An update to the old “agility ladder”, this product called “Universal Strength Apparatus” made by BodyWeightCulture might be terrific for young gymnasts. It’s quite inexpensive at $99 in the USA.
Each Universal Strength Apparatus – (USA) – Suspention Training Ladder features:
-12 handles
-1 foot attachment
-2 hooks
-1 over-the-door attachment
When two USA ladders are attached to one another in series you get a total length of about 16 feet and 24 steps. That’s a lot of climbing fun! The USA handles are designed to rotate freely which allows for less friction on the skin, yet forcing fingers, wrists and forearms to work harder than on the stabilized bar.
… the hook over the bar attachment design allows to adjust the height of the apparatus to place the foot attachment exactly where you need it.
Can USA handle my weight?USA can support up to 300 lbs, however while testing this apparatus it was able to support 4 grown men with a total weight of over 600 lbs.
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Click PLAY or watch a video of the device in use on YouTube.
Thanks Celciusss who sent us a link to that video.
It may be safer to introduce climbing to preschool kids on something like this rather than a rope. And there are dozens of advanced conditioning variations for the older athletes.
related post: teaching safe rope climb to beginners
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