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Diamond Push-up

Start with locked elbows and protracted shoulders, touch forefinger and thumbs together, descend to touch chest and return to start position keeping body in line from head to feet. Cues: Squeeze glutes and brace abs the entire duration of the set Allow shoulder blades...

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 Fold hand around ring and grip tightly Slowly load weight into grip to test security Errors: Gripping deep in palm instead of with ring under pisiform...

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 move into the squat Continue squeezing glutes throughout entire range Focus more on pushing knees and hips forward than leaning back Scale: Adjust...

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 to support. It is a combination of a pull-up and dip connected by a transition to connect the two movements.Execution Start by securing the false...

Front and Back Lever Pulls – Tuck

Front and Back Lever Pulls – Tuck

Nov 8, 2020 | Exercises, Gymnastics and Bodyweight

Cues: Start in inverted hang with desired amount of tuck Lower into front lever and hold Pull back to inverted hang in...

Skin the Cat – Flat Back

Skin the Cat – Flat Back

Nov 7, 2020 | Exercises, Gymnastics and Bodyweight

Cues: Pull and lower into skin the cat with a flat back Allow body to relax into full skin the cat Flatten back to...

Handstand – Kick Up – Wall Assisted

Handstand – Kick Up – Wall Assisted

Oct 24, 2020 | Exercises, Gymnastics and Bodyweight

The wall assisted kick up is a drill for those already somewhat comfortable with entering a freestanding handstand. In...

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