Gymnastics and Bodyweight Articles

Russian Dip – Transition

The russian dip is an exercise to strengthen internal rotation of the shoulders. It directly translates to the turnover in the muscle up, which is a common exercise in CrossFit training.Cues: Support on forearms to begin and push tall Rock back slightly then rock...

Push-up

How you do a push-up is a good measure of how you approach your training in general. A full range of motion push-up with quality is not an easy exercise for most and should be a staple in any training program, or warm-up for more advanced athletes.Cues: Start in a...

Tuck Front Lever – Knees Under Bar

Cues: Hold the body level with the knees lower than bar Squeeze the scaps into retraction and keep the arms straight Push back away from the bar to engage the lats Mistakes: Bending elbows Allowing scaps to relax Hanging straight down without pushing back

Zombie Slide on Bench

The zombie slide teaches a strong push through the shoulders to effectively develop the strength to support the body in a press to handstand. Using a bench to elevated the feet reduces the mobility requirement and makes it easier to get into the proper pike...