Calisthenics Community (UK): Train Together, Online & In the Park

Join athletes who love bodyweight training.

Calisthenics HQ is an online calisthenics community where beginners and advanced athletes connect, learn skills and stay consistent at home or in local parks across the UK.

Start free for full access to community, courses, programmes and nutrition support.

Why join Calisthenics HQ

  • Coach Q&A and fast form feedback to avoid plateaus and niggles
  • Accountability via simple training logs and public check-ins
  • Weekly wins culture that keeps motivation high
  • Clear progressions for pull-ups, dips, press-ups, handstands and L-sit
  • If you're a complete beginner in calisthenics, why not try our beginner calisthenics workout!

What’s inside the community

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Forums & daily check-ins

Post sessions, ask questions and get feedback from coaches and members.

Group challenges

Short sprints for key skills (pull-ups, push-ups, handstands, L-sit) with friendly shout-outs and simple leaderboards. See our written guides on:

Courses & programmes.

Step-by-step paths from beginner to advanced with trackers and test weeks. Explore our Calisthenics Courses

Nutrition & recovery help

Practical calorie/protein targets, high-protein recipes and mobility/warm-ups to keep joints happy.

Calisthenics events, meetups & the UK scene

Use dedicated threads to organise park meetups, join pop-up workshops and follow calisthenics competitions across the UK. We've had meetups in:

For outdoor ideas, browse our Park Reviews (UK) and local guides to see where we've been!

Athletes training together, over 100 members with weekly live calls to check in on the calisthenics community — Calisthenics HQ online

Train at home, in the park, or both

Blend short weekday sessions at home with weekend park workouts to keep momentum high. When you need help, the community is there with quick answers and form checks.

Confused about what calisthenics is? Click here to read more!

Who this space is for

  • Beginners: friendly guidance, scalable progressions, simple routines
  • Intermediates: stricter pull-ups, stronger push-ups, handstands, L-sit holds
  • Advanced: technique feedback, accountability and a supportive online fitness group

What members are saying

I finally stayed consistent. Posting sessions and getting quick tips kept me training three times a week.”
The community is the difference. I hit my first pull-up in four weeks and kept going.”

Sneak Peak into the Calisthenics HQ Community

FAQs

What is an online calisthenics community?

A dedicated space for bodyweight athletes to share training logs, form checks, challenges and meetups so you progress faster together.

How do meetups work?

Members arrange park sessions in city threads, then share times, locations and kit notes.

Are there UK events and competitions?

Yes. Community meetups, workshops and weighted-calisthenics competitions across major cities; we keep a running thread of listings and maps.

Is it beginner-friendly?

Absolutely. Start with simple progressions and short sessions.

Can I train at home?

Yes. Begin bodyweight-only and add a pull-up bar or bands when ready. Our programmes include home and park options.