Gymnastics Lessons Vol. 5 – Parallel Bars

Featuring Coach Rustam Sharipov

What you’ll learn
Students will have a better understanding of the important fundamentals and drills for the parallel bars event.
Students will know about important safety concepts and spotting techniques to assist gymnasts.
Students will understand certain biomechanics in relation to body position on the parallel bars.
Students will understand the judging criteria for this event.
Requirements
There are no requirements or prerequisites for taking this course.
Description
Rustam Sharipov has used his years as an elite level gymnast and coach to fine tune a program that can help gymnasts to reach their full potential. In this Parallel Bars program, Coach Sharipov presents numerous skills, drills and training tips designed to develop the most important aspects of this event. Among the topics covered are: basic grip exercises, hanging skills, support skills, basic holds and exercises, parallette drills, parallel block progressions, dismounts and conditioning. This video is a must-have resource for every coach or gymnast.About the coach:Rustam Sharipov is a two-time Olympic gold medalist from the Ukraine. In 1992, Sharipov represented the Unified team which won the team gold medal. Sharipov represented Ukraine in 1996 winning a gold medal on the parallel bars and a bronze in the team event. Rustam also competed in numerous International and World Championships until retiring from competitive gymnastics in 2000. Sharipov moved to the United States and began his illustrious coaching career. He has coached at many successful programs, the Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy in Norman, OK (2000-01), Houston Gymnastics Academy in Houston, TX (2001-05), Assistant Coach, University of Oklahoma in Norman. OK 2005-2011 and the Head Coach at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH 2011-Present.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Basic Grip Exercises

Lecture 3 Hanging Skills

Lecture 4 Support Skills

Lecture 5 Basic Holds and Exercises

Lecture 6 Parallette Drills

Lecture 7 Parallel Block Progressions

Lecture 8 Dismounts

Lecture 9 Conditioning

Lecture 10 Closing Comments

Gymnastics coaches and gymnasts at any level would benefit from taking this course.