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Shoulders

Deltoids, rotator cuff, and upper back muscles

Skills in Shoulders

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

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

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

Bear Crawl

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

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2-4 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

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)

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

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

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

Diamond Push-Ups

Target your triceps with this challenging push-up variation. Build the close-grip strength needed for advanced pressing movements.

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1-2 months

Dips

Build powerful triceps and chest with this fundamental exercise. Essential for muscle-up development and upper body strength.

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1-3 months

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)

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

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

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

Iron Cross

The ultimate ring strength position. This iconic skill demonstrates exceptional straight-arm pushing power.

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3-5 years

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

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

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 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

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

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

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)

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 Dips

Master dips on unstable rings for superior strength and stability. Essential for muscle-up development and upper body power.

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1-2 months (after bar dips)

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 Push-Ups

Challenge your push-ups with ring instability. Build superior chest and shoulder stability while increasing difficulty.

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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

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

Scapular Awareness

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

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2-4 weeks

Shoulder Conditioning

Build bulletproof shoulders with targeted strengthening exercises. Essential for injury prevention and advanced skill development.

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Ongoing

Shoulder Extension

Develop the shoulder flexibility crucial for bridges and advanced movements. Often restricted but essential for balanced development.

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2-4 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

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

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

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

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

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

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)