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Wrists

Wrist strength and mobility

Skills in Wrists

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

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

False Grip

Essential grip technique for ring muscle-ups, where the wrist sits over the rings allowing for smooth transitions.

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2-4 weeks

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Wrist Conditioning

Prepare your wrists for the demands of handstand and floor work. Build strength and mobility for sustainable practice.

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Ongoing