Tweet Yesterday Rick linked to a post and discussed whether gymnastics coaches must be fit. You can see from the comments in response to the post that readers tend to agree.

Personally I think it is a good example to set to your gymnasts if you are physically fit yourself… if you are overweight/unfit it doesnt mean you are a worse gymnastics coach but perhaps not the best role model for kids in later life.

A coach should practice what they preach.

I definitely agree that a coach should practice what they …

Tweet I just read Bart’s latest post. He’s right, when working on Cast to Handstand, my gymnasts definitely have a fear of leaning their body weight over the bar. Funnily enough I just did this exact spotting method with my girls this evening before seeing the video! It really is a great way to help gymnasts learn to control their body shape in handstand on the bar.
Watch it below or on YouTube. Thanks Bart!

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