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    Pull-Up Prep

    Pull-Up Prep

    Calisthenics
    Intermediate
    3 routines

    10-minute calisthenics circuits to build hollow body tension, scapular control, and anti-rotation core strength for pull-up readiness.

    Routines

    Day 1 — Hollow Body & Scap Prep

    Intermediate

    Foundational hollow-core positions and scapular control to set the base for strong pull-ups.

    1. Hollow Hold

      2 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    2. Dead Bug

      2 sets
      10 reps
      20s rest
    3. Bird Dog

      2 sets
      10 reps
      20s rest
    4. Front Plank with Arm Lift

      2 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest
    5. Bear Plank

      2 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    6. Front Plank Toe Tap

      2 sets
      12 reps
      20s rest
    7. Side Plank

      2 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    8. Hollow Rock

      2 sets
      12 reps
      20s rest
    9. Wall Plank

      2 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest

    Day 2 — Anti-Rotation & Shoulder Stability

    Intermediate

    Build anti-rotation strength and shoulder stability to support vertical pulling.

    1. Front Plank

      2 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    2. Side Plank Leg Lift

      2 sets
      10 reps
      20s rest
    3. Front Plank with Twist

      2 sets
      12 reps
      20s rest
    4. Bird Dog Plank

      2 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    5. Reverse Plank

      2 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    6. Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift

      2 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest
    7. Mountain Climber

      2 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    8. Push Up to Side Plank

      2 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest
    9. Hanging Hollow Hold

      2 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest

    Day 3 — Dynamic Core Conditioning

    Intermediate

    Faster core intervals and locomotion to reinforce hollow body control under fatigue.

    1. Plank Jack

      2 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    2. Front Plank to Push-up

      2 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest
    3. Bear Crawl

      2 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    4. Front Plank with Leg Lift

      2 sets
      10 reps
      20s rest
    5. Side Plank with Raised Leg

      2 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest
    6. Dead Bug

      2 sets
      12 reps
      20s rest
    7. Hollow Hold

      2 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    8. Side Plank Oblique Crunch

      2 sets
      12 reps
      20s rest
    9. Front Plank

      2 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
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