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Category 04 of 06

CORE

Hollow holds, L-sits, toes-to-bar. Real core strength — not just crunches.

Key Rules: ✓ All tests strict ✓ No kipping unless stated ✓ Clean form or no rep ✓ Floor, bar, rings, parallettes
All Five Levels
01
Level 1 — Foundation
Trained beginner, not unfit, not random
3 requirements
  • 10s hollow body hold
  • 25 controlled sit-ups (arms crossed, full range)
  • 30s front plank (active, no sag)
Log Attempt for Level 1
02
Level 2 — Development
Solid recreational athlete
3 requirements
  • 10 hanging knee raises (no swing)
  • 20s hollow body hold
  • 45s front plank (active, straight line)
Log Attempt for Level 2
03
Level 3 — Intermediate
Seriously fit, stands out in any normal gym
3 requirements
  • 12 strict hanging leg raises (to toes at least to bar height, no swing)
  • 30s L-sit (parallettes or rings)
  • 45s hollow body hold
Log Attempt for Level 3
04
Level 4 — Advanced
Advanced, rare, respected
3 requirements
  • 15 strict toes-to-bar (pause at top, no kip)
  • 40s L-sit (parallettes or rings)
  • 30s hanging L-sit hold (active shoulders, no swing)
Log Attempt for Level 4
05
Level 5 — Elite
Elite calisthenics capability
3 requirements
  • 10 strict windshield wipers (full range, controlled)
  • 10s V-sit hold OR 60s L-sit hold
  • 30s hanging leg raise hold at 90° (active, no swing)
Log Attempt for Level 5

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