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:

Most people who succeed in fitness, movement, business, relationships, or anything else usually have one obvious thing in common: They did not stop. Yes, quality matters. Yes, strategy matters. Yes, effort matters. But if we are being honest, the biggest reason most people lose is because they stop playing the game. This is an infinite game. You do not “win” marriage. You stay married. You do not “win” fitness. You stay fit, become fit, or keep working on being fit. You do not “win” movement. You keep moving. So yes, consistency matters. But I think most people already know that. The real question is: How do you actually become more consistent? 🧠 First, consistency should feel like a habit I honestly think “discipline” gets talked about in a weird way. A lot of what people call discipline is really just a habit. You brush your teeth. You make coffee. You check your phone. You do certain things every day without needing a motivational speech. That is what we want training to become. Not some huge emotional battle every day. Just something you do. That is one reason I really like doing something every day, even if it is really small. Because you are not only building fitness. You are building the identity of: I am someone who trains. A few ways to make that easier: • attach it to something you already do • morning routine • lunch break • after work • coffee time • night routine The less your brain has to figure out, the better. 🎯 Second, you need checkpoints One of the reasons people lose consistency is because the goal feels too far away. That is why I love skills so much. Skills give you checkpoints. A handstand is not just “get the handstand.” It is: • pike hold • chest to wall • better line • better bail • first second of balance • first clean hold Same with push-ups. You might go from: • wall push-up • bench push-up • incline push-up • knee push-up • negative push-up • full push-up That feels good. That feels real. That gives your brain proof that something is happening.

So I figured If share this one literally happened the Sunday day before i joined group

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My name is Aaron im 45 been married going on 25 years yo my amazing wife Stephanie we have 4 great kiddos Kloey (17) Issac (15) Kensley (11) and Karlee (8) i’ve currently been doing a lot of training but want to get back to calisthenics Because it’s something super passionate about be able to get my L-Sit , muscle-up , planche and handstand pushup lol tall order haha IG results_over_excuses