Lifting and Acrobatic - good idea to connect these two?

Started by Rose Corty, January 31, 2017 · 3 Replies · 1,848 Views

Rose Corty

Lifting and acrobatics in pair: can it be done? It is safe to train acrobatics and do standard weightlifting training at the same time? For ex. 2 days a week acrobatics 3 days a week lifting. If it can be done, can you recommend any gym or something with an additional option of training acrobatics? Research was done with this site - https://zoptamo.com/s-acrobatic_gymnastics-c-us-coach and zero results. That's why there is a question.

Alessandro Mainente

Hi Rose, if you are extremely proficient you can ONLY take benefit from serious weightlifting like snatch. 

Luke Searra

Hello Rose, I believe the same way sprinters use Olympic Lifting for sprinting, gymnasts can use olympic lifting for generating additional power in gymnastics. The biggest problem is the amount of time it takes (like Alex said), to become proficient.

Tanya Hill

Rose, 

Feel free to send some videos of where you are at currently with your training. We are happy to provide as much advice as you need.