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"5) Attempting a Maltese position on two physio-balls. Note that the coach is protecting the gymnast and sporting
him while he lowers himself Jorwilld tOlVard the NIaltese position. 6) Cable Pulls. The athlete sets a resistance
that is quite heavy and pulls the cables to a Maltese position. 7) Lowering through a Malcese position on the
floor via floor level rings. 8) \Veighted Counterbalance. The gymnast uses a spott ing belt with attachment to
a counterweight. The counterweight should be only sufficient to hold the gymnast's weight for a few seconds.
9) Maltese Force Test Position. The gymnast is lying in a ptone position with hands on the two small force
platforms. The data logger that records the data is shown as the small instrument (looks like a large calculato r)
on the floor near the head of the gymnast. To perform the test. the gymnast presses with his hands/arms
attempting to raise the entire body off the floor a few centimeters."
him while he lowers himself Jorwilld tOlVard the NIaltese position. 6) Cable Pulls. The athlete sets a resistance
that is quite heavy and pulls the cables to a Maltese position. 7) Lowering through a Malcese position on the
floor via floor level rings. 8) \Veighted Counterbalance. The gymnast uses a spott ing belt with attachment to
a counterweight. The counterweight should be only sufficient to hold the gymnast's weight for a few seconds.
9) Maltese Force Test Position. The gymnast is lying in a ptone position with hands on the two small force
platforms. The data logger that records the data is shown as the small instrument (looks like a large calculato r)
on the floor near the head of the gymnast. To perform the test. the gymnast presses with his hands/arms
attempting to raise the entire body off the floor a few centimeters."