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    This document provides exercises and instructions for a straddle position in gymnastics. It recommends a coach spot athletes until they can perform the exercises independently. Exercises include holding the straddle for time, controlled shoulder shrugs in straddle, lowering toes to the floor then pulling back up, and straightening and bending legs from a straddled-tuck position. Sets of 30 seconds or 15 repetitions are suggested depending on the athlete's ability level.

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    This document provides exercises and instructions for a straddle position in gymnastics. It recommends a coach spot athletes until they can perform the exercises independently. Exercises include holding the straddle for time, controlled shoulder shrugs in straddle, lowering toes to the floor then pulling back up, and straightening and bending legs from a straddled-tuck position. Sets of 30 seconds or 15 repetitions are suggested depending on the athlete's ability level.

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    This document provides exercises and instructions for a straddle position in gymnastics. It recommends a coach spot athletes until they can perform the exercises independently. Exercises include holding the straddle for time, controlled shoulder shrugs in straddle, lowering toes to the floor then pulling back up, and straightening and bending legs from a straddled-tuck position. Sets of 30 seconds or 15 repetitions are suggested depending on the athlete's ability level.

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    STRADDLE POSITION:

    Recommendation: Coach spots until athlete can perform exercise by themselves.

    Change “set” amount to fit athlete’s level.

    Exercise: Description: Sets:


    Hold straddle position for a specific 3x30sec.
    time.

    Start in straddle position, top 3x30


    relaxes shoulders then pushes back
    to correct shoulder position.
    “Shrugs” should be a controlled up
    and down movement. Repeat.
    Start in straddle position, top lowers 3x15
    toes to the floor without touching
    toes on floor then pulls legs back up
    to straddle position. Repeat.

    Top starts in straddled-tuck position, 3x15


    then straightens legs into straddle
    position, holds, then bends legs back
    to straddled-tuck position. Repeat.

    By Marie Annonson, Head Coach, West Coast


    Training Center

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