The reverse plank is part of the bodyline drills in my bodyweight training routine. This heart opener may feel uncomfortable for the first few weeks. Heart openers and back bends often feel this way because you’re putting yourself into a vulnerable position. It’s also the opposite of what we do all day (sitting and rounding […]
Movement
Progressions for the RTO Support Hold
A quick primer on how to achieve a proper Support Hold on the Rings.
Reflecting on 2013
Welp, 2013 was no less than a rebirth for me… here are some of the random highlights…
My new goal: Opening my shoulders in every possible way
When I asked Jim from BeastSkills.com what he would recommend if I wanted to play on the rings for my entire life, he said “Get your shoulders open. This means loosening up tight structures and strengthening weak structures.” I thought to myself that my shoulders were pretty open already… but they actually are in some […]
Floor L-sit Progression Tutorial by Antranik
I clearly remember the elation I felt when I could hold a full L-sit, with straight legs, for TWO seconds. It took all summer to get to those TWO seconds.
Progression exercises for static / isometric holds
Learn how to scale these difficult moves to be able to train them and get closer to their full version!
How to do Dragon Flags [Video]
Here’s a video of me showing how to do one of the most powerful core exercises that make full use of your leverage!
Yoga is one of the best things that have come into my life.
And I don’t say that lightly.
How to Implement a Steady State Training Cycle
Bomb proof way of progressing on your static holds (planche, front lever, back lever training) without injuring yourself.
How to do Pull overs
Pull overs are super-duper fun! Add them to your routine once you’ve gotten pull ups down!