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Core

Core strength, compression, and trunk control skills

Skills in Core

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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