong> line during the hole movement and your\u00a0<strong>abdominal, heaps and legs engaged<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your\u00a0<strong>hand position<\/strong>\u00a0is, also, really important. You need to\u00a0<strong>place your wrists in a vertical line under your solders<\/strong>\u00a0and keep your\u00a0<strong>elbows as close to your body as possible<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>Do 4 sets of 10 to 15 reps<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"uppercase\">7. Lying ANGEL Flye<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:480px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_HD7xEwdy-dY\"><div id=\"lyte_HD7xEwdy-dY\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FHD7xEwdy-dY%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HD7xEwdy-dY\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FHD7xEwdy-dY%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"480\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:480px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lying angel flye is a fun exercise which, apart from your <strong>back<\/strong>, works your <strong>posture<\/strong> too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by lying<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>face down\u00a0with arms and legs outstretched.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lift your\u00a0<strong>arms,<\/strong> <strong>upper back<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>head<\/strong>\u00a0off the floor. Keeping your arms straight, move them back and forth as if you were making an <strong>angel in the snow!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure that your<strong>\u00a0head is in a neutral position<\/strong>,\u00a0in line with your spine. If you feel like you\u2019re straining your neck,\u00a0<strong>stop and fix your form<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>Do 4 sets of 10 to 15 reps<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"uppercase\">8. Posterior Plank<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:480px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_SKtzntFJdpc\"><div id=\"lyte_SKtzntFJdpc\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FSKtzntFJdpc%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SKtzntFJdpc\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FSKtzntFJdpc%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"480\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:480px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Posterior plank is a more complex, yet really effective back exercise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sit on the floor with your legs straight in-front of you. Put your arms to your site, slightly behind your shoulder line.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Squeeze your lower back and<\/strong> <strong>glutes<\/strong>, <strong>raising your hips up<\/strong>, in order to brink your torso in a <strong>straight line.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Make sure you are pulling your shoulder blades back before raising your hips up.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hold this position for few seconds and then return to the starting position.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>Do 4 sets of 10 to 15 reps<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"uppercase\">9. Extension Plank<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:480px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_lHPK2rZO7Pk\"><div id=\"lyte_lHPK2rZO7Pk\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FlHPK2rZO7Pk%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lHPK2rZO7Pk\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FlHPK2rZO7Pk%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"480\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:480px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Extension plank is advanced version of the normal plank, which focus on <strong>working your back and core at the same time.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start in a pushup position,\u00a0<strong>with the feet together and the arms spaced\u00a0<\/strong>approximately at shoulder level. The spine and pelvis should be neutrally aligned.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Then start walking <\/strong>backwards until just before your chest touches the floor. Pause there for a second and walk back to your starting position.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spine and pelvis should be <strong>neutrally aligned, so that you keep a straight line<\/strong> throughout the whole movement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep your gluts and abs as tight as possible\u00a0<strong>without losing your straight line<\/strong>, or allowing your hips to drop.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><em><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>Do 4 sets of 10 to 15 reps<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"uppercase\">10. Cobra<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:480px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_Aa6zdmje-c4\"><div id=\"lyte_Aa6zdmje-c4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FAa6zdmje-c4%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Aa6zdmje-c4\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FAa6zdmje-c4%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"480\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:480px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0<strong>Cobra<\/strong>\u00a0is an exercise that targets your\u00a0<strong>lower back<\/strong>. It is mainly used in yoga, but it is really effective for <a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/11\/17\/what-is-calisthenics\/\">Calisthenics<\/a> athletes too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lay on your stomach and put your hands to the side, near your chest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Then<\/strong> <strong>extend your arms lifting your body up<\/strong>, stretching your abdominals at the same time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>Do 4 sets of 20 to 50 seconds holds<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-background-color has-text-color is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 4vw; padding-bottom: 4vw;\">\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.34;\">Are you ready for a<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right has-text-color\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 59px; line-height: 1.09; margin: 10px 0px 0px 0px;\">FREE<strong> online class?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius: 50px; color: #ffffff; background-color: #000000; padding: 15px 60px 15px 60px;\" href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/contact\/\">Get in touch<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working on your back is crucial for Calisthenics, as the majority of skills require huge back strength. 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