The fundamental 'Gallop' & transitions
Quadrupedal patterns & conditioning
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THE WHAT:
A fundamental quadrupedal locomotion pattern for lateral (side-to-side) movement in space. In the initial variations of the basic pattern (without turns), it serves primarily as a CONDITIONING drill (namely overhead straight-arm strength/SAS pressing), as the hips are lifted as HIGH AS POSSIBLE on every step and maximal load given into the shoulders/arms. Maintaining this intention consistently throughout practice, maximally PUSHING through the floor on each step to stabilise the shoulders, will help develop this strength over time.
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