{"id":54420,"date":"2023-09-13T10:21:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T10:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=54420"},"modified":"2025-02-13T19:11:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T19:11:13","slug":"plyometrics-vs-calisthenics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/","title":{"rendered":"Plyometrics Vs Calisthenics: Which One Should Beginners Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#Plyometrics_vs_Calisthenics_What_Is_The_Difference\" >Plyometrics vs Calisthenics: What Is The Difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#Can_You_Build_Muscles_With_Plyometrics\" >Can You Build Muscles With Plyometrics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#Can_You_Combine_Calisthenics_And_Plyometrics\" >Can You Combine Calisthenics And Plyometrics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#Can_Calisthenics_Get_You_Ripped\" >Can Calisthenics Get You Ripped?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#Calisthenics_vs_Weights_Which_Is_Better\" >Calisthenics vs Weights: Which Is Better?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#Tracking_progress\" >Tracking progress\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#Fun_and_creativity\" >Fun and creativity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#Plyometrics_vs_Calisthenics_For_Beginners_Which_Is_The_Better_Option\" >Plyometrics vs Calisthenics For Beginners: Which Is The Better Option?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#What_Are_The_Disadvantages_Of_Plyometrics\" >What Are The Disadvantages Of Plyometrics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#Plyometrics_vs_Calisthenics_In_Weight_Loss_Which_Is_Better\" >Plyometrics vs Calisthenics In Weight Loss: Which Is Better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#Do_We_Have_Upper_Body_Plyometrics_Exercises\" >Do We Have Upper Body Plyometrics Exercises?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#Is_it_okay_to_do_plyometrics_every_day\" >Is it okay to do plyometrics every day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#Is_too_much_plyometrics_bad_for_you\" >Is too much plyometrics bad for you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#Why_are_calisthenics_guys_so_lean\" >Why are calisthenics guys so lean?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometrics-vs-calisthenics\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bodyweight exercises are a great option for beginners and people who don\u2019t have access to a gym to improve their body and health. Plyometrics and calisthenics are the two most popular types of bodyweight workouts for anyone who is getting into fitness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=plyometrics_vs_calisthenics\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4_2023_07_03_Oleh_GifCalisth_V2_ggl.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While they may seem similar at first glance, they actually train different areas and are recommended for different demographics and goals. If you\u2019d like to learn the difference between plyometrics and calisthenics, find out whether calisthenics workouts can help build muscle. Become informed about which bodyweight workout is best for beginners &#8211; read on!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plyometrics_vs_Calisthenics_What_Is_The_Difference\"><\/span><b>Plyometrics vs Calisthenics: What Is The Difference?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plyometrics exercises are a type of workout training that uses speed and the force of different movements to build muscle power. A plyometrics <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-week-workout-plan\/\">workout plan<\/a> will most likely include short, intense bursts of activity that target fast-twitch muscle fibers in the lower body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/plyometrics-three-explosive-exercises-even-beginners-can-try-202308022960\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These exercises involve the use of vertical and broad jumping motions that stretch and contract your muscles. Although plyometric exercises are often associated with sports-specific athletic performance &#8211; due to their ability to increase speed, endurance, and strength &#8211; they can be performed by anyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And at the same time, calisthenics workouts are resistance exercises that use your body weight with little to no equipment to build strength and endurance, and improve posture, flexibility, and coordination (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/317321468_The_effects_of_a_calisthenics_training_intervention_on_posture_strength_and_body_composition\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These exercises generally target and use multiple large muscle groups and unlike plyometrics that uses short and intense bursts of activity, calisthenics is done at a moderate pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and change your life for the better!&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:4352,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/better-wl.onelink.me\/sS7F\/f39c705d\"><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=plyometrics_vs_calisthenics\">Hurry up and change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Build_Muscles_With_Plyometrics\"><\/span><b>Can You Build Muscles With Plyometrics?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While plyometric exercises are used to help increase muscle power &#8211; the body\u2019s ability to perform an activity quickly and repeatedly by applying a given force (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/muscle-strength\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) &#8211; they can also help\u00a0 build muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One review that was published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science in 2021 suggested that plyometric training may yield results similar to resistance training for muscle growth. The review examined eight different studies to try and determine muscle hypertrophy results in plyometrics vs resistance training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the review the researchers concluded that both plyometric and resistance training may produce similar effects on increasing muscle size, particularly those in the lower extremities from the hips to the toes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviewers also found that these muscle growth effects were mostly short-term (about 12 weeks) and were more common in previously untrained or recreationally active study subjects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2095254620300764\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically, doing <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometric-jumping\/\">plyometric jumping<\/a> workouts can help increase muscle growth, but this is only possible for people who do not exercise at all or those who are new to fitness. With intermediary or advanced exercises, muscle growth may not be possible or noticeable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=plyometrics_vs_calisthenics\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-54424\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-5-1024x575.png\" alt=\"Plyometrics exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-5.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-5.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-5-1637x920.png 1637w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-5.png 1922w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Combine_Calisthenics_And_Plyometrics\"><\/span><b>Can You Combine Calisthenics And Plyometrics?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both calisthenics and plyometrics are bodyweight workouts requiring little to no exercise equipment to complete. Looking at how these exercises are performed, it is clear that calisthenics is a more toned-down and moderate version of plyometrics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to combine these two, we suggest that you first become familiar with calisthenic exercises before you incorporate plyometrics. The latter has a higher injury risk and is more damaging to both lower-body joints and bones, so you should use calisthenics to build strength and endurance first before doing plyometrics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better yet, we suggest enlisting the help of a trainer to guide you through this combination to further reduce any risk of injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Calisthenics_Get_You_Ripped\"><\/span><b>Can Calisthenics Get You Ripped?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, they can. Weight lifting is not the only thing that can be used to increase muscle definition. Calisthenics are compound exercises where movements require the use of multiple muscle groups at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only does this burn a lot of calories &#8211; which results in weight loss and a much leaner physique &#8211; but the constant use of muscles allows them to break down and rebuild over and over which will help you get ripped in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/daily-calisthenics-routine\/\">Setting Up a Daily Calisthenics Routine That Works: Exercises, Frequency, and More<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisthenics_vs_Weights_Which_Is_Better\"><\/span><b>Calisthenics vs Weights: Which Is Better?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Calisthenics vs weights&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:1,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0}}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calisthenics-vs-weights\/\">Calisthenics vs weights<\/a>: t<\/span>his is largely dependent on your goals and circumstances. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who are recovering from injuries will benefit more initially from bodyweight exercises such as calisthenics than using weights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety &#8211; using weights with improper technique or an inadequate program could lead to certain <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/\">muscle imbalances<\/a> or overuse in the body and, as a result, injuries or muscle strains could occur. Calisthenics just uses your body weight, so it may be a more suitable starting point for beginners, also helping minimize injury risk through gradual physical progression.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ease of access &#8211; as calisthenics requires no equipment, it can be performed anywhere and at any time, unlike weightlifting which requires cumbersome free weights or fancy machinery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle isolation &#8211; while both calisthenics and weightlifting can help with muscle growth, the latter appears to be better for building total muscle strength.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthline<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if your goal is strengthening a specific muscle group, weightlifting may work better as this allows you to effectively overload the muscle in question. This overload creates tears which repair and make the muscle stronger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, that\u2019s not to say that calisthenics are useless for developing muscle strength. One study that was published in 2018 and compared progressive calisthenic push-up training to traditional bench press training found that both forms of exercise can increase both muscle strength and thickness in the upper body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29466268\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tracking_progress\"><\/span><b>Tracking progress\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are obsessed with tracking your progress, weightlifting is better than calisthenics. E.g. you can easily tell when you start lifting heavier weights<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fun_and_creativity\"><\/span><b>Fun and creativity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people may find calisthenics easier to modify, which makes them more fun to do. If you tend to become bored quickly with routines and set systems, calisthenics is most likely the better option for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=plyometrics_vs_calisthenics\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-54425\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-10-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Plyometrics vs calisthenics weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-10.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-10-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-10.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-10-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-10.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plyometrics_vs_Calisthenics_For_Beginners_Which_Is_The_Better_Option\"><\/span><b>Plyometrics vs Calisthenics For Beginners: Which Is The Better Option?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For true beginners or recreational gym-goers, calisthenics is a much better option than plyometrics. As previously mentioned, plyometrics includes short bursts of activity with most exercises using vertical and broad jumping motions that stretch and contract your muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that plyometric exercises are incredibly high-impact. While high-impact exercises are great for improved cardiovascular health, bone and muscle strength, endurance, and athletic performance, they can also exacerbate joint pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29504585\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/acsm-msse\/fulltext\/2007\/05000\/effect_of_impact_exercise_on_physical_performance.2.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7887656\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such exercises may also pose a high risk for injury, particularly among those suffering from specific health conditions such as osteoporosis, and can even cause urinary incontinence, particularly in women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1660-4601\/17\/22\/8372\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8536034\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/asbmr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/jbmr.3867\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, basic calisthenics is more low-impact and poses a lower risk of injury to beginners. Anyone who is looking to do plyometrics in the future should learn and build their fundamentals with calisthenics before they advance to plyometrics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=plyometrics_vs_calisthenics\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results with just a couple of swipes<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Disadvantages_Of_Plyometrics\"><\/span><b>What Are The Disadvantages Of Plyometrics?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously mentioned, the only real disadvantage of plyometrics exercises is the higher risk of injury, particularly to the joints in your lower extremities. Remember that these workouts, specifically <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometric-exercises-for-speed\/\">plyometrics exercises for speed<\/a>, involve a great deal of jumping and bounding movements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing such exercise repeatedly may place more stress on the joints in your legs i.e. knees, ankles, hips, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plyometrics_vs_Calisthenics_In_Weight_Loss_Which_Is_Better\"><\/span><b>Plyometrics vs Calisthenics In Weight Loss: Which Is Better?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As plyometrics are higher-impact, you may be tempted to use a plyometric workout plan to try and lose weight. However, we would advise against this. While they are very high-impact, they also pose a higher injury risk, as we mentioned above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, we recommend you do calisthenics with some aerobic exercises included. Calisthenics may be low-impact, but they are also compound exercises that work multiple muscle groups at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps with both muscle growth and increased calorie burning &#8211; two factors that will aid weight loss. The addition of cardio workouts such as swimming, walking, hiking, or dancing can be the high-impact exercise rather than plyometrics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_We_Have_Upper_Body_Plyometrics_Exercises\"><\/span><b>Do We Have Upper Body Plyometrics Exercises?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do we have <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-body-plyometric-exercises\/\">upper body plyometrics exercises<\/a>?\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrary to popular belief, these exercises do not only involve jumping and the lower body. You can also work the upper body with this type of workout. Many plyometric upper-body workouts involve a lot of throwing, passing, and catching motions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wall chest passes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overhead throw<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battle rope waves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Plyometric push-ups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overhead medicine ball slams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plyometric pull-ups<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/basic-calisthenics-workout\/\">Basic Calisthenics Workout: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_do_plyometrics_every_day\"><\/span><b>Is it okay to do plyometrics every day?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it is not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, these exercises can be quite intense and are very high-impact. The force and jerky movements that are required to complete these workouts are incredibly hard on the bones and joints.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent wear, tear, and injury, you should limit your plyometric exercise sessions to once or twice a week at the most. If you choose to do these workouts twice a week, ensure that there are at least two rest days between your sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_too_much_plyometrics_bad_for_you\"><\/span><b>Is too much plyometrics bad for you?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much of anything is considered bad so yes, too much plyometrics could be bad for you and your joints.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_calisthenics_guys_so_lean\"><\/span><b>Why are calisthenics guys so lean?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These workouts use multiple muscle groups, meaning that you burn a lot of calories during and after the workout. This can lead to weight loss, helping them achieve a much leaner physique. In addition to weight loss, the use of muscles to support your body weight and challenging them during a session can promote muscle growth and definition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the plyometrics vs calisthenics debate, there is no doubt that both types of workout have their own benefits. However, plyometrics can be incredibly intense and high-impact, so it may not be the best for beginners or casual exercisers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If weight loss and muscle definition are your goals, calisthenics should be enough to give you amazing results. However, if speed is your goal and you are looking to get into plyometrics, you should start slow. Better yet, you should enlist the help of a trained professional to guide you and help you avoid injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=plyometrics_vs_calisthenics\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4_2023_07_03_Oleh_GifCalisth_V1_ggl.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bodyweight exercises are a great option for beginners and people who don\u2019t have access to a gym to improve their body and health. Plyometrics and calisthenics are the two most popular types of bodyweight workouts for anyone who is getting into fitness. 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