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Proper Execution of Muscle-Up Exercises
1:01:40 - 1:11:51 (10:11)
Many people miss the transition from a pull-up to a dip when executing muscle-up exercises. Shoulder extension is crucial for the move, and training is the same for people over six feet tall.
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The transition between a pull-up and dip in a muscle up requires shoulder extension in order to allow the elbow to move behind the torso.
1:01:40 - 1:05:11 (03:31)
Summary
The transition between a pull-up and dip in a muscle up requires shoulder extension in order to allow the elbow to move behind the torso. This movement is often neglected in skill training for gymnastics and can cause issues for individuals with tight obliques and limited thoracic extension.
ChapterProper Execution of Muscle-Up Exercises
Episode#180: The Secrets of Gymnastic Strength Training, Part Two — Home Equipment, Weighted Stretches, and Muscle-Ups
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The proper technique for Russian dips involves going all the way down and getting the shoulders back behind the hands for maximum benefit, rather than stopping on the forearms and skipping the money maker.
1:05:12 - 1:08:10 (02:57)
Summary
The proper technique for Russian dips involves going all the way down and getting the shoulders back behind the hands for maximum benefit, rather than stopping on the forearms and skipping the money maker. This can be done on parallel bars, elevated weight benches, or unstacked plyo boxes, and it's important to avoid the variation of lowering under the elbows.
ChapterProper Execution of Muscle-Up Exercises
Episode#180: The Secrets of Gymnastic Strength Training, Part Two — Home Equipment, Weighted Stretches, and Muscle-Ups
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Foam rolling and GST can help athletes with injuries or pain perform better by improving their quality of life and keeping them pain-free.
1:08:10 - 1:11:51 (03:41)
Summary
Foam rolling and GST can help athletes with injuries or pain perform better by improving their quality of life and keeping them pain-free. Even tall athletes can benefit from GST and perform complex exercises like front levers and rope climbs.