Calisthenics
Done Different
Famba Moves You.
Looking for more than just another workout?
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Too many people waste time doing exercises that do little. At Famba we give you a clear, structured plan that actually works. Whether your goal is learning calisthenics, getting stronger, moving more freely, or getting leaner we’ll guide you.
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You have a full life: work, family, deadlines. You also want to feel strong, capable, and confident in your body. Famba is built for you, someone who already carries responsibilities but still wants to improve their physical self.
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We teach you to master your body. From your first push-up to advanced skills like muscle-ups, we take it step by step and focus on quality. Everyone can begin. Everyone can progress. Register your interest today!
Famba is a calisthenics gym in Amsterdam West, where determined people train with purpose. We use calisthenics training and coaching grounded in science to help you build strength, muscle, mobility, flexibility and control of your bodyweight. You’ll not only move better, you’ll live better. Famba is more than a calisthenics workout. It’s a method, a mindset, and a community that supports your growth and delivers real results.
Famba Calisthenics Offers
Group Personal Training
Train calisthenics with others. Be pushed. Share that drive. In Amsterdam West.
1:1 Personal Training
One-on-one attention, our tailored method. Calisthenics in Amsterdam West
Kind Words From Our Clients
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Stephan Odenkirchen - Co-Founder
“Personal training with solly opened up my eyes to my bodies capabilities”
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Roberta bosu - Climate Pact Ambassador
“You’re able to to progress super fast and see real results”
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Steef Teeuwen Founder at Tetal Consulting
“Exceeded my expectations. A perfect entry into callisthenics”
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Tatsuya Kaneko Senoir Software Engineer
“I couldn’t be happier with my experience at Famba”
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Martijn Mekkering - Postdoctoral
“Solly is very knowledgeable about the body and calisthenics training”
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Boris Nedialkov - Cellist
“Solly is a wonderful coach carefully crafting your own individual program”
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Débora Matsufuji - Senoir Product Designer
“Best place to practice calisthenics”
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Yosta Vesting - Internal Medicine Resident
“Fun, enjoyable and challenging calisthenics workouts”
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Zakaria Alami - Business Director
“The Famba team make calisthenics accessible to all and a real fun activity”
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Nicolas Balbontin - UX Designer
“You’re in good hands training with Solly.”
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Mark Macharia - Facultative Underwriter
“Thanks to Solly I learned my first muscle up.”
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Bas Slootman - Co Founder
“Best calisthenics training in Amsterdam!”
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Ben Simpson - Relations Manager
“Solly is a very knowledgeable and structured coach. Always positive!”
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Daniel Pristavu sales manager at Cityhomes
“I wanted something different than going to the gym and lifting weights. Calisthenics is the best!”
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Casper Waaijer - Contemporary Art
“Experienced, fun and patient personal trainers.”
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Rula Asad - journalist
“Amazing personal trainers at Famba”
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Meet the Team at Famba
I feel blessed to have turned my passion into a business for the past 10 years. When I’m not teaching someone pull ups or handstands, I’m making Instagram and YouTube videos to introduce more people to the excitement of calisthenics training, here in the beautiful Amsterdam.
Solly
Founder of Famba & Head Trainer
It all starts with movement. The more I share this with others the more joy I feel. When I’m not teaching you’ll find me philosophizing about the beauty of life.
Pablo Ribera
Famba Trainer
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Get Started
Try a session. Feel the difference. You will leave knowing more about your body and how it moves than when you entered.
FAQ
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Calisthenics is a form of strength training that uses your own body weight instead of machines or heavy weights. It focuses on natural human movements like push-ups, pull-ups, dips, squats and l-sits, improving strength, mobility, and control. Learn more.
At Famba Fitness, we teach progressive calisthenics, from absolute beginners to advanced individuals, aiming for skills like muscle-ups, handstands, front levers or planches. Register your interest today.
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Absolutely. You don’t need to be strong or flexible to start. We design progressions for every level, so beginners learn the basics safely before advancing to harder exercises. Many of our members at Famba Fitness started without being able to do a single push-up. Register your interest today.
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You’ll build functional strength, body control, lean muscle, and mobility. Most members notice physical transformation within weeks and increased confidence in movement. Long term, you’ll master skills like pull-ups, handstands, or muscle-ups depending on your goals. Register your interest today.
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Yes, you can absolutely build muscle with calisthenics. Muscle growth happens when your muscles are challenged progressively, and bodyweight training does this through harder variations and increased volume. At Famba Fitness in Amsterdam, we use structured progressions, from push-ups to handstand push-ups, or from pull-ups to muscle-ups, to help you continuously gain strength and lean muscle. Register your interest today.
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Yes! Calisthenics is for all ages. At Famba Fitness in Amsterdam, we design progressive programs that meet your strength, mobility, and fitness level, whether you’re 30, 40, or 50+. Starting later in life can actually be very rewarding: you’ll improve functional strength, joint health, and overall vitality. Many of our members started after 30 and have achieved impressive results safely. Register your interest today.
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Beginners often think daily training is required. No. 2–3 sessions per week with proper progression is enough for steady improvement for beginners. Register your interest today.
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Absolutely. Calisthenics is for everyone, men and women of all ages and fitness levels. It focuses on building strength, control, and mobility through bodyweight movements, which makes it safe and effective for women. At Famba Fitness in Amsterdam, many of our female members start with zero experience and quickly develop strength, confidence, and athletic ability through progressive training. You don’t need to be strong to start, you get strong by starting. Register your interest today.
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Yes, progressions are tailored to your level and limitations. Everyone can start and improve safely. Register your interest today.
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Many people see advanced athletes doing handstands or muscle-ups and assume they can’t start. You don’t need any strength to begin. Calisthenics is progressive: you start with basic movements and build up over time. Register your interest today.
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Yes. Calisthenics can build strength, muscle, and endurance without weights, and often improves mobility more than traditional gym training. At Famba Fitness we utilize many training methods to help you reach your goal, mixing calisthenics, with weight training and more. Register your interest today.
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Yes - Famba is based right at the calisthenics area in Rembrandtpark, Amsterdam West. We welcome members from Rembrandtpark Zuid, Overtoomse Veld, De Baarsjes and Oud-West, as well as Vondelpark and Oud-Zuid. Register your interest today.
Begin Your Pull Up Journey
Begin Your Pull Up Journey
Fits doorframes 72–92 cm · Installs in under 5 minutes · Includes a free 2-week pull-up program
No screws, no drilling, no gym membership. Just a doorframe and the will to start.
What You Get
The bar itself — stainless & carbon steel, rated to 300 kg, adjustable to fit doorframes 72–92 cm.
A free 2-week pull-up program — a structured progression plan built to unlock your first pull-up, or sharply increase your rep count, in just two weeks.
“I am super happy with it and I’m already slowly progressing.” — Verified Buyer
Why It Works
No tools, no damage — a twist-to-extend fine-thread mechanism presses the bar snugly into your doorframe, so there’s nothing to screw in and nothing to patch later.
Non-slip, anti-loosening design — ribbed non-slip end pads plus a locking clamp at each end keep it secure through every rep, not just the first one.
Serious capacity — rated to 300 kg, so it’s built for real training, not just light use.
Premium, heavier-gauge materials — stainless steel and carbon steel construction, noticeably more solid than the lightweight aluminum bars many competitors use.
Fits your space — adjustable to fit doorframes from 72 to 92 cm wide, so it works in almost any home.
Who It’s For
Progress on the pull-up bar isn’t won in one hard session a week at the gym — it’s built from having a bar within reach and using it constantly. Mount it at home, or at the office, and every spare minute becomes a rep. That kind of consistent, low-friction volume is what actually accelerates you from your first hang to your first pull-up — or from your first pull-up to your tenth.
Whether you’re just starting out or adding volume to an advanced calisthenics program, this bar meets you where you are — the same philosophy behind every Famba program.
Specs
Material: Stainless steel & carbon steel
Max user weight: 300 kg
Doorframe width: Adjustable, 72–92 cm
Product weight: 2.55 kg
Installation: No screws, no drilling
Shipping: Available across EU and EEA countries. Shipping costs apply.
FAQ
Will it damage my door frame? No — it locks in place with a twist-and-clamp mechanism and non-slip pads rather than screws or drilling, so there’s nothing to patch afterward.
What if my doorframe isn’t a standard width? The bar adjusts to fit doorframes between 72 and 92 cm.
How much weight can it hold? Up to 300 kg.
Do you ship outside the Netherlands? Yes — we ship across the EU and EEA. Shipping costs apply at checkout.
Set Up in 3 Steps
Position it — place the bar in your doorway and open the locking clamp at each end.
Extend and lock — twist the bar to expand it until both ends press firmly against the frame, then fasten the clamp to lock the fit in place.
Train — hang and pull. Your bodyweight presses the non-slip pads further into the frame, so the grip only gets more secure the more you use it.
Progress starts at home.
You can already get started with your calisthenics and pull up journey, from the comfort of your own home.
Our high quality, sturdy and no screws, pull up bar will guide you along the way.
90 Days
to Strong
Start your journey with our free calisthenics program.
Over three months you will build strength, mobility, and confidence.
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