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Adler (Eagle) is what the FIG Code calls the Stoop circle rearward forward on H Bar.
Stoop shoot we always called it in my Gym.
Unless the gymnasts is extremely flexible, there’s a chance to do damage to the shoulders training stoop shoot.
Ideally we’d teach Adler 1/2 (Takemoto) and 1/1 without doing the Adler itself.
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related – TECHNIQUES TO START THE STOOP CIRCLE (ADLER) ON HIGH BAR
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Kyle‘s a recent graduate of Montréal’s National Circus School, specializing in handstands and contortion.
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(via Inside Gymnastics)
Dave Tilley:
… gymnastics still fears using external waits for kettlebells as part of their strength work.
The reality is that gymnasts under proper supervision with the proper technique are at a low risk of losing their flexibility, getting bulky, or getting hurt.
In this post, I hope to dive into some of the myths and misunderstandings that still exist in gymnastics, and talk about why I’m such a fan of using a more hybrid based model of traditional gymnastic strength and nontraditional strength.
For sure body weight resistance is best for specific conditioning. But I agree that supplementary general conditioning with free weights, kettle bells and even barbells should be considered for some kids, some phases of the year. Especially for female gymnasts who are not likely to get bulky.
I was particularly impressed / surprised with this video Dave edited …
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Samantha Snider was named the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh gymnastics program on June 12, 2017 …
Snider becomes the third head coach in the history of the gymnastics program at Pitt, stepping into her first head coaching role after spending the previous nine seasons at the University of Arkansas.
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And if you don’t catch your release move at Pitt …
Athletics, Gymnastics and Swimming.
Run, Gym, Swim.
12 schools to start. More will be added until all schools and all sports in Qatar are involved by 2022.
Yoann Bourgeois is a nouveau-cirque acrobat who uses trampoline as part of performance art.
Watch part of a performance at the Paris’ Panthéon in co-production with Théâtre de la Ville. It’s called ‘Mechanics Of History’.
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