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.
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