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Gymnastics

Gymnastics

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Just How Amazing is Simone Biles’ Yurchenko Double Pike

Olympic gymnast, Simone Biles, at the 2021 US Classic, landed the Yurchenko Double Pike on the vault exercise. The first woman to ever perform the "impossible" move in competition just did a pretty good ... Continue Reading

If you want strong lats and phenomenal core strength, then the front lever is it

How to Build Up to the Front Lever

If you want strong lats and phenomenal core strength, then the front lever is an exercise for you. More than likely, if you can do a front lever you’ll have a great six-pack. This isn’t just because you’ll ... Continue Reading

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Master the Hollow Body Hold to Move Like a Gymnast

When the Olympic Games begin in Rio we will marvel at world-class athletes showcasing their skills as they compete for kin and country, medals and glory. The last few weeks brought the U.S. Olympic ... Continue Reading

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Build Your Gymnastic Base: Handstands and Roll Variations

Week 1 Day 1 5 sets for quality: Chin up pull over x3 Hollow body ring push up x10 High box jump x10 Day 2 3 sets of: Bridge up and hold for 3 seconds x5 30seconds left split ... Continue Reading

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Developing Elite Gymnastic Strength: Upper Body and Core

Week 1 Day 1 Handstand balance work - 15 minutes 3 Sets of: 10 Chin ups 10 Ring dips 15 V-up Day 2 4 sets of 1:00 holds: Left split Right split Middle ... Continue Reading

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Train Like a Gymnast: Bodyweight Skills, Strength, and Flexibility

Week 1 Day 1 5X1 legless rope climb 3-5 sets of: 10 strict pull ups 25 V ups Day 2 3 Sets of: Week 1 Day 1 5X1 legless rope climb 3-5 sets of: 10 ... Continue Reading

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12 Reps – The Breaking Muscle Digest – Vol. 1, Issue 2

We're back with twelve of the most interesting, inspiring, and informative articles and videos from the past week and from the dim and distant past, chosen with love just for you, our loyal ... Continue Reading

12 Reps – The Breaking Muscle Digest – Vol. 1, Issue 1

Get Your Read On - Breaking Muscle Style Here are a dozen top picks and reader favorites from the past week and the archives. GO RUN UP A WALL! HOW TO DO A PARKOUR WALL RUN - This technique, ... Continue Reading

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4 Simple Gymnastics Drills for Strength and Mobility

Gymnastics strength training provides countless benefits to those willing to commit to the process. By focusing on bodyweight progressions, athletes have the opportunity to increase relative strength, ... Continue Reading

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A Bodyweight Exercise to Prevent Back Pain and Shoulder Pain

In my previous article I covered the wrestler’s bridge and front bridging, but that’s only one side of the bridging game. There is also the gymnast bridge, also known as a hand bridge. The Gymnast ... Continue Reading

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Gymnastics Training: Upper Body and Core Strength Focus

Cycle six of the gymnastics workout program concentrates on upper body and core strength with some unilateral leg exercises worked in. This cycle applies the rolls and balance work we have done in past ... Continue Reading

Get Back to Basics With Over a Year of Free Gymnastics Workouts

In modern times, gymnasts wear sparkly spandex, but it hasn't always been that way. At its root, the word gymnastics is derived from the ancient Greek word gymnos, which means "naked." Although the ... Continue Reading

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My 4-Week Program for Achieving Handstand Happiness

Click on a week to go directly to any of the four weeks of programming: Week 1: Balance, Handstand, and Core Week 2: Walking and Core Week 3: HSPU, Pressing, and Core Week 4: Putting it all ... Continue Reading

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Gymnastics Training: Foundational Movements, Roll Variations, and Handstands

This cycle of the gymnastics workout program focuses on more traditional style strength training. Training sessions will typically be circuits of skills built in previous cycles. Cycle five will ... Continue Reading

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In Defense of the Kipping Pull Up

I’ve been accused of being a CrossFit hater on more than one occasion. While I understand why my opinions might rankle a few less secure individuals, the truth is I actually love CrossFit. I did ... Continue Reading

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Gymnastics Workout: Cycle 3, Week 12, Day 5

The third cycle of the Gymnastics Workouts will focus on progression with repetition. What makes a gymnast so good at their sport is repetition of skills. To become better and stronger at a particular ... Continue Reading

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Gymnastics Workout: Cycle 3, Week 12, Day 4

The third cycle of the Gymnastics Workouts will focus on progression with repetition. What makes a gymnast so good at their sport is repetition of skills. To become better and stronger at a particular ... Continue Reading

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Gymnastics Workout: Cycle 3, Week 12, Day 3

The third cycle of the Gymnastics Workouts will focus on progression with repetition. What makes a gymnast so good at their sport is repetition of skills. To become better and stronger at a particular ... Continue Reading

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Gymnastics Workout: Cycle 3, Week 12, Day 2

The third cycle of the Gymnastics Workouts will focus on progression with repetition. What makes a gymnast so good at their sport is repetition of skills. To become better and stronger at a particular ... Continue Reading

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Gymnastics Workout: Cycle 3, Week 12, Day 1

The third cycle of the Gymnastics Workouts will focus on progression with repetition. What makes a gymnast so good at their sport is repetition of skills. To become better and stronger at a particular ... Continue Reading

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Gymnastics Workout: Cycle 3, Week 11, Day 5

The third cycle of the Gymnastics Workouts will focus on progression with repetition. What makes a gymnast so good at their sport is repetition of skills. To become better and stronger at a particular ... Continue Reading

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Gymnastics Workout: Cycle 3, Week 11, Day 4

The third cycle of the Gymnastics Workouts will focus on progression with repetition. What makes a gymnast so good at their sport is repetition of skills. To become better and stronger at a particular ... Continue Reading

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Gymnastics Workout: Cycle 3, Week 11, Day 3

The third cycle of the Gymnastics Workouts will focus on progression with repetition. What makes a gymnast so good at their sport is repetition of skills. To become better and stronger at a particular ... Continue Reading

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Gymnastics Workout: Cycle 3, Week 11, Day 2

The third cycle of the Gymnastics Workouts will focus on progression with repetition. What makes a gymnast so good at their sport is repetition of skills. To become better and stronger at a particular ... Continue Reading

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