
Scapular Retraction in Calisthenics
Learn what scapular retraction is, which muscles are involved, and how to improve it with specific scapular exercises for calisthenics.

After nearly eight years of evolution, growth, and learning, at Calisteniapp we felt the moment had arrived. The moment to take a step forward, to look at ourselves honestly, and to lay the foundation for what will become the next decade of training. Because if there’s one thing we’ve learned on this journey, it’s that calisthenics is not just a discipline — it’s a life tool.
Throughout these years, we’ve gone from zero to more than three million registered users. We’ve shared millions of training sessions and reached millions of people through our videos, advice, and social media content. It has been an intense, exciting, and deeply human journey. An honor to accompany every person who chose to trust us in building their habits, their strength, and their well-being.
However, every journey that moves forward requires an adjustment. A fresh perspective. A refinement. And that turning point feels more present today than ever.
As part of this evolution, we have carried out the first rebranding in our history. We have renewed all the visual resources of the app: program images, challenges, illustrations, and an interface that is clearer, more functional, and aligned with our vision of the future.
And most importantly, today we welcome a new logo.
A logo that reinforces the seriousness and authority that define us. A symbol that represents our obsession with excellence, our essence, and the path we want to set for the next ten years. A logo that, unlike the previous one — originally created as a temporary solution and surrounded by endless interpretations — arrives now to stay as the emblem of the project.
Calisteniapp has grown. It has matured. And we want its identity to reflect what we’ve always stood for: real results with no shortcuts; sustainable progress; discipline as the foundation; and a training tool adaptable to every lifestyle.
Even for those of us who live fully dedicated to this project and barely have time to train, calisthenics is always there — ensuring habits, health, strength, focus, and well-being. That is the essence we want to convey.
This rebranding comes with several additional enhancements:
If you’re enjoying these changes, stay tuned. We’re working every day to take Calisteniapp even further and to make it the best tool to accompany you in every workout — no matter your level, age, or lifestyle.
Welcome to the new Calisteniapp.
Welcome to the next decade of training.
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Iñaki Tajes
Ingeniero y cofundador de Calisteniapp, experto en diseño de productos digitales centrados en el usuario. Lidera la estrategia tecnológica de una de las apps de calistenia más utilizadas del mundo hispanohablante, Calisteniapp, una aplicación de entrenamiento con más de 3 millones de usuarios.
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