--- product_id: 89113532 title: "Overcoming Gravity: A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength (Second Edition)" price: "€ 30.88" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/89113532-overcoming-gravity-a-systematic-approach-to-gymnastics-and-bodyweight-strength store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Overcoming Gravity: A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength (Second Edition) **Price:** € 30.88 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Overcoming Gravity: A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength (Second Edition) - **How much does it cost?** € 30.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/89113532-overcoming-gravity-a-systematic-approach-to-gymnastics-and-bodyweight-strength) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Commonly referred to by readers as an "exercise Bible," Overcoming Gravity is a comprehensive guide that provides a gold mine of information for gymnastics and bodyweight strength training within its large 8.5"x11" size and nearly 600 pages. Steven Low takes the reader on a journey through logically constructing a strength-oriented bodyweight workout routine. With a highly systematic approach, he delves into the physiology behind strength training equips the reader to adequately prepare their body for the rigors of bodyweight training. This book covers much ground that other books do not, offering information health and injury management, factors that contribute to a successful routine, and actual program implementation. If you prefer your health and fitness books to include scientific data, comprehensive sample programming, and effective recommendations, Overcoming Gravity is the ideal choice for your library. This Second Edition has been revised, expanded, and re-organized to read easier, provide more content, and offer easily accessible next-steps for beginner, intermediate, and advanced populations. Notable improvements from the first edition include the following: Editing team to correct all previous editing errors. Increased clarity on scientific principles and routine construction. Updated scientific information to ensure the book aligns with current research. Extensive information on body part splits and population modifications, allowing one to construct a routine that fits their lifestyle and skill level. More in-depth explanation of each element of a routine. An entirely new chapter entitled Methods of Progression to ensure plateaus are never an issue. Expanded sample programming that includes common faults made at different skill levels. More real-life examples of how a routine may look. Addition of proper scapular positioning and technique for each exercise. Upgraded images that illustrate exercises from 2D to 3D. Modified charts with more accurate level placement and new leg exercise inclusions. For additional book information for the Table of Contents, Introduction, Chapter 1, and Charts, see: Note: This book does not contain primary gymnastics skill work like cartwheels, tumbling, swings, giants, etc. v2.1 4/17/17: ~25 editing and illustration errors are fixed. v2.2 5/2/17: Page 38 missing fixed. Page available Review: Great book, worth buying and gifting *anyone - This book feeds you with enough knowledge and doesn't bore you, at every turn you the information presented is highly usefull. This book is divided into two parts, the first one sets you up with all the necessary information (and i literally mean ALL) you need to proficiently train towards whatever goals you have (strength, hypertrophy, endurance) The second part is a detailed discription on almost all the great bodyweight exercises, the book tells you the cues, the technique, proper form, progressions and regressions, provides some tips and common mistakes, Lastly you should note that this review is given by someone who is relatively new to training, as of writing this review i am on level 3 for most of the exercises on the progression charts(search online or on the author's website) but if you are someone high level, like after level 7 you might not enjoy it as much. But that doesn't necessarily mean this is a beginners book either as the stuff presented becomes usefull when you've had a fair bit of trial and error and injuries at the gym. But you can read this book anyway. Summing up : great book, but can only recommend it to a limited number of people. Practitioners of the recommended routine (the RR) from r/bwf will find this book indispensible. A must have. Review: The holy grail for Calisthenics - This book consists of everything you need to know about calisthenics. If you have to choose one book for bodyweight training, this is the one. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #431,392 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #161 in Athletics & Gymnastics | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,956 Reviews | ## Images ![Overcoming Gravity: A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength (Second Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Q8edbrtuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book, worth buying and gifting *anyone *by A***R on 4 April 2020* This book feeds you with enough knowledge and doesn't bore you, at every turn you the information presented is highly usefull. This book is divided into two parts, the first one sets you up with all the necessary information (and i literally mean ALL) you need to proficiently train towards whatever goals you have (strength, hypertrophy, endurance) The second part is a detailed discription on almost all the great bodyweight exercises, the book tells you the cues, the technique, proper form, progressions and regressions, provides some tips and common mistakes, Lastly you should note that this review is given by someone who is relatively new to training, as of writing this review i am on level 3 for most of the exercises on the progression charts(search online or on the author's website) but if you are someone high level, like after level 7 you might not enjoy it as much. But that doesn't necessarily mean this is a beginners book either as the stuff presented becomes usefull when you've had a fair bit of trial and error and injuries at the gym. But you can read this book anyway. Summing up : great book, but can only recommend it to a limited number of people. Practitioners of the recommended routine (the RR) from r/bwf will find this book indispensible. A must have. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The holy grail for Calisthenics *by A***A on 8 May 2021* This book consists of everything you need to know about calisthenics. If you have to choose one book for bodyweight training, this is the one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it *by A***N on 26 May 2020* Highly recommended for Calisthenics Trainees. ## Frequently Bought Together - Overcoming Gravity: A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength (Second Edition) - Overcoming Poor Posture: A Systematic Approach to Refining Your Posture for Health and Performance - Built from Broken: A Science-Based Guide to Healing Painful Joints, Preventing Injuries, and Rebuilding Your Body --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/89113532-overcoming-gravity-a-systematic-approach-to-gymnastics-and-bodyweight-strength](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/89113532-overcoming-gravity-a-systematic-approach-to-gymnastics-and-bodyweight-strength) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-08-14*