Shoulder Stand on Rings - Tuck

ExercisesGymnastics and Bodyweight
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The tuck shoulder stand is used to develop pressing strength and core strength and is a progression towards a bent arm planche as well as an early progression for planche.

Cues:

  • Turn rings out to initiate forward lean

  • Move slowly to control balance as you tilt into shoulder stand

  • Keep rings as close to hips as possible to slow return to support

Mistakes:

  • Moving too quickly and losing control

Considerations:

  • Entering with a round back and rings higher towards the ribs reduces difficulty

  • Entering with a flat back is the goal

  • Use the method you have best control with - flat or round - to enter shoulder stand to develop consistency and  control

  • Use the flat back - as flat as you are capable - to return to support to build strength

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