Maltese Cross Progression

Level 1: Plank Hold on Ground

1) Set up in plank position

2) Hold

Look to move to next level 30 seconds is held with good form and relative ease.

Level 2: Plank Hold on Rings

1) Set up in plank position on rings

2) Hold

Look to move to next level 30 seconds is held with good form and relative ease.

Level 3: Plank Hold Extending to Maltese

1) Set up in plank position on rings

2) Slowly move straight arms as far towards Maltese cross as possible

Progressively move to next level by extending further in Maltese.  Look to move to next level once you have a proficient back lever and planche on rings.

Level 4: Maltese Cross 

1) Move to planche on rings.

2) Slowly lower into Maltese cross