Is a Calisthenics Coach Worth It?
An honest look at when a calisthenics coach is worth the money, when it isn't, and what to do instead if you're not there yet.
How Many Pull-Ups Should You Be Able to Do?
Honest benchmarks for strict pull-ups, what your number actually tells you, and when to stop chasing reps and start adding weight.
Weighted Pull-Up vs Chin-Up: What Actually Differs
What the research actually shows about pull-ups vs chin-ups, why there's no conversion between them, and how I use both for weighted strength.
New: The Program Analyzer
Find out if your last training block actually worked. Free progress check, or a full $9.99 report on volume, intensity and fatigue. Built for weighted calisthenics.
New: Tier Forge, Hand-Built Programming
Tier Forge is a custom 4-week weighted calisthenics block written from your numbers, schedule and sticking points. $59.89 every 4 weeks.
New Program: The Transformation Tracker
A 12-week tracking system for calories, macros and body measurements, with plateau fixes for fat loss and muscle gain. 22-page PDF, $5.99.
Calisthenics vs Weights: Why Strength Athletes Stop Choosing
Calisthenics or weights? What each does well, where each one stalls, and why weighted calisthenics gives you the benefits of both. From a USA Streetlifting Champion.
How to Prepare for Your First Streetlifting Meet
A first-timer's guide to picking your format, training the actual competition standard, building a meet-prep block, and choosing attempts that don't fall apart under pressure.
What's a Good Weighted Pull-Up-to-Bodyweight Ratio?
Comparing added weight alone misses half the picture. Here's how to actually benchmark weighted pull-up strength against your own bodyweight.
Streetlifting vs Powerlifting: What's Actually Different
Streetlifting and powerlifting share a competition structure, but the lifts, loading, and skill demands are not the same sport. Here's the real breakdown.
How to Add Weight to Dips Without Hurting Your Shoulders
Most shoulder pain from weighted dips comes from depth and setup, not the weight itself. Here's how to load dips without wrecking your shoulders.
RPE vs RIR for Weighted Calisthenics Training
RPE and RIR both measure how hard a set was, but they're not interchangeable for weighted pull-ups and dips. Here's which one actually works and when.
What Is Streetlifting? Rules, Weight Classes & Scoring
A breakdown of streetlifting: the Classic and All4 formats, the four competition lifts, weigh-ins, weight classes, and how scoring actually works.
How to Progress Weighted Pull-Ups (Beginner to Advanced)
Weighted pull-up progression tracked properly: Total System Weight, reverse pyramid work, wave loading, RPE autoregulation, and how Heavy-Light-Medium and Texas Method structures apply to the lift.