r/CalisthenicsCulture

Goal for the year was bodyweight RMU for reps, which I achieved, so the past couple of months have been trying weighted with a 5kg plate. So what now 😅

hey everyone, this are some of my best attempts at various skills after a year of training that i think look cool (for the average person). I started at 53kg 180cm and I could barely do 3 pull ups, could not hold my weight upside down and was unable to do more than 5 push ups. now i’m 60kg and I have multiple reps in dips and pull ups with +30kg, solid one leg advanced FL, 10+ seconds of freestanding handstand (form is pretty bad tho), slow MU and halflay back lever (not good but working on it)

During this year I trained 3 times a week for 1:30hrs, only skipped training two times, but I had many issues eating enough calories, I did not supplement any protein, basically my diet has been very poor.

I know I could have gained so much more results if I ate accordingly, but it depends on my mental and it’s the harderst part to me.

the point i’m trying to make is that you don’t need to be in the perfect shape or mindset to start, just train, even if you only have 10% to give, and someday you’ll be able to do things your past self could only dream of. don’t train to impress the others, train to be proud of your achievements and your hard work.

1.5 years ago, I couldn't even hold a proper handstand.

Now I'm doing handstand push-ups.

This wasn't built in a few weeks. It came from months of falling, failing reps, rebuilding strength, fixing technique, and showing up when progress felt nonexistent.

Every rep represents hours of practice.

No shortcuts. No overnight transformation.

Just strength, balance, consistency, and a lot of failures.

Still not satisfied.

The goal is to make these reps stronger, cleaner, and more controlled.

This is only the beginning.

I started working out a couple weeks ago and noticed probably because of my posture at work or looking at my phone too much that my right shoulder’s range of motion feels a lot more restricted than my left. I think the imbalance is visible here. Sometimes it feels kind of locked off and if I roll my shoulder and move it around I can hear popping somewhere in my trapezius or shoulder blade, I’m not sure where. My left side feels loose and fine though. What can I do to fix this issue long term?

Shaking like a Chihuahua on crack and the form needs improvement. But hey, I did it ☺️

How can I improve to FL pull-ups?

That’s a first for me. No more monkey bars for a while.

Do gloves negatively impact muscle ups, etc?

EDIT: Guys trim your calluses, lesson learned 😭

I think my body fat percentage is pretty low but still not seeing abs. Any tips?

Also I think I made alot of progress in 4 months, I am consistent but I dont sleep well most of the week. Like average 5 hours. My protein intake isn’t consistent aswell. I think I need around 110g, but I average 80/90g. Would it make a big difference if I sleep well and get my protein everyday?

1.5 years ago, I was a completely different person.

I was skinny, lacked confidence, and was bullied because of how I looked. I used to feel weak and uncomfortable with myself.

Then I found calisthenics.

I started with the basics — push-ups, pull-ups, dips, squats, and learning how to control my own body. At first, even simple exercises were difficult. But I kept showing up.

There were days when I had no motivation. There were plateaus, injuries, bad workouts, and plenty of moments where I questioned whether I was actually progressing.

But I didn't stop.

After 1.5 years, the difference isn't just physical.

I went from struggling with basic bodyweight movements to being able to do things like pull-ups, dips, muscle-ups, handstands, handstand push-ups, L-sits, and other calisthenics skills.

My body changed, but more importantly, my mindset changed.

I became more disciplined.

More confident.

More patient.

And I stopped caring so much about what other people thought of me.

I didn't start training to prove my bullies wrong.

I started training because I wanted to prove to myself that I could become someone I was proud of.

Still a long way to go. Still learning. Still training.

But looking back at where I started, I'm genuinely proud of how far I've come.

1.5 years down. The journey continues.

To anyone who is currently being bullied or feels insecure about themselves: you don't have to change overnight. Start small, stay consistent, and give yourself time.

Your transformation doesn't happen in one day. It happens because you refuse to quit.

One team, one goal, one path. Push day is done.

#calisthenics #bodyweightworkout #bodyweightworkouts

How do my pull ups look what can i fix?

Everyone thinks it’s magic. No one knows the grind behind it. They don’t know the pain I suffered through or how I recovered from injuries. You train every day, but there are no results. Still, you keep training with the hope that one day you will unlock it. This is how my journey was.

I’m taking my front lever to the extreme.
If you need help with anything related to front lever or calisthenics in general, feel free to ask 🙌🏻

Nice to know I can still get over the bar alright after nearly 5 years of barely training Mups and 18kg weight gain 💪