Tuck Balance Tutorial Series

Animal Flow incorporates the Tuck Balance Into several movements. Learning the Tuck Balance requires an investment of time and work, but we're sure you'll have a lot of fun doing it. This tutorial series includes a downloadable PDF guide to get you started, along with 4 tutorials covering the introduction; assessment and preparation; conditioning practice; and skills building. Follow along and get your tuck balance practice started today!

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  • Tuck Balance Overview: How To Use These Tutorials

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    Download and read this PDF before beginning your Tuck Balance practice! This document explains how to use the Tuck Balance tutorial series, with suggestions for incorporating the practice into your overall workouts or flow practice. Start here!

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  • Tuck Balance Part 1: Introduction ( 0:02:17)

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    Welcome to the beginning of our Tuck Balance Tutorial series! In this video, Mike Fitch provides an introduction to learning the Tuck Balance, and reviews four things that can impact your ability to progress. This is Part 1 of 4 in the Tuck Balance Tutorial series. Check out the PDF included in this collection for instructions on how to incorporate this practice into your training or Animal Flow workouts. As with all of your Animal Flow practice, be sure to warm up with your Wrist Mobility movements. Animal Flow On Demand is intended for your personal use. If you are interested in teaching Animal Flow to others, in personal training or classes, you'll need to become a Certified Animal Flow Instructor by attending one of our workshops. If you'd like to further improve your individual skills by working one-on-one or taking a class with one of our Certified Instructors, check out our on-line directory to find one near you. See AnimalFlow.com for more information. Disclaimer: You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. You should be in a physical condition that enables you to participate in the exercise. Consult with a physician if you have any medical conditions that might impact your ability to participate in a bodyweight training program. See our website for full disclaimer.

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  • Tuck Balance Part 2: Assessment and Preparation ( 0:05:13)

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    The first part of working on your tuck balance is to check in on your body, find your threshold, and perform some stretches to warm up and improve your mobility in specific areas. Mike Fitch shows you how to start with an easy self assessment, and then prepare your body for Tuck Balance work with two stretches: Wrist Stretch and Shoulder Stretch. This is Part 2 of 4 in the Tuck Balance Tutorial series. Check out the PDF included in this collection for instructions on how to incorporate this practice into your training or Animal Flow workouts. As with all of your Animal Flow practice, be sure to warm up with your Wrist Mobility movements. Animal Flow On Demand is intended for your personal use. If you are interested in teaching Animal Flow to others, in personal training or classes, you'll need to become a Certified Animal Flow Instructor by attending one of our workshops. If you'd like to further improve your individual skills by working one-on-one or taking a class with one of our Certified Instructors, check out our on-line directory to find one near you. See AnimalFlow.com for more information. Disclaimer: You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. You should be in a physical condition that enables you to participate in the exercise. Consult with a physician if you have any medical conditions that might impact your ability to participate in a bodyweight training program. See our website for full disclaimer.

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  • Tuck Balance Part 3: Conditioning ( 0:07:17)

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    Learning the Tuck Balance requires building the required strength to hold your body upside down. In this video, Mike Fitch reviews some concepts about conditioning, and then shows you 3 conditioning drills: the Pike Hold, Chair Pike, and Wall-Assisted Tuck Balance. This is Part 3 of 4 in the Tuck Balance Tutorial series. Check out the PDF included in this collection for instructions on how to incorporate this practice into your training or Animal Flow workouts. As with all of your Animal Flow practice, be sure to warm up with your Wrist Mobility movements. Animal Flow On Demand is intended for your personal use. If you are interested in teaching Animal Flow to others, in personal training or classes, you'll need to become a Certified Animal Flow Instructor by attending one of our workshops. If you'd like to further improve your individual skills by working one-on-one or taking a class with one of our Certified Instructors, check out our on-line directory to find one near you. See AnimalFlow.com for more information. Disclaimer: You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. You should be in a physical condition that enables you to participate in the exercise. Consult with a physician if you have any medical conditions that might impact your ability to participate in a bodyweight training program. See our website for full disclaimer.

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  • Tuck Balance Part 4: Skills Practice ( 0:07:45)

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    In addition to your conditioning work, you'll need to engage in a lot of skills practice in order to learn how get into and then maintain your tuck balance. In this video, Mike Fitch teaches you 3 drills to help you progress toward your Tuck Balance: the Levitating Side Kickthrough (Wall Drill; The Wall Free Balance; Wall Free Balance; and the Kick Up to Tuck Balance. He wraps up with a review of leg position options and some final thoughts on your overall practice. This is Part 4 of 4 in the Tuck Balance Tutorial series. Check out the PDF included in this collection for instructions on how to incorporate this practice into your training or Animal Flow workouts. As with all of your Animal Flow practice, be sure to warm up with your Wrist Mobility movements. Animal Flow On Demand is intended for your personal use. If you are interested in teaching Animal Flow to others, in personal training or classes, you'll need to become a Certified Animal Flow Instructor by attending one of our workshops. If you'd like to further improve your individual skills by working one-on-one or taking a class with one of our Certified Instructors, check out our on-line directory to find one near you. See AnimalFlow.com for more information. Disclaimer: You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. You should be in a physical condition that enables you to participate in the exercise. Consult with a physician if you have any medical conditions that might impact your ability to participate in a bodyweight training program. See our website for full disclaimer.

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