An intermediate calisthenics workshop focused on building to your first muscle-up with strength and technique.
The muscle-up is one of the most iconic calisthenics skills - but it’s also one of the most misunderstood.
This 75-minute workshop is designed for those who already have a base level of strength and want to learn the muscle-up properly, without bad habits, swinging, or guesswork.
Prerequisites:
You should be able to perform at least one strict pull-up and one strict dip to attend this workshop.
Led by CaliUnity co-founder Ollie Chick, the session will break the muscle-up down into clear, achievable components, focusing on:
Understanding the muscle-up pathway and mechanics
Building the strength and coordination required
Transition drills and timing
False grip and grip positioning
Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Scaled progressions to match your current level
This is not about forcing reps or “just getting over the bar or rings.”
It’s about learning how muscle-ups actually work, so you can train them safely and consistently.
This workshop is ideal if you:
Can do at least one pull-up and one dip
Want to work towards your first muscle-up
Have tried before but feel stuck
Want better technique, not shortcuts
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of where you’re at, what’s holding you back, and exactly how to train towards your first clean muscle-up.
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This event is part of CaliUnity’s Week of Wellness - 7 days of free and donation-based events, raising funds for 7 local charities supporting mental health, wellbeing and community support across Bath and the local area.
Charities Include:
Bath Mind
Off The Record
Eddie's Street Cuts
Boys In Mind
Women In Sport
Bath Rugby Foundation
Bath Fit Fam
CaliUnity is a Community Interest Company (CIC) building inclusive, accessible spaces for movement, mental health and connection. The Week of Wellness supports our wider mission and the ongoing development of The Cali Yard - a completely free, outdoor training and community space designed for everyone.
All donations from this event go directly into a shared pot, split equally between our seven charity partners at the end of the week.
Come for the session. Stay for the community.
Be part of something bigger 😊🫶