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Been a while since I've been here. I just want to share some new drawings I have made: http://onegymnast.com/?page_id=131 A lot of them are inspired by stuff from the gym and other funny comments I've seen around the net. enjoy, Peter

Hi, I'm currently writing books about gymnastics. Right now, I'm working on three books "Shoulder Flexibility", "Back Walkover" and "Front Walkover". I'm about 90% done with all three books. I base my books on my own experience as a coach. I also talk to a lot of coaches about the subject at...

I found that many gyms have different names for the same stretches. I also found that many websites state incorrect muscles affected by a stretch. I would love to hear your opinion. I have create a page with a gallery of stretches which are all numbered. I would like to hear what you think the...

I just uploaded all my illustrations for the headstand (basics). Take a look: http://onegymnast.com/?page_id=808 Enjoy, Peter PS: If anyone has a special training technique that I have not included then please tell me about it. I would love to make the illustrations for it.

I have created some comic strips about gymnastics. I hope you all enjoy them. http://onegymnast.com/?page_id=131 If anybody has some good ideas about a sketch to a comic strip then contact me. enjoy, Peter

I created another little comic strip. Was a little hard to write the text to make the point that both are parallel. If anybody has any suggestions to what the text bubbles should be then please tell me and I might changed them.

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Hi all, can somebody tell me what the correct name for this shape is: http://munfitnessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/girl-using-body-weight-to-train.jpg in Denmark we call it "Katete"... I know that it has pike shape, but I would think the skill has a more specific name... anybody?

Hi people, I have a question about "bent knees at takeoff". My question is; should coaches teach gymnasts from the start to have slightly bent knees at takeoff (ex. takeoff on a springboard).. or they should jump onto the springboard with straight legs? Note: At my gym I teach my gymnasts to...

What is the correct terminology when talking about a gymnasts feet being bent or straight? Does one say; "Remember to point your toes" "Remember to have straight feet" "Remember to point your feet" or is it something completely different? anyone? regards, Peter