@Marian Truly you have inspired me! I did my first wall push ups. Hoping that I can build up very gradually and build strength whilst getting more mobility in my shoulder and not trigger my injury!

A lot of people overcomplicate calisthenics at the beginning. You do not need to learn everything at once. If you want to build a real foundation, focus on the basics of these 3 things: • Strength • Skills • Freedom of movement That is more than enough to get started. 💪 1. The basics of strength If we keep it really simple, the big 3 are: • Push-ups • Pull-ups • Squats These 3 movements will get you very far. They cover the basics of pushing, pulling, and lower body strength. Of course there are lots of other great exercises and progressions. But if you are just starting, these are the main ones to focus on. A few important basics: • Use progressions that match your level • Quality matters more than ego • Give the same muscle groups about 1 day of rest before training them hard again • Progressive overload still matters That last one is important. If your workout is so easy that you could do the exact same thing again later that day with no problem, it probably is not challenging enough. At the beginning, I would rather see: • cleaner reps • better technique • higher rep practice Then later, as you get stronger, the reps can come down as the difficulty goes up. So think: • start around 12 to 15 good reps • later work closer to 8 to 10 as the progression gets harder 🤸 2. The basics of skills When it comes to skills, most people think they need to wait. They usually do not. A lot of people can already start working on beginner skills like: • Handstands • Crow pose • L-sit progressions • Elbow lever • Headstand That does not mean you will master them right away. It means you can start practicing the basics now. The goal with skills is not to destroy yourself. The goal is to build: • control • awareness • balance • confidence • technique That is why skill work is usually better in small amounts more often. 🐒 3. The basics of freedom of movement Freedom of movement is where people often get stuck because they think they need a huge mobility plan.

The first video (in pink) was on Jan 31 2026 where I had noooo idea 🤭 and I got my first full push-up last week but was in pjs and didn’t film it lol. Finally got it on camera today on April 25 🥳 It’s not perfect yet but I’m able to lift my whole body up now! It took less than 3 months to go from zero upper body strength and no knowledge on calisthenics to this! I steadily worked through each progression from ➡️wall pushups ➡️kitchen bench ➡️bedside table ➡️coffee table ➡️knees ➡️negatives ➡️full pushup So grateful for @Brandon Beauchesne-Hebert’s coaching through it all and this beauuuutiful encouraging community we’ve built together. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend booking a clarity call with him to get clear on your goals so you can reach them quickly too :) Next goal = 10 pushups with good form + 1 pull-up! What goal are you currently working on and how’s it going? 😊

Most adults try monkey bars once, feel awkward, feel weak, and never touch them again. But honestly, monkey bars are one of the best examples of what hybrid calisthenics is all about. They build: • Grip strength • Shoulder health • Timing • Coordination • Confidence • Body control • Freedom of movement And maybe most importantly... they make training feel like play again. 🔑 The biggest mistake Most adults try to muscle their way through monkey bars. That usually feels heavy, awkward, and exhausting. Monkey bars are not just about strength. They are about rhythm. They are about timing. They are about learning how to swing instead of forcing every rep. ✅ What to build first Before worrying about flying across monkey bars, start with the basics: • Dead hangs • Side to side swinging • Getting comfortable with one arm taking more load • Relaxing your grip instead of over-squeezing • Learning to move with the bar instead of fighting it If you cannot hang comfortably yet, that is step one. That is not a weakness. That is just your starting point. 🎯 The real goal The goal is not to survive monkey bars with pure effort. The goal is to make them feel smooth. At first, you might: • Match both hands on each bar • Move one bar at a time • Pause between swings Later, you can: • Use more rhythm • Skip bars • Flow forward without stopping • Make it feel almost effortless That is when monkey bars become really fun. 🔥 Why I like them so much Monkey bars remind me of something I talk about all the time: Training should not only make you stronger. It should help you use your body. That is why I love things like monkey bars, parkour, gymnastics, animal movement, and Ninja Warrior style training. You are not just building muscle. You are building control. You are building trust in your body. You are building movement that actually feels alive. 💡 A good way to think about it If all you ever do is pull-ups, you get stronger at pulling. That is great. But if you take that pulling strength and use it on monkey bars, now you are adding:

What’s a win you’ve had this week? 🏆 Big or small, it counts. It could be: - More reps - Better form - More confidence - Showing up consistently - Trying something new Share your win below 👇