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Movement Families

Pushing

Push-based strength skills from push-ups through planche

Skills in Pushing

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

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

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

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

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 Push-Up

Master the ultimate unilateral pushing exercise. This advanced skill demonstrates exceptional strength and stability.

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6-12 months

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

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

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

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 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

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

Tuck Planche

The first static planche position. This tucked variation reduces leverage while building the specific strength for advanced progressions.

Movement Families
6-12 months