Gymnastics and Bodyweight Articles

The inverted hang to inverted tuck hang to tuck front lever is used to build scapular retraction strength and is a progression towards the Front Lever.   Cues: Raise to an inverted hang to begin Tuck knees into body without altering back position Powerfully...

The inverted hang to tuck front lever is used to build scapular retraction strength and is a progression towards the Front Lever.   Cues: Raise to an inverted hang to begin Lower to a tuck front lever by bending knees as you lower hips Powerfully retract and...

The inverted hang is used to strengthen the scaps and can be performed as a single hold as well as for reps.   Cues: Body should be in a straight line from shoulders through ankles retract and elevate the scaps to resist gravity place thighs in front rings to...

Start with locked elbows and protracted shoulders, touch chest keeping one arm straight, return to start position to finish Cues: Squeeze glutes and brace abs the entire duration of the set Maintain tension and move smoothly as you lower and return to start Switch...