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Foundation

Fundamental skills that form the basis for advanced movements

Skills in Foundation

Ankle Mobility

Improve ankle flexibility for better squatting, jumping, and injury prevention. Often overlooked but crucial for movement quality.

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4-6 weeks

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

Battle Ropes

Develop power endurance with these dynamic rope exercises. Full-body conditioning that's scalable and fun.

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1-2 weeks

Bear Crawl

Rediscover primal movement patterns with this full-body exercise. Builds coordination, strength, and endurance simultaneously.

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2-4 weeks

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

Calf Raises

Strengthen your calves for better jumping, running, and ankle stability. Often neglected but crucial for lower leg health.

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2-4 weeks

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

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

Crawling Patterns

Reconnect with fundamental movement through various crawling patterns. Builds coordination, strength, and mobility simultaneously.

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1-3 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

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

Deep Squat

Reclaim this fundamental human position. Essential for hip health, mobility, and functional movement patterns.

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1-3 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

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

Forward Fold

Master this fundamental flexibility position. Benefits your entire posterior chain while calming the nervous system.

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3-6 months

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

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

Hamstring Flexibility

Develop flexible and strong hamstrings for better movement. Essential for forward folds, kicks, and injury prevention.

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3-6 months

Hip Circles

Mobilise your hips with controlled circular movements. Improves hip function and prepares for dynamic activities.

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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

Horse Stance

Build exceptional leg endurance and mental toughness with this traditional stance. Foundational for martial arts and leg strength.

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4-8 weeks

Low Lunge

Open your hip flexors with this fundamental stretch. Essential for runners and anyone who sits frequently.

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2-4 weeks

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

Pancake Stretch

Achieve remarkable hip flexibility with this wide-legged forward fold. Essential for press handstands and advanced movement patterns.

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6-18 months

Plank

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

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2-4 weeks

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)

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 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

Scapular Awareness

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

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2-4 weeks

Shoulder Conditioning

Build bulletproof shoulders with targeted strengthening exercises. Essential for injury prevention and advanced skill development.

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Ongoing

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

Sled Push/Pull

Build total-body power and conditioning with sled work. Low impact but high reward for strength and endurance.

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Immediate

Thoracic Mobility

Unlock your upper back for better posture and movement. Essential for overhead work and spinal health.

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4-8 weeks

Wall Sit

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

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2-4 weeks

Wall Walks

Build handstand strength and confidence with this progressive exercise. Walk up the wall to develop the specific strength for inversions.

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2-4 weeks

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