The Gwak-Suk Kim straddle front release on uneven bars demonstrated and improved upon by M’rcy Matsunami.
Tag Archives: Bar Training
Who Should Coaches Let On Their Team?
Virtually every team training program advertises “By Invitation Only” access to high level coaching, mistakenly filtering out possible champions early.
Definition: Tap Swing
Tap Swing: Tap swing refers to hollow-arch-hollow swing gymnasts do in giant swings. The purpose of the tap swing in women’s gymnastics developed from the need to avoid the low bar during giant swings. It has evolved as a way to use bar flexion and quickly changing body position to accelerate the speed and power […]
Definition: Higgins
Higgins: A high bar or uneven bar skill done from a handstand, with a 1/2 pirouette and finish in elgrip position. Also called Higgins roll. Floor Bar Higgins Spot Gymnastics Bars Higgins Roll Higgins from Giant Giant to Higgins to Stalder plus This collection of progressions/drills and bar equipment progressions is now put together in […]
Bloody Rips and Grip Pictures
Rips are badges of honor and a fact of life in the sport of gymnastics. Here are some pictures of some “good rips.”
Level 5 Bar Routine Videos
Here are some videos of good Level 5 bar routines for gymnasts to check out.