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Gymnastics

Traditional gymnastics movements and skills

Skills in Gymnastics

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

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

Candlestick

Build core control with this rolling movement. Essential preparation for more advanced core exercises and gymnastics skills.

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2-3 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

Crow Pose

Build arm balance confidence with this foundational yoga pose. Perfect preparation for handstands and advanced arm balances.

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2-4 weeks

Freestanding Handstand

Master the art of balancing on your hands without wall support. This foundational inversion builds incredible shoulder strength, core stability, and full-body awareness.

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6-12 months

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)

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

Handstand Shapes

Express creativity through different leg positions in your handstand. Develops control and adds variety to practice.

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2-4 months (after solid handstand)

Handstand Walking

Take your handstand to the next level by learning to walk on your hands. This dynamic skill builds incredible shoulder stability and control.

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3-6 months (after solid handstand)

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)

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

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

One-Arm Handstand

The pinnacle of hand balancing—supporting your entire body on a single hand. This skill represents years of dedicated practice and refinement.

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3-5 years

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

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

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

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 Handstand

Master the ultimate balance challenge—handstand on unstable rings. This elite skill demands years of dedicated practice.

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3-5 years

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

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

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

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.

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6-12 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

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

Weight Shifting (Handstand)

Master the subtle art of balance through controlled weight shifts. This skill bridges static holds to dynamic handstand movements.

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2-3 months