Switching exercises and progression levels#1611

Hello! I read this on the hybrid website:

“I recommend changing up your routine every 3 months or so. Try some new exercises. For example, experiment replacing pushup progressions with dip progressions.”

-Does this apply to begginers too? What are other exercises to replace besides push ups?

Also, I read on another post this:

“once you can hit Level 1 of the next, harder variation with clean form, move on and make that your main set. You don’t need to finish Levels 2-3 of the easier variation first; keep the easier move for warm-ups or extra volume, but progress strength on the new one.”

-So, my question is, in which situation one should complete all 3 levels?
Thank you!

Heya, Chrys here—one of the trainers here at Hybrid! So that change it up every 3 months note is mostly for intermediates to beat boredom and plateaus; beginners can just keep riding the six patterns and climb progressions. If you want to switch it up, swap pushes for dips, pulls for chin-ups or ring rows, squats for split squats/lunges, bridges for hip thrusts/reverse planks, leg-raises for hollow holds or hanging knee tucks, and twists for side planks or a light anti-rotation band press

On levels vs. variations: move on as soon as you can hit Level 1 of the harder variation cleanly, and use the easier one for warm-ups or back-off volume. Fully “finish” all three levels when you’re purposely chasing endurance, the next step irritates joints or form, or you’re missing the setup and need more tissue tolerance first. Otherwise, progress the skill asap and let reps catch up on the way

Great, thank you!