Robert Rowland Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 QL walk? Can someone elaborate on this mobility move? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Dupree Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I've heard a lot of this stuff before, but i still find myself hanging on every word. The importance of mobility and proper progression and conditioning of connective tissue... it's all gold! It's good to be reminded, and very interesting to see in the context of someone new to GST. I still have a ways to go till I finish the whole podcast, can't wait to dig out all the nuggets. Thanks for sharing Coach! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Taylor-Shaut Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I like how Coach didn't hold back with the F-bombs and his thoughts on Obama and the like was an added insight into the world of Coach Sommer. Some of the anecdotes were similar to things I'd hear on his other podcasts with Robb Wolf, they were just more honest in these cases, which was appreciated! As per usual, Tim went for it and overindulged on the topic, something I don't think any listener regrets... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Pelegrin Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 When I heard Coach say QL Walk, a light bulb went on. The only point of reference I have for that is back in my teenage days. It's an excellent self spinal mobilization (exactly what I need). How could I forget about this!! Also great for hamstrings and hip mobility, or teaching dynamic APT, good for erectors, core... I guess the list goes on. I swear I used to walk like that across my studio in Barcelona, thinking it was a good exercise (for your thighs or butt), back when I had NO clue of what I was doing, except for rowing. Jeez, I can't even remember who/where I learned that from! But I can hear the song that my sisters teased me with from a legendary doll commercial from Spain. Who knew that 30 something years later Coach Sommer would re-introduce QL Walks into my life! After his podcast, that was the FIRST thing I did. My client: "What animal is that?" Me: "I don't know. This is awesome!" Client: "Looks like a snail." Me: "Leave me alone. I'm having a cathartic moment. I need 2 more minutes." Thank you Coach so happy to be doing these again, like reuniting with an old friend! Please correct me if I'm wrong in my description below. I'll give it a try. Sorry no time to do video now. QL WALK The starting position looks like an a L-sit, but instead of the arm support, picture literally sitting on the floor with your legs together and arms by your sides (90º profile). Start by shifting your right hip forward (hips rotate Left) while keeping your legs engaged and straight together, and simultaneously slightly rotating your torso to the right (contralateral movement). Immediately after, move left hip forward (hips rotate Right) with torso turning left and repeat for time/laps. This is how you locomote with infinitesimal steps linked together (a few inches at a time). It's contralateral movement like in gait. Enjoy! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Taylor-Shaut Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 2 hours ago, Eva Pelegrin said: When I heard Coach say QL Walk, a light bulb went on. The only point of reference I have for that is back in my teenage days. It's an excellent self spinal mobilization (exactly what I need). How could I forget about this!! Also great for hamstrings and hip mobility, or teaching dynamic APT, good for erectors, core... I guess the list goes on. I swear I used to walk like that across my studio in Barcelona, thinking it was a good exercise (for your thighs or butt), back when I had NO clue of what I was doing, except for rowing. Jeez, I can't even remember who/where I learned that from! But I can hear the song that my sisters teased me with from a legendary doll commercial from Spain. Who knew that 30 something years later Coach Sommer would re-introduce QL Walks into my life! After his podcast, that was the FIRST thing I did. My client: "What animal is that?" Me: "I don't know. This is awesome!" Client: "Looks like a snail." Me: "Leave me alone. I'm having a cathartic moment. I need 2 more minutes." Thank you Coach so happy to be doing these again, like reuniting with an old friend! Please correct me if I'm wrong in my description below. I'll give it a try. Sorry no time to do video now. QL WALK The starting position looks like an a L-sit, but instead of the arm support, picture literally sitting on the floor with your legs together and arms by your sides (90º profile). Start by shifting your right hip forward (hips rotate Left) while keeping your legs engaged and straight together, and simultaneously slightly rotating your torso to the right (contralateral movement). Immediately after, move left hip forward (hips rotate Right) with torso turning left and repeat for time/laps. This is how you locomote with infinitesimal steps linked together (a few inches at a time). It's contralateral movement like in gait. Enjoy! So you're basically inching forward in a yoga 'staff' position or what would be an L-sit were your legs not on the ground? Correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Bailey Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Form check... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Pelegrin Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Yup, same markers as Staff pose and inching forward (I used to do backwards as well) with legs gliding engaged (not relaxed), almost hovering on the floor. I didn't want to get into too many detalls and say something that is completely wrong, but ankle dorsiflexion seems like a good choice to "anchor" the opening of the lower posterior chain and strengthening anterior tib. Although I can also see how pointed toes could be another variation, if the goal was pike/straddle leg carryover. I hope Coach tell us his preference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Sommer Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 6 hours ago, Eva Pelegrin said: QL WALK The starting position looks like an a L-sit, but instead of the arm support, picture literally sitting on the floor with your legs together and arms by your sides (90º profile). Start by shifting your right hip forward (hips rotate Left) while keeping your legs engaged and straight together, and simultaneously slightly rotating your torso to the right (contralateral movement). Immediately after, move left hip forward (hips rotate Right) with torso turning left and repeat for time/laps. This is how you locomote with infinitesimal steps linked together (a few inches at a time). It's contralateral movement like in gait. Enjoy! Well done, Eva. Perfect description. Yours in Fitness, Coach Sommer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Nogueira Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I'm intrigued by this. Can anyone share a video as I'm having trouble visualizing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Johnston Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I joined here as a result of listening to that podcast. I just wish I knew about this years ago. So much great content in the podcast I'm going to have to listen to it multiple times. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Pelegrin Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 @Christian Nogueira,@Craig Leonard kindly pointed to this link in another post. Although I don't like the video's execution, you'll get the idea: https://youtu.be/eixkcrX_Qh8?t=392 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Taylor-Shaut Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Ahh so I did have these figured out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Abernethy Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 On 5/9/2016 at 6:33 PM, Kate Abernethy said: 3 hours wow! Sounds like an epic, full of gold. As another who needed a transcript, please may I ask if anyone would let me know the response to: What questions would Coach Sommer ask a gymnastic coach who trains adults? [2:34:24] Thank you in hope Bump. Has anybody even got to 2mins 34secs yet?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Marler Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Coach, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge like this. It's tremendous. I look forward to the sequel (and to the seminar/s that I will eventually figure out how to afford). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hwan Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 On 5/9/2016 at 9:21 AM, Coach Sommer said: And it's here. My lonnggg podcast with Tim Ferriss is now live. Enjoy. http://fourhourworkweek.com/2016/05/09/the-secrets-of-gymnastics-strength-training/ Yours in Fitness, Coach Sommer I had a hard time visualizing what Tim and coach Sommer was describing when I was listening to their interview and I found this YouTube video that visualize the exercises while part of the podcast audio is overlaid on top of audio snippets. I hope you find you this helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Reynolds Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Part 2 is up now soooo good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Egebak Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Part 2 is a largely a good follow-up for part 1. Particularly the advice on treating immediate injuries and the importance of mobility. Though I was genuinely hoping to have my academical interest satisfied with a bit more insight with GB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Pelegrin Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Can't wait to listen to it tonite! Here's the link, 1.5 hrs of noding and smiling:http://fourhourworkweek.com/2016/08/17/the-secrets-of-gymnastic-strength-training-part-two/?utm_content=buffer05e1e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Majerle Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I couldn't believe my ears when he was taking about iron cross and Maltese training during his first months of exposure to GST. I'm 3+ years with GST and am nowhere close to thinking about an iron cross. Seems like he ignored some of the advice of the first podcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Marler Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 34 minutes ago, Stephen Majerle said: I couldn't believe my ears when he was taking about iron cross and Maltese training during his first months of exposure to GST. I'm 3+ years with GST and am nowhere close to thinking about an iron cross. Seems like he ignored some of the advice of the first podcast. I had similar wonderment. I accepted it as I listened to it because it sounded like he had a lot of 1:1 work with Coach ... I figured Coach probably said it was ok. Once again, thanks for doing these Coach, I find them incredibly valuable and informative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Laukkavaara Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I could listen to Sommer all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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