- Jun 29, 2017
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I am coaching an 8 year old gymnast (xcel bronze) who has super flexible shoulders - they can interlace their fingers and dislocate back and forth comfortably and they do it all the time for fun. Their back flexibility is great too - back bend front limber and walkovers both ways with good form and control - not pinching in the lower back but actually pretty spread out and nice looking.
My co-coach and I are looking for ideas on how to use this advantage in their routines - I'm not aware of any skills until much later that use this kind of flexibility. I'm thinking of trying some simple stuff in L-grip with them and progressively making it more difficult... L-grip on all fours, then pushup position, elevated, handstand etc. to develop some strength in those positions - but other than that I wanted to know if anyone has any experience or ideas to help.
Maybe someone has video examples of gymnasts using extreme shoulder/back flexibility in choreography?
My co-coach and I are looking for ideas on how to use this advantage in their routines - I'm not aware of any skills until much later that use this kind of flexibility. I'm thinking of trying some simple stuff in L-grip with them and progressively making it more difficult... L-grip on all fours, then pushup position, elevated, handstand etc. to develop some strength in those positions - but other than that I wanted to know if anyone has any experience or ideas to help.
Maybe someone has video examples of gymnasts using extreme shoulder/back flexibility in choreography?