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Intermediate

For those with some experience and solid foundations

Skills in Intermediate

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

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

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

Box Jumps

Develop explosive power with this plyometric exercise. Build jumping ability while learning safe landing mechanics.

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2-4 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

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-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)

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

Copenhagen Plank

Strengthen your adductors with this challenging side plank variation. Crucial for knee health and athletic performance.

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2-4 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

Deep Squat

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

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1-3 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

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)

False Grip

Essential grip technique for ring muscle-ups, where the wrist sits over the rings allowing for smooth transitions.

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2-4 weeks

Farmer's Walk

Build grip strength and total-body stability with loaded carries. Simple yet incredibly effective for functional strength.

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Forward Fold

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

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3-6 months

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 Splits

Master the classic splits position for enhanced hip flexibility and leg mobility. More achievable than middle splits for most practitioners.

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6-16 months

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

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)

Hip Flexor Conditioning

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

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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

Jefferson Curls

Build spinal flexibility and strength through controlled segmental movement. Revolutionary for back health when properly performed.

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2-3 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

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

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

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

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

Pike Compression

Develop active flexibility by lifting your legs toward your torso. This skill bridges the gap between flexibility and strength.

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4-8 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

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

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)

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Toes-to-Bar

Develop explosive core strength and compression with this dynamic exercise. Essential for gymnasts and CrossFit athletes.

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2-3 months

Turkish Get-Up

Master this complex movement pattern that builds total-body strength and coordination. A complete exercise in one movement.

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4-6 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

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)

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