GymnasticBodies.com - Cirques

Cirques are an advanced rope climbing variation that is quite useful for developing high levels of gymnastics grip and biceps strength.

An article detailing their performance is available here; http://gymnasticbodies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=338

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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[MickfromShik3]

Hey coach, how stressful is this on the elbows? How often could you do an exercise liek this while keeping your elbows healthy and uninflamed

[GymnasticBodies]

Cirques are an advanced element should not be performed until you have already mastered basic rope climbs. However once you are sufficiently prepared they are an excellent exercise. My own advanced athletes perform these twice a week.

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

[kamalimd]

Coach,

Where can I get a rope? I am going to assume from Home Depot or Lowes?

And what is the best diameter to get? What diameter do you usewith your athletes?

[GymnasticBodies]

Generally I have my athletes use a 1.5" diameter rope. Climbing ropes are widely available through a variety of sources on the internet, you should have no problems finding one that you are happy with.

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

[YasFukuda]

lol... strength training doesn't stunt growth... this is a myth...

[southoreast]

Are you saying that in reference to yourself or someone you know because frankly, you don't speak for all tall people,especially not for me who is six feet four, 200 lbs, and does gymnastics.

[cranebeg]

i can do this! practise your 1 arm negatives on the bar first though lol. cambium friction saver for easy outside rope set up unless you can get to a gymnasium of course

[p00ner2010]

Haha, I just noticed that one kid in the lower left side is still doing his ab exercise when the guy comes back down.

[MyJim1111]

@YasFukuda with weights it does and can compress bone 

[madmardygan]

@YasFukuda True, unless you break a growth plate strength training is very beneficial

[bowmaster24]

@wuklass Creed!!!

[tomkinson]

Coach, I linked to this vid in the Ross Training S&C section. I'd love you to go (or here) and weigh in on your opinion regarding very slow eccentric movements and your opinion on their usage. I am looking for fight specific purposes but really just curious on your opinion in general.

[mytemoful]

love this exercise. some days, instead of doing my regular routine of front- and back levers, iron cross etc, i just do rope climbs with weight attached. there are many good exercises out there, but this one is my favorite

[JimmyDeLocke]

Holy crap -- that looks difficult

Did the name come from Cirque de Soliel?