Gymnastics and Bodyweight Demos

No Push-up Burpee

No Push-up Burpee

The no push-up burpee is a variation on the burpee that reduces the requirement on the upper body.Cues: Keep the elbows locked and shoulders strong when kicking back Kick back such that the hips are aligned between the feet and shoulders Mistakes: Sagging shoulders...

Burpee

Burpee

The Burpee is a basic conditioning exercise that involves a hinge at the hips and a push-up. It is a simple and effective way to condition muscles and aerobic capacity. Cues: Place hands on ground and kick back into a push-up position Do a push-up Jump feet back to...

Pistol Squat

Pistol Squat

Cues: Lift one leg and lock the knee and point the toe Secure balance then lower under control into bottom of squat on one leg Keep non-squatting leg rigid as you stand Reaching forward with arms will help with balance Mistakes: Bending non-squatting leg Allowing...

Handstand – Slide Away

Handstand – Slide Away

Cues: Secure handstand alignment against wall Allow shoulders to drift forward to close the shoulder and slide the feet down the wall When you slide far enough the feet will naturally float off the wall It can be helpful to hang out in this planched forward position...

Push-up – Incline

Push-up – Incline

Cues: Body should be held straight and rigid Lower chest to supporting surface keeping humerus around 45 degrees from body Lock elbows and protract shoulders at top Use a surface you can perform the eccentric and concentric effectively Mistakes: Hips piking back...

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