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    Coaches Modifying roundoff technique for saltos

    I am not sure that an athlete needs to alter his/her RO technique to achieve this. However, I do think that this should only be done with pretty experienced athletes who - a) Already have a very strong RO that turns over very well and enables them to really get their feet to rotate through for...
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    WAG Shoulder stretches

    Yes, go read this guy's blog and then determine if her shoulders are really stiff. http://www.hybridperspective.com/2014/06/12/video-quick-tip-2-a-gymnasts-shoulder-flexibility-has-much-more-to-it-than-just-the-shoulder/
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    WAG Home conditioning to help with vault

    When you are speaking of muscle density, I am assuming that you are speaking of muscle hypertrophy? In terms of male gymnasts, I'd say that this might of a little concern depending on the volume of training. But, with the vast majority of females this would be of little concern because females...
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    WAG Home conditioning to help with vault

    What is the definition of power? Work/Time Work = Force x Displacement Force x (Displacement/Time) = Force x Velocity What does "Force" constitute when talking about the human body and human movement? Strength. So, by the very definition of power, you absolutely can increase strength and...
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    Off Topic Thoughts on Crossfit?

    Here is my opinion of Crossfit - It sucks. Why does it suck? Because it is not individualized and there is not really a progression to the workouts. It's just random sh** thrown together into a "Workout of the Day." Can you lose some weight and body fat and stuff? Well, sure. But, if you...
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    MAG wrist guards/supports

    I do not recommend wrist supports unless they are necessary and here is why - You are compromising the integrity of the human body. It was made to have certain ranges of motion at certain joints. If you bind up a joint, the forces transmitted through that joint have to be absorbed somewhere...
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    MAG Tight Hamstrings

    Hey everyone, I encourage you to go watch this: And, to go check out this blog article: http://www.ericcressey.com/5-reasons-tight-hamstrings-strain The hamstrings may not actually be tight. The human body is a system and you can't look at a total body system in isolation. You have to...
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    Coaches Ideas to Make Conditioning Fun

    First of all, I think it serves better to call it "strength training." Conditioning is actually something different if you want to get specific. "Conditioning" refers to the development of the different energy systems. Hence, that's why there are "strength & conditioning" coaches. Anyway...
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    Coaches Problems with steps in Vaulting

    I guess my question is how did you determine the running steps to begin with? Did you just arbitrarily pick a # or do you have a system for determining the approach steps?
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    WAG Glucosamine for Severs

    Thanks for the vote of confidence - ha ha. Besides being a coach, I'm pretty knowledgeable about human movement dysfunction and painful syndromes associated with such. I also work in the fitness industry and deal with people who come in with a laundry list of ailments that we have to find ways...
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    WAG Running

    I'd absolutely love to hear the rationale for this type of training. Is there a time and a place for aerobic work in a predominantly anaerobic sport? As mentioned by someone within the thread - Yes. There are definitely some athletes that need this type of training regardless of sport, but...
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    Coaches Knee strengthening exercise

    I would not do them. I would concentrate on strengthening the glutes and hamstrings and making sure that the athletes have adequate hip and ankle mobility and core stability. The glutes are not only powerful hip extensors, but they are also important hip external rotators. The significance of...
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    WAG Wrist pain

    I'm going to play devil's advocate here and contend that the issue simply a lack of wrist extension mobility and that there's probably nothing wrong with the wrist itself. The lack of mobility causes discomfort at the end range of motion. Why is there a lack of mobility? It could be any...
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    WAG Glucosamine for Severs

    Glucosamine is a supplement for joint health. It's essentially a precursor for cartilage and is utilized more for issues associated with osteoarthritis. I don't really see how it will help someone with Sever's disease. Sever's is simply an inflammation of the growth plate of the heel. The...
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    Kip Drills or Program

    My biggest piece of advice.... Teach them how to glide properly first and foremost. Use the drills in the kipping process videos. Secondly, watch their head position at the end of the glide and as their feet are coming to the bar (piking/compression phase). If they let their head drop back...
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    Correct head position for blind change?

    Head position doesn't matter? Are you kidding me? Head position absolutely does matter. The body has an ideal posture about which it moves most mechanically efficient. In theory, that is when the head is almost always neutral and/or perfectly aligned directly over top of the spine. With...
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    Kip Drills or Program

    YouTube - The Kipping Process Part I YouTube - The Kipping Process parts II and III YouTube - Training Glide Kips
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    Coaches Posture/Weak Core Fixes

    First, let's look at every postural abnormality that I jumps out at me. Then, I'll explain that there could be multiple causes and you'd probably need to find an extremely well-trained physical therapist to create a corrective exercise program. Starting at the top, the head looks to be in...
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    Coaches Opinions on teaching twisting.

    That's because there is no logic behind it. It simply makes little sense. Shouldn't we learn to walk before we try to run? Just because he's part owner and the floor coach doesn't exclude him from being an idiot. What are the qualifications for being a gym owner? Having $$$ to get a...
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    Coaches Coaching Gymnastics In The New Millenium

    Hey guys, my partner that's doing the site with me, Troy, just put up a great post on developing the front handspring on floor. If you're having trouble with your compulsory front handsprings, you don't want to miss this!!! He just posted Part I of a three-part series. I have already...

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