Has anyone tried handstand on paralettes? If so would you recommend the wooden ones that are closer to the ground to start with? I’m thinking I might need to start practising using them in the meantime whilst I work on finger rehab as it might be a while before it’s ready for flat palms on the ground, particularly with the finger control require for handstand.

This is the hybrid part of our hybrid calisthenics week. I got the idea from here to have a test day the last Saturday of each 4 week block. Everything was added weight or added rep. PB on bench, deadlift, squat, pull-up reps.

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

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

1:08 hang time personal best. Me jumping up onto wall is getting better. Headstand easier to balance didnt get close to wall in handstand walk up and down easy still trying to find balance but I know that im not in a stacked position. I lost some flexibility in back i was able to get into pike position on wall and I cant seem to do it but I'll keep trying. Today was play around at the gym also im pretty much down to the ground in my splits. Also straddle up from the ground so much easier. Getting injured and taking time off made me stronger in areas. My bridge needs work I definitely lost flexibility in my back