Progression Tree (Calisthenics / Skill-based)

A branched skill-progression diagram showing prerequisite skills and variant progressions for bodyweight or skill-based training.

What it actually means

A progression tree is the calisthenics/gymnastics/movement-coaching equivalent of periodization for strength training. Skills branch: pistol squat → archer pistol → one-arm pistol → deficit pistol. Tuck planche → straddle planche → full planche. Each client may be at a different node in the tree, working different prerequisites. A coach managing 30 calisthenics clients could be tracking 30 different progression-tree positions, each with multiple active variants.

Distinguishing it from look-alikes

Most coaching software was built for "Week 1 Day 3 Squat" linear thinking. Progression trees don't fit linear weekly programming. Cadence handles per-client progression trees natively — the AI remembers WHICH variant of pistol the client is currently working and won't suggest a regression they already passed.

Examples

Pistol squat tree

Assisted pistol → bodyweight pistol → weighted pistol → deficit pistol → assisted shrimp squat → shrimp squat

Planche tree

Frog stand → tuck planche → advanced tuck → straddle planche → full planche

Front lever tree

Tuck FL → advanced tuck FL → straddle FL → full FL → one-arm FL