Drill

Drills

Gymnastics

Glide Kip Breakdown

Sequence the glide, toe drive and pull for a reliable kip

10 min
3 x 5 glide kips (spot as needed)
Intermediate

Why this drill

Builds toward sequence the glide, toe drive and pull for a reliable kip.

Instructions

  1. 1Glide out long with straight arms, legs extended in front.
  2. 2Bring your toes to the bar as your hips rise — 'toes on, knees in'.
  3. 3Pull your hips to the bar and snap your wrists over the top.
  4. 4Finish in a tall front support, then reset and repeat.

What to focus on

Waiting for the toes to reach the bar before pulling.

Recommended reps

3 x 5 glide kips (spot as needed)

Common mistake

Pulling early with bent arms before the legs finish the drive.