Started by Titan, April 22, 2015 · 11 Replies · 3,184 Views
Just curious. I don't have access to a stall bar currently and can't find gymnastic gyms with "open gym" times. Is it just for mobility and stretching in the Foundation One Course? If that's the case then I can hopefully easily find substitute.
Also, are there any other tools I might not have access to if it's not at a specialty gyms?
Thanks in advance.
For F1 it is used for stretching and some MN elememts. For stretching, It can be substituted by using a dowel rod. Just lean against a doorway, with the rod on the other side. For the MN you could use a bar hanging near a wall. Something to keep your back flat against. An imperfect substitution is a pullup bar.
What are MN elements?
MN is an abbreviation for manna. As you can imagine, developing the manna entails developing good pike flexibility and active pike compression. As Nick pointed out, stall bars are not strictly necessary for these exercises.
What about for the side lever?
Nope. Not necessary till later on. I think F2 is when you start using it, but in many cases you can do substitutes. Again it won't work as well as a stall bar, but it will allow you to do the exercise
Stall bars can't be substituted for their overall versatility at training strength & flexibility, it is really worth looking into building or buying a pair if you start training seriously. However, any one exercise can be substituted with some creativity. A railing is a good substitute when it is warm outside for a lot of exercises.
Working around moving/travelling a lot and making do took me a long way. Stall bars are the undisputed #1 option, but the #2 choice that gets done is superior to a #1 that isn't 
Railings, kitchen sinks, fences and kids playground equipment in parks have served me well
Jon Douglas said:Working around moving/travelling a lot and making do took me a long way. Stall bars are the undisputed #1 option, but the #2 choice that gets done is superior to a #1 that isn't
Railings, kitchen sinks, fences and kids playground equipment in parks have served me well
What do you use kitchen sicks for?
If I recall well, it had to do with dipping.^^
Alexander Egebak said:What do you use kitchen sicks for?
You can use L shaped countertops to do dips and similar exercises.
Alexander Egebak said:What do you use kitchen sicks for?
Rope climb integrated mobility elements.
It's a little hard to explain until you see it 