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Shaping Exercises for Compulsory Bars

Oct 4, 2010

This week's gymnastics technique video comes from Tom Forster's lecture at the 2010 GAT Convention. Tom shows a few exercises that he likes to use for developing the shapes needed to swing compulsory bars. Tom is a member of the US National Staff for uneven bars.

    Technique Tuesday: Glide Kip
    1:00
    Technique Tuesday: Glide Kip

    Nov 29, 2010

    Shaping Exercises for Compulsory Bars
    3:09
    Shaping Exercises for Compulsory Bars

    Oct 4, 2010

    Tom Forster - Body Shaping for Compulsory Bars - Hollow Lift
    0:59
    Tom Forster - Body Shaping for Compulsory Bars - Hollow Lift

    Sep 7, 2010

    Technique Tuesday: Deciding Whether or not to Train an L-Grip
    4:22
    Technique Tuesday: Deciding Whether or not to Train an L-Grip

    Sep 6, 2010

    Meet Director Tom Forster on the Pikes Peak Cup
    Meet Director Tom Forster on the Pikes Peak Cup

    Nov 3, 2009

    2010 Pikes Peak Cup
    2010 Pikes Peak Cup

    Sep 14, 2009

    Technique Tuesday: Teaching a Back Flip to a Beginner
    4:05
    Technique Tuesday: Teaching a Back Flip to a Beginner

    May 26, 2009

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