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Skill Levels

Beginner

Suitable for those new to movement training

Skills in Beginner

90/90 Hip Stretch

Unlock hip mobility with this comprehensive stretch position. Addresses internal rotation deficiencies.

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4-8 weeks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Couch Stretch

Unlock tight hip flexors with this intense stretch. Named for its use of a couch but devastatingly effective for modern hips.

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4-8 weeks

Crab Walk

Build shoulder stability and coordination with this reverse crawling pattern. Fun and challenging for all levels.

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1-2 weeks

Crawling Patterns

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

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1-3 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

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

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

Front Support

The foundational hold that underpins pushing, handstands, and full-body tension. Master this before everything else.

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1-2 weeks

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

Hip Flexor Conditioning

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

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Ongoing

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)

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

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

Lateral Lunges

Develop lateral movement strength and mobility. Essential for sports performance and balanced leg development.

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2-3 weeks

Leg Raises

Build powerful hip flexors and lower abs with this classic exercise. Progress from bent knee to straight leg variations.

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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

Movement Flow

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

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Ongoing

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

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

Reverse Plank

Strengthen your posterior chain with this inverted plank position. Builds shoulder extension and glute strength.

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2-4 weeks

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

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

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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Shoulder Extension

Develop the shoulder flexibility crucial for bridges and advanced movements. Often restricted but essential for balanced development.

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2-4 months

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