PPP Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Hi guys!Im noob in gymnastics an i have problem with height. Im 184 cm tall. Will i have a problem to learn tricks like planche, back lever, front lever,... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Sommer Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 184cm should not be a problem; GB's tallest student is 198cm. At that height, Erik has amazing mobility, front lever, press handstand and nearly a manna. Yours in Fitness,Coach Sommer 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitnessTheFitness Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Of course being taller makes things more difficult, but it's in no ways a handicap! There are incredibly powerful tall guys out there doing all the moves you want to, so don't let your height become a mental block. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenEagle Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Is there even an "Ideal" height? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 184cm should not be a problem; GB's tallest student is 198cm. At that height, Erik has amazing mobility, front lever, press handstand and nearly a manna.Yours in Fitness,Coach SommerThanks for the encouragement By the way, can he do full planche ? And do you know how long it took him to get it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Davies Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Is there even an "Ideal" height?Yeah. As short as possible. Love to see some GST dwarves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joachim Gryholm Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Even though you might never get some of the final progressions of some skills, you will still benefit tremendously from practicing for them. At least that's what keeps me going sometimes, being 195cm tall and all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitnessTheFitness Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Yeah. As short as possible. Love to see some GST dwarves... I've actually been curious about this. In all honesty, why don't those with dwarfism compete in gymnastics? I've heard hypotonia is common in dwarfs, which would explain it, but if there are dwarves without hypotonia it seems like they could really kick ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Ferson Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I would assume that bodyweight is the more important variable. Take 10-15 pounds off my body and I'm gaining reps and moving to the next progression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Douglas Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Actually Coach had some interesting observations about ring str-- smaller muscle bellies means proportionately more connective tissue on a limb, better for pure strength. Other proportions are better for other apparatus-- relative limb length, centre of gravity height, etc. If one hits the sweet spot, adds talent and work, you get a shot at the top bill I have heard that part of the Chinese selection process involves body measurements to identify those who have the potential to grow into these proportions, but i can't say 100% if its true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Ferson Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 At the elite level I certainly see that. Those guys are phenomenal. I was thinking about someone starting F1,H1. I'd prefer being long and lean in handstand for instance vs. heavy or overweight and shorter, considering the stress on the wrists, elbows, etc... Doesn't matter anyway either way, we work with what we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Douglas Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 At foundation level, it might influence the speed at which one works through it to an extent, but it shouldn't prevent anyone from mastering the series. I admit while saying that I have 'except maybe manna' in the back of my head, but I don't have enough experience to post a meaningful opinion on that yet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpow Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I'm 187cm, and while some skills are harder they aren't impossible. I've successfully competed a straddle planche on rings, and can do front and back levers. It's definitely easier to do strength that doesn't involve being completely layout horizontally though, such as a V-Sit or handstand however. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 I'm 187cm, and while some skills are harder they aren't impossible. I've successfully competed a straddle planche on rings, and can do front and back levers. It's definitely easier to do strength that doesn't involve being completely layout horizontally though, such as a V-Sit or handstand however. How long did it take for you to do straddle planche on rings ? And how long can you hold planche, FL and BL ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Sommer Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 ... I have heard that part of the Chinese selection process involves body measurements to identify those who have the potential to grow into these proportions, but i can't say 100% if its true ... It is. Yours in Fitness,Coach Sommer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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