Gymnastics
Mushroom Circle Walks
Weight shift and hand placement for basic circles
10 min
3 x 5 quarter circles each direction
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward weight shift and hand placement for basic circles.
Instructions
- 1Start in front support on the mushroom, body straight and tight.
- 2Shift weight fully onto one hand and lift the other to its next position.
- 3Keep hips high and legs together through the quarter circle.
- 4Build to half circles only when quarters are clean both directions.
What to focus on
Full weight commitment to the supporting arm on every shift.
Recommended reps
3 x 5 quarter circles each direction
Common mistake
Sitting the hips low and dragging the feet through the circle.