If you know us, you know that we feel the handstand is the most important skill in gymnastics because it's used in all 4 events. We decided to break down how to do a handstand for beginners, check it out! We will show you the easiest way to do a handstand and other drills you…
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One of the main differences in bar routine requirements at different levels is how high you have to cast. At some of the lowest gymnastics levels you just need to do a cast in your bar routine, but by Level 7, you need to do a cast to handstand. When you do a cast, make…
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You've gone through regular season meets and now it's time to prepare for your state meet. While not that big of a difference, often times gymnasts are more nervous for state meets than regular meets. We get it! We've put together some helpful tips to get you prepared for your state meet to get those…
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Gymnasts ask us all the time, "how can I improve my press handstand?". The press handstand is a very challenging skill that requires a LOT of strength and flexibility. Many gymnasts have a difficult time mastering this skill, but it's also one that they should really work on mastering for several reasons. For example, the…
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Let's be real - positivity is sometimes a difficult mindset to achieve. Whether you're new to the gymnastics world or a seasoned gymnast, negative thoughts and mindsets can creep in at any stage in the game. We decided to put together a quick list of 5 tips to help you stay positive as a gymnast…
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We all know that in gymnastics, flexibility is not only a must, but it's also something many gymnasts struggle with. We wanted to come up with a fun way to work on the sometimes daunting activity of stretching and working on your flexibility. We hope you have fun with this! Click Here to Download Your…
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It's all too easy to have slightly incorrect form or posture when doing gymnastics skills that can very quickly turn into bad form and a bad habit. It happens to everyone - both lower and higher level gymnasts. We are going to address some of the most common form/posture bad habits in this post so…
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It’s no coincidence that gymnasts who have gotten to the top of their sport share certain key habits. In fact, successful elite athletes in all sports have learned how to focus on the things that will bring them massive success, in lieu of getting sidetracked by the things that produce little to no tangible results…
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We know that all of our gymnasts just love any kind of gymnastics gifts. What if you could be more intentional about the gymnastics gifts that you are purchasing for your gymnast? It's a win-win! Your gymnast gets more gear AND she's able to maximize the gear in a productive manner to help her improve…
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At the start of a new meet season or a new year, many of us look at our long term goals and think about how we can achieve them. We like to have yearly goals, monthly goals, and even daily goals. You don't need to have every minute planned out, but it’s important to sit…
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