Using a band to perform pull-ups with precision is a great way to clean up technique and build towards bodyweight...
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Rope Pull-up
The rope pull-up places greater demand on the top arm. By lowering the bottom hand you can develop greater and greater...
Ring Pull-up
The strict pull-up on rings has all the benefits of a traditional pull-up, but allows the arms to move in a more...
Front and Back Lever Pulls – Tuck
Cues: Start in inverted hang with desired amount of tuck Lower into front lever and hold Pull back to inverted hang in...
Skin the Cat – Flat Back
Cues: Pull and lower into skin the cat with a flat back Allow body to relax into full skin the cat Flatten back to...
Handstand – Kick Up – Wall Assisted
The wall assisted kick up is a drill for those already somewhat comfortable with entering a freestanding handstand. In...
Handstand – L-Switches on Wall
L-switches are a great drill for those working to develop consistency with their handstand entries. Learning the...
Horse Stance with Stick
The horse stance is an active mobility and endurance drill for the legs. Conscious effort should be applied to make...
Handstand – Straddle Scissors – Wall Assisted
The straddle scissor with wall assistance is a precursor to performing them away from the wall. With careful execution...
Round Back Flat Back Hinge – Anchored
Cues: Roll down keeping hips forward to mobilize the middle and upper back Grasp anchor and pull through hips to...
Round Back Flat Back Hinge
Cues: Hinge forward maintaining lumbar extension and creating anterior pelvic tilt to stretch the hamstrings Pull into...
Prone Handstand – Wall
Cues: Create a clean line from hands through feet Actively push through shoulders into wall Brace abs, squeeze glutes,...