How to Start Calisthenics at 50 YEARS PLUS Part 1 | Beginner Workout Upper Body

I made this video tutorial at 56 yrs old to show that whatever your Age or Level this tutorial will give you all the progressions and advice you need to nail Pull-ups, Dips, L-Sits, Press-ups & Chin- ups. A great start to your Calisthenics Journey.

All in an easy to follow format with

Reps/Time
Number of Sets
Rest time
Workout structure
Weekly schedule

And many useful progression tips all included.

I really hope you enjoy this tutorial video and don't forget to subscribe for more workout tutorial content coming soon.

Why not watch Part 2 about legs calisthenics - How to Start Calisthenics at 50 YEARS PLUS Part 2 Beginner Workout Legs

If you want to buy the parallel bars I used in this video click below:

If you want to buy an indoor Pull Up bar I'd recommend one like this

If you want to buy Resistance bands like the ones I used in the video click the link below:

If you want a great recommendation for gymnastic rings and where to buy click the link below:

If you want a great recommendation for Press up bars and where to buy click the link below:

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[junglegymbali]

Its never to late
Went to gym age 37
Learned surfing age 44 in bali🌴🏄
Slackline 47
Calisthenics 51..
Cycling with age 5 i guess)

at moment still *57* & doing handstand/frontlever(i stuck a bit) training each day +intermittenfasting each day 20 hours

Hi to mark & nevergiveup to all of you

[Treeman]

Thanks for doing this I'm 65 and intend to do these exercises

[vincent]

By far ( and I’ve seen hundreds) the best and most comprehensive video on calisthenics and how to get started . Thank you for taking the time, kudos and massive respect from a big fan in Australia 👍👏💪

[andycrowson]

Mark, I’m 56 and this is inspirational stuff. Going to integrate this into my work outs and see how I get on. Let you know in 6 maths. Keep the videos coming, really appreciated.

[tschleuss]

Awesome job, definitely an inspiration. I'm 30, and this year I just said "that's enough" to my body. I went down from 264 lbs to 186 lbs so far, while I'm getting stronger in the process as well, and I just started to get into calisthenics, and definitely, being able to do a full pull-up is my currently objective! Thanks for your videos!

[FabiA]

I am 53, 5’4, 109 lbs, I am desperate for more muscles. I run, cycle, weight lift BUT I WANT MORE so I thought about doing this, along with indoor wall climbing. This video is great, it landed in my inbox... you found me! Thank you!

[janwarrington]

Mark your video is by far the best of all the many I've watched on calisthenics. I'm doing it and being sensible and patient. Just wish I'd gotten started like this in my 20's ! Many thanks for sharing.

[quenar]

"Come on boy !" I like Your
distance, and the program is solid.

[urka-off-world-adventures]

Great beginners video! I’m 48 so this is motivational that you can still get to a decent level. Although I’ve done a little bit of training in the past, I’m officially 3 weeks into my callisthenics journey so these progressions are good to know. Starting on rings this week. This time next year I hope to be doing human flags and handstand press-ups!!

[azw]

The best pull-up progression tutorial I've seen and then you go on to do dips and push-ups too ! Fabulous.

[JohannDaart]

You have very nice place for your workouts! Thanks for the vid!

[codediporpal]

Looks like a great home gym. Simple but functional. Would love to see more about this.


edit: oh, I see you have some links to some equipment.

[jfer]

Amazing content! I'm 53 years old and just started calisthenics. Thank you for this video!

[chrisekstrom]

Real inspiring; at 53, I wish I could do all the stuff in your videos. Ironically the one thing I can do is a handstand, although I think you've already surpassed my holding time. I've had a weak L sit for over a year and have never managed to improve beyond 10 secondsish; now after watching this video, I'm going to return to the basics and work on knee raise as well as one leg out for time.

[kbflorida]

I started calisthenics 1 month ago at 60, and loving it.

[yettekovjrwilson]

Just found this. Great video. I am going to get rid of my weights and go straight calisthenics and bands. 59 and the weights have taken a toll on my joints over the years.

[Bananadrummin]

Looks like your arm is doing great!!

I like the way you've broken this down I went straight in to rings pullups no bands, ended getting an impingment in my shoulder, slow and steady much better

[MihirS]

I'm a new Dad at 38. Here in India going to the gym seems to be a risky proposition due to Covid. I dread bringing the virus home to my family. So home workouts are the way to go.
I have a pull bar and dip station at home. This video will be my guide for working out at home for the next 1 year at least.
Thank you Mark.

[gorealain]

j'ai 57 ans et je fais du sport 3 à 4 fois par semaine....j'admire ce que vous faites. Bravo et respect from France ;-)


I am 57 years old and I do sports 3 to 4 times a week.... respect from FRANCE ;-)

[edoardoburlini]

I appreciate your approach ("little by little, step by step"), maybe because I am 60, or maybe not. I am not new to physical exercise, but having dropped any activity for 5 years, I must admit that coming back is harder than I thought. Anyway, since Paul Newman/Eddie Felson did it, I can do it as well.
Cheers.