The Calisthenics Cup is back, and it’s bigger than ever! After the incredible success of the previous edition of Calisthenics Cup 2024, where the world’s top athletes gathered to showcase their strength, endurance, and skill, the competition is set to push the limits of what is possible once again. This is the premier endurance competition in the world of calisthenics, attracting the very best athletes from across the globe. For those who think they have what it takes, qualification is not just about strength, but about performing with precision and speed.
Here’s everything you need to know about the qualification routines and how to submit your attempt to compete alongside the best.
Male Qualification Routine
The following exercises must be completed in the exact order listed:
- Muscle-Ups (MU): 25 reps
- Dips: 80 reps
- Bodyweight Squats: 30 reps
- Pull-Ups: 60 reps
- Push-Ups: 100 reps
- Bodyweight Squats: 30 reps
- Unbroken Muscle-Ups: 5 reps
Female Qualification Routine
Female athletes must also follow this order:
- Muscle-Ups (MU): 5 reps
- Dips: 40 reps
- Bodyweight Squats: 30 reps
- Pull-Ups: 30 reps
- Bodyweight Squats: 30 reps
- Push-Ups: 50 reps
Rules for Qualification
The qualification is based on how quickly and cleanly you can perform the required reps. Speed alone won’t guarantee your spot – every repetition must be performed with perfect form. Any incorrect rep, regardless of speed, will result in disqualification. It’s essential to pay attention to the details of each movement to ensure your reps count.
How to Record Your Submission
- Camera Visibility: The entire body must be fully visible throughout the routine.
- Clothing: Wear clothes that do not obstruct visibility. Shirtless is best for ensuring arm extensions are visible.
- Video Format: The video cannot be cut or edited. Original sound only, no added music.
- Camera Angle: All movements must be recorded from a 45-degree angle at a height of 160-180cm.
Specific Recording Guidelines:
- Muscle-Ups, Pull-Ups, Dips, Push-Ups, Squats: Ensure the camera is set at a 45-degree angle at a height of 160-180cm for muscle-ups, pull-ups, dips, and squats, and at 10-20cm for push-ups.
Detailed Exercise Requirements
Pull-Ups
When doing pull-ups, pull-up grip and shoulder position must be at shoulder position or slightly wider, must start with a hang below the bar with arms fully extended and feet off the ground, with each repetition, chin must raise above the wrist and the bar, arms must also lock out at full extension in the hang position for a single repetition to count. Legs must stay straight throughout the whole movement.
- Grip must be shoulder-width or slightly wider.
- Each rep must start from a full hang with arms fully extended, feet off the ground.
- The chin must rise above the bar on every rep.
- Legs must remain straight; no swinging or kipping allowed.
Push-Ups
When doing push-ups, hands and shoulders must remain in a neutral position with the core engaged and both ankles together creating your plank position. The shoulders must clearly pass the elbows on the bottom part of the movement and arms must also lock out in full extension for a repetition to count. Opened legs are not allowed and will result in a failed repetition. Legs must stay straight throughout the whole movement.
- Hands and shoulders in a neutral position, core engaged, feet together.
- Shoulders must clearly pass below the elbows.
- Arms must lock out in full extension at the top of the movement.
- Legs should remain straight with no wide stance.
Dips
When doing dips, using parallel bars the hands and shoulders should be in a neutral position with both ankles together. Shoulder must dip to at least 90° visible to the eye and arms must also lock out in full extension for repetition to count. Hips must go below the parallel bar on the way down for repetition to count. Excessive bending in the hips will result in a failed repetition as the hips will not pass the parallel bar level on the way down. Legs must stay straight
- Shoulders and hands should remain in a neutral position.
- Shoulders must drop to at least 90° at the bottom.
- Hips should pass below the level of the bars during each dip.
- Legs must remain straight with no excessive bending at the hips.
Muscle-Ups
When doing muscle ups, the hand and shoulder must be at the shoulder position or slightly wider. In the bar muscle-up, the athlete must begin with the arms fully extended and the feet off the ground. Each repetition must have full extension with the arms at both the top and bottom of the movement. Kipping muscle-up is not allowed (bent knees). Legs must stay straight throughout the whole movement.
- The athlete must start with arms fully extended, feet off the ground.
- No kipping (bent knees) allowed.
- Legs must remain straight throughout the movement.
Squats
The hips must drop below knee level for the squat to count as a valid repetition, and the knees should track in line with the toes. The chest must remain upright, and the heels should stay grounded the entire time. Failing to reach the required depth or lifting the heels off the ground will result in a failed repetition. The back should stay straight, and no excessive forward leaning is allowed.
- Hips must drop below knee level for the rep to count.
- Knees should track in line with toes, chest upright, heels grounded.
- Excessive forward leaning or heels lifting off the ground will result in a failed rep.
Final Thoughts
To compete at the highest level in this endurance competition, every detail counts. The athletes who make it through qualification have not only mastered their strength but also the technique and endurance required to perform under pressure. If you’re ready to take your shot at competing among the world’s best, follow the guidelines carefully and submit your routine. The clock is ticking – are you ready?
This is your chance to be part of the biggest Calisthenics endurance competition. The road to the podium starts now!
