Gold Medal Bodies – Parallettes Two

Gold Medal Bodies – Parallettes TwoGMB Parallettes Two: Hand Balance Transitional StrengthThe P2 training helped me to gain strength in my arms and shoulders (those were clearly my weak points), and also in my wrists. This is applicable in every day life, for carrying stuff, but also playing around. P2 also helped me a lot in my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu game — I am a lot more confident in carrying my weight on my hands for all kinds of ground movements.Vincent L., FranceGMB Parallettes TwoP2 is an intermediate-level strength program for developing straight-arm strength and increasing control in inverted positions.Stronger Handstands & Inverted PressesElbow Conditioning for Planche WorkIntense Shoulder & Torso Strength DevelopmentCombinations & Flow Between Positions4+ months of progressive strength exercise and joint conditioning to prepare you for advanced hand balancing skills like handstand push-ups and the planche.Pre-Requisites:P2 requires a good deal of pressing strength. You should be able to hold an L-sit for 20s and perform a handstand.Program Goals:After training with P2, your entire torso will be stronger than ever, and you’ll be well on your way to getting a planche.Is P2 The Right Program For You?Additional Options to Consider:If you don’t meet the pre-requisites for strength, spend some time building your foundation with Parallettes OneParallettes Two is the Gateway to High-Level Hand BalancingThere’s a lot of goals you might have that could have brought you to this page, but the biggest one we hear from our clients considering P2 is, without a doubt, the planche.Despite the dozens of planche tutorials on YouTube, why does it still seem like so few people ever get it?Besides the obvious (it’s incredibly difficult), you need to understand that the planche is just one example of a kind of skill that requires more than just strength and practice. You have to build specific joint and tendon strength to handle the stress this training puts on your body.And if you try to learn it without building that up systematically, the best thing that can happen is frustration .The worst: injury.But you don’t need to end up with either one.P2 is precisely the step-by-step program you need to strengthen and condition your body for the stresses of planche and advanced hand balance training. (Here’s an example.)How GMB Programs WorkOur coaches have worked with thousands of recreational and pro athletes, and our clients span all ages and backgrounds, so our programs are accessible to a variety of needs.Systematic Skill ProgressionThere are several schools of thought when it comes to planche progressions and higher-level handbalancing. P2 provides incremental steps in skill and joint conditioning that make it more accessible to non-gymnasts.Full-Body TrainingIf you’ve worked with P-bars before, you know that L-sit and planche variations work the entire body – even the legs. P2 is designed to build strength and control throughout your body, even without “leg exercises.”Completely Adaptable to Your NeedsWe won’t lie: P2 is intense, and you might want to scale it back a bit to work on other goals. That’s fine. If you’ve got time to slow things down, the manual describes how the program can adjust to your needs and plans.A Program that Grows with YouUnlike some programs that give you a single workout to repeat forever, GMB recognizes that you’ll require different strategies as your strength and skills develop. That’s why Parallettes Two includes four program phases, each building on the previous one to keep you making consistent progress.1. Attribute DevelopmentThe skills we’re aiming at require not just strength, but specific joint preparation to prevent tendon injuries. Phase 1 lays the foundation for the intense work to follow.3. Flow AcquisitionWith the basic movements in place, you’ll practice mini-routines that increase the intensity by stringing more moves together with less rest.2. Skill DevelopmentAs you continue to strengthen your body, you’ll also work on transitioning smoothly and fluidly between the movements to build combinations and more complex skills.4. Flow “Mastery”Finally, you’ll put all your new strength and skills to good use in performing the complete flow routine, by which you’ll refine and polish your abilities.Impressive Movements Made AccessibleHere’s what a few of our clients say about Parallettes Two:The P2 training made me a better mover, it brought new fun and new challenges to my training. I’m a pretty experienced crossfitter and these P2 progressions add a whole new dimension. Technique, proper form, alignment, etc.Where normal workouts are just about moving weights, these progressions are about learning new skills. And it’s such a great feeling every time you notice that you can progress to the next step.Tibor Olgers, NetherlandsP2 has been a great adventure of strength so far! I am into week 3 of the Prep Phase and I already feel like I’ve gotten more core work in two weeks than I’ve gotten in the past two years!Brenny C.High-quality video and on-screen coaching cues make P2’s tutorials the best in the business4 Months worth of sample training chartsAbout the Materials – Here’s what you get with your downloads:We know that providing great information isn’t enough on it’s own. After all, the internet is loaded with info, but here you are looking for something more organized and easier to use.The videos and instruction manuals you’ll download in P2 are arranged to make the program and exercises as clear as possible.All videos are filmed in HD quality and compressed to a reasonable download size without losing detail.PDF manuals look beautiful and are easy to read. All the required theory is explained in plain language you can easily understand.We’ve completely spelled out sixteen weeks of sample workouts with charts that allow you to choose the appropriate set/rep ranges for your level.No other program displays this much attention to detail in terms of either production quality or learning experience. We’ve refined our approach based on feedback from thousands of clients and updated the program to reflect the best methods.P2 is not only a great program – it’s a quality resource you’ll love learning from.Parallettes Two Provides the Tools You Need for:Healthy Shoulders, Elbows, and Upper Back…Rock-Solid Upper-Body Strength and Stability…Working Toward the Planche…Advanced hand balance skills …Clear Progressions to Prepare Your Body for Advanced Hand Balance and Pressing Movement SkillsParallettes Two delivers the strength and conditioning you need to take on serious planche and inverted training.As a side benefit, you’ll also develop some beastly muscles through your entire upper body.When you’re ready to take the next step in your strength and skill work, lay the right foundation with the progressive approach in P2.Download Parallettes Two Now for $95You’ll get instant download access to all the tutorials, instruction, and training charts begin building stronger, smoother skills, and prepare for more advanced training.So far P2 has helped me progress in my planche further than I ever have before. I’m only at the tuck but I am starting to be able to flatten my back briefly. It has also tremendously improved my handstands and perfected my form on the L Sit, V Sit, and Straddle Holds.Bryan Olson, Florida