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Core

Abdominals, obliques, and deep stabilizing muscles

Skills in Core

Archer Push-Ups

Build unilateral pushing strength with this advanced variation. Essential preparation for one-arm push-ups and addressing shoulder imbalances.

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2-4 months

Back Lever

A horizontal hold with your back facing the sky, building unique shoulder and bicep strength. Often the first lever skill achieved by practitioners.

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6-12 months

Battle Ropes

Develop power endurance with these dynamic rope exercises. Full-body conditioning that's scalable and fun.

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1-2 weeks

Bear Crawl

Rediscover primal movement patterns with this full-body exercise. Builds coordination, strength, and endurance simultaneously.

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2-4 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

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-Wall Handstand

Master proper handstand alignment with wall support. This position teaches the straight line essential for freestanding balance.

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4-8 weeks

Copenhagen Plank

Strengthen your adductors with this challenging side plank variation. Crucial for knee health and athletic performance.

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2-4 weeks

Core Stability

Build a strong, stable core that protects your spine and enhances all movement. The foundation of athletic performance.

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Ongoing

Crab Walk

Build shoulder stability and coordination with this reverse crawling pattern. Fun and challenging for all levels.

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1-2 weeks

Crawling Patterns

Reconnect with fundamental movement through various crawling patterns. Builds coordination, strength, and mobility simultaneously.

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1-3 weeks

Crow Pose

Build arm balance confidence with this foundational yoga pose. Perfect preparation for handstands and advanced arm balances.

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2-4 weeks

Dead Bug

Learn core control through controlled contralateral limb movement. This exercise teaches stability while moving, essential for athletic performance.

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1-2 weeks

Farmer's Walk

Build grip strength and total-body stability with loaded carries. Simple yet incredibly effective for functional strength.

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Immediate

Freestanding Handstand

Master the art of balancing on your hands without wall support. This foundational inversion builds incredible shoulder strength, core stability, and full-body awareness.

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6-12 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)

Front Support

The foundational hold that underpins pushing, handstands, and full-body tension. Master this before everything else.

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1-2 weeks

Glute Bridge

Activate and strengthen your glutes with this fundamental exercise. Essential for back health and athletic performance.

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1-2 weeks

Handstand Push-Up

Build incredible pressing power with vertical push-ups in a handstand. This skill develops unmatched shoulder and tricep strength.

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8-18 months

Handstand Shapes

Express creativity through different leg positions in your handstand. Develops control and adds variety to practice.

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2-4 months (after solid handstand)

Handstand Walking

Take your handstand to the next level by learning to walk on your hands. This dynamic skill builds incredible shoulder stability and control.

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3-6 months (after solid handstand)

Hanging Leg Circles

Challenge your core with controlled circular leg movements while hanging. Builds exceptional strength and control.

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2-3 months

Hip Flexor Conditioning

Strengthen and mobilise the hip flexors for improved performance. Essential for compression movements and athletic power.

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Ongoing

Hollow Body Hold

The fundamental core position for all gymnastics movements. Master this to unlock handstands, levers, and advanced skills.

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4-8 weeks

Hollow Body Rocks

Progress your core strength with this dynamic hollow body variation. Essential for developing the control needed for advanced gymnastics.

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2-4 weeks (after hollow hold mastery)

Horse Stance

Build exceptional leg endurance and mental toughness with this traditional stance. Foundational for martial arts and leg strength.

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4-8 weeks

Human Flag

The iconic sideways hold that defies gravity. This skill combines pressing and pulling strength with exceptional lateral core stability.

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2-3 years

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

Build exceptional core strength with this fundamental hold. The L-sit develops compression strength essential for advanced gymnastics movements.

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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)

Leg Raises

Build powerful hip flexors and lower abs with this classic exercise. Progress from bent knee to straight leg variations.

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4-8 weeks

Manna

The pinnacle of core compression—a V-sit pushed beyond vertical. This extreme skill showcases ultimate hip flexor strength.

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3-7 years

Nordic Curls

Build bulletproof hamstrings with this intense eccentric exercise. Essential for injury prevention and athletic performance.

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3-6 months

One-Arm Handstand

The pinnacle of hand balancing—supporting your entire body on a single hand. This skill represents years of dedicated practice and refinement.

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3-5 years

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

One-Arm Push-Up

Master the ultimate unilateral pushing exercise. This advanced skill demonstrates exceptional strength and stability.

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6-12 months

Overhead Squat

Challenge mobility and stability with weight overhead. This complex movement reveals and develops full-body coordination.

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3-6 months

Pallof Press

Build anti-rotation core strength with this cable or band exercise. Essential for protecting your spine during daily activities.

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2-3 weeks

Pike Compression

Develop active flexibility by lifting your legs toward your torso. This skill bridges the gap between flexibility and strength.

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4-8 months

Pistol Squat

Master the single-leg squat for exceptional leg strength and balance. This challenging movement builds functional lower body power.

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3-6 months

Planche

The ultimate display of pushing strength, holding your body horizontal while supported only on your hands. This skill represents years of dedicated training.

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2-4 years

Planche Lean

Build the foundation for planche training with this essential progression. Develop straight-arm strength and the forward lean crucial for advanced skills.

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2-4 months

Plank

Master the fundamental core stability position. This essential exercise builds the foundation for all movement training.

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2-4 weeks

Press to Handstand

Elegantly lift into a handstand without jumping. This skill combines exceptional strength with flexibility and control.

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1-2 years

Pseudo Planche Push-Ups

Build planche-specific strength with this advanced push-up variation. The forward lean develops the unique demands of horizontal pushing.

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3-6 months

Push-Ups

Master the fundamental pushing pattern. This versatile exercise builds the foundation for handstands, planche, and pressing strength.

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Immediate to 3 months

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 Handstand

Master the ultimate balance challenge—handstand on unstable rings. This elite skill demands years of dedicated practice.

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3-5 years

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

Ring Support Hold

Build stability on unstable rings. This fundamental position develops the strength and control for advanced ring work.

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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

Shrimp Squat

Master this challenging single-leg squat variation. A unique movement that builds exceptional leg strength and balance.

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4-6 months

Side Plank

Develop lateral core strength and stability. Essential for preventing injury and building balanced core development.

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2-4 weeks

Single-Leg Balance

Develop proprioception and stability through balance training. Essential for injury prevention and athletic performance.

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2-4 weeks

Sled Push/Pull

Build total-body power and conditioning with sled work. Low impact but high reward for strength and endurance.

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Immediate

Stalder Press

Press to handstand with legs straddled wide and compressed. This advanced skill combines extreme flexibility with pressing strength.

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2-3 years

Straddle Planche

Progress toward full planche with this wide-leg variation. Reduces leverage while maintaining the horizontal position.

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1-2 years (after tuck planche)

Straight-Arm Strength

Develop the unique strength required for gymnastics with locked arms. Essential for planche, levers, and advanced holds.

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Ongoing development

Toes-to-Bar

Develop explosive core strength and compression with this dynamic exercise. Essential for gymnasts and CrossFit athletes.

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2-3 months

Tuck Planche

The first static planche position. This tucked variation reduces leverage while building the specific strength for advanced progressions.

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6-12 months

Turkish Get-Up

Master this complex movement pattern that builds total-body strength and coordination. A complete exercise in one movement.

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4-6 weeks

V-Sit

The advanced evolution of the L-sit, requiring exceptional hip compression and core strength. This skill showcases true abdominal power and flexibility.

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1-2 years

Wall Sit

Build quad endurance and mental toughness with this accessible isometric exercise. Perfect for beginners and athletes alike.

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2-4 weeks

Wall Walks

Build handstand strength and confidence with this progressive exercise. Walk up the wall to develop the specific strength for inversions.

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2-4 weeks

Weight Shifting (Handstand)

Master the subtle art of balance through controlled weight shifts. This skill bridges static holds to dynamic handstand movements.

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2-3 months