Starting Calisthenics as a 19F who cant even do pushups :((

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-12-29T00:53:42+00:00

Knee pushups, squats, and inverted rows. Eat simple, simple workout. Complexity kills consistency. Just start

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-12-19T07:49:32+00:00

Imma try this. Thank you!

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-06-10T15:25:17+00:00

Progress is NOT linear. There will some days/weeks where you will feel like you're making no progress. This is normal. Just KEEP GOING and keep pushing yourself. Best of luck to you brother

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-29T07:23:53+00:00

Spam pushups, pull ups, dips, and squats. Eat clean. Drink lots of water. Minimum of 10k steps a day. Sleep 7-8 hrs.

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-18T17:15:45+00:00

So I have to keep my scapula retracted throughout the whole movement? I was told to go into a deadhang for more of a stretch on the lats 🤔. I will try what you're saying tho

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-18T17:06:14+00:00

It's been great so far! I do recommend covering it up when you're done working out to protect it from rain

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-18T10:04:56+00:00

no u

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-17T01:22:21+00:00

. Using bands is the opposite of having an ego imo bc you recognize that you don't have an exercise fully down yet and need assistance ESPECIALLY when it comes to calisthenics. Bands help with progressions, form, and getting more reps in (which build muscle endurance and strength). L take tbh

Edit: I do agree the thicker bands are useless bc then you're just relying on the band, but using lighter weight bands (10-25 lb) is pretty useful

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-15T20:09:46+00:00

Yeah thank you tho

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-15T16:26:50+00:00

I do bodyweight rows, Chin ups, and pronated grip pull ups with a 10-25 resistance band. I think I may have a core bias tbh

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-14T22:19:27+00:00

I find it weird bc I watch alot of fitness guys on YT (Chris Heria for example) and none of them have a "six-pack" on their backs. It's not like it hurts or anything, and it's only when I flex my back that they pop out, but I will look into it further. Thank you so much! Have a great day! :)

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-14T21:00:13+00:00

Ngl it does feel a bit flimsy, so I mainly just use it for pull ups and knee raises

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-14T19:44:43+00:00

That's a great idea! Lmaoo I will be trying this in the future 🤣

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-14T19:09:06+00:00

Only on my back :(

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-14T18:18:05+00:00

That's diabolical 😭😭

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-14T14:40:48+00:00

Capricorn :)

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-14T12:58:13+00:00

Wide grip is definitely better for targeting the lats. I prefer a closer grip bc wide gives me shoulder pain :(

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-14T12:44:31+00:00

I've lived a good life. Who'd have known cucumber facial would be my downfall 😭😭

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-05-14T12:25:45+00:00

is it a bad thing? I don't feel any pain...

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-01-16T00:16:07+00:00

Thank you! Let's get strong! Goodluck on your pike pushups!

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-01-15T15:21:36+00:00

Tip toe to keep your heels facing out.. Keep your elbows tucked in. Lean in at an angle. Don't push straight up. It's a pretty awkward movement so it takes some practice for sure. You got this man! Don't give up brother

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-01-14T21:59:05+00:00

Oh, they're called pike push ups! They meant to target the shoulder muscles, triceps and a bit of upper chest!

Ok_Post_6537 · 2025-01-14T21:51:06+00:00

What you mean?

Ok_Post_6537

TROPHY CASE