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5 Essential Bar Exercises for Gymnastics Beginners
Bar exercises are an important part of gymnastics training, helping athletes build…
How to Do a Forward Roll in Gymnastics (Easy Steps for Beginners)
Learning the forward roll is a fantastic entry point into gymnastics. This…
Compulsory vs. Optional Gymnastics: What Changes in the Routine?
Understand prescribed and individual routines, how content and execution affect judging, and…
Level 2 Gymnastics Skills: What Gymnasts Learn on Each Event
USAG Level 2 develops the basic movements introduced at Level 1 and…
A Beginner’s Guide to Home Gymnastics (No Equipment Required)
Gymnastics – a sport that conjures images of graceful athletes soaring through…
Level 1 Gymnastics Skills: All Four Events Explained
USAG Level 1 introduces the movements that later gymnastics skills build on…
How to Do a Back Walkover: Steps, Drills and What Coaches Look For
A back walkover is a slow, controlled skill that moves backward through…
Why Gymnasts Spray Uneven Bars: Water, Chalk and Grip Preparation
Learn why water and chalk are used on uneven bars, what USAG…
Gymnastics Dismounts: Perfecting the Last Step of Your Routine
A dismount in gymnastics is the move performed at the end of…
How to Create a Training Program Like a Gymnast
A gymnastics training program is distinct from typical fitness routines because it…
What is the Biles II Move?
Simone Biles, widely regarded as the greatest gymnast of all time, has…
Planning a Gymnastics Rings Workout: Exercise Choice, Volume and Recovery
Build a focused rings conditioning session around readiness, balanced exercise choices, manageable…