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Support Holds on Bars or Rings
Build the strong straight-arm support you need on parallel bars, rings, pommel and bars.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
With your coach, jump to a straight-arm support.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Parallel bars, rings or low bar, mats, coach
- Level · skill
- Developing · Swing
The steps
How it works
- With your coach, jump to a straight-arm support.
- Push your shoulders down away from your ears.
- Hold a tight hollow body with legs together.
- Do 5 holds of 10 to 20 seconds.
Coaching point
Long neck, push the bars down.
Safety: Only in a gym with a qualified coach and proper mats. Never try this at home.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (slower or smaller), Core (as written), More (one extra twist). Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
Story
You are an explorer crossing the gym like a jungle.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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