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Press Handstands: Building Strength From the Ground Up
Press handstands are one of those skills that when done correctly with control look effortless, smooth, floaty, controlled. But the truth is the press handstand is a very specific combination of strength, flexibility, and body awareness. If any piece of the puzzle is missing, the press immediately feels very challenging and impossible to initiate. It’s a full-body coordination skill built on three major pillars: 1. Compression Strength: The Foundation of Every Press Handstand

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Dec 4, 20253 min read


Pre-Season Conditioning: Building Strength and Control for Gymnasts
Pre-season is all about building strength, control, and shaping foundations that your athletes will rely on all year. This TOPs style conditioning workout combines key elements for upper body strength gymnastics, grip control, and bar shaping. It’s challenging, purposeful, and designed to strengthen athletes through every phase of their bar work, from handstands and extensions to core control. Workout Overview: 3 Circuits for Bars Conditioning You’ll complete 3 total circuit

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Oct 23, 20253 min read
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