GymnasticBodies.com - Germans

Germans are a dynamic movement which is quite effective in helping to develop planche pushups. In addition, they are an excellent exercise in their own right.

An essay detailing some basic progressions is available here:
http://gymnasticbodies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=815

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

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[XxEskimo22xX]

why is this called "germans"?



[GymnasticBodies]

Because I learned it from the German Jr National Team during a joint training camp between the USA and Germany!

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

[timh88au]

What's with the sunnies?

[GymnasticBodies]

Those are prescription sports googles.

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

[timh88au]

Oh, I hoping I could get a pair that would give me super-strength too. I don't have a prescription. :P

Would you use these as a progression for planche pushups? I can't hold a planche for more than 2 seconds. Should I attempt these yet?

[GymnasticBodies]

Germans are an excellent intermediate step towards planche pushups as the degree of leg swing that you use can be adjusted to suit your current level of strength. If planche pushups are completely out of your reach; swing the legs up quite vigorously. If you have nearly developed enough strength to make a serious run at planche pushups; swing only hard enough to complete each rep.

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

[SilentRio]

If you hear me shout "F*CKING Germans" in the Gym it has nothing to do with the people... "more this exercise is hurting meee!!!" lol

[henbz]

Chariots of fire by Vangelis.  A classic soundtrack.

[7moooo1]

i could try this but it would lead to some fatal injuries

[wrxbungle]

Just ordered your book and a set of rings, looking forward to stepping up my jiu-jitsu game with some gymnastic strength training!

:)

[r4f43ld4v1d]

thanks man

[davidthe1]

im not coach, but try to do like 3 x 10, and then when you get better try 3 x 15 :)

[r4f43ld4v1d]

hi coach, i am from brazil!

How many repetitions should I do each exercise? hugs and good work

[Andythefunkman]

I love this videos, thank you so much guys. well done - keep going! :)

[G33314Lucas]

your choice of music is interesting