In today's video I chat with my sister, a former Level 9 gymnast, about grips. We discuss when she first got grips, what kind of grips she got, and then we discuss the pros and cons of 4 popular grips to help you figure out which type of grip is best for you. My… Read More →
In order to better deliver to you the best gymnastics information, I am going to try do more videos! If you want to see more videos, make sure you subscribe to my GymnasticsHQ Youtube channel so that I know you're interested! Here is a video I made with my mom, a National Rated Gymnastics Judge… Read More →
It's already October and Halloween will be here before we know it! With all the trick-or-treating and school and gym parties, you're going to need a great costume! Halloween costumes can be super expensive, though, especially if you only plan to wear it the one time -- which is why a little creativity can go… Read More →
Enter GymnasticsHQ's Halloween Handstand Contest to win a prize pack. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "https://woobox.com/js/plugins/woo.js"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'woobox-sdk'))… Read More →
The best way for you to improve your gymnastics is to learn from people better than yourself. In an effort to help you with this and to get you valuable information, I talked to a bunch of successful gymnasts on Instagram. Being inspired by awesome gymnasts is the best way to stay motivated, so if you're… Read More →
The rule books for the Junior Olympic gymnastics program and for the Xcel gymnastics program were updated for the new quadrennium (2018-2022). Most of the rules and values of skills stayed the same but there are some changes. I have outlined some of the biggest changes below that will affect gymnasts and coaches. GymnasticsHQ's Skill Progression Charts… Read More →
Xcel Platinum is the fourth level in the Xcel gymnastics levels. To compete gymnastics in the Xcel Platinum Division, the gymnast must be able to do routines that meet these requirements, as stated in the Xcel Code of Points. These requirements are paraphrased for easier comprehension; for precise information always refer to the official book published by USA Gymnastics… Read More →
Xcel Diamond is the fifth and last level in the Xcel gymnastics levels. To compete gymnastics in the Xcel Diamond Division, the gymnast must be able to do routines that meet these requirements, as stated in the Xcel Code of Points, and have scored a 31 All-Around as a Platinum level gymnast. These requirements are paraphrased for easier comprehension… Read More →
Sep13
Xcel Gold Requirements
Xcel Gold is the third level in the Xcel Gymnastics Program. To compete gymnastics in the Xcel Gold Division, the gymnast must be able to do routines that meet these requirements, as stated in the Xcel Code of Points. These requirements are paraphrased for easier comprehension; for precise information always refer to the official book published by USA… Read More →
Aug21
Xcel Silver Requirements
The Xcel Silver division is the second level in the Xcel Program. To compete gymnastics in the Xcel Silver Division, the gymnast must be able to do routines that meet these requirements, as stated in the Xcel Code of Points. These requirements are paraphrased for easier comprehension; for precise information always refer to the official book… Read More →