#TechniqueMatters Blog – Page 2 – Power Monkey Fitness

dave durante · gymnastics · pacing

Slow Down to Speed Up

by Dave Durante

Most of the time, I notice athletes jumping to dynamic skills before they have stability to control the movements from a static perspective. I always preach the importance of static holds and controlled movement prior to working on dynamic action....

Rika Geyser · rowing · Technique

Starting Strokes with Rika Geyser

by Sadie Durante

"When the machine is at a standstill it is most efficient to start with a couple of shorter strokes. I recommend something like 3/4, 1/2, 1/2, 3/4 and then full or bracket, feet, feet, bracket, long." -Rika Geyser In 2001, Rika...

dave durante · gymnastics

Take Pride in the Process

by Dave Durante

The saying "Take Pride in the Process” has always resonated with me, ever since first seeing it on the wall at Stanford 20 years ago. Learning new skills, whether they be a handstand, muscle up or something very advanced in...

What Can I Do On A Daily Basis To Help Build My Gymnastics Competency?

by Dave Durante

The top three things you can do every day to build your gymnastics skills.

gymnastics · methodology

Hierarchy of Gymnastics Movement

by Dave Durante

If your goal is to truly gain mastery of movement there is a hierarchy to how gymnastics movements need to be learned. Without sticking to this process, it becomes virtually impossible to understand how to control and manipulate the body...