Gymnastics Skills: November 2007 Archives

Have you mastered the basic handstand push-up (without the wall, of course)? Here is the next level.

Note: this is video of circus acrobat, Yury Tikhonovich.

I have struggled with the Muscle-Up, but it is finally coming along. It would never have been possible for me without the combination of The Zone and CrossFit. My goal is 10 consecutive kipping muscle-ups by March 21st, 2008 and 10 perfect dead-hang strict muscle-ups by November 11, 2008.

I rather enjoyed this movie, which is an interesting combination of schmaltz, real spiritual insight and good gymnastics footage. The Peaceful Warrior is a bit silly in parts, but surprisingly touching in places, and of course, watching it will make it clear that the muscle-up is only the very beginning of gymnastics ability.

Here is the last scene: it won't ruin the movie for you, and it features a good ring routine.

Also by request, here is an on-the-road workout that you can do with no equipment but a pull-up bar in under 1/2 an hour:

Run 800 Meters
How many rounds in 20 minutes?

• 5 pull-ups
• 10 push-ups
• 15 squats

Run 800 Meters

This is a slightly modified "Cindy"

Here is a little post-Halloween video. Now put down the candy and get back to working out!