Gymnastics Course

Cityside Gymnastics Specialty Course

6 weeks beginning Thursday, October 10, 2019

Thursdays from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Members, non-members, and all skill levels welcome

Cost of the course is $100

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In this course, participants will learn principles that will increase strength development, core control, and spatial awareness, all of which improve gymnastics performance. Athletes will learn skills and implement drills to improve the following; ring, bar, and handstand variations. In addition to the Thursday classes, athletes will be provided supplementary programming to be completed during Open Gym hours. If you can't attend all the classes but still want to participate, please contact me at rbarker@citysidegym.com.

The variations covered in this course will be generally as follows:

1. Ring variations – core training exercises, ring push-ups and ring dips, support work, proper hand placement, static holds, muscle-ups, muscle-up drills and conditioning
2. Bar variations – gymnastics shapes, kipping swing, pull-ups (static and dynamic), chest to bar pull-ups, butterfly pull-ups, toes to bar (static and dynamic), knees to elbows (static and dynamic), and bar muscle-ups
3. Handstand variations – balance work, freestanding handstands, handstand push-ups (static and dynamic), and handstand walking