Calisthenics for 6 Months, Progress Slower Than What is Normal

I use a band (Tnation article advice) for balance, then a kettlebell on my shoulder, I’ve gone up to 55lbs for 5-6 reps. When I want to show off, I don’t use a band and jump, get air, land on my other foot and proceed to do another rep. I think people would do them more if they used a band to get rid of the balance issues.

But again, it’s the excuses, not the exercise that’s the problem here.