GymnasticBodies.com - Yewkis

Yewkis are a multi-plane pulling movement which simultaneously incorporates a pull-up, a bodyweight row and a front lever.

The following is a link to an introductory essay with progressions and performance guidelines for Yewkis:
http://gymnasticbodies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1890#1890

In addition, the Xtreme Rings which have been used to build much of this athlete's strength, are available here:
http://gymnasticbodies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7

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[muchufoo]

Does heighth really make that much of an impact on your potential? I am only 5'10" and people tell me i am too tall to do stuff like this

[GymnasticBodies]

It is what you make of it. A gymnast from Israel who is 6'1" just made floor exercise finals at the Beijing Olympics.

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

[over1and0under]

not very strong? big biceps has nothing to do with real strength. most bodybuilders would not be able to perform that exercise.

gymnasts have true functional strength. in many planes of movement.

im not trying to say body builders arent strong, but usuealy they are not functionnaly strong.

[UtopicoGRA16]

:=0

[freghorn]

@jrk987 I used to do average exercises like pull ups, dips and push ups. I tried doing gymnastics exercises when I first found out that these kids actually managed to lift heavy weights on their first try with ease! I think these exercises build great strength that is relevant for everyday activities. Believe me, they train more muscles at once and they make everday physical activities easier because you utilise the most of the muscles in your body all at once.

Just my experience

Just saying

[jrk987]

@over1and0under What is your definition of functional strength? Being able to do a planche or front/back lever? Those skills are irrelevant to everyday activities (unless you are a gymnast) but for the average man it is not. The only functional exercises I see are muscle ups (pull ups and dips), dead lifts and overhead bench presses (which can be remedied by weighted handstand pushups)

Gymnastic skills/strength are for people's entertainment.

Just my opinion

Just saying

[galaxything]

@muchufoo cant really be good on rings if ur tall but floor , vault, pommel may be

[SparksfromtheAnvil]

@Pandamone,

I often see the women do weight training to supplement their training at the collegiate level, but back when I was in, the men seldom did.

[SparksfromtheAnvil]

@MemetronDaBboy Not all programs are the same and not all gymnasts train the same; but I'd say most of the strength training that is done if not all is done with the body weight (sometimes with added weights attached to the body). If weights are used, it's usually done motion-specific for gymnastics (with the men), or light weights for rehab and injury prevention. Chainey Umphrey was huge but didn't lift weights other than his own body weight. Most gymnasts I knew and know don't lift.

[MemetronDaBboy]

@Pandamone ok cool. i am a bboy but also an amateir boxer and i do weight training it has not slowed down my body wieght power. I Only do squats, deadlift and military press though,

[Pandamone]

@MemetronDaBboy you are wrong. If you watch videos of elite and collegiate level gymnasts training there is usually weight training in it. The Georgia Gymdogs have a video specifically of their weight training as do Ohio State

[rmsolympic1]

These vids are amazing-and the discipline of these kids is just inspiring

[ko2dextreme]

I thought he was yelling till I took a closer look. :) Yeah!!