Learning the Glide Kip: Gymnastics Tips

The Glide Kip is another way to take yourself from a hanging position in to a front support on top of the bar. Please note this is NOT a Bar Muscle Up.

The Glide Kip has transfer into other skills once you are on top of the bar, it is also great for developing straight arm strength.

We will break this down in to three sections, Glide, Toes to Bar and Drag/Pull.

Starting with the Glide - begin with your hands on the bar, feet on a box, maintain a tight hollow body position. Now to complete the glide, slide your feet off the box and glide out to 45 degrees in front of the bar.

Next we look at bringing your toes to the bar. As soon as you reach that 45 degree angle in front of the bar bring your toes to the bar as fast as possible.

Finally, the drag. Pull the bar into your shins and thighs to finish in a front support on top of the bar. Practice down on the floor using a dowel.