Men’s Gymnastics Levels 1–10: Skills and Requirements Guide
In the United States, competitive men’s gymnastics is organized through the USA Gymnastics Men’s Development Program. The current program uses the 2025–2028 Men’s Development Program Competition Manual, which contains updated…
Maximize Your Back Flexibility with This Daily Stretch Routine
Today, we'll go through a simple yet powerful daily stretch routine from Anna McNulty to help you get a flexible back fast. This 8-minute routine is designed to target back…
Which is Best for Beginners: Frontflip, Backflip, or Sideflip?
When starting out in gymnastics, one of the most common questions beginners ask is whether they should first learn a frontflip, backflip, or sideflip. Each flip has its own set…
A Comprehensive List of Artistic Gymnastics Moves (From Beginner To Advanced)
Artistic gymnastics has a variety of moves for everyone, from beginners to world-class athletes, each with its challenges and rewards. Whether you're just starting or competing at the highest level,…
What Is a Salto in Gymnastics?
In gymnastics, a "salto" refers to a complex acrobatic move involving a gymnast performing a somersault or flip in mid-air. Derived from the Italian word "salto," meaning "jump" or "leap,"…
The Ultimate Guide to Xcel Gymnastics (Bronze to Sapphire)
Xcel is a competitive women’s artistic gymnastics program operated by USA Gymnastics. It was created as an alternative to the traditional Women’s Development Program, commonly called DP. Xcel offers more…
What Is The Dead Loop In Gymnastics And Why Is It Banned?
Gymnastics has always rewarded athletes who push the limits of strength, flexibility, timing, and creativity. Some skills become permanent parts of the sport. Others disappear because equipment changes, judging rules…
How Gymnasts Build Strong, Pain-Free Wrists (And How You Can Too)
The wrist is a highly mobile joint with a delicate balance of strength and flexibility. Unlike the shoulder or hip, it isn’t naturally designed to bear bodyweight. Yet in gymnastics,…
How Artistic Gymnastics Is Scored at the Olympic Games
Since the 2004 Athens Olympics, artistic gymnastics has moved beyond the iconic “perfect 10.” In its place is the open-ended Code of Points (CoP), developed by the International Gymnastics Federation…
Average Height of Female Gymnasts: Olympic Comparisons & Trends (1996–2024)
Female Olympic gymnasts have a reputation for being short. But have they actually become taller over the past three decades? The Olympic data suggests a small but noticeable upward shift,…
