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Bar pullover challenge
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Weight-bearing on the Hands
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teaching chin-up to pullover
Coach Lucas Tiefenbachfrom Inspire Sports Victoria B.C. gives us some tips.
All of our kids should be working towards this ROTATION on a BAR.
It requires strength as well as coordination.
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teaching safe rope climb
by site editor Rick McCharles
Rope climb is a wonderful activity.
But one of the biggest mistakes I see in gyms is coaches putting young kids up high on ropes too soon. … We’ve all heard of or seen children falling.
Climbing high is not necessary nor efficient for fun and fitness.
I was compelled to put together a video of how to introduce children to rope climb. Without putting them into a situation where a small mistake could be a big injury.
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(via Gymnastics Coaching)
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Teaching HANGS
Stationary Positions:
1) Supports
2) Hangs
3) BalancesHangs are those activities where the centre of mass is suspended directly below the base of support. They are the most stable of the stationary positions.
Safety first. Plan hanging challenges in safe situations. Keep them low but physically demanding.
The classic coaching mistake in Gymnastics is forcing kids to climb high on a rope before they are physically and psychologically ready.
Gymnasts should be smiling … even when upside down. 🙂
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Cross Support on Bar
It works arm strength, weight shifting and pushing down on the bar all at once. …
Swing Big – Arm strength for rec and lower level gymnasts
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Handstand facing a box
An easy way for beginners to get into a good shape.
Put a soft, safe mat in case they fall over.
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via Swing Big – Arm strength for rec and lower level gymnasts
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Swinging RINGS for Preschoolers
It’s EASY for small kids to feel comfortable with the GRASP on Rings.
Of course HANGING on Ropes or Rings is very good for improving upper body strength.
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