By Brian Pickard Gymfest Gymnastics
Creating a Timeless Gymnast
The injury-prevention and athletic-development system for gymnastics coaches — 13 chapters and 404 video demonstrations of every drill, ready to run practice from on any device.
Written by a working coach
24 years coaching USAG National Congress presenter Professor of Exercise Science
What’s inside
13 chapters, one complete system
From injury prevention through event-specific training, core, plyometrics, and kettlebells — each chapter is a full block of drills shown on video.
Introduction & Overview
IntroThe philosophy, the credentials, and the coach behind the system.
Overuse Injuries: Lower Body
40 drillsJoint-by-joint release and prep that keeps ankles, knees, and hips healthy.
Overuse Injuries: Upper Body
36 drillsProtect the spine, shoulders, and arms from repetitive-strain wear.
Movement Prep
60 drillsA ground-up warm-up pairing soft-tissue release with dynamic movement prep.
Vault & Bars
45 drillsEvent-specific side stations for a powerful vault run and steadier bars.
Beam & Floor
20 drillsLunge, squat, and stretch families that sharpen beam and floor shapes.
Tri-Planar
26 drillsTrain every movement across all three planes of motion.
Functional Fitness Circuits
68 drillsSix ready-to-run conditioning circuits for pre-team and end-of-season athletes.
Core Training
36 drillsBuild a true three-dimensional core through progressive holds and movement.
Plyometric Training
40 drillsDevelop explosive power safely — the good and the bad of jumping, spelled out.
Kettlebell Grind
18 drillsSlow, controlled kettlebell grinds that build strength through full range.
Kettlebell Olympic Lifts
15 drillsBallistic Olympic-style kettlebell lifts for whole-body power.
Putting a Program Together
GuideAssemble it all into a season — periodization, weekly rotations, and when to use each chapter.
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