We have already presented the complete history of artistic gymnastics and which devices are used during competitions. However, gymnastics within CrossFit training is a little different from the traditional way of training in gyms. Let’s understand some of the differences and similarities of this same sport for CrossFit training.

First of all, in CrossFit training, there will be no pommel horse, uneven bars, balance bars, table jumping, or solo performance. However, we work a lot with rings, fixed bars, and parallel bars.

In addition, pull movements such as Pull-ups, BarMuscleUps, and RingMuscleUps are weekly worked in different ways in CrossFit. They are applied from learning techniques and auxiliary movement of the same to have efficient learning and technique of more complex movements, as well as Ring Dips and parallel thrust movements.

Other movements that are very characteristic of gymnastics with the equipment used within CrossFit are the movements performed upside down; specifically, the Hand Stand Push-ups and the hand Stand Walking. To safely perform these two movements requires a lot of training and persistence. It is known that standing upside down for a while can be a massive challenge for some students. In addition, single-leg squats (Pistol), and Rope Climb (rope climbing), are two moves that are also present within Cross’s scenario.

These exercises reported above significantly influence artistic gymnastics and are worked weekly inside the CrossFit Box or Functional Training Center.

Artistic Gymnastics And Calisthenics: What To See?

Calisthenic is the term that comes from the Greek kallistenés; its meaning is “full of vigor.” This term was interpreted as the balance between physical, mental, and spiritual qualities in the past. The Greeks sought this harmony between mind and body since their ideas were based on beauty, balance, and aesthetics of body forms.

Calisthenics is the practice of physical exercises with the weight of one’s own body, usually performed outdoors with the help of bars and simple equipment. The vast majority of people have already performed calisthenics at some point in their lives, even during a Physical Education class at school, for example.

Calisthenics is defined as a set of exercises that focus your interest on the movements of muscle groups, rather than power and effort, with the ultimate goal of developing agility, physical strength, and flexibility. In this practice, the aim is to achieve the most significant muscle contraction, and the objective is that the body acquires a correct alignment. Thus, this allows you to shape the body, improve posture and define a pleasing body contour.