Gymnastics and Bodyweight Articles

Shoulder Extension Scap Pull

CUES: Grip the rings and bring them behind you in a kneeling position Work between a relaxed and strongly active protracted shoulder position Use kneeling, knees up, straight body based upon your skill level Easiest is always best for this drill until it is perfected...

Ring Dip – Feet Support on Box

Cues: Place your tip toes on a box to allow for quality positions Acquire ring support position to begin Lower into a deep dip and return to a full lockout at the top Bend the knees to keep the torso vertical Turnout should happen on each rep Mistakes: Keeping the...

Handstand – Single Leg Circles

 Cues: Secure handstand balance first Bring one knee down to the deepest tuck you can, straddle to the side, return to legs together, straddle to the side, bring leg into tuck, then return to straddle Keep tall leg in alignment Push tall and keep shoulders stacked...

Handstand – Single Leg Tuck

 Cues: Secure handstand balance first Bring one knee down to the deepest tuck you can Keep tall leg in alignment Push tall and keep shoulders stacked over hands Keep toes pointed at all times Mistakes: Shoulders sinking down or planching forward Reaching out of...