Gymnastics
P-Bar Support Swings
Straight-arm swing rhythm as the base for p-bar skills
8 min
3 x 8 support swings
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward straight-arm swing rhythm as the base for p-bar skills.
Instructions
- 1Start in a straight-arm support, shoulders pushed down.
- 2Swing forward and back from the shoulders, body staying tight.
- 3Let the swing generate itself — no kicking or hip snapping.
- 4Stop the set when the arms bend or the shape breaks.
What to focus on
Swinging from the shoulders with locked arms.
Recommended reps
3 x 8 support swings
Common mistake
Piking at the hips to create swing instead of using the shoulder drive.