Starting calisthenics early isn’t about doing crazy skills — it’s about building a real foundation of strength that carries over into everything. When you master your own bodyweight, you develop control, balance, mobility, and joint health that machines and weights alone don’t give you. Push-ups, pull-ups, dips, and squats teach your body how to move as one unit, not just isolate muscles. That foundation makes you stronger long-term, helps prevent injuries, and sets you up to progress faster whe