A core building behemoth of an exercise. Performing L-sits on the floor challenges scapular depression and mobility as...
Gymnastics and Bodyweight Articles
Straddle L-Sit – Extension
This is an active mobility drill to build towards a straddle L-sit and eventually the stalder press. Cues: Keep the...
Straddle L-Sit – Elevated
Elevating the hands in the straddle L-sit enables the athletes to implement this skill into their training before they...
Spider Push-up
Start with locked elbows and protracted shoulders, bring knee up to elbow keeping foot off ground as you descend,...
Archer Push-up – Circle
Start with locked elbows and protracted shoulders, touch chest keeping one arm straight, graze chest on floor to...
Diamond Push-up
Start with locked elbows and protracted shoulders, touch forefinger and thumbs together, descend to touch chest and...
Spider Crawl
Start in a push-up position and take a step forward with your hand. As you do so bring your opposite leg up to your...
The False Grip
The false grip is essential for ring work and skills like the muscle up. Cues: Place pisiform over inside rim of ring...
Sissy Squat
Keep the hips open and squat as deeply as you are able without pain. Cues: Squeeze the glutes to open hips before you...
Muscle up – Rings Strict
The muscle up on rings involves pulling yourself on top of the rings from a full hang beneath them and then pressing...
Frog Stand – Leg Extension
Frog Stand – Leg Lift with Twist
