Strength & Conditioning
for Gymnastics
Evidence-based athletic performance training developed by Mike Linn for the Gotham Gymnastics High Performance Team. Covers LTAD, periodization, primary movement patterns, exercise banks, PT assessment workflow, medical & recovery protocols, and injury tracking.
Athletic Performance Goals
Every training decision is guided by these eight interconnected pillars
Course Modules
Eight modules covering the complete S&C framework — from LTAD foundations and exercise banks to PT assessment, medical protocols, and injury tracking
Athletic Performance Goals & Long-Term Athlete Development
This module establishes the foundational purpose of strength and conditioning in gymnastics. You will learn the core athletic performance go…
Foundational Planning & The 360° Approach
This module covers how to structure a complete S&C program for gymnasts. You will learn the foundational planning pyramid — from motor patte…
Primary Exercises: The Five Movement Patterns
This module covers the five primary movement patterns that form the core of all S&C programming for gymnasts. Each pattern is introduced wit…
Auxiliary Exercises, Exercise Banks & The Functional Tri-Set
This module covers the auxiliary exercises that support the primary movement patterns — mobility and stability work targeting the joints mos…
Yearly Macrocycle Plan (June–May)
This module covers the complete yearly S&C macrocycle for gymnasts ages 8–18 (Levels 6–Elite). You will learn the four phases of the annual …
PT Assessment Workflow & Exercise Banks
This module covers the Physical Therapy assessment cycle used at Gotham Gymnastics — how assessments are conducted, how results are delivere…
Medical & Recovery Protocols
This module covers the official Gotham Gymnastics medical and recovery guidelines for gymnasts — including the initial assessment process, r…
Injury Tracker Workflow & S&C Responsibilities
This module covers the complete injury tracking workflow used at Gotham Gymnastics — who fills in what, when, and where — as well as the ful…
About the Instructor
Mike Linn is the Athletic Performance Director for the Gotham Gymnastics High Performance Team. This course distills his evidence-based approach to strength and conditioning for artistic gymnasts — from foundational movement patterns to advanced periodization and overtraining prevention.
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