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How High Can Gymnastics D-Scores Go? Top Scores, Skills and Vaults
A gymnastics D-Score can exceed 7.0, but there is no single maximum…
Gymnastics Vaults: How to Recognize the Names and Families
A vault name becomes easier to understand when it is split into…
Gymnastics Vault Equipment: Table Height, Springboard, Runway and Mats
How high is a vault table, and how far do gymnasts run…
Unitard vs. Leotard in Gymnastics: What’s the Difference (and Which to Choose)?
For many years, the high-cut leotard has been the traditional look of…
Artistry Deductions in Gymnastics: What Judges Look For
A gymnast can land every tumbling pass, stay on the beam and…
Train Like a Gymnast: 8 Core Exercises for Strong, Defined Abs
Gymnasts are known for their lean, sculpted abs and incredible core strength…
Chest-to-Wall vs. Back-to-Wall Handstands: What Each Drill Teaches
Compare the purpose, entry demands and limitations of the two wall-handstand orientations…
The Complete Guide to Handstand Entries (Kick-Up, Wall, Press & More)
Handstand entries are the gateway to every inverted skill you’ll ever learn…
Kick-Up to Handstand: The Classic Entry Every Beginner Starts With
If you’ve ever dreamed of standing upside down, balancing on your hands…
Is the Straddle Press Handstand Harder? Here’s Why Everyone Tries It
At first glance, the straddle press handstand may look effortless, gracefully lifting…
How to Do a Front Walkover on Beam: A Step-by-Step Guide for Gymnasts
The front walkover on balance beam transforms a familiar floor skill into…
Gymnastics Hair Accessories: What’s Allowed at Meets and How to Wear Them Safely
Bows, scrunchies, hair nets and sparkly clips are part of meet day…