A complete bar drill progression built for competitive gymnastics coaches — not a recycled list of basics.

This guide breaks bar work down into ready-to-run drills: foundational drills that build correct shape and technique from the start, correction drills for the breakdowns coaches see most often (kip timing, cast height, handstand alignment, release timing), and bridge drills that move gymnasts safely toward harder skills. Every drill is written to be pulled straight into a practice plan — no guesswork about how or when to use it.

Built for competitive team coaches specifically. If you’re troubleshooting a stuck skill or planning out a season’s bar progressions, this gives you the tools to do it.

Backed by two decades in the sport and a decade coaching competitive gymnasts, Jaeger Gymnastics built this guide from what actually works in the gym.