So I've been training primary with a gymnastics routine for about 6 workouts now. So far I feel I have increased by flexibility, in particular, my shoulder girdle laxity. Also, it might be too early to tell, but I feel stronger. At last but not least: I'm having a whole bunch of fun.
I have left a gymnastics programming book at the EFS center for all of us to learn from it and I encourage all of you to try out some of the move. Gymnastic to me, serve as an excellent litmus test of how strong we actually are.
Cheers!
Zac
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Hey Zac,
Where I can find the gymnastics programming book? There's so many areas I want to improve in.
I find my weakest aspect is any exercise that involves the bar (thrusters, OH squats, cleans, push presses, etc.). I can hardly lift much weight, but I think that is because I just do not have the strength yet, but I also struggle with balance and movement coordination on these moves.
Keep up the good work. You're an inspiration to me.
Best,
Ruku
Ruku,
Thank you for your kind words! It gives me the utmost pleasure to be a part of such a wonderful fitness community that consists of so many high-quality individuals.
My advice to you is to get strong with you body weight first and foremost. I am in same boat. Why is it that we are trying to max out of push press when we can't do a hand stand push up. I think if you supplement the gymnastics after your workouts it will help you immensely!
I have a copy of the book at EFS for everyone's reference but if you want a copy for yourself go to gymnasticbodies.com.
Keep me posted with your progress and let me know if you need help with the programming. I think you will be shocked at how strong you will get.
Cheers,
Zac
Whaddup Zac?
Could you explain what is meant by shoulder girdle laxity? Through practicing gymnastics, does one increase the range of motion of the shoulder joints.
Ruku,
The shoulder girdle consists of you collar bone (clavicle) and the glenhumoral joint (shoulder joint). Any time you practice exercise in a full range of motion, you are likely to increase your flexibility in that joint. This is why they teach us to perfect our body weight squats in a full range of motion. Limited range only results in stiffness and opens one's up for suseptibility to injury.
If you go to the UTEP rec center you will see a ton of guys benching or squatting rediculous weights but only moving some 3 inches. They are merely wasting their time because if they are asked to perform in a large range of motion they are weak.
I find that a number of the gymnastics moves have helped me become more. So now I will be able to lift my body over a large range which in turn will result in me increasing strength and muscle.
All the best!
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