Category Archives: Skills

The Power of Belief

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Robert

One of the most common topics I have fielded questions about is how to overcome mental blocks, asked by the gymnasts or the parents who are exasperated as they watch their child dealing with irrational fears (either conscious or unconscious … Continue reading →

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How to Hold a Straight Handstand

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Robert

Watch how changing your head position can keep your back straight while holding a handstand. Continue reading →

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My Cool Trick

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Robert

This is my cool trick – swinging on the rings! Continue reading →

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The Couch Planche

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Robert

During the summer in Phoenix when it was too hot to use my rings in the garage I had to be creative with my workout equipment. Now that summer is over I can do a planche on the back of … Continue reading →

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This Old Dog Can Learn New Tricks

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Robert

The video above is from my second gymnastics competition in 10 years. I added 2 new tricks to my rings routine for this meet that I had never done before – a cross pull out and a back uprise-cross. This … Continue reading →

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