also,
handstand: look at your hands, not head out; arms should be straight, don't bend elbows
handstand is for: beam, floor, uneven bars, high bar, pommel horse, p-bars, rings
ok here's front lever:
like you said, you can do it on the high bar or rings.
first start from an inverted hang (upside-down handstand, with arms to your side), lower your legs/body to horizontal while in the hollow position, toes pointed, keep your arms straight - pull down towards the bar or rings and inwards in front of you, shifting your upper body backwards to make your center of[ Read More... ]
from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rings_(gymnastics)
[quote]One of the most famous skills done on the rings is the Iron Cross or Crucifix. This is done by extending both arms straight out from the body and holding oneself up in the air for at least two seconds. Other common strength moves include the inverted cross (simply an upside-down iron cross) and the Maltese cross where the[ Read More... ]
handstand: toes should be pointed, arms should be to ears, should be no shoulder angle (that's why coaches say, 'open your shoulders'!), no body arch, should be hollow body
are all the skills for rings, or floor?
Hi, i'm doing a research paper on some isometric gymnastics holds.
i was wondering whether anyone could give me the following information: I just need the correct techniques for executing the following manouvers:
Planche, iron cross, handstand, front lever
thanx