Started by Coach Sommer, January 28, 2009 · 5 Replies · 3,282 Views
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Tong Fei was one of China's greatest gymnasts. Very explosive and artistically unique.
In the late 80's, a friend of mine was on the Stanford Mens Gymnastics Team while Tong Fei was the assistant mens' coach there. I heard regular stories of how Tong Fei would absolutely crush them during conditioning. Interestingly, the one being crushed was already a very strong gymnast.
Yours in Fitness,
Coach Sommer
Was he the chinese gymnast who did 2xBW squat in regular training sessions?
Wow, he was really strong in the planche. :shock:
He got a ton of height on his flips too.
That front roll front flip was really high.
The 2xBW full back squat is a standard requirement for all Chinese National Team members.
Yours in Fitness,
Coach Sommer
very interesting. Tong Fei was amazing in his day.
This video inspired me, I learned a dive roll front-tuck today! 