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Body Areas

Back

Lats, rhomboids, traps, and spinal erectors

Skills in Back

360 Pull

Complete a full rotation from dead hang front levering through to candle and continuing through to back lever and finally ending in German hang, and reverse.

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6-12 months

Band Pull-Aparts

Strengthen your upper back and rear delts with this simple band exercise. Perfect for posture improvement and shoulder health.

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1-2 weeks

Bird Dog

Build core stability and coordination with this fundamental exercise. Perfect for back health and athletic performance.

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1-2 weeks

Bridge (Wheel)

Open your shoulders and spine with this fundamental backbend. Essential for spinal health and countering forward-rounded postures.

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3-12 months

Candlestick

Build core control with this rolling movement. Essential preparation for more advanced core exercises and gymnastics skills.

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2-3 weeks

Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups

Elevate your pulling strength with this advanced pull-up variation. Essential preparation for muscle-ups and high pulls.

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2-4 months (after regular pull-ups)

Dead Hang

Build grip strength and shoulder health with this fundamental hanging exercise. The foundation for all pulling movements.

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2-4 weeks

Explosive Pull-Ups

Build power with controlled explosive pulling. This dynamic variation develops the speed-strength needed for advanced skills.

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1-2 months (with pull-up foundation)

Forward Fold

Master this fundamental flexibility position. Benefits your entire posterior chain while calming the nervous system.

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3-6 months

Front Lever

Achieve a horizontal body position while hanging from a bar or rings. This impressive skill builds incredible pulling strength and core stability.

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1-2 years

Front Lever Pulls

Add dynamic movement to your front lever. This advanced exercise builds incredible pulling strength and control.

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3-6 months (after front lever)

Jefferson Curls

Build spinal flexibility and strength through controlled segmental movement. Revolutionary for back health when properly performed.

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2-3 months

L-Sit Pull-Ups

Combine pulling and core compression in this challenging variation. Build exceptional strength while improving body control.

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2-3 months (with prerequisites)

Muscle-Up

The ultimate pulling exercise that combines an explosive pull-up with a dip transition. Master this dynamic movement to showcase true upper body power.

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3-6 months (with prerequisites)

One-Arm Pull-Up

The ultimate test of pulling strength. This elite skill demonstrates exceptional back and arm power achieved through years of training.

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2-5 years

Pancake Stretch

Achieve remarkable hip flexibility with this wide-legged forward fold. Essential for press handstands and advanced movement patterns.

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6-18 months

Pull-Ups

The king of upper body exercises. Build the pulling strength essential for muscle-ups, levers, and climbing movements.

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2-6 months (first pull-up)

Reverse Plank

Strengthen your posterior chain with this inverted plank position. Builds shoulder extension and glute strength.

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2-4 weeks

Ring Rows

Build powerful pulling strength with this fundamental ring exercise. Ring rows develop the back, biceps, and grip while teaching proper shoulder mechanics for advanced pulling movements.

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2-4 weeks

Rope Climbs

Build incredible upper body strength with this classic exercise. Develops grip, pulling power, and mental toughness.

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2-3 months

Scapular Awareness

Develop conscious control of your shoulder blades. Essential for safe and effective upper body training.

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2-4 weeks

Thoracic Mobility

Unlock your upper back for better posture and movement. Essential for overhead work and spinal health.

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4-8 weeks

Typewriter Pull-Ups

Build unilateral pulling strength with this side-to-side variation. Excellent preparation for one-arm pull-up training.

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2-3 months

Weighted Pull-Ups

Add external load to build exceptional pulling strength. This progression method accelerates development toward advanced skills.

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3-6 months (to significant loads)