U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Team Ready For Rio

From: Queety

The U.S. men’s gymnastics team had a disappointing showing in the 2012 Olympics and once again this year, finishing fifth despite being favored to win. They are hoping to find their way onto the podium in the individual events later this week and they are working hard to make that happen. Whatever happens in Rio, we are fully on their side.

Let’s take a closer look at this team of finely tuned and toned American athletes. Watch a video People magazine put together with a behind-the-scenes view of these guys in action.

 

The team – consisting of Sam Mikulak, Jake Dalton, Alex Naddour, Chris Brooks and Denell Leyva (replacing John Orozco, who sustained an injury) – has also been sharing their efforts on Instagram. It looks like they are taking time to have fun and be goofy as well, which is always nice to see.

Another day down. Feeling good and excited! #TEAMUSA

A photo posted by Jake Dalton (@jake_dalton) on Jul 30, 2016 at 12:48pm PDT

It's official! Sam, Jake, Alex, Chris and John are going to Rio! 📸: @timber.no (Jason Lavengood)

A photo posted by USA Gymnastics (@usagym) on Jun 25, 2016 at 7:57pm PDT

Got a good training in here at the warm up hall! #RioReady #TEAMUSA

A photo posted by Jake Dalton (@jake_dalton) on Aug 1, 2016 at 10:33am PDT

@richardphibbs always doing men's gymnastics justice. #RIO2016 #Olympian #Team #blessed

A photo posted by Alex Naddour (@alex_naddour) on Jul 19, 2016 at 7:43pm PDT

SO incredibly excited to see the shots in @luomovogue this month.... Thank you guys so much!!! Check them out when they come out!! 3/18

A photo posted by Danell J Leyva (@danelljleyva) on Mar 15, 2016 at 2:12pm PDT

So stoked the limited edition Brooks X-bands came in before we left!! I'll be keeping my grip straps tight at the games in style thanks to @thegymnastx check out their site for your own style or rock your favorite gymnasts edition. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

A photo posted by Chris Brooks (@cbrooks_gym) on Jul 25, 2016 at 5:40pm PDT

It's not just training in the gym that counts. #rio2016

A photo posted by Alex Naddour (@alex_naddour) on Apr 23, 2016 at 10:48pm PDT

#trueboytuesday @gaarenstroom @staceerv_ @hubhumphrey 😂😂😂

A photo posted by Samuel Mikulak (@samuelmikulak) on Jan 5, 2016 at 12:55pm PST

"Yeah, well, fortunately for you, not too many people I know read your little TIME magazine, or whatever it's called." - Zoolander 😂😂😂 #trueboytuesday with @donnell_whittenburg

A photo posted by Samuel Mikulak (@samuelmikulak) on Dec 29, 2015 at 5:47pm PST

Manna strengthening drills... The goal is to make sure your heels don't touch the floor... This works your triceps and core

A video posted by Danell J Leyva (@danelljleyva) on Dec 29, 2015 at 6:51am PST

Answering questions you sent in to matebros.com/asksam on snapchat 👻 samuelmikulak #OTClife #freetime @donothanbailey

A video posted by Samuel Mikulak (@samuelmikulak) on Jun 11, 2016 at 3:17pm PDT

☀️☑️👻JakeOU

A photo posted by Jake Dalton (@jake_dalton) on Apr 6, 2016 at 10:28pm PDT

☀️☑️👻JakeOU

A photo posted by Jake Dalton (@jake_dalton) on Apr 6, 2016 at 10:28pm PDT

Such an honor to represent our country. 🇺🇸 #USA #RoadToRio

A photo posted by Jake Dalton (@jake_dalton) on Jun 30, 2016 at 4:12pm PDT

And if that wasn’t enough to get you in the mood to cheer, here’s Leyva speaking out after the shooting in Orlando, while wearing a “Make America Gay Again” shirt.

Part 1 of my thoughts of the Orlando shooting... So many thanks to my amazing friend @alicebeggs for helping me get my thoughts into coherent words.

A video posted by Danell J Leyva (@danelljleyva) on Jun 14, 2016 at 7:44pm PDT

Part 2 of my thoughts on the Orlando shooting... My thoughts and prayers are with all the families who suffered such terrible losses... And to all the victims, you will never be forgotten

A video posted by Danell J Leyva (@danelljleyva) on Jun 14, 2016 at 7:48pm PDT

What a night! 🇺🇸🎉

A photo posted by USA Gymnastics (@usagym) on Jun 25, 2016 at 8:28pm PDT