Robert Stanescu, from Alpha Gymnastics Academy, sends this photo.
Category: physical preparation
Deep Massage With Power Tools
hand & finger strengthening
A coach recently asked me about this product. I’d never heard of it being used by gymnasts.
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tight leg “dance throughs”
Great idea.
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double rope climb
I’ve always liked two ropes better than the traditional single rope. Trunk position is closer to neutral.
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Alan Bower P Bar conditioning
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Press Handstand drills
I’m always looking for progressions for kids who cannot yet Press.
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Gym Momentum – Press Handstands
Kohei’s Mom competing age-55
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Oklahoma is TALL
Tall for an NCAA Gymnastics team. Check the roster. Only one gymnast shorter than 5’3”. (Ashley Hiller)
related – Balance Beam Situation – 2018 FRESHMEN – OKLAHOMA
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British Gymnastics flexibility training guidelines
Common sense.
Avoid situations where gymnasts may feel ‘exposed’.
Avoid spotting stretches that look bad to parents, even if they are effective.
Flexibility Training for Gymnasts – British Gymnastics
(via Elizabeth Booth)
