Giuliano Stroe – Iron Cross

Uncle Tim schools us weaker mortals in the details of Iron Cross on Rings.

Crazy strong Giuliano Stroe from Romania kicks off the tutorial.

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Ponor Beam – back 3/2

Catalina Ponor posted some old training footage. I’m not sure of the year.

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https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=251010388375771

related – WOGymnastike – Highest Score At The Athens Olympics (VIDEO):

Catalina Ponor of Romania delivered a beam routine with no wobbles no hesitation just pure confidence. And for that she scored the highest score at the Olympics which is a 9.787 …

Aliya, Larisa, Gabby, Anastasia

emy0:

My top 4 picks for AA gold at this year’s European Championships – Aliya Mustafina (RUS), Larisa Iordache (ROU), Gabby Jupp (GBR) and Anastasia Grishina (RUS).

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Gymnastics Euro’s 2013 AA Preview – Aliya, Larisa, Gabby & Anastasia from emy0.

Mckayla Maroney on Mars

30 Seconds To Mars Mckayla Maroney trailer.

Click PLAY or watch it on Brightcove.

http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1

(via WOGymnastike)

before she gets her first period

Coach Cassie’s advice for gymnastics coaches.

Leak protection options …

Gym Bag:

Grips
wristbands
lip balm
tape
bandaids
extra leotard
wrist gards
hair ties
hair brush
hair clips
hair spray
headband
leak protection (pads, tampons, diva cup)
copy of floor music
goals
inspirational quotes
Gym shorts

read more – That time of the month: Gymnasts and their period

feel the “tap” on giants

It’s difficult for young, short and light beginners to feel the “sequential drop” (shoulders, then chest, then hips) of the tap on (backward giant) long swing forward.

The “beat” on (forward giant) long swing backward is slightly easier.

I often wait until a beginner can do 20 OK giants on straps before even starting.

But if you DO want the tap at an early stage, here’s one progression.

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(via JBS on the members only Chalk Bucket forum)