This document provides exercises and instructions for athletes to practice holding a tuck position. It recommends the coach spot athletes until they can perform the exercises independently and adjust set amounts based on ability levels. The exercises include holding a tuck position for periods of time, relaxing and pushing shoulders back into position from the tuck, and extending legs from the tuck into pike positions while maintaining control. The instructions are signed by the head coach of a gymnastics training center.
This document provides exercises and instructions for athletes to practice holding a tuck position. It recommends the coach spot athletes until they can perform the exercises independently and adjust set amounts based on ability levels. The exercises include holding a tuck position for periods of time, relaxing and pushing shoulders back into position from the tuck, and extending legs from the tuck into pike positions while maintaining control. The instructions are signed by the head coach of a gymnastics training center.
This document provides exercises and instructions for athletes to practice holding a tuck position. It recommends the coach spot athletes until they can perform the exercises independently and adjust set amounts based on ability levels. The exercises include holding a tuck position for periods of time, relaxing and pushing shoulders back into position from the tuck, and extending legs from the tuck into pike positions while maintaining control. The instructions are signed by the head coach of a gymnastics training center.
Recommendation: Coach spots until athlete can perform exercise by themselves. Change “set” amount to fit athlete’s level.
Exercise: Description: Sets:
Hold tuck position for specified time. 3x30sec.
Start in tuck position, top relaxes shoulders then 3x30
pushes back to correct shoulder position. “Shrugs” should be a controlled up and down movement. Repeat. Start in tuck position, top straightens legs pointing 3x15 toes to the floor without touching toes on floor, then pulls legs back up to tuck position. Repeat.
Top starts in correct tuck position, then extends legs 3x15
out straight to pike position, holds pike, then brings legs back to tuck position. Repeat.