Scapular control
Build the shoulder positions that support front lever, back lever, and human flag work.
Advanced · 60 min
Straight Arm Strength - Levers & Human Flag
Build the foundational straight arm strength required for advanced calisthenics skills like front lever, back lever and the human flag. This class focuses on shoulder stability, scapular control, core tension and pulling strength through progressive drills and conditioning exercises. Learn proper body positioning, tension control and technique while developing the strength needed to safely progress into static holds and dynamic straight arm movements.
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Levers and Human Flag
Turn pulling strength into holds
A straight-arm strength class for lever progressions, human flag mechanics, scapular control, and core tension.
Core tension
Train the body-line strength needed to hold longer, cleaner static positions.
Pulling strength
Use progressive pulling drills and holds to build capacity for lever development.
Flag mechanics
Learn how to stack, press, pull, and brace for stronger human flag progressions.