This cycle of the gymnastics workout program concentrates on upper body and core strength with some unilateral leg exercises worked in. You will apply the rolls and balance work you have done in past cycles to more than just the floor and strike a good balance between basic skill and strength work.
For more videos of the movements in these workouts, visit the Breaking Muscle Youtube channel and the CrossFit EST Youtube channel.
Week 1
Day 1
Handstand balance work - 15 minutes
3 Sets of:
Day 2
4 sets of 1:00 holds:
- Left split
- Right split
- Middle split/pancake
Day 3
3 x 10-20 tap swing on rings
5 x 5 ice cream maker
Tabata jumping switch lunge
Day 4
4 sets of:
- 5 bridge ups
- 10 pass-throughs
- 1:00 couch stretch
Day 5
3 x 5-10 candlestick pulls
As Quickly As Possible (AQAP):
- 50 hollow rocks
- 50 supermans
Click on the number below that corresponds to the week of training you're in.
