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Category 03 of 06

LEGS

Squat, lunge and single-leg strength. Full depth, controlled, no cheating.

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
  • 30 bodyweight squats (full depth, controlled)
  • 20 alternating lunges (10 each leg)
  • 60s wall sit (thighs parallel)
Log Attempt for Level 1
02
Level 2 — Development
Solid recreational athlete
3 requirements
  • 20 tempo squats (3 seconds down, full depth)
  • 20 step-ups total (10 each leg, knee above hip height)
  • 90s wall sit (thighs parallel)
Log Attempt for Level 2
03
Level 3 — Intermediate
Seriously fit, stands out in any normal gym
3 requirements
  • 10 pistol squats to box each leg (controlled)
  • 10 reverse Nordic curls (full range, controlled)
  • 45s free-standing squat hold (bottom position, no support)
Log Attempt for Level 3
04
Level 4 — Advanced
Advanced, rare, respected
3 requirements
  • 5 full pistol squats each leg (clean, no assist)
  • 5 Nordic curls (controlled eccentric, minimal assist)
  • 60s free-standing squat hold (upright torso, no hands)
Log Attempt for Level 4
05
Level 5 — Elite
Elite calisthenics capability
3 requirements
  • 10 full pistol squats each leg (clean, controlled)
  • 5 strict Nordic curls (full range) OR 10 strict sissy squats (full depth, upright torso)
  • 90s free-standing squat hold (bottom position, no support)
Log Attempt for Level 5

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