Calisthenics Unity

Hey everybody,
I wanted to start a new thread for my journey that I always can see my goal and progress and also share it with you :)

I've always been underweight -> 1,76 m and 49 kg.

Half a year ago I switched to a 100 % plant based diet. A lot of people thought I would be insane but for me it worked out perfectly -> more energy, less sleepy etc.
Now I decided to start working out.

I began last week on Tuesday with level 1 -> completed it.
2 Days later with level 2 in a fitness studio because its freezing here in Germany ;) -> completed it.
2 Days later level 3 -> couldn't complete it because I couldn't do the 7 seconds hold push ups.
2 Days later (this Monday) level 1 again -> completed it, but it was more exhausting this time because I pushed myself harder.

I just came back from my level 2 -> completed it.

What I realized after my workout on this Monday ->
Back pain and neck pain -> I think I did the crunches wrong, thats why I decided to use my hands to give my neck a rest with the side crunches today.

Today and on Monday I realized that I think I've done the push ups and Australian pull ups a bit wrong
-> With the push ups: It gets very difficult for me when I bring my elbows closer to my upper body.
On Monday I did most of them on my knees, and know I'm wondering if I should continue to level 3
or maybe spend some more time with level 1 to strengthen myself.
What do you think ?

-> With the australian pull ups, the same thing, the closer I bring my elbows to my upper body while pulling myself up the harder it gets and I can't do max sets.

I'm a little bit confused with that program right now. I will continue and I'm super duper happy that I found it, because I really want to do a good change to my body.

Have the best day ever !
(P.s. my next text will be shorter ;D )

Nice post bro, keep it up! You say that youre a little confused with the program? Just read the first page of the program and watch the explaining video thoroughly, and you should be all set :)
- Chris

Okay thank you :)
I watched it a couple times.
I just wonder if I should continue with the level when I completed it or stick with one till I get stronger ?

Like Chris said, even in the 16 week example, if you 'fail' a level I think you go back a few levels to get your body a bit stronger to try the level again, if you then can complete the lvl 3, try lvl 4, if you can't, there's a reason you'll be sticking to lvl 2 and 3 for a few days, then try lvl 4, if you still can't just stick to lvl 2-3 again until you can do level 4, that's what I understood from what he was saying..

Thanks ;)
That helps me!
Of course.
Tomorrow is level 3
Can't wait for it.
So far I love the program :)

Good luck on your journey bro!
All day everyday! :)

Can't believe it. Just failed level 3 again.

7 seconds hold push ups. I couldn't do 4 reps.
I did 5 sets with 3 reps and one time of it a 4.
Then in the end I tried it again to see if I get it done and made a second 4 rep. But it was in the end after the core workouts.

Patience is key brother. It takes a lot longer than you think!

You are right yes :)
I can't wait to work out tomorrow again.
I pushed myself so hard.. Woke up with such a huge soreness :D
But feels great

Level 1 completed again.
This Time I did Most of the max sets and tried to push myself the hardest as I could with push ups and everything else.

With the new warm up videos I stretched myself before and after workout.

Feeling great
:)

Glad you like the new premium content! A lot more is on the way.

Just finished level 2 again.
I decided though that I repeat level 1 and 2 again to be better prepared for level 3.
Another question:

When I do pull ups and/or Australian pull ups, is it normal that my muscle in my wrist and forearm start to burn.
(Burn in a way that they get exhausted) because I expect my biceps to start burning. And it does a little bit but mostly my wrist and forearm.

Julius - yes youre using that muscle in your forearm to grip the bar. Completely normal, especially in the beginning

Completed Level 1 again.
Worked out better than ever.
Level 2 I'm coming

Good to hear you're progressing man