Gymnastics and Bodyweight Articles

Split Stance – Bottom Reps

Cues: Start from the bottom Align shoulders, hips and back knee in vertical and straight line Raise up 1-2" and return to floor under control Back foot should be on ball of foot and straight Front foot should be on heel with knee above ankle, or slightly behind...

Split Stance – Bottom Hold

Cues: Start from the bottom Align shoulders, hips and back knee in vertical and straight line Raise up 1-2" and hold Back foot should be on ball of foot and straight Front foot should be on heel with knee above ankle, or slightly behind Mistakes: Starting from top...

Ab Roller – Knees

Cues: Keep lumbar spine in flexion Keep elbows locked Extend out based upon your skill level Work smoothly and under control Mistakes: Allowing spine to extend and sag Bending elbows Extending too far/hurting yourself Working out of control/flopping on the ground

Sumo Good Morning – Super Wide

Cues: Adopt a wide stance based upon your skill level Place hands behind head and hinge forward maintaining your natural lumbar curve Keep knees straight Move through the hips only Mistakes: Rounding (flexing) the low back Bending the knees Going so wide you hurt...