Physicality DC

Gymnastics fitness studio in Washington, DC. Offering group classes, personal training, and online coaching.

[PoPville @PoPville]

New Gym Coming to Eckington: https://t.co/VTikdV2e2w

[Diego Lopez @thisdiegolopez]

About 5-7 different ways to kettlebell swing incorrectly in one clip. Wow, genuinely impressive.

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

Hope everyone had a great holiday season! Looking forward to getting back into the gym this January. Plus there is a big change coming for our DC community soon! Keep an eye out here for more details later this month or next. See you in a class sometime soon!

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

It’s been a while since posting here, but Djung’s Ring #Handstand Push-ups and 50-lb Weighted #Chinups deserve their own highlight! He built up to these with lots of HSPU’s on the wall using parallettes as well as Pike #Pushups on the rings.

#calisthenics #gymnastics #strength

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

Side Lever Pulls here, doing the top half in a straddle, then the full negative with legs together. Over time I’d like to build up to pressing out of the bottom in the full body shape as well. My lats and obliques were sore for a few days after these!

#calisthenics #gymnastics

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

If you want to improve something, you have to do it a lot. Not only with frequency but also with variety. #Handstand Push-ups is a big focus of mine this year, particularly full range of motion on parallettes. Here are some freestanding, weighted, paused, & regular. #calisthenics

[Chris Garay @chrisgaray87]

I recently wrapped up 6 months of #squatting 2x/wk. Highlights include:
- 365 lbs x 1
- 355 lbs x 2
- 315 lbs x 5
- 305 lbs x 3 paused
While I’m going to start including front #squats & #deadlifts again, it’s been great to see progress with multiple reps. Still going after 2xBW!

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

We are excited to add Partner Acro to our class schedule on Sundays at 12 pm starting this weekend! Rachel will be leading an all-levels class that emphasizes spotting, safety, & having fun. No partner required! Reach out if you have any questions.

https://t.co/nZBm4nGKbc

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

Lower back pain or stiffness? Try some side bends! This 1-leg variation adds an adductor #strength component in the lengthened position. I’ve been including a couple sets after heavy squats, & it has helped minimize any back issues.

#flexibility #mobility #fitness #exercise

[Chris Garay @chrisgaray87]

Solid few months of training so far this year. HSPU’s feeling cleaner, and lots of refinement on Planche Leans. Digging the volume on long length accessories like DB Pelican Curls and Kneeling Leg Extensions too. #calisthenics #dmv #handstands #planche #hstne #dc

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

Had to share these awesome recent member PR videos! Jessica hit 25 lbs for 3 reps on both Pistol #Squats & Weighted #Chinups, & Ben built up to 315 lbs for 2 reps on the #Deadlift. Fritz also got 4 reps at 255 lbs on Back #Squat, as well as a solid set of DB Bench Presses.

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

Partner Acro is coming back! We're excited to host Rachel Hipszer and Lizzie Steele for a 6-week series starting on Sunday, March 30th from 1:30-3 pm. These sessions will fill up, so be sure to reserve your spot soon. https://t.co/4t8cfxKTwV

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

Early Bird Pricing for our March 15-16 workshop with Dr. Garrett Kuljian will end February 15, so be sure to reserve your spot today before the price increase. Garrett will be leading us through mobility drills for hips, shoulders, ankles, and spine.

https://t.co/4t8cfxKlHn

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

Kneeling Leg Extensions, or Reverse Nordics, are a great #exercise that stretches your quads & hip flexors. Start with a band to help get lower, then progress by adding reps & using less assistance. Focus on posterior pelvic tilt if you can!

#calisthenics #hstne #flexibility

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

Elevated Planche Lean Rolls are a great straight-arm #strength #exercise to prepare your #shoulders & #core for more advanced planche drills down the road. You can start these on the floor with a slider, then gradually progress to a roller on a box.

#gymnastics #calisthenics #dc

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

Dr. Garrett Kuljian will be joining us for Biomechanics of Mobility on March 15-16! He will draw on his background as a physical therapist, strength coach, & movement athlete to teach us specific #mobility drills for our hips, ankles, shoulders, & spine.
https://t.co/4t8cfxKTwV

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

Hanging has lots of great benefits for shoulder #mobility, grip #strength, & overall posture. As you progress to different types of hangs, eventually you can start more dynamic drills like swinging or traverses on the monkey bars. Did you used to do this as a kid?

#gymnastics

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

Michael deadlifted 300 lbs for the first time ever this week! Crazy to think how just a couple years ago he had back pain while trying to #deadlift 135 lbs. He just did 2 here, but we all said it looked like he could’ve done more! Great work Michael.

#strengthtraining #hstne #dc

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

German Hangs & Elevated Bridge, trying to work on #shoulder mobility while progressing #strength skills. We work on #movements like this in Foundations, Core & Flexibility, & Active #Flexibility classes. Keep an eye out for a #mobility workshop announcement soon!

#washingtondc

[Physicality DC @physicalityDC]

Happy New Year! We are glad to be back after a holiday break. Full schedule of classes now as well as an Animal Flow 6-week series starting Sat 1/18. New members can sign-up for our Starter Pack, & there is more info available here: https://t.co/cWBETqq5yc

#washingtondc #hstne