Here’s the brutal truth about learning a new gymnastics skill: Everyone wants to learn a new gymnastics skill fast, but in reality there are many steps that need to happen before you will be able to learn a new skill. Have you been trying to learn a new gymnastics skill, but just can’t seem to…
Read articleWant to upgrade your gymnastics routine with a higher value turn? Turns are an easy area, along with jumps, to upgrade your gymnastics skills! We’ve broken down some common gymnastics turns and included the skill values for you here for both floor and beam (all of these values are for the Developmental Program unless otherwise…
Read articleGymnastics 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…
Read articleA 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…
Read articleThe cast is a foundational skill in gymnastics that plays a crucial role in building strength and fluidity on the bars. One of the most important aspects of executing a cast is achieving the correct angle. Cast angle requirements are vital for gymnasts to understand, as they directly impact scoring in competitions and are essential…
Read articleGymnasts 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…
Read articleLet’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.…
Read articleFlexibility is one of the most important components of gymnastics, and nothing will help you improve more than a flexibility challenge! Flexibility allows gymnasts to execute beautiful leaps, perfect splits, and seamless transitions between skills. Improving your flexibility can enhance your overall performance, reduce the risk of injury, and help you achieve more advanced skills.…
Read articleIt’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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