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    WAG Handstand 'hidden' secret muscles

    hi @Geoffrey Taucer thats interesting, there are 100 pointers, however it all has to come naturally, just interesting to know
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    WAG Cartwheel: 'hidden' secret muscles

    I am still researching this
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    WAG Cartwheel: 'hidden' secret muscles

    When I do a cartwheel, I should as gymnast coach taught 1) Squeeze contract the abs 2) push shoulder & straight forearms into ground, making it long and tall What should I do with the legs or feet appropriately? Should I "think about reaching my toes to the ceiling (while pointing them). ...
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    WAG Handstands against the wall: Scoot hands away safely

    I am still researching this
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    WAG Handstands against the wall: Scoot hands away safely

    question addendum: my goal is eventually land my feet from the wall to the floor with a backbend position, curious if that is safe or not
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    WAG Handstands against the wall: Scoot hands away safely

    I am doing handstands against a wall. I heard that with head facing away from wall, I can scoot my hands away from the wall to get a good stretch and build strength. Question is how far can I scoot the hands away from the wall, while it being a safe exercise? 1 feet , 2 feet, or even more? Is...
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    WAG Cartwheel Official Hand position: T-Hand or 45-45 degrees?

    Hi statistically what percent of male and female gymnasts use T vs 45 in your experience ?
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    WAG Cartwheel Official Hand position: T-Hand or 45-45 degrees?

    also, what gives the most points or is optimal in judge's eyes on floor routine cartwheel?
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    WAG Cartwheel Official Hand position: T-Hand or 45-45 degrees?

    What is the ideal hand position for a Cartwheel? In Round off , they teach the T-Hand position below. Should I also do same for cartwheel, or use 45/45 degrees hands? What do most professional Level 10 and Olympic Gymnastics do? I am guessing, beginners use 45-45, and professionals use...
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    WAG Handstand 'hidden' secret muscles

    When I do a handstand, I should as gymnast coach taught 1) Squeeze contract the abs 2) Squeeze the glutes 3) actively pushing shoulder &straight forearms into ground Are there any other hidden/secret muscle movements I am missing?
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    WAG Cartwheel: Landing Phase

    hi, its like you read my coaches' mind, thanks !
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    WAG Cartwheel: Landing Phase

    I was taking notes for Cartwheel, last landing phase at the end. My gymnastics teach left some quick notes, before vacation. "Rotating hip to front lower ab toe down. Squeeze butt to get chest standing " Can anyone make sense of this? Otherwise I will ask her when she comes back It is for...
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    WAG Be Tight and Suck in the Abs Core during Cartwheel

    and I should be mildly somewhat tight, but not overtight so I'm not like a robot? correct? thanks for the answer/explanations. , also it just feels awkward and I cannot move as well when I am tight, I will practice more
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    WAG Be Tight and Suck in the Abs Core during Cartwheel

    My coach asked me to suck in my abs core when doing cartwheels. Doesn't that lead to a stiff body and feel kind of like robot? In basketball and softball, a relaxed body leads to a quicker/smoother motion rather than being tight. Just trying to understand this concept.
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    WAG Handstand Pushup Progression

    I am doing handstand pushups. What is a good way to increase progression of handstand pushups without using a weight vest? I am open to suggestions using a wall, or not against a wall. Thanks,
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