Calisthenics: A Road Less Travelled

Highways are like mainstream fitness advice—everyone’s on them, and they get you somewhere fast. But let’s be honest… they can become a bit boring.

Some of us crave something different. We love the bush. We love camping. We love those long, quiet country roads where the real magic happens. That’s what Calisthenics is. It’s not the main highway—it’s the scenic route. And it’s a hell of a ride.

For as long as you can remember, people have told you:

“Do cardio to lose weight. Hit the gym to build muscle.”

That’s mainstream. It’s not wrong—but it’s not the only way. And let’s face it… it’s kind of stale.

So what if I told you there’s another way? One that’s proven to build strength, burn fat, unlock skills, and make you feel like a million dollars.

Progressions: The Hidden Campsites of Fitness

Think of calisthenics skills as cities. The muscle-up, the handstand, the human flag—they’re incredible places to arrive at. But the real joy? It’s in the journey. The progressions. The small wins. The messy, fun, character building stops along the way.

Let’s say you can’t do a pull-up. Or a dip. You go outside, you try… and you fail.

Then you think: “Nope. Not for me. That’s impossible.”

And just like that, the road trip ends before it even begins.

But here’s the truth:

You just took a wrong turn. And there’s a much better way forward.

Progressions Fix Everything

If you can’t do a skill yet, you don’t need to give up—you just need to step back and level down.

Progressions are the ladder between where you are and where you want to be. They’re for everyone. Yes, even you.

Here’s how to start with pull-ups, even if you can’t do one yet:

Pull-Up Progression List:

✅ Negative Pull-ups ✅ Australian Pull-ups ✅ Bar Shrugs (Scapular activation) ✅ Bent Over Rows with Resistance Bands ✅ Resistance Band Bicep Curls

Start here. Stack these movements. You’ll get stronger. More confident. And one day—sooner than you think—you’ll hit your first pull-up. And it’ll feel like reaching your first big city on the map.

This is where you begin:

Level 1, Day 1: How to achieve your first Pull-Up.

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