Victorian Press

Foundation movement pull
elite Level 7 / 7
Athlete performing the Victorian Press calisthenics exercise dynamic

Start in a Victorian Cross position with your body horizontal, facing upward, and arms extended to the sides, then press your body upward into a stable support position while maintaining full-body tension and control. Begin with assisted Victorian Cross holds, ring support exercises, and controlled pressing movements to develop shoulder strength, straight-arm stability, and core control. Gradually reduce assistance, practice controlled negative repetitions, and improve your pressing strength while maintaining proper body alignment and ring stability throughout the movement.

Difficulty elite
Progression level 7 / 7
Movement dynamic
Category pull
Muscles worked
P
PrimaryMain muscles
Lats Upper Back Abdominals
S
SecondarySupporting muscles
Rear Deltoids Biceps Forearms Glutes
Equipment
Equipment Rings
Equipment Parallettes