Hi all! I've been curious about calisthenics for a while and recently stumbled across this community. I'm hypermobile and have only recently realised how this is a problem that I should address. I don't need to learn the crazy calisthenics stuff but I'd love to have a body that I can trust in and continue to play with, for a long time to come. I'd love to hear how this program is going for other newbies and if other bendy people are having success here!

Today’s flow is another very simple movement. With LeoMoves to get inspiration and to get moving. It is about moving your body in a new way and staying consistent. The GOOD news is that the example at the beginning of the video is supposed to be a joke to open the video, but it does give you an advanced flow as well. If you have never seen his work before, he is known for: • Making movement look smooth and natural • Breaking movements into simple, repeatable pieces • Showing how movement can be creative and playful • Making animal flow more accessible for beginners He is a great example of how movement is not about perfection. It is about exploration and body awareness.

A very common belief in calisthenics is that you must learn crow pose before learning a handstand. This sounds logical… but it is actually not true. Crow pose is a fantastic skill with real benefits. It is just not a requirement for the handstand. Let’s break down where it helps… and where it doesn’t. 🤔 Why People Think Crow Leads To Handstands Both skills involve balancing on your hands, so it feels like a natural progression. But the body positions are completely different. Crow Pose: • Bent arms • Knees resting on elbows • Lower center of gravity • Minimal shoulder mobility required Handstand: • Straight arms • Full body alignment • High center of gravity • Requires shoulder mobility and core positioning • Requires awareness of multiple body segments You can master crow pose and still struggle with handstands because the balance mechanics are very different. 🎯 If Your Goal Is A Handstand You are better off training movements that place your body in handstand-like positions, such as: • Pike holds • Elevated pike holds • Wall-supported handstands • Kick-up balance drills These teach the exact mechanics your body needs. Crow pose teaches balance… but not the specific balance pattern required for handstands. 🐒 Why Crow Pose IS Still Worth Learning Even though it is not required, crow pose has huge value. ✅ It Builds Balance Confidence You learn how to shift weight into your hands safely. ✅ It Teaches Micro Progressions Crow pose shows how bodyweight skills improve through tiny adjustments instead of large jumps. ✅ It Helps With Combo Skills Crow transitions are common in: • Crow → Handstand • Crow → Headstand • Crow → L-sit • Crow → Planche progressions ✅ It Helps Develop Wrist & Arm Awareness Which transfers well into many other upper-body skills. ⚠️ When Crow Pose Might Not Be The Priority Crow pose might not be your main focus if: • Your main goal is handstand mastery • Your wrists or elbows are overloaded • Your training already includes heavy pushing and balancing work

Today’s flow is another very simple movement. This one is not about complexity or intensity. It is about moving your body in a new way and staying consistent. Sometimes the easiest movements are the ones that build the best long-term control. 🌍 Learning From Great Movement Creators Today’s flow is inspired by one of the most popular animal movement creators right now: Leo Moves If you have never seen his work before, he is known for: • Making movement look smooth and natural • Breaking movements into simple, repeatable pieces • Showing how movement can be creative and playful • Making animal flow more accessible for beginners He is a great example of how movement is not about perfection. It is about exploration and body awareness.