Starting to feel like im stuck#1654

Hey, so I started working out for basically the first time in my life (27,male), with the goals to get in shape a little bit, get some movement, lose some weight (around 20kg) and potentially fix/improve my scoliosis which i have had for the last 20 years or so. Im currently around 60 workouts in, 10kg down (improved my diet as well), and I feel that i got stuck at most exercises, while on other I feel like im not making any progress, or if so, its very slow. Im not entirely sure if that is a problem or not, but for 60 workouts im at this stage:

pushups - im at progression 2, doing 2 reps of 15 and 12. Havent progressed at all for at least 3 weeks now

pullups - progression 2, same as pushups - 2 reps of 15 and 12, no progress for weeks.

squats - progression 1, 2 reps of 28, im adding 1 per rep each workout it seems like

leg raises - progression 1, my most problematic one yet. I have done ZERO progress since the very beggining. I started at 2 reps of 12 and 10 the very first time I did this one, and im still at 2 reps 12 and 10. I feel a massive burn in my thighs, none on my abs, and I feel like its the thighs/legs failing me on this one (im tall and my legs are long, so that makes it harder aswell). Also worth noting, I feel no difference on the easy or normal variation of this exercise, the result is the same either way.

bridges - progression 2, 2 reps of 12 and 10, have to do it with a very slight bend in the knees since it hurts if they are straight

twists - progresion 1, no progress here too. Cannot really do it on the ground since I cannot put my elbow on my knee, it goes on the thigh, and that shifts all my weigth on the hand thats behind me. So I do some twists on the wall, but its not the same I guess.

Basically im lost and I am not sure if im on track or I should perhaps change something, and I will be really thankful for some tips/advice on how to proceed further

Hey. This is Chrys, one of the trainers at Hybrid.

First off, 60 workouts and 22lbs down? That’s legit. You’re doing what most people can’t stick with, so give yourself some credit. What you’re hitting now is just a classic plateau—it’s not that you’re stuck, it’s that your body’s adjusted to what you’ve been throwing at it. That’s a rly vgood sign.

For pushups and pullups, being stalled for a few weeks doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. You just need to change the stimulus a bit. Try a deload week where you cut your sets in half, or switch up the rep scheme—something like ladders (5-4-3-2-1) can shake things up and build back momentum. Also, don’t rush your rest periods; give yourself at least a minute or two between sets so fatigue isn’t holding you back.

Your squats are moving exactly how they should—steady, consistent progress. Keep that pace.

Leg raises are a different beast, especially if you’re tall. That thigh burn means your hip flexors are taking over, not your abs. Go with bent-knee raises or lying knee lifts for now, and focus on curling your pelvis up at the top to really get your abs working. You can throw in some dead bugs or planks on off days to help strengthen that connection.

The knee bend during bridges is fine. If straight-leg bridges hurt, it’s likely hamstring tightness—stay in your pain-free range and stretch them out a bit after training.

And for twists, the wall version’s a good workaround until your flexibility improves. Over time, that upright rotation will translate to the floor version without you forcing it.

So yeah, you’re actually right on track. Keep updated with me here if you any questions moving forward!