Midwest Clear Hip Trainer | Gymnastics Bar & Floor Training
The Midwest Clear Hip Trainer is a versatile gymnastics training tool designed to help athletes practice wrist shifting, weight transfer, and body positioning for bar and floor skills.
Featuring octagonal rollers at each end of the bar, the trainer provides a stabilized rolling surface that helps athletes work on proper shaping and controlled movement while practicing foundational gymnastics techniques.
Whether used on the floor or with a compatible wedge mat, the Clear Hip Trainer is a practical addition to gymnastics skill development.
Product Features
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Wrist & Weight-Shifting Practice: Helps athletes develop the movement patterns used in gymnastics bar skills.
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Bar Skill Progressions: Useful for drills related to clear hips and giants.
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Octagonal Roller Design: The octagonal ends help stabilize the trainer and encourage controlled body positioning.
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Shaping & Rotation Control: Designed to help athletes practice proper shaping and reduce unwanted over-rotation during supported drills.
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Floor Training Applications: Can be used for drills related to straight-arm back extension rolls.
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Versatile Training Setup: Suitable for use on the floor or with a compatible wedge mat.
Product Specifications
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Product: Midwest Clear Hip Trainer
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SKU: MGS-180
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Overall Width: 17"
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Octagonal End Height: 5"
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Design: Bar with octagonal rolling ends
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Training Applications: Wrist shifting, weight transfer, clear hip progressions, giant progressions, and straight-arm back extension roll drills
Recommended Training Applications
Bar Skill Development
Use the trainer for appropriate drills focused on wrist shifting, weight transfer, and body shaping associated with clear hip and giant progressions.
Floor Skill Development
The Clear Hip Trainer can also be used on the floor or with a compatible wedge mat for teaching and practicing straight-arm back extension roll progressions.
Important Training Information
Use the Clear Hip Trainer on an appropriate training surface and under qualified coaching supervision. Select drills based on the athlete's skill level and follow applicable training and equipment safety requirements.
For additional product information or questions, contact Midwest Gym Supply at 1-800-876-3194.
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Do you offer equipment exchange or trade-in programs?
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