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Nina Bocharova … (b. September 24, 1924 …) is a former Soviet/Ukrainian gymnast, who won five medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
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… the early 2000s Nina Bocharova still actively participated in sports activities and meetings and was honoured to be the first torchbearer of the 2004 Olympic Torch Relay on the Ukrainian land.
One of the best ways to stretch specifically for handstands is to stretch IN a handstand.
Alex Bubnov High Bar Crash
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Looks awful. But the only thing that hurt next day was his wrist.
It’s recommended to replace horizontal bars every 10 years.
Good motivation. 🙂
A core conditioning program to music put together by James Thompson and Kasey Cottrill.
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(via Swing Big)
… a fitness program that combines a wide variety of functional movements into a timed or scored workout.
We do pull-ups, squats, push-ups, weightlifting, gymnastics, running, rowing, and a host of other movements. Always varied, always changing …
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The only other athletes who can challenge female gymnasts in strength.
Ashley Koto, DPT, ATC:
In the sport of women’s artistic gymnastics, the most common injuries occur in the lower body. …
CHKD Sports Medicine Blog – Stick It: Getting Back to Proper Landings for Gymnastics
Former Rhythmic gymnast Elizabeth Vasileva from Bulgaria.
Amazing stuff.
Click PLAY or watch some floor training on YouTube.
Click PLAY or watch some Beam training on YouTube.
related – Elizabeth Vasileva – Beam
The year Kyle Shewfelt won Floor at the Athens Olympics.
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