Most people know to start with weights they can lift and use heavier ones as they get stronger.

For whatever reason, there's an idea that this somehow doesn't apply in calisthenics.

It makes sense because some exercises might look cleaner or more impressive than others. For example, learning to do a proper full pushup, squat, or pullup with good form is a major milestone for some people - and that's wonderful!

However, at the end of the day, those are just some of the many pushing, squatting, and pulling exercises out there! Depending on your fitness level, they might be too hard, too easy, or just right (Hmm, Goldilocks reference in a future video?).

Yet, there's the stereotypical "just keep trying" mentality. Imagine if you wanted to bench 225 and just kept trying to lift that amount even if it didn't budge. (instead of just starting with a weight you can bench!)

It's okay to test your strength, but spend most of your time doing variations you can do competently with good form. 5+ repetitions can be a rule of thumb, but varies depending on the exercise.

For the examples above, there are also knee pushups, assisted squats, and horizontal pullups!

There's an entire fitness routine based on this system linked in my bio. It's free! It goes right to the website too, so you don't need to enter your email etc.

Thank you to my wife for holding the camera and tolerating my shenanigans. Really enjoyed making this new video concept with you. Love you!

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Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional.

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