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"Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."

This is a famous saying linked to Abraham Lincoln, and it applies perfectly to the training process as well.

Every impressive skill and demonstration of strength you see in different videos, gymnastics or street workout competitions, or even from advanced practitioners in the park, is not a matter of luck but the outcome of an extensive preparatory process and continuous effort.

No one can perform these exercises just by attempting them impulsively and achieving success. No one is born to do them immediately.

Even if you are super talented, mastering the basics and completing a certain progression sequence is inevitable.

I often see this when I go out to train in a park: people immediately attempt advanced exercises because they see their more experienced peers doing them, find the exercise appealing, and want to try it right away, but they get disappointed when they fail.

But keep in mind, it's like someone who has just learned to ride a bike then immediately tries to do flips in a half-pipe with a BMX.

It may seem like an exciting and brave act, but without the necessary technical knowledge and practice, this attempt will likely only lead to failures and disappointment, not the desired success.

There's fundamentally nothing wrong with attempting, as how would a complete beginner know that a particular move is difficult.

However, unfortunately, in most cases, these attempts are particularly risky and can lead to injuries, so you need to be careful.

That's why it's tricky for me, especially when someone asks how I managed a flashy exercise.

I know that many hope, I'll share a tip that will immediately help them succeed at the exercise.

But unfortunately, it's not that simple, I wish it was.

Of course, there are cases where someone with good fundamentals can benefit from a tip or two in performing an exercise, but most of the time, I see that the basics are missing, and unfortunately, all I can advise people is to focus on the basics first.

You must understand that the spectacular goals you set for yourself demand consistent, structured, and persistent work.

Returning to the quote, in the case of bodyweight training, street workout, calisthenics, or gymnastics training, the first four hours of sharpening the axe equal joint preparation and the basics.

The comprehensive preparation, mobilization, and strengthening of joints and body parts used in advanced exercises, and the establishment of a basic muscle mass and strength required for performing various skills are crucial.

The most impressive calisthenics, street workout, and gymnastic exercises significantly engage the upper body, making the preparation of the wrists, elbows, shoulders, scapulas, and torso essential.

Regarding the lower body, most people need to regain hip and ankle mobility, which, if lacking, negatively impacts the knee joint, so these areas should be addressed a comprehensive way.

Despite most desired exercises being upper body dominant, preparing the lower body is also crucial for maintaining muscle balance and overall health.

It's recommended to specifically focus on these areas if your goal is to achieve long-term health and a durable physique.

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