When I do a cartwheel, I should as gymnast coach taught
1) Squeeze contract the abs
2) push shoulder & straight forearms into ground, making it long and tall
What should I do with the legs or feet appropriately? Should I "think about reaching my toes to the ceiling (while pointing them). ...
I am doing handstands against a wall. I heard that with head facing away from wall, I can scoot my hands away from the wall to get a good stretch and build strength.
Question is how far can I scoot the hands away from the wall, while it being a safe exercise? 1 feet , 2 feet, or even more? Is...
What is the ideal hand position for a Cartwheel?
In Round off , they teach the T-Hand position below. Should I also do same for cartwheel, or use 45/45 degrees hands?
What do most professional Level 10 and Olympic Gymnastics do? I am guessing, beginners use 45-45, and professionals use...
When I do a handstand, I should as gymnast coach taught
1) Squeeze contract the abs
2) Squeeze the glutes
3) actively pushing shoulder &straight forearms into ground
Are there any other hidden/secret muscle movements I am missing?
I was taking notes for Cartwheel, last landing phase at the end.
My gymnastics teach left some quick notes, before vacation.
"Rotating hip to front lower ab toe down. Squeeze butt to get chest standing "
Can anyone make sense of this? Otherwise I will ask her when she comes back
It is for...
and I should be mildly somewhat tight, but not overtight so I'm not like a robot? correct? thanks for the answer/explanations. , also it just feels awkward and I cannot move as well when I am tight, I will practice more
My coach asked me to suck in my abs core when doing cartwheels. Doesn't that lead to a stiff body and feel kind of like robot? In basketball and softball, a relaxed body leads to a quicker/smoother motion rather than being tight. Just trying to understand this concept.
I am doing handstand pushups. What is a good way to increase progression of handstand pushups without using a weight vest? I am open to suggestions using a wall, or not against a wall. Thanks,