We’re launching a brand-new achievements system: unlock achievements as you train and explore the different types of content in the app.

Achievements are designed to accompany you and celebrate your progress—collect them all!

What are you waiting for to start unlocking yours?

⚡ Optimization and Better Offline Experience

We’ve further optimized loading times across all screens so everything runs faster and smoother.

Better support for using the app offline or in situations with poor coverage or slow connections. Now you’ll be able to access and log your workouts without worrying about your connection.

Improvements in data sync stability and reliability.

The program planning system is now more robust and flexible.

Better performance when replanning weeks or adding new plans to your programs.

Bug fixes and optimizations to make your planning simpler and more reliable.

We know training requires consistency, discipline, and also good tools. That’s why we work every day to deliver the best training app. If you find any issues or need help, we’re here for you:

Update, progress, and keep breaking your limits. 💪

Discover Calisteniapp’s new achievements system, faster offline workouts, and improved program planning. Train, progress, and reach your goals!

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 To establish a training habit so it becomes part of your daily life.

 To add extra intensity and discipline to your routines and start the year in the best way possible.

Through this challenge, we want to convey and put into practice our values of daily self-improvement, discipline, excellence, community, and the promotion of physical and mental health. This way, our users will start the year united with a clear and direct goal...

Each day you will have a short routine, which can be done in approximately 10 minutes, with options available for 

beginners, intermediates, or advanced users

If you have decided to start training as a resolution for 2026, this challenge will help you establish that habit. Since it is a short routine you can do in 10 minutes, it won't require massive willpower or taking up a huge part of your day—simply open the app and do it.

with a small daily commitment, you will get used to training and including workouts in your regular schedule.

Plus, you will get to try different basic exercises and routine types, giving you a broad overview of what Calisthenics training is all about. So, when the challenge ends, you will have a clearer idea of what you can achieve.

If you already have a regular training plan, we propose this challenge as a supplement to 

add a little extra intensity to your routine and start the year improving your fitness and endurance.

Since they are short 10-minute routines, you can do them at the end of your regular session, or as a quick, light workout on your rest days.

Get motivated with this mini-challenge to start 2026 with discipline and intensity, and ensure you are ready to achieve all your goals.

As mentioned, each day includes a session for every difficulty level and one to do at home without equipment.

Throughout the challenge, we will test different formats, such as full-body sessions, movement patterns, ladders, circuits, EMOMs... But always with a clear time limit of around 10 minutes.

, and for those already training, it provides variety and novel stimuli.

Since this is a challenge we are doing on a specific date (starting January 1, 2026), the entire Calisteniapp community will be doing it simultaneously and sharing our progress via the 

. We would love for you to share your daily progress and how you are feeling.

Yes, the challenge will be free for everyone who starts it on January 1, 2026. So don’t get distracted and 

 so the app notifies you with the daily routine. 

Once it ends (on January 21), it will become available exclusively to PRO users. Therefore, only PRO users will be able to repeat the challenge whenever they want or do it on their preferred dates.

Every day of the challenge includes an option for beginners, one for intermediates, one for advanced users, and one to do at home without equipment. So, whatever your level or situation, there is no problem.

As mentioned, there is a "no equipment" option every day, so you can easily do it at home. You will only need a floor, a wall, and at most a chair, armchair, small table, bench, or similar height for exercises like incline push-ups or Bulgarian squats.

 If you miss a workout one day, you have three options:

Catch up the next day by doing two routines.

Follow the course of the challenge and postpone the finish date by one day.

Skip that day and continue with the next one.

 so you can keep the same pace as everyone doing it live, allowing us all to finish at the same time. Also, keep in mind that if you are participating as a free user, the 21st will be the last day it is available for free. So, if you want to finish later, you would need to become a PRO user.

For PRO users, the challenge will remain available to do whenever they want.

. The first routine will be available on January 1st. 

Start training or give your routines a boost with this 21-day Calisthenics challenge for all levels that will put your discipline to the test.

Calisteniapp 10' Workout Challenge

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 

. 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 

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:

, with updated badges and 3D medals inside the detail screen.

, featuring a dedicated space connecting to our Discord (now close to 1,000 members), our social channels, and the new usage guide.

: clearer, more complete, translated into 6 languages, and updated to the latest version of the app.

 to make it easier to choose the most suitable program for each type of training.

, our most effective tool for progressing — with EVO routines and challenges remaining as complementary content.

redesigned Explore screen and search system

, featuring a unified filter system that helps you find exactly what you want in just a few taps.

General fixes, optimizations, and performance improvements.

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.


Calisteniapp is a symbol that represents our obsession with excellence, our essence, and the path we want to define for the next ten years.

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In calisthenics, the forearms are one of the invisible foundations of performance. Your 

 all depend on them. Moreover, strong forearms are key to 

 to develop them. With your own bodyweight and some specific movements, you can build great strength and endurance. In this article, you’ll discover the most effective 

Why Is It Important to Train the Forearms in Calisthenics?

The forearms are responsible for transmitting force between your hands and the rest of your body. If you neglect them, your progress will stall in many pulling movements. Here are the main reasons why you should train them:

 improves your ability to hang from the bar and perform more pull-ups without losing control.

 strong forearms help you maintain tension during long exercises, preventing early fatigue.

 balanced work on flexors and extensors helps avoid tendinitis and discomfort in wrists and elbows.

 besides achieving a more defined look, you’ll gain stability and coordination throughout your upper body.

 will make you stronger, more resilient, and less prone to injuries. And later, you’ll discover 

The forearm consists of several muscle groups that work together:

 allow you to close your hand and maintain grip.

 rotate the forearm to turn the palm down or up.

In calisthenics, these muscles are activated in nearly all pulling and support exercises. Training them from different 

 (dynamic and isometric) is essential for balanced and complete development.

The 10 Best Forearm Exercises in Calisthenics

 static hanging from the bar — the foundation of all grip strength.

 demands exceptional grip strength and control.

 increase forearm engagement by requiring stronger contraction.

 simulate an irregular grip and develop impressive functional strength.

 with wrists placed above the bar — activate deep flexors and are essential for 

 body leaning slightly backward to reduce load.

Wrist push-ups on the floor (intermediate):

 body leaning forward for maximum intensity.

 hold the position instead of repeating, to strengthen tendons and control.

 perfect for strengthening without overloading joints.

 maintain tension for 15–30 seconds for deep muscle activation.

These exercises develop functional and resilient grip strength — ideal for calisthenics. If you want to take it further, explore our 

 (pronated, supinated, neutral, thick, towel).

 avoid overtraining, as forearm tendons are sensitive.

Frequently Asked Questions About Forearm Training

How many times per week should I train them?


One dedicated session per week or at the end of your pulling workouts.


Yes. Your own bodyweight, a pull-up bar, and the floor are more than enough.


Between 3 and 6 weeks, if you’re consistent and maintain good technique.

Isometric wrist holds on the floor — 3×20 sec

One-arm dead hang — 3×10–15 sec per side

Band isometric wrist extension — 3×30 sec

Strengthen your forearms and improve your grip with 

 and access guided plans to build your grip strength, prevent injuries, and master advanced exercises like the 

Descubre los mejores ejercicios de antebrazo para calistenia. Mejora fuerza, agarre y control corporal con entrenamientos efectivos sin pesas.

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⚡ Optimization and Better Offline Experience

📅 Improvements in Program Planning

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