I thought AI-generated content would making online discussion worse (which it definitely does on some platforms), but I haven’t noticed a meaningful drop in the quality of Hacker News posts or comments. Have you?
[1] https://neurips.cc/virtual/2025/loc/san-diego/poster/121952
Whenever I type something in Spanish you translate what I think I meant into English, point out my mistakes if any, and also respond with the corrected sentence
I often click it by accident and was curious to know if anybody uses the HN hide button to hide posts. If so, why?
For beginners, if you are thinking of skill-based training I'd recommend focussing on 1-2 skills at a time and developing them (e.g., front-lever and handstand push-ups). Also, a cool thing about calisthenics is that even the most advanced exercises start with simple progressions. There are many great instructors out there, some I'd recommend off the top of my head are Strength, Eryc Ortiz, Gabo Saturno, and Victor Kamenov. Simonster has some really good tutorials for beginners as well as advanced athletes which I've used (https://simonsterstrength.com/project-calisthenics/ plus loads of great workouts on his insta/youtube).
In terms of split, there's a few common approaches like Push/Pull/Leg or Upper/Lower. And, unless you are doing supersets I'd recommend 3-5 exercises for 3-5 sets each and 2-3 min rest between sets. The number of reps/time under tension will depend on the exercise, your strength level, and your goals.
To give an example, a really simple split for beginners could be something like:
- Push Day: Warm up, Pseudo-planche Push-ups, Dips, Pike Shoulder Press, Plank, Side-Plank, Warm down, Stretch
- Pull Day: Warm up, Pull-ups, Tuck-front Lever Hold, Front-level Raises, Stretch
- Leg Day: Warm up, Squats, Lunges, Hip Thrusts, Calf Raises, Stretch
- Rest Day: Cardio or Light Stretching
Feel free to use a band or looks for easier progressions for any of the exercises and just go on youtube if you are unsure about any of the exercises.
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