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Skill Atlas

Skills and movements

Calisthenics movements, one at a time: what they are, how they are done and the steps that lead to them.

Written to describe, not to prescribe: no programs, no sets and reps. Difficulty is an editorial estimate, and every page lists its sources.

Where do I start?

Example movements to begin with, not a training plan. There is no required order: every skill is open to everyone.

I only have the floor

No equipment at all

I have a bar

For pulling movements

I have parallel bars

For pushing and support

Beginner7 movements

Most healthy people can start learning it with basic preparation.

Intermediate8 movements

Needs a base of strength and some weeks to months of steady work.

Advanced9 movements

Usually months to years of specific training; preparation matters for the joints.

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  • Human FlagStatic strength

Expert3 movements

Usually years of specific training, and it is not suitable for everyone.

How difficulty is rated

Difficulty is an editorial estimate of the standard, full movement. It is not a certified scale. The rating weighs how much prior strength and body control it asks for, how long the usual road is for someone who trains steadily, and how much a badly prepared attempt can cost. Many movements have easier and harder versions; each page shows the steps.