Category: physical preparation

improving straddle cast handstand

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Drew Drechsel wins American Ninja Warrior

It came down to the fastest 75 foot rope climb.

After nine years and a LOT of work, he’s $1 million richer

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Aerial Cartwheel with 180 degree split

While not essential for this skill, it certainly is impressive.

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what to eat before training

Let’s say your gymnast heads to the Gym directly from school.

They needs some sort of snack en route. The carbohydrates eaten will help fuel training.

Goldfish?

 Josh Eldridge recommends peanut butter and banana sandwich.

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Press Handstand progression

This would be ideal for those girls who do not pike as much as they could on Straddle Cast handstand on Bars.

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(via Allan and Remi Fusilero’s Gymnastics Drills and Personal Favorites)

Is your gymnast getting enough sleep?

Christie Aschwanden recommends young adults spend 10 hours / night in bed, whether or not they are sleeping the whole time. No electronics.

Amazon – Good to Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery

… Is poor spelling one of the signs? 😀

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standing Arabian like Chellsie

#MomsRule.

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Max Whitlock’s book in 2020

Available January 2020.

… The Whitlock Workout gathers together all of Max’s user-friendly exercises and quick workout routines that anybody can try, from simple stretches on your sofa, to those using just a cushion or a pillow, through to more advanced total body exercises which can be taken outside to your local park.

Along with nutritional tips and his favourite quick and healthy recipes to help fuel your body, Max shares the secrets of his success and teaches us how to be fit for life. …

Amazon – The Whitlock Workout: Get Fit and Healthy in Minutes

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