A lot of people notice this really quickly: They can do chin-ups… But pull-ups feel way harder. And no, that does not mean chin-ups do not count. They absolutely count. In fact, for a lot of people, chin-ups are one of the best progressions toward pull-ups. 🤔 Why chin-ups usually feel easier Even though chin-ups and pull-ups use very similar muscles, the body position changes the mechanics a lot. With a chin-up: • your palms face you • your elbows stay in a little easier • your biceps can help more • it is easier for most people to find a strong pulling path With a pull-up: • your palms face away • your shoulders are in a harder position • your elbows usually flare a bit more • your lats and upper back need to do more of the work • you get less help from the biceps So yes, both are pulling exercises. But chin-ups usually give you better leverage. That is why they often feel smoother and stronger right away. 🧠 Why chin-ups still count Some people make the mistake of thinking: “If I cannot do pull-ups yet, chin-ups do not matter.” That is not true. Chin-ups help you build: • pulling strength • grip strength • control at the top • confidence hanging from the bar • better awareness of how to pull your body up That is all useful. If chin-ups are your current strongest variation, then use them. They are not a shortcut. They are part of the path. ⚠️ One of the biggest mistakes with pull-ups A really common mistake with pull-ups is using too much arms and not enough back and lats. That usually looks like: • shrugging up • yanking with the arms • losing shoulder control • feeling everything in the elbows and forearms • barely feeling the back at all And over time, that can become a problem. Because if you keep forcing pull-ups with mostly arms and not enough back engagement, that can start leading to elbow irritation and overuse issues. Not because pull-ups are bad. Because the pulling pattern is off. ✅ What should a pull-up feel like? A good pull-up should not just feel like:

Happy to notice that my alignment has improved so much after Brandon's suggestion, engaging the glutes and tucking the ribs in. Also, managed almost 4-5 seconds of float in the kick-up back to wall video. I had managed a maximum of 1-2 seconds before this. The chest to wall alignment looks much better as well. Happy to receive feedback on the form and what to work on next.

The backflip is one of those skills that looks way harder than it really is. The truth is this: A backflip is usually easier physically than a front flip. But it is also harder mentally because you have to trust yourself going backward. That is the part that gets most adults stuck. The good news is you do not need to be some superhuman gymnast to start learning it. You just need the right steps, a safe setup, and enough reps to make your brain trust the movement. 🧠 The biggest mistake people make Most people throw their head back. That feels natural because your brain wants to see the ground behind you as fast as possible. But that usually causes two problems: • You travel backward too much • You lose height For a clean backflip, you want to think more about: • Jumping up first • Keeping the chest and hips open • Then snapping the knees up fast That is what makes the flip work. ✅ The 2 main pieces of a backflip A backflip is really just two things: 1. A strong vertical jump You need to be able to jump up with control. Not throw yourself backward. Just jump tall and clean. 2. A tight roll or tuck pattern You need to understand how to bring your knees up fast and rotate your body over. That is why drills matter. If you can build those 2 pieces safely, the backflip starts making a lot more sense. 📚 The first drills I would use If I were teaching this in a controlled setting, I would usually start with: • Straight jumps • Jumping onto something slightly higher • Back roll style drills • Box roll drills • Fast knee tuck drills Why? Because these teach the parts of the skill without forcing you to rush the full flip too early. That helps build better habits and lowers the fear. ⚡ What actually helps from regular training If you already train, a few things help a lot: • Jump training • Leg strength • Fast knee raises or tuck work • Core strength • Handstand and animal movement practice for body awareness That does not mean these alone teach the backflip.

Do you have any coaching experience, athlete background, or specific specialty outside of hybrid calisthenics that could help others in the community? This could be things like: • Weight training • Yoga • Mobility or flexibility • Gymnastics • Parkour • Climbing • Running • Martial arts • Nutrition • Rehab or injury experience • Mindset or habit building You do not need to be a full-time coach to share something valuable. A lot of people here have useful experience from different backgrounds, and that can really help when someone has a more specific question. So if that sounds like you, drop it below: • What is your background? • What do you feel confident helping with? • What kinds of questions would you be happy to answer? We are all here to learn from each other and help each other grow 🔥

For me it's really underrated tool for fat loss, it's the most: 1. low barrier of entry. 2. low risk of injury. 3. very sustainable. It's funny how people think it's not a real form of exercise 😂 I'm curious what do ya'll think about walking?