Progressive Calisthenics

10/01/2026

I watched a 6’2” college athlete struggle with a pull-up while a 5’4” business man next to him knocked out fifteen.

He wasn’t doing anything wrong. He just weighed 220 pounds and the other guy weighed 150.

In calisthenics, your bodyweight IS the resistance.

A push-up for someone weighing 120 lbs = 77 lbs pressed. For someone at 160 = 104 lbs. And for someone at 210 lbs? 135 lbs pressed.

That’s a huge difference in weight.

But I’m not giving you excuses either because it is also entirely possible to build a program that works with your body, not against it once you accept the factors discussed in the slides above.

📖 Read the full article (link in bio) at bestcalisthenics.substack.com for the complete breakdown of ALL the variables that affect your calisthenics training.

🎯 Mentorship cohort opens in a few months— Substack Subscribers will get the first invite.

♻️ Like and share to help me spread the word!

10/01/2026

I watched a 6’2” college athlete struggle with a pull-up while a 5’4” business man next to him knocked out fifteen.

He wasn’t doing anything wrong. He just weighed 220 pounds and the other guy weighed 150.

In calisthenics, your bodyweight IS the resistance.

A push-up for someone weighing 120 lbs = 77 lbs pressed. For someone at 160 = 104 lbs. And for someone at 210 lbs? 135 lbs pressed.

That’s a huge difference in weight.

But I’m not giving you excuses either because it is also entirely possible to build a program that works with your body, not against it once you accept the factors discussed in the slides above.

📖 Read the full article (link in bio) at bestcalisthenics.substack.com for the complete breakdown of ALL the variables that affect your calisthenics training.

🎯 Mentorship cohort opens in a few months— Substack Subscribers will get the first invite.

♻️ Like and share to help me spread the word!

07/23/2026

New article is up: Rethinking Progression: The Eight Methods That Actually Matter.

I don’t think progressions in calisthenics should be reduced to a list of exercises. A tuck Planche can be a progression for one person and a regression for another, depending on what they’re actually working toward. Same with a band-assisted pull-up, an elevated push-up, or adding weight to a dip. The label doesn’t matter as much as understanding what’s being changed and why.

This piece breaks down the eight methods I actually use to progress or regress a movement —body angle, variation, complexity, assistance, new movement, unilateral training, added weight, and leverage— and why most progression charts get this wrong.

Also, starting in August: a weekly workout system across 15 levels. Everyone trains the same session each week, scaled to their own level. If you’re training yourself, you’ll always know what phase you’re in. If you coach, you can run clients across a full range of ability in the same session.

Paid subscribers get the weekly workouts, a live monthly call with me, and the subscriber chat. Early bird is $9/mo or $99/year locked in before it goes up at launch next month.

Full article and subscribe link in bio or comment SUBSTACK to get the link sent to your DM!

07/23/2026

New article is up: Rethinking Progression: The Eight Methods That Actually Matter.

I don’t think progressions in calisthenics should be reduced to a list of exercises. A tuck Planche can be a progression for one person and a regression for another, depending on what they’re actually working toward. Same with a band-assisted pull-up, an elevated push-up, or adding weight to a dip. The label doesn’t matter as much as understanding what’s being changed and why.

This piece breaks down the eight methods I actually use to progress or regress a movement —body angle, variation, complexity, assistance, new movement, unilateral training, added weight, and leverage— and why most progression charts get this wrong.

Also: starting in August: a weekly workout system across 15 levels. Everyone trains the same session each week, scaled to their own level. If you’re training yourself, you’ll always know what phase you’re in. If you coach, you can run clients across a full range of ability in the same session.

Paid subscribers get the weekly workouts, a monthly mentorship/Q&A call with me, and the subscriber chat. Early bird is $9/mo or $99/year, locked in before it goes up at launch.

Full article and subscribe link in bio or comment SUBSTACK.

10/10/2024

The Untold History of Calisthenics (link in comments)

10/05/2024

Hey everyone, I’m really excited to launch my first YouTube video- do me a favor and check it out! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out on any new video drops either.

Ever wondered where the modern-day calisthenics movement truly originated? While the Spartans of Ancient Greece are often credited, the truth is far more int...

10/05/2024

Hey Everyone, I’m really excited to launch you first YouTube video “The Untild History of Calisthenics”

Do me a favor and to check it out!!

https://youtu.be/-beg0OIH5k0

09/22/2023

All too often many new parents deprioritize working out.

Whether it be guilt, new responsibilities, or the fact that you're functioning on very little sleep most days, working out tends to end up last on our never-ending list of tasks.

Let's be honest... it can be TOUGH to get anything done with a mini human running around causing chaos 😅

Although I don’t train for hours on end like I used to, I make sure to workout efficiently and effectively when I do... just enough to maintain a healthy level of fitness.

My workouts are often short, performing push ups, pull ups, and other bodyweight exercise while playing with my daughter in between sets.

Fitness doesn’t need to be complicated, just stick to the basics 💪🏽

Wish you could be more effective with your programming and training regimen? Send a DM to work with me.

08/16/2023

Some tuck front lever pulls with my girl, just because I haven’t been posting doesn’t mean I haven’t been training. Slowly starting to dial it in. I’d like to believe I can get back to where I was I was 😅. Might be wishful thinking but my body feels healthy and great 💪🏽

05/08/2022

🌸 MOTHER’S DAY FLASH SALE 🌸

To celebrate my wife’s very first mother's day since birthing our little rainbow baby this past November, she is passing on her excitement with some of the biggest discounts we’ve ever offered.

We have some limited edition service packages available, as well as, marked down our courses and webinars to more than 40-60% OFF!

These specials are only available for a very limited time (and in limited quantities), so don't wait!

No coupon codes needed, discounted rates are reflected at checkout.

If you have any questions, send me a DM!