5 Things Gymnastics Judges Look for on Bars

When it comes to competing on the uneven bars, every move counts. Gymnastics judges carefully evaluate each routine, looking for specific elements that separate a strong performance from a standout one. Olympic champion Shannon Miller once said, “Gymnastics teaches us balance, strength, and how to reach for the very best in ourselves.” Nowhere is this…

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2 Minute Timed Gymnastics Workout

Looking for a quick way to fit in a gymnastics workout with some strength and conditioning? This 2-minute timed gymnastics workout is perfect for improving your strength, flexibility, and endurance in just a few minutes! Whether you’re in between activities, warming up, or just want a quick burst of energy, this routine can help keep…

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Gymnastics Scoring Guide

Gymnastics Scoring: Guide to How it Works

Do you want to better understand gymnastics scoring? Are you wondering how gymnastics judges decide on the score for each gymnastics routine? In this article, we’ll detail the process gymnastics judges go through when coming up with a score. In this article we’ll specifically be talking about judging USA Gymnastics’s Junior Olympic program, the gymnastics levels 1-10, along…

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Why Self-Love is More Than Just A Buzz Word in Gymnastics

This time of year it’s common to hear the buzz word “self-love” floating around. February is basically synonymous with self-love, self-care, and any other word that describes forms of love either directed inward towards yourself or outward towards others. But the truth is, despite the hype this time of year, self-love is an important skill…

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10 gymnastics deductions you are getting

10 Gymnastics Deductions You are Probably Getting and How to Avoid Them

You spend a ton of time working on improving your gymnastics skills and perfecting your routine with the goal of getting a good score at your meet. Then you go to your meet, judges score your routine, and it can sometimes seem like they take off for everything. They take deductions for skills that aren’t…

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