UA Athletics Gymnastic Workshop
Event Information
Description
This is a world class gymnastics workshop featuring fellow Houstonian two time Olympic medalist Jonathan Horton and USA Olympic Team Coach Tom Meadows. During a 4 hour course they will be covering Range of Motion Development, Handstands, Bar Work, and Ring Work. These two amazing gymnasts will teach you the tricks of the trade that brought them to Olympic stature.
Topics Covered:
1. Mobility (focus on shoulders)
- Shoulder ROM
- Utilizing a partner
- Discuss consistency
2. Handstands
- Basic Handstand
- Efficiency of position
- Progressions towards mastery
- Handstand Push-up
- Handstand Walk
3. Rings
- Mechanics of proper swing
- Stabilization in ring support
- Muscle-up
4. Bars
- Muscle up and Progressions
5. Strength
- Applying gymnastics conditioning to CrossFit
- Emphasis on core, wrists, and shoulders
- Adding Weight
What to bring:
- Pen/Pencil
- Paper
- Water/Snack
