This one is personal. I grew up watching superheroes, anime characters, and video game heroes who could move freely, climb anything, jump rooftops, and use their bodies without limits. And somewhere along the way, we’re told that’s just fantasy. I still remember the first time I trained parkour outside. I was awkward. Not smooth. Not impressive. People stared. Some laughed. And I felt it. I remember telling people I wanted to do Ninja Warrior as an adult and getting that polite smile. “You mean… on TV?” “That’s nice.” You know the one. The kind that really means “That’s not realistic.” But here’s the part they don’t talk about. Most adults don’t stop dreaming because they don’t want it. They stop because they’re afraid to look silly. Afraid to fail publicly. Afraid to be judged for wanting more than a box, a routine, and comfort. Yet deep down, when they see someone training skills, hanging, flipping, balancing, trying something hard, something clicks. They think, “I wish I could do that.” And guess what... I did do that. I created a community in a hometown for parkour that got over 100 members to start moving. I started coaching to top athletes in Ninja Warrior to win international competitions I got to compete against Ninja Warriors that were on tv and win I got to start Awesome Ninja Fitness to help hundreds of people learn handstands and get stronger There were too many things to list that I was proud of. This community exists for people who hear that voice and refuse to ignore it. For adults who want to be stronger, more capable, more free in their body. Not to impress anyone. But to feel alive again. If you’ve ever felt out of place for wanting more. If you’ve ever been told to be realistic. If you’ve ever felt called to move, train, explore, and test yourself. You’re exactly where you belong. Who has decided they didn’t want to stay average anymore?

Rings and pull up bar set up in my shed today. Let's get it 💪

If there is one skill that exposes every weakness in your pull, every gap in doing the right steps, and is one of the most demanded skills… it is the muscle up. And for most people, the struggle is not due to effort. It is due to misunderstanding the movement entirely. So today we are breaking it down from top to bottom. Strength, technique, timing, mobility, body positioning, transitions, and the invisible details nobody tells you about. Take your time with this post. Save it. Revisit it. This is everything you need to understand why the muscle up feels so hard and how to finally break through. Let’s get into it. ⚠️ Why The Muscle Up Is NOT Just “A Pull Up + A Dip” Most beginners think they just need to get stronger at pull ups. It is one of the KEY ingredients, but it is more complicated than that. But the muscle up is not a pull up. There is a movement pattern. Strength matters. Technique matters. Timing matters. Bar path matters. Scapula mechanics matter. Transition mechanics matter. You are learning a coordinated sequence, not a single exercise. Once you understand that, everything changes. 🔍 Where Almost Everyone Gets Stuck 1. Not pulling high enough Minimum: Chest to bar is the minimum. Ideal: Lower ribs to bar is ideal (which is an even more impressive feat in my opinion). If you cannot get height, you cannot rotate. 2. Zero transition practice The transition is 90 percent of the struggle. Most people never train the transition directly. They keep trying full muscle ups and hope something magically clicks. It won’t. The transition is its own skill. 3. Pull Up Direction This is the big one. The muscle up is not a straight upward pull. It is a C shaped bar path: You pull slightly forward Then slightly up Then slightly back and over This creates the space you need for the transition. If you pull “straight up”, you get stuck at the top feeling like: “I am at my max height but I cannot get over the bar.” That stuck feeling is the wrong pull direction.

This group is for active athletes, not silent ghosts. If you stay inactive and don’t reach Level 2 (5 points)… 👉 You will be removed from the group. The good news? It’s very easy to stay if you take action. ✅ Step 1: Introduce Yourself! First, you'll make a post here to introduce yourself: Click Me :) 1️⃣ What is your Instagram so we can all follow each other? 2️⃣ What is your current goal? 3️⃣ What skill do you want to master in the future? 4️⃣ Choose a GIF that represents you, your goals, or just something totally random 😄 ✅ Step 2: Reach Level 2 (Stay in the Group) To stay in the group, you must reach Level 2 = 5 points You can earn points when other like or comment your stuff. It only takes a few minutes to contribute something real. If you don’t participate and don’t reach Level 2… 👉 You will be removed. ✅ Step 3: Explore the Free Resources! 👉 [Click here to finish the introduction course to get more free stuff] There, you will find: - A short video showing you how everything works - How to earn points easily - How to get the most out of this community 🔥 This Community Is Built On: ✅ Action ✅ Support ✅ Progress 👉 Introduce yourself. Get active. Reach Level 2. Stay.