If you’ve never before heard of the wild exercise called a Manna, then welcome to the world of superhuman strength and skill...AKA gymnastics. Manna uses the hands and arms to support the body in an extension position. Then the hips are lifted upward while legs compress against the torso. The manna takes an amazing amount

Can you touch your toes, reach your arms overhead, and sit in a full squat? Can you do these things pain-free, regardless of your age? If not, you might consider that your body should be able to. Take this lack of mobility as a warning sign that you need flexibility training more than ever. Most

Before you dive into this article, let’s test a diagnostic out. Stop what you are doing right now, and regardless of where you’re at, we’ve got a fun drill for you to try. Sit down on the ground with your legs spread wide in a straddle. Now keeping your lower back flat, and your knees

The V-Up is one of the most revered full core exercises that gymnasts and seasoned athletes utilize to build muscle and tone the entire core (and not just the upper or lower abs) making this exercise an easy to execute at-home drill that's sure to get your center in shape.  When you walk into any gym

In the fitness world, we are constantly searching for the best core drill to help us create a defined six-pack set of abs and a powerful supportive core to boot! Did you know that one of the best at-home exercises you can do to develop a mighty set of abs actually has its base in

It’s no secret that the hours we spend at a desk each day leave most adults with limited shoulder extension and range of motion. The tight muscles in the biceps and chest (pec minor), play a BIG role in keeping the shoulders chronically tight, making overhead positions especially difficult or inaccessible. But here’s your relief!

To help you in your Gymnastic Strength Training journey, we’ve picked five habits adopted by all of Coach Christopher Sommer's athletes. Developing these habits will not only accelerate your physical gains but will also help you out in other areas of life. GST is Potent If we had to pick one word to describe Gymnastic Strength Training