One of the strangest things about being human is this: We are often way better at giving advice than taking our own. If a friend came to you and said: “I feel stuck.” “I don’t know what to do next.” “I feel like I’m behind.” “I’m frustrated with my progress.” You would probably be able to give them a pretty solid answer. You would be calmer. You would be clearer. You would be less emotional. You would probably say something practical and kind. But when it is you, suddenly it feels different. Now the problem feels heavier. Now the emotions feel louder. Now your situation feels “special” or “different.” And sometimes that is true. But a lot of the time, it is just harder to think clearly when you are standing inside the problem. 🤔 A simple trick If you are not sure what to do, stop asking: “What should I do?” And instead ask: “What would I tell someone I care about if they were in this exact situation?” That “someone” could be: • a future version of you • a younger version of you • your best friend • an athlete you coach • even an imaginary person if that helps The point is to step outside the emotion long enough to see clearly. 📖 The old wisdom behind it There is an old idea that some people connect to Solomon, the image of someone being very wise when helping others, but not always making the same wise choices in their own life. That happens to all of us. Sometimes wisdom is easier from the outside. That is why it can help to almost have a “Solomon moment” with yourself. Step outside. Look at your life like it belongs to someone else for a second. Then answer from there. 💪 What this looks like in hybrid calisthenics This happens in training all the time. For example: Your shoulders feel beat up, your motivation is low, and your handstands feel worse. If a friend told you that, would you say: “Push harder. Ignore it. Do more.” Probably not. You would probably say: • take a lighter week • clean up the technique • reduce the volume

Hi I’m Ayaz and I wanna hold a front lever for more than just a few seconds hopefully

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:

What would you like to see added or improved here? A couple of things people asked for in the past that have already been built or started are: • A one-stop shop for skill progressions and exercises That is why the Skill Tree App was created for those in the Premium tier • A step-by-step plan to follow day by day That is why a 30-day style program is currently being worked on So I’d love to hear from you 👇 What would help you most right now? • More beginner guidance? • More skill breakdowns? • More mobility help? • More workout plans? • More feedback posts? • Something else completely? Drop your ideas below. If enough people want the same thing, there is a very good chance I build it 🔥

I'm Nicki. I'm 46 years old and trying to unlock a muscle up and handstand. I could do muscle up before COVID, then I moved to Mexico and stopped training Calisthenics (why did I do that 😭). When I came back to Montreal two years later (in 2022) I could no longer muscle up. A million shoulder injuries later and I still haven't been successful at doing it again. So I'm just trying to see what this community is all about and if it can help me. I'm still into fitness but not at the Ninja level I would like to be at. Think I can make make these gains at my big age? 😅 Let's motivate each other and see.