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Body lever

Started by Petri Widsten, February 18, 2016 · 5 Replies · 493 Views

Petri Widsten

Inspired by Timothy above I decided try body levers. I assume a major focus point is to avoid piking so I tried not to. I stopped the reps when my butt contacted the bench.

https://youtu.be/1LVPptSMpiU

 

 

Kate Abernethy

Another major point is maintaining PPT - so no arching either :)

Petri Widsten

Oh ok, so it's different from a "dragon flag" then. Thanks!

Kate Abernethy

... no flagging either 

:P

Jon Douglas
15 hours ago, Petri Widsten said:

Oh ok, so it's different from a "dragon flag" then. Thanks!

Quite :) these are for drilling bodyline and tension for straight-body work, which in gymnastics means a straight hollow with appropriate PPT. They're harder, but in return they a) look sweet for some undefinable reason that people can't seem to identify and b) make you much stronger.

Petri Widsten

Giving these another go. I focused on keeping PPT and open hips. Is there any improvement?