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Hello everyone, I've read the BtGB last week and I'm planning to change my workout routine to the ones mentioned in the book. I've been working out with calisthenics for the past few months and have plateaued. my current stats are :- one arm pushups wide stance - 8 reps single bar dips - 15 reps negative HeSPU - 8 reps Pseudo planche pushups floor - 15 reps close grip pullups - 5 reps close grip rows elevated - 8 reps L-sit PB low - 30 secs frog stand - 60+ sec FL tuck - 6 sec (very weak at it) BL tuck - haven't tried handstand (wall assisted) - 60+ sec Since I'm planning to start the BtGB routine next week I want to clear a few doubts regarding the exercises. 1. How much % of 1 rep max should the FBE's be? 2. In the book the coach says we can progress from one FBE to another once the no. sets and reps are achieved (i.e 3 x 5 or 5 x 5) . Whereas in the other threads it is said to do the same sets/reps for 4 - 6 weeks (SSC manner). What one is a better? 3. I understand the Overload, Load and Deload approach but once the FBE's become easier can we progressively increase the no of reps to say 12 (e.g working from 3 x 5 to 3 x 12)? 4. Since I don't have access to XR can I do these exercises on floor and/or bars. 5. What are your thoughts on TRX straps? 6. Based on the stats provided above can you suggest which FBE's should i start this program with. Thanks in advance for your replies. Looking forwards to make great gains with Coach Sommers training program.