Hey everyone, I've been training one-arm pull-ups recently and have run into some persistent shoulder and elbow pain. It seems like the rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers are getting overloaded during the movement, and my elbow starts hurting. I'm trying to figure out if I should invest in some supportive gear to help manage this pain. Has anyone here used elbow or arm sleeves, or even elbow straps, specifically for one-arm pull-up training? I'm also curious about the benefits of using elbow sleeves versus full arm sleeves versus elbow straps. I could not find that much information on youtube. Also, should you only wear them during warmups, or also during the actual training?

Hey everyone, I’ve been working on my handstands for a while now, but I’m running into some issues and could use your advice. When I practice back-to-wall handstands, I struggle to straighten my body. I end up relying too much on a “banana hold” to keep my legs closer to the wall, which I know isn’t ideal. I’ve tried switching to chest-to-wall handstands to focus on better alignment, but when I do, I can’t seem to take my toes off the wall at all. Has anyone else dealt with this issue? What drills, cues, or tips helped you improve your alignment and control when transitioning away from the wall? Any insights would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your help!

Hey everyone! Just curious—how many of you are actively training legs, and how does it tie into your goals? Are you focusing on general strength, mastering specific skills, or working toward a well-balanced physique? If you’re training legs, are you sticking to pure calisthenics, or do you mix in weights or machines? I know leg day can be underrated in the calisthenics world, but strong legs are such a foundation for overall strength and movement. Would love to hear your routines and how you think they’re affecting your goals! For example, do you feel like your progress in other areas are affected from training legs. Looking forward to your insights!

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