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Skill Levels

Advanced

For experienced practitioners ready for challenging skills

Skills in Advanced

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

Hip Flexor Conditioning

Strengthen and mobilise the hip flexors for improved performance. Essential for compression movements and athletic power.

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Ongoing

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

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)

Middle Splits

Achieve maximum hip flexibility with full straddle splits. This challenging flexibility goal enhances athletic performance and movement quality.

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12-36 months

Movement Flow

Connect individual skills into seamless sequences. The art of transitioning between movements with grace and control.

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Ongoing

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)

Nordic Curls

Build bulletproof hamstrings with this intense eccentric exercise. Essential for injury prevention and athletic performance.

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3-6 months

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

Overhead Squat

Challenge mobility and stability with weight overhead. This complex movement reveals and develops full-body coordination.

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3-6 months

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

Pistol Squat

Master the single-leg squat for exceptional leg strength and balance. This challenging movement builds functional lower body power.

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3-6 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

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

Shoulder Conditioning

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

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Ongoing

Shrimp Squat

Master this challenging single-leg squat variation. A unique movement that builds exceptional leg strength and balance.

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4-6 months

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

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

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

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)