Types of Calisthenics Competitions
Calisthenics isn't just about park workouts anymore - it's evolved into a dynamic sport with distinct competition styles. Whether you're into raw strength, endurance, or showcasing advanced freestyle skills, there's a format that suits your vibe. Let's break down the main types of calisthenics competitions and what makes each one unique.
Freestyle
This is where things get flashy. Athletes perform routines on the bar with spins, flips, and insane transitions. It's creative, fast-paced, and honestly feels more like a performance than a workout. Judges look for difficulty, flow, and originality. If you've ever seen someone do a 360 muscle-up, this is that scene.
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Endurance
These comps are all about how long you can last. It's usually just bodyweight reps - pull-ups, dips, push-ups - done clean and as many as possible. You'll see people grinding through hundreds of reps. Not as flashy as freestyle, but brutally tough.
Upcoming Endurance competitions
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Streetlifting
This one's for the strength junkies. It's like calisthenics meets powerlifting. Athletes do weighted pull-ups and dips, going for max weight. It's more structured, with clear numbers and rules. A lot of lifters from other sports are starting to get into this.
Upcoming Streetlifting competitions
FNSL Championnat national Street Lifting 2025
Sets and Reps Battles
Think of this as a calisthenics face-off. Two athletes go head-to-head doing a set routine of exercises. First to finish or whoever keeps form better wins. These are usually more relaxed and community-based but still super competitive.
Online Competitions
Not everyone can travel to compete, so a lot of events now happen online. Athletes submit videos - sometimes of a freestyle routine, sometimes completing a rep challenge. Social media plays a huge part in this scene, and it's a great way to get involved from anywhere.
