Chris Stringfellow Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Hey all, I was curious what the thoughts were concerning doing Fundamentals for extended periods. I can't set up much equipment for now/in the near future but I was hoping to get the ball rolling with doing Fundamentals and perhaps increasing their difficulty after each round to better prepare me for getting into Foundations later. cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everett Carroll Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 That's not a bad idea but keep in mind that Foundations requires minimal equipment to start. You only need floor space, rings, and a light dumbbell. After completing Fundamentals, beginning Foundation 1 would be time better spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Stringfellow Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 @Everett Carroll thanks for the response. I would like to move to Foundation 1 but I assumed needing rings meant they needed to be set up to hang from? I don't have anywhere I can easily do that right now. My door pullup bar won't fit in the doorways here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everett Carroll Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 You will be doing row variations on the rings. Many students set them up in parks on trees or play structures. If you absolutely can't hang rings right now and don't immediately begin the rope climb progressions, you will still benefit greatly from all of the other movements. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Chastain Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 As for rings, can they be hung from a doorway pull-up bar? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everett Carroll Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Sure can 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Stringfellow Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 @Steve Chastain They could be, but I can't use doorway pullup bars in my current place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Flynn Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 We have a portable pull up bar set up, we use it for pull ups, dips etc, and it has a modification piece that instead of a smooth three sided rectangle shape, you can interchange the top bar for parallel grips. This can be used on a high bar or dropped down for dip level bars. I mention it because it is a great height for mounting rings, and is quite sturdy. It also is easily taken apart and stored under a bed. (Ours is super well made, and supports a lot of weight. Not super cheap though. If you google under trapeze and portable pull up bar freestanding you can find it, and many other variations easily.) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Winyard Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Hi Lucy, would it be possible you could post a link to the item you mention or at least state it's name to make it easier to find. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Dano Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I'm pretty sure this is the one she's talking about. http://trapezerigging.com IMO this would work better for you than the one you linked in another post. But think it through, it's you that has to live with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Flynn Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Yes! That is the one, thanks. I wasn't sure if allowed to post product links, so I just gave the description. I think it also comes with an extra height one that may be better for more full extension pull up type work if one is taller, so legs can be fully extended. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvatore Maisano Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) Hi, I just finished the fundamentals, and I still struggle (understatement!) with basic movements e.g. cannot touch my toes, especially those involving hamstrings and lower back. shouldn't I fix this mobility/flexibility issue before going to foundation one, and if yes, should I keep doing fundamentals for extending periods, till i see desired improvements. thanks for your advice. sal Edited September 8, 2016 by Salvatore Maisano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Mainente Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I think that now you have more confidence with your limitation, lower limbs restriction for sure. it is the time to move on on F1 GB pro+ and improve your body qualities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Sommer Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Hi Salvatore, Great question. For two to three weeks, I would use the stretch courses. Then if you feel comfortable, I would also add Foundation 1 which will be half strength and half mobility. Between the two of these you should find your mobility deficits rapidly improving. Yours in Fitness, Coach Sommer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvatore Maisano Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Thanks Coach.. and, to be sure, when you say "stretch courses" you mean: front splits, thoracic bridge and middle splits, right? Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Mainente Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Yes Salvatore, he means these GB courses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvatore Maisano Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 great thanks sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Winyard Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Would this item work for what is required in the Foundation course? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wall-Mount-Pull-Up-Bar-Playground/dp/B00MGUPPGQ/ref My weight is around 75kg so nowhere near the 150kg max, but not sure if it is appropriate as it looks a little too child focused. The link above for the Trapeze Rigging is a lot more expensive plus the shipping costs to the UK. But additionally i just realised that in my house (I live upstairs in a 2 storey house) and in the area at the top of the stairs there is a huge area where i could mount some sort of equipment like this or pull up bars, as shown in these photos: or would I be maybe better of buying this and mounting it to the wall https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Exercise-Workout-Strength-Training/dp/B003V3LNS6/ref=sr_1_18?s=fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1473937969&sr=1-18&keywords=pull+up+bar+wall+mounted and some rings to use with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everett Carroll Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I'd go with the bar from the second link and rings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Pelegrin Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 @Anthony Winyard just a word of caution: a wall-mounted pull-up bar (with 500mm depth like the ones you're showing) I don't think will allow for sufficient clearance from the wall to hang your rings to do day basic ring rows. This is why many people who train at home hang their rings from a door frame mounted pull-up bar. My preference, if you can, Is to go with a ceiling mount set up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Winyard Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Thanks Everett. Eva, if the PullUp bar was mounted as shown in this photo then I would have thought there would be lots of clearance from the wall or is there something I'm not taking into account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Pelegrin Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Yes, clearly this wall doesn't go to the floor, lol. It should be ok then! However, it's not clear from the picture if you'd have decent floor space under the rings to perform RC/PE1. It seems as the rings may end up hanging at the beginning or middle of stairs. I can't tell. Try to imagine if you could do body rows from there. If so, great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvatore Maisano Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 On 9/8/2016 at 9:18 PM, Coach Sommer said: Hi Salvatore, Great question. For two to three weeks, I would use the stretch courses. Then if you feel comfortable, I would also add Foundation 1 which will be half strength and half mobility. Between the two of these you should find your mobility deficits rapidly improving. Yours in Fitness, Coach Sommer Hi, just bought the stretch package. I see the 3 types of stretch where i can click. is there a plan to drive me along .. i.e. where should i start with. in the fundamentals the lessons where unlocked day by day.. is it going ot be the same here? thanks sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya Hill Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Hi Sal, The stretch courses are recommended to do once a week. When you log into your account under Dashboard and click on your stretch course, the follow along stretch video will take you through the whole course. You can also view each stretch under the course itself. Once a week is recommended however if you'd like to do the course more then that you may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvatore Maisano Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 thank you Tanya, clear! I guess last question is about where to start. given that I am a stiffed zombie, whats the best progression considering the package includes: middle split, front split and thoracic bridge, any particular order to follow (this is what I was referring to when asking about a plan). sal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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