There are some basic shapes and body positions that get repeated over and over in gymnastics skills. Learning and then mastering the shapes is one great way to practice and improve your gymnastics at home. We're going to go over each of the shapes, why it's important, and some gymnastics skills which require you to… Read More →
Articles for Gymnasts
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… Read More →
A kip is an important skill in gymnastics. Not only do you need it for the level 4 bar routine, along with the other compulsory levels, but many gymnasts also use a kip as their mount at optional levels. A gymnastics kip is a hard skill to learn because it requires a lot of upper-body… Read More →
Are you looking to throw an AMAZING gymnastics party? Look no further because GymnasticsHQ has you covered! Click Here to Download Your GymnasticsHQ's Party Invitations and Thank You Cards When throwing a gymnastics party you have two options: have your party at a gymnastics center or have a gymnastics-themed party at home. If you're… Read More →
A 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… Read More →
A back handspring is a gymnastics skill that is a big milestone in a gymnast’s progression. We are going to go through the muscles you need to learn a back handspring, the best drills for a back handspring, and step by step how to do one. A back handspring is a hard skill to… Read More →
We LOVE providing tips and skills for our readers to practice their gymnastics at home! This one is especially for those more advanced gymnasts that are looking to add higher level (B and up) skills to their floor or beam routines. A switch leap is an advanced leap that can help you earn difficulty in… Read More →
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… Read More →
Apr02
How to Do a Switch Leap
A 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… Read More →
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