Gymnastics and Bodyweight Articles

Push-up – Inside Reach with Leg

The push-up with inside reach of the leg is a precursor movement for more advanced exercises that require strength as well as rotation in the bottom of the push-up position.Cues: Reach the leg underneath and across the body and lower into a push-up Touch the chest to...
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Push-up – Inside Reach with Hand Swipe

The push-up with inside reach and hand swipe is a variant on the push-up that develops rotational capacity through the body. It is a precursor for more advanced animalistic style movements. Cues: Reach the leg underneath and across the body as you lower into your...
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No Push-up Burpee

The no push-up burpee is a variation on the burpee that reduces the requirement on the upper body.Cues: Keep the elbows locked and shoulders strong when kicking back Kick back such that the hips are aligned between the feet and shoulders Mistakes: Sagging shoulders...
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No Push-up Burpee – Double Kick Back

The no push-up burpee double kick back is a burpee variation that reduces the work requirement of the upper body, but increases the work on the abs and hip flexors.Cues: Keep arms locks and core tight when you kick back Kick back such that hips are in line between...
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