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Movement Families

Foundational Positions

Basic holds and body awareness positions that underpin all other training

Skills in Foundational Positions

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

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

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

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

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)

Plank

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

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2-4 weeks

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 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

Scapular Awareness

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

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2-4 weeks

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

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

Wall Sit

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

Movement Families
2-4 weeks