Mat Harvey holding a straddle on parallettes in a black studio

Bodyweight Skills · Mat Harvey

The books

Step by step training guides by Mat Harvey. Each one breaks a skill into six levels.

Book 1

The Handstand

Six levels to a 60 second freestanding handstand.

This book breaks the handstand into six levels, from your first protracted plank to holding a freestanding handstand for a full minute. Each level gives you a clear workout, photos of the exercises, links to demonstration videos and a graduation test, so you always know where you are and what to do next.

This takes time. It can take the average adult 6 months to 2 years of regular practice, 4 to 7 days a week, at least 30 minutes a day.

About 36 pages · Kindle and paperback · On Amazon

Kindle US$4.99 · coming soon on Amazon Paperback US$9.99 · coming soon

What’s inside

Book 2

The Ring Muscle Up

Six levels to a strict ring muscle up, with no kipping.

This book breaks the ring muscle up into six levels, from your first ring hang to strict, controlled muscle ups and a conditioning workout to help make them feel easier. Each level gives you a clear workout, photos of the exercises, links to demonstration videos and a graduation test.

It is built around strict strength and patience, with care for your elbows and wrists. For most people starting from scratch it takes many months.

About 36 pages · Kindle and paperback · On Amazon

Kindle US$4.99 · coming soon on Amazon Paperback US$9.99 · coming soon

What’s inside

Mat Harvey on parallettes on the gym floor, with kettlebells, wall bars and the rig behind him — The Bodyweight Gym, Osborne Park

How each book works

Each book starts with a benchmark test that tells you which level to begin at. Every level has a workout, photos of the exercises, links to demonstration videos and a graduation test. Pass the test and move up a level.

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