Exercises Articles

First Knuckle Push-up

Cues Keep elbows locked so antecubital is facing forward Maintain strongly protracted shoulders throughout Front edge of shoulders should be slightly in front of hands to maintain load on wrists throughout ROM Mistakes Rocking back and forth as you push. This takes...

Shoulder Stand on Rings – Tuck

The tuck shoulder stand is used to develop pressing strength and core strength and is a progression towards a bent arm planche as well as an early progression for planche. Cues: Turn rings out to initiate forward lean Move slowly to control balance as you tilt...

Kip Extension- Rings

The kip extension on rings is used to develop core, scap, and glute strength. The arms should remain straight with no elbows bend throughout this movement Cues: Raise to an inverted hang to begin Keep legs straight and lower hips until toes touch rings Keep...

Inverted Hang to Inverted Tuck to Tuck Front Lever

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...