If you’re anything like us, you’re always looking for some fun gymnastics challenges to dig into – especially now that school is (most likely) out or soon will be and you’re finding yourself with a tad more time on your hands! We asked Maya, a Level 8 gymnast (@mayaistumbling), to give these Chellsie Memmel challenges…
DetailsThe spiderman against the wall gymnastics drills is our favorite way to practice and learn a handstand for gymnastics. To do this exercise, pick a wall in your house with nothing around it that would be dangerous if you fell. You want to do this on carpet or a mat. Stand about a foot from…
DetailsWe are obsessed with creating unique ideas for gymnastics products that YOU get to be the designer when creating your own unique, personalized, customizable gear! Our newest DIY gymnastics gear is our Gymnastics DIY Doodle Grip Bag Kit! You can grab yours here! We’ve put together a video with some of our design ideas and…
DetailsGymnastics is a sport that requires strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance. Whether you’re a beginner just starting out or an experienced gymnast looking to refine your skills, having a checklist of basic gymnastics skills can help you track your progress and ensure you’re mastering the fundamentals. Below is a checklist of basic gymnastics skills that…
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Mastering the basic shapes in gymnastics is essential for gymnasts at any level. These foundational positions—such as the tuck, pike, straddle, and hollow body—are key to performing more advanced gymnastics skills with proper form and control. Understanding and practicing these shapes will improve your body awareness, strength, and technique, setting the stage for a successful…
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For all of those times when you’re stuck at home and need things to do, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite printables and ideas and put them here for you to access in one place. Make sure to check out our YouTube Channel for TONS of videos and workouts! We hope you enjoy! Before…
DetailsA handstand pirouette is a gymnastics skill that is one of those big milestone skills in her progressions; after mastering a handstand pirouette on floors, a gymnast can move on to cast handstands and pirouettes on bars. Handstand pirouettes can be completed on bars, beam and floor. We will be going over bars and beam…
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We’ve put together a list of 10 exercises you can do at home to improve your gymnastics skills. These are all skills you can learn and improve at home. The list below has gymnastics exercises you can do at home without any home gymnastics equipment. Maybe you take a gymnastics class once or twice a…
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Given the time of year, you’re most likely at the end of your competitive season or close to it. While it’s great to take a break and have time to unwind in your off-season, one of the most valuable things you can do immediately after your season ends is to reflect back on your season…
DetailsA switch leap is an advanced leap that can help you earn difficulty in your gymnastics routines. Before learning a switch leap you should have mastered a split leap, and be able to do it with a 180° split with squeezed legs and pointed feet. To do a good switch leap you will need flexibility.…
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