>1. Concerning programming, routines are meant to be ran as a circuit. This means "do exercise x, then y, then z, repeat this n times" not as "do x number of sets, then go onto the next exercise". Is this correct?
No its not correct. Thats called circuit training and its not exclusive to calisthenics.
>2. I understand the main goal is to move onto the more difficult movement, however I would also like to use calisthenics to continue to build strength. Would it be reasonable to add weight to some of the easier movements (basic push ups, dips, pull ups), on some days while on other days I focus on executing the difficult movements?
You get stronger by moving on to more difficult movements but you can still add weight to basic moves like you mentioned. I personally do a combination of both.
>3. Referring somewhat back to number 2, can I more or less neglect calisthenics squats and continue to do barbell squats and deadlifts? I still plan on doing the calisthenic squats for the sake of mobility, but I also want to maintain my leg strength.
Yes of course you can.
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Also, just to clarify, I'm not training purely for aesthetics, strength or skill. I really just want a mix of all three, if that is possible. Is it too much to ask for a little of each or should I really just pour all my focus into one?
Strength, skill and aesthetics usually have a lot of overlap so no its not too much to ask for.
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Concerning circuit training, is this a proper approach to calisthenics? It seems like it would be a good substitute for cardio, however, I can see it leaving me more fatigued for the next exercise. Is it best to stay away from circuit training?
Best to stay away. Its good with basic exercises for cardio but in terms of skills, strength and aesthetics its bad.
Thanks for the help. Here is a qt.
Any recommended beginners routine for calisthenics? I already can do plenty of pull ups, pushups and dips, so I don't want to start at square 1.
just look around this thread im sure youll find something
personally i always do my own thing because i think i know whats best for me
I ain't clicking that shit
Like I said numerous times, it's not a 'book' per-se, it's just info from website.
1. what others said, if you do x then y then z, your muscles from X have been resting for too long, there's whole articles about rest times, which shouldn't exceed 5mins, if you do one circle in less than that, sure you can do that
2. Main goal is for you to decide what is your end game, from BW all I want is FL, SPL and HBP, as a skill. There are some points though: if you don't care about skill work, for biceps, close grip pull ups mastery, then add weight, for triceps, parallel dips mastery then add weights, sure you could skip weights and work for one arm pull up/dip but that will take you a lot of time
3. Like I said in #2, you can pretty much pick and choose which movements to do from BW and what to do with weights
that's what I'm doing as well, it's a longer road than just focus on one point, though
Foundation is the one I do, it has progression both rep wise and skill wise, some movements are detrimental strenght wise.
You do mastery test to determine where to start on foundation, though it's recommended to do skill work for the same level, for example even if you can do level 6 of SPL but only level 4 for HBP, you should do level 4 for both, you can also skip some weeks of progression, but mobility is important
Is there a good exercise that hits the hamstrings?