diff --git a/.gitea/ci/sync_superpowers.sh b/.gitea/ci/sync_superpowers.sh
index 93aa0fb..d9920ea 100644
--- a/.gitea/ci/sync_superpowers.sh
+++ b/.gitea/ci/sync_superpowers.sh
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ if [ ! -d "$tmp_skills_dir" ]; then
   exit 1
 fi
 
-git checkout -f "$TARGET_BRANCH"
+git checkout -B "$TARGET_BRANCH" "origin/$TARGET_BRANCH"
 
 mkdir -p "$(dirname "$SUPERPOWERS_LIST")"