Fascia Training for Gymnasts: 8 Effective Exercises

Fascia Training for Gymnasts: 8 Effective Exercises

Improve Your Flexibility with These Exercises for Gymnasts

Time

  • 20 minutes
  • 8 exercises

Calf Trigger Point Massage

Place your calf on the TRIGGER while lying down. Find a spot to focus on. Remain on the point. Relax the muscles. Concentrate on your breathing. 
Seconds per side
90
Body part
Lower Body, Lower legs
Training Goals

Calf Stretch

Stand in front of a wall in a crotch position. Support yourself with your hands. Shift your body weight to the front leg.
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Sets / Seconds
90
Body part
Lower Body, Lower legs
Training Goals

Ankle Mobilization

Fix the SUPER BAND to an object at ankle level. Place the band around the ankle from the front. Come into a half kneeling position. Push the knee straight forward over the tops of the feet. Return to the starting position.
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Repetitions
60
Body part
Lower Body, Ankle
Training Goals

Hip Flexor Massage

Lie on your stomach with your forearms supported. The head rests loosely on the back of the hands. Place the BALL directly above the groin between the straight abdominal muscles and the lateral iliac crest. Slowly lower your weight onto the BALL.
Seconds
90
Body part
Lower Body, Hips
Training Goals

Couch Stretch

Start in a half-kneeling position. Place the lower leg of the back leg against the wall. Straighten the upper body. Consciously tilt the hips upwards. Hold this position. 
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Sets / Seconds
90
Body part
Lower Body, Hips
Training Goals

Lower Back Trigger Point Massage

Place your lower back muscles on the TRIGGER. Find a pain point. Remain on the point. Concentrate on your breathing. 
Sets / Seconds
90
Body part
Upper Body, Lower back
Training Goals

T-Spine Trigger Point Massage

Place your muscles in the thoracic spine area on the TRIGGER while standing. Find a point of pain. Remain on the point. Relax your body. Concentrate on your breathing. 
Sets / Seconds
90
Body part
Upper Body, Upper Back
Training Goals

Reclining Windmill

Start in a side-lying position on the floor. Bend your top leg to a 90° angle. Place it in front of your body on the BLACKROLL. Use your lower hand to hold your bent knee down. Extend your top arm. Rotate backward toward the floor from your thoracic spine and shoulder. Let your gaze follow the rotating arm.
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Seconds
60
Body part
Upper Body, Shoulders, Chest, Upper Back
Training Goals

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Foam roller
Standard
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Trigger Tool
Trigger Box
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Resistance band
Super Band
Super Band

Super Band

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