Overcoming Gravity
by Steven Low
The encyclopedic guide to gymnastics strength training: progressions, programming, injury management. Dense and for serious bodyweight athletes.
Read it if…
you want to plan toward planches, levers and muscle-ups.
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Skip it if…
you want a simple start.
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Three things you will actually use
- Progress through charted steps.
- Program like an athlete.
- Manage connective tissue.
Do this first
Read the programming chapters before picking skills.
Our verdict
Gymnastics strength bible.
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