Seven Days Off

Well, I am about to wrap up a much needed rest period. I wasn't planning on taking seven days off... but thats how it ended up. Anyway, I am feeling refreshed and ready to get back at it. I attempted my first try at "modeling" today more so as a favor to a buddy who is a musician/ worship leader. He needed some one to wear some of the t-shirts that he sells on his website. I wasn't sure what to think about it, but I figured, why not? You can check it out at http://www.davidfreemanworship.com/?mpf=frame. Just click the link, click to enter the site, then click "store" (menu bar across the top, far right).

Let me know what you think.

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Here is a new video that I had to put on youtube because of the size. I think that from now on I will stick with this method. These clips were filmed over a few different workouts. Let me know what you think!

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New video

Here is a new video. Let me know what you think. I'm still a bit unstable, but I think that I'm beginning to improve. I'm going to film another one tomorrow. It will have a bit of stall bar action, some ring work and what ever else I can muster.

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Sore

Well, the stall bars work great! I have been practicing "flags" and needless to say, I am pretty sore across my midsection. I am working to transition my training to more focused skills and routines from the endless repetitions that I am used to.

Check back later for some new videos!

Stall Bars

I have recently noticed that my core strength is lagging behind considerably. In an effort to correct this I've been looking into purchasing a set of stall bars. I quickly found that unless you are willing to fork out $500.00 to $1000.00 for a set it would be better to build some. I went to Lowes and bought what I thought would be sufficient materials to build a simple set. I bought (2) 2x6x8, (1) 2x4x8 and (9) 1 1/4 inch poplar dowels (these were half the price as oak and they seem to be quite strong and flexable). I drilled matching pilot holes into the 2x6x8s with a 1 1/4 inch woodbore drill bit. I then fastened the dowels in place with wood screws. I cut the 2x4x8 in half and mounted it to the back of the set up for the purpose of connecting it to the wall in my garage.

Take a look at the pictures to put a visualization with this vague excuse for instructions.

Give me some feedback! There is also a picture of me doing a flag to prove that they work. This was about a five second hold.

New URL Address

What up everybody! I wanted to let everyone know that this site now has a new URL which is much easier to remember. www.gymnasticstrength.com Notice that there is just one "s". I hope this makes things easier for everyone. Now I need your help to get the word out! Thanks!

Overtraining?

I have been utilizing this new routine since around December 4th. I feel like I am getting stronger, but am sure thats just my CNS becoming more efficient. I am set to continue this schedule until Christmas when I will make a few adjustments in progression in an attempt to continue my strength gains. My worry is that I may begin to start over training simply due to the way I am wired... We'll see.

The video I posted earlier is pretty much the best footage that I have so I don't expect to add new gymnastic training videos, but with the weather this warm I just might post some climbing or longboarding so check back regularly.

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