Designed for learning basic skills before progressing to the regulation bars.

• Height from the floor is 16″ (40cm)
• Bar is 8′ long and adjusts in width from 14″ to 20″ (35 to 50cm)
• Round Graphite Bars provide optimal flex and exceptional strength
• Non-marking rubber floor contacts

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It also is used to wrap around the Handstand Trainers steel base at either side and the bottom. With heavy use this pad will likely last one full training season. Less use means longer life!

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This versatile 3-in-1 mat is perfect to take to the gym or to use at home.  Designed with handstand push-ups in mind, the mat can be configured in 3 different ways to accommodate all levels of athletes.  Add the middle section for assisted handstand pushups, lay the mat out flat for no help, or fold in the side pieces to allow your head to go below the level surface for a more challenging handstand pushup.  This mat is also great for lots of other general fitness exercises like pushups, v-ups and crunches, planks, and more.  Plus, you can use it as general padding around your fitness areas.

• Great for all levels of athlete
• 2’ X 3’ working surface matches the specifications for competition
• Soft enough to protect your head, but firm enough to give stability
• Anti-skid bottom helps prevent movement
• Easy to clean

Mat Covers -18 oz Knife Coated Vinyl Fabric – The combination of higher internal reinforcing weave and heavier vinyl coating gives superior resistance to punctures, tears, wear, and gives superior stitch strength. The 18 oz. is highly recommended for high activity commercial applications; the 18 oz. is the same used in our rugged competition and training mats.

American Gymnast Tumbling Mats have been tested and rated as compliant with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.

To be within regulations of the CPSIA, vinyl mats must not contain levels of phthalates that exceed specific thresholds.  The vinyl must be tested by certified laboratories to ensure that it is compliant. 

Vinyl gymnastics mats that have not been tested and rated as compliant must state that their products contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Before buying vinyl gymnastics mats anywhere else, be sure you ask if they have been tested and rated as compliant with CPSIA.

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Using gravity and body weight, the Inversion Cuffs are an amazing conditioning tool best utilized by intermediate to advanced athletes. Try hooking them to a lower stall bar for a sit up station, or use a higher bar and incline for more challenging progressions. For the “all out” super-star athlete, hang fully suspended for a full body, power workout.

Tumbl Trak has designed the Inversion Cuffs to include a good amount of padding, just where needed; and adjustable Velcro straps provide a snug, but comfortable fit. Also, to prevent or minimize damage to the rail or bar, Inversion Cuffs include light padding at the point of hooking onto the bar.

Always use the inversion cuffs under the supervision of a trained professional and be mindful of proper safety practices with any inverted positions.

Are the Inversion Cuffs only for advanced athletes?
While there are a lot of great exercises advanced athletes can do with Inversion Cuffs, they are not only for them. There are many different ways to use the cuffs which would also be helpful for the beginner athletes.
What do you do with Inversion Cuffs?
Inversion Cuffs are ideal for working on conditioning. There are many drills to work on core strength as well as leg strength which the video will show you.
Will Inversion Cuffs damage my bar if I use them on my competition unevens?
The inversion cuffs are well padded along the inside of the hook and should not damage your bar. Inspect the inversion cuffs regularly to be sure the padding is in place. Also note, the inversion cuffs are NOT meant for swinging which is both dangerous and would cause damage to the bar.
What is the ankle size range for the Inversion Cuffs?
The inversion cuffs come with fully adjustable Velcro.
Can Inversion Cuffs be used with socks?
It is not recommended the inversion cuffs be used with socks as it may cause more slippage.
What do you recommend is a safe number of reps to do with cuffs on?
Carefully monitor all activity performed with the inversion cuffs. Various athletes will be capable of different numbers of reps for various drills.
What is the weight limit for the Inversion Cuffs?
The suggested weight limit for the Inversion Cuffs is 200 pounds.

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From beginner to advanced levels, handstand control is an absolute necessity in all facets of the sport of gymnastics.  The Handstand Homework Mat is a multi-functional mat developed with Tom Forster, USA Gymnastics National Team Staff Coach.

Use of the Mat encourages practice at home. Placing a 1ft Fun Stick onto the mat creates a bigger challenge for better handstand control.  The lower the Fun Stick is placed on the mat, the bigger the handstand challenge becomes.

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Use of the Mat encourages practice at home. When used under the direction and guidance of the workbook, included with purchase, the athlete has the opportunity to improve their handstands greatly. This will thereby improve performance in all their gymnastic routines including tumbling, bars, vault and beam.

The Handstand Homework Mat is reversible. One side is a Cartwheel Mat (available in 4 colors) and the other side is blue carpet which features a 6ft. long, 4in. wide white “beam” stripe. The Mat is designed to easily attach to any door with slide-on clips and Velcro straps, but can also be used on the floor.

The 60 page Handstand Homework book (included with purchase) demonstrates the shapes necessary to achieve the perfect handstand. It is filled with pictures of correct shapes, as well pointing out some common misshapes. The workbook also includes some fun “quizzes” about handstands, a “word find” and many other items a young gymnast will surely enjoy while learning at the same time!

• 9ft long x 2ft wide x 5/8in thick
• Front side is closed loop carpet with a white velcro line going down the center
• Back is 18 oz vinyl with the cartwheel hands and feet silkscreen
• The small 2ft x 3ft area which sits on the floor when laid out, folds up and out of the way with two velcro tabs for a secure fit.
• All mounting hardware is included.

**The door onto which the mat will be mounted should not be more than 1-3/8in thick.

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• Great tool for training handstand skills and strength that transfer not only to Rings, but also Parallel Bars and Beam.
• Rocking motion helps focus on stabilizer muscles.
• Easy grip bars relieve stress on wrists to allow longer workouts.
• Portable and easy to move.

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**Please note, the picture shows 4 cords, however these are sold as a single replacement bungee cord**

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