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Midwest Handstand Training Bar | Gymnastics
The Midwest Handstand Training Bar is designed to help gymnasts develop handstand control, balance, and bar technique through focused skill practice.
Suitable for training progressions from beginner to advanced levels, this gymnastics training tool provides a dedicated bar grip for practicing handstand-related skills and drills. Its design can help reduce wrist stress compared with performing certain exercises directly on a flat surface, depending on the athlete's technique and individual needs.
Featuring a 48-inch length and a 1½-inch hickory dowel, the MGS Handstand Bar is a practical addition to gymnastics training programs.
Product Features
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Handstand Skill Development: Supports drills focused on balance, control, and body positioning.
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Bar Training Practice: Provides a dedicated grip surface for practicing appropriate gymnastics bar skills and progressions.
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Wrist-Friendly Grip Position: Designed to help reduce wrist stress during certain supported training drills.
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Hickory Dowel: Features a 1½-inch hickory dowel for gripping during practice.
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48-Inch Length: Provides a training bar measuring 48 inches long.
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Multiple Skill Levels: Suitable for beginner through advanced gymnasts when used with appropriate progressions and supervision.
Product Specifications
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Product: Midwest Handstand Training Bar
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SKU: MGS-181
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Length: 48"
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Dowel Diameter: 1½"
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Dowel Material: Hickory
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Training Applications: Handstand practice, bar drills, balance, body control, and technique development
Recommended Training Applications
Handstand Technique
Practice appropriate handstand progressions with an emphasis on controlled positioning, alignment, and balance.
Gymnastics Bar Drills
Incorporate the training bar into suitable skill-development exercises that emphasize grip, coordination, and body positioning.
Progressive Skill Development
Use the bar as part of a structured gymnastics training program, selecting drills appropriate for each athlete's experience and ability.
Important Training Information
Use the Handstand Bar only on an appropriate, stable training surface and under qualified supervision. Confirm the equipment's intended setup, stability, and load limits before performing drills.
The Handstand Bar should not be assumed suitable for swinging, dynamic loading, or unsupported elevated skills unless those applications are specifically approved by the manufacturer.
For product questions or additional specifications, contact Midwest Gym Supply at 1-800-876-3194.
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Do you offer equipment exchange or trade-in programs?
Yes! We offer beam, vault table, and vault board exchange options. If you're upgrading to newer equipment, we'll evaluate your current apparatus and provide trade-in credit toward your purchase. This makes equipment upgrades more affordable and ensures your old equipment is properly recycled or refurbished for other gyms. Contact us with photos and details of your current equipment for a trade-in evaluation.