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Pulling

Pull-based strength skills from dead hangs through levers

Skills in Pulling

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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)

Grip Strength

Build powerful grip strength for hanging, pulling, and daily activities. The often-limiting factor in upper body training.

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4-8 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

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 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)

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 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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)