text: how should i train for bars? well ive been a cheerleader so i lift people in the air. i have a lot of pretty good upper body stength. i can lift a 80 pound girl form the ground to my shoulders. i need some ways to train for bars before my first practice on the 30th . any ideas...p.s no weight training please  also if you know a lot about gymnastics look at my other questions. being a cheerleader can really help with your gymnastics. your arms most likely have a lot of strength, but its more than just having strength in your arms.  keeping your flexibility by practicing your floor exercises and handstands are great for bars. the flexibility helps tremendously to flip and turn, otherwise you are stiff. handstands help get all arm muscles as well as other muscles in the body in shape and good for bars. most likely you have seen gymnastics having something that looks like a handstand.  weight training is the best way to go. there really is no way to train unless you get a bar in your house.  cheerleading weights, and other exercises (push-ups, anyone?) are the best way.  good luck and have fun in gymnastics