Level 2 Intermediate Gymnastics
The focus in Level Two Gymnastics is on gaining strength, coordination, and correct timing for the gymnastics skills we see in daily WODs. Athletes will also learn introductory drills and progressions for more advanced movements. Level Two Gymnastics is recommended for those who are confident with regular pull ups, have the required strength to do strong ring supports, and can kick up to a handstand against a wall without assistance.
PULL-UPS:
- Review of correct body positions and movement patterns for the beatswing/kip.
- Progressions for scapular activation.
- Drills for linking regular kipping pull-ups.
- Strength progressions for chest-to-bar pull-ups.
- Learn how to spot chest-to-bar pull-ups.
HANDSTANDS:
- Review of correct handstand positions.
- Drills and progressions for handstand balancing.
- Learn how to spot a freestanding handstand balance.
- Strict handstand push ups.
- Drills and progressions for kipping handstand push ups.
- Introduction to handstand walking, progressions and spotting.
RINGS:
- Review of ring swings and false grip hanging.
- Strength drills and correct positions for ring dips.
- Progressions and movement pattern drills for strict ring muscle ups.
- Learn how to safely spot strict ring muscle ups.
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