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Tuck, Pike and Layout: How to Recognize Gymnastics Body Shapes
Compare the three body shapes, understand their role in rotation and read…
Beam Choreography Explained: Poses, Balances and Connected Movement
Understand the different roles of choreographic shapes, recognized skills and composition requirements…
Eight Gymnastics Meet Hairstyles and How to Choose a Workable Style
Compare eight hairstyle options for competition and test comfort, loose length, fastening…
Gymnastics Hair for Practice: Comfortable Styles That Stay Out of the Way
Choose and adjust everyday gymnastics hairstyles by hair length, comfort and the…
What is the Optional Program in Artistic Gymnastics?
The USA Gymnastics Women’s Development Program is divided into three major segments…
Gymnastics Levels Explained: How Many Levels There Are and How Gymnasts Move Up
If your child has just joined a gym team, you’ve probably heard…
Women’s Gymnastics Rotations: Following All Four Events at a Meet
Follow vault, bars, beam and floor, recognize warm-up formats and flights, and…
Think Gymnasts Are Short? Meet the Tallest Female Gymnasts in Olympic History
When most people picture a female Olympic gymnast, they probably imagine someone…
How Gymnasts Keep Their Balance: Center of Gravity, Support and Body Control
Explore the mechanics and sensory control behind beam balances, handstands and landings…
Step-by-Step Guide to Doing a Back Bridge for Beginners
If you’re looking to challenge yourself and add a powerful move to…
Flexibility in Gymnastics: Why It Matters and How Gymnasts Train It
Gymnasts need flexibility for the shapes their skills require: split leaps and…
How Rhythmic Gymnasts Train for Unbelievable Flexibility
If you’ve ever watched rhythmic gymnastics—ribbons flying, legs lifting into unreal extensions…