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bsyed
Mar 3, 2010, 1:02 PM
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i've already done a search if anyone asks, but i was wondering what gymnasts do for training (as kids cos there is no way im strong enough to do ice cream makers etc)
what can i do to get myself up to standard for stuff like that.
NOTE: i want to supplement my climbing with this training
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johnwesely
Mar 3, 2010, 2:00 PM
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I have been doing the front lever and planche progressions after climbing. It is pretty fun.
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Storjon
Mar 4, 2010, 9:05 AM
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Buy some good rings or make your own out of plywood (about an inch thick and around 10" in diameter).
The usual body weight exercises (push up, dips, muscle up, L-sit etc.) get a lot heavier using rings and further variations are endless.
Ring strength translates well to climbing and they are great training the antagonists to prevent injuries caused by muscle imbalances (strong pull, weak push)
The best training tool you can have at home imho.
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johnwesely
Mar 4, 2010, 1:32 PM
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suprasoup wrote: johnwesely wrote: I have been doing the front lever and planche progressions after climbing. It is pretty fun. ???Really??? Like this??? Seriously??? WHO DOES THAT??? 
Apparently, both of us, but you are obviously much more talented.
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Storjon
Mar 4, 2010, 3:58 PM
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johnwesely wrote: suprasoup wrote: johnwesely wrote: I have been doing the front lever and planche progressions after climbing. It is pretty fun. ???Really??? Like this??? Seriously??? WHO DOES THAT??? Apparently, both of us, but you are obviously much more talented.
No, no, planche and levers BEFORE climbing, not after. Easy warm up like this: http://vimeo.com/3059724
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newguy5000
Mar 17, 2010, 6:36 AM
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he edited out the wires holding him up in these pics :)
gymnastic bodies is a great book. The isometric stuff alone is worth doing for climbing. From the very basic to the more advanced planche and lever moves.
I usually do my planche progressions before I climb. I was doing them at the base of a climb outdoor a few weekends ago and this other climber walked by and was like "WTF are you doing?"
I told him i was inventing a new form of climbing called 'groundering' where you climb on the ground instead of going up.
I think he believed me.
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ceebo
Mar 17, 2010, 10:29 AM
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newguy5000 wrote: he edited out the wires holding him up in these pics :) gymnastic bodies is a great book. The isometric stuff alone is worth doing for climbing. From the very basic to the more advanced planche and lever moves. I usually do my planche progressions before I climb. I was doing them at the base of a climb outdoor a few weekends ago and this other climber walked by and was like "WTF are you doing?" I told him i was inventing a new form of climbing called 'groundering' where you climb on the ground instead of going up. I think he believed me.
had to log in just to say LUL
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alexbersig
Mar 31, 2010, 4:24 AM
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A couple that would strengthen core muscles would be:
1. Climbing up/down a rope using just your arms with your legs out in a pike position.
2. Find something that you can hand onto with your back against a wall (like a pull up bar) and bring your legs together and up over you head...repeat
Hope that helps :)
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curt
Mar 31, 2010, 4:52 AM
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suprasoup wrote: johnwesely wrote: I have been doing the front lever and planche progressions after climbing. It is pretty fun. ???Really??? Like this??? Nothing like cranking out a few problems...  and finishing the day with a couple of planche progressions...  Seriously??? WHO DOES THAT???
This problem is OK, too--as far as iron cross moves go...
Curt
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aerili
Mar 31, 2010, 10:05 PM
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I think the limit is one mutant per thread, curt.
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suprasoup
Apr 1, 2010, 3:58 AM
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aerili wrote: I think the limit is one mutant per thread, curt.
I prefer genetic anomaly myself. And Curt's a badass. Period.
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rgold
Apr 1, 2010, 5:13 AM
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Here's a shot of an intermediate stage in the front lever progression. (Front lever with legs in straddle position rather than together.)
Having gone through the progression to a full front lever many years ago, I am now, at 66, reversing the process back to weakness and frailty. Ah the unwanted symmetry of aging!
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davidnn5
Apr 1, 2010, 6:50 PM
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That headband just makes the whole picture zing.
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