Iron Cross > Elbows Bent? - Page 2

Steven Low · 08-21-2006, 11:15 AM

Haha, I didn't even think about that Roger. I'll add it in if you don't mind. :-) I didn't really go into that much detail about conditioning the elbows though, but I can see how it does both as the lats are recruited a large amount in the back lever.

Roger Harrell · 08-21-2006, 11:34 AM

Yeah it's really interesting how the cross, back lever and maltese all really tie together. I've worked with several gymnasts who have worked crosses some, worked a ton of back lever stuff and suddently been able to do an Azarian roll without any specific work on the skill. It's so nice when that happens.

Steven Low · 08-21-2006, 12:08 PM

Haha, well I guess that means I think I'll have to do some hard back lever work then so I can do an azarian too! :-)

Pierre Auge · 08-21-2006, 08:53 PM

Steven,
I concur with your points and stand corrected. You made some good points dude.

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08-21-2006, 11:15 AM	#11
Steven Low Member Profile: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: silver spring maryland Posts: 12,221	Haha, I didn't even think about that Roger. I'll add it in if you don't mind. :-) I didn't really go into that much detail about conditioning the elbows though, but I can see how it does both as the lats are recruited a large amount in the back lever.

08-21-2006, 11:34 AM	#12
Roger Harrell Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Rafael CA Posts: 2,318	Yeah it's really interesting how the cross, back lever and maltese all really tie together. I've worked with several gymnasts who have worked crosses some, worked a ton of back lever stuff and suddently been able to do an Azarian roll without any specific work on the skill. It's so nice when that happens.

08-21-2006, 12:08 PM	#13
Steven Low Member Profile: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: silver spring maryland Posts: 12,221	Haha, well I guess that means I think I'll have to do some hard back lever work then so I can do an azarian too! :-)

08-21-2006, 08:53 PM	#14
Pierre Auge Member Profile: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 735	Steven, I concur with your points and stand corrected. You made some good points dude.