Selecting the right music for a gymnastics floor routine is crucial in creating a performance that captivates both judges and the audience. Below are some must-have upbeat sassy gymnastics floor music tracks for 2024, each …
Gymnastics Training & Skills
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. Whether you’re a beginner or very advanced, these stretches will help improve your …
Top 4 Wrist Strengthening Exercises For Gymnasts
Gymnasts are incredibly strong and agile, able to handle complicated moves that strain their wrists. Take the Primal horse routine, for example. A gymnast’s hands might hit the ground about 50 times during this routine; …
How Gymnasts Sculpt Biceps With Straight-arm Exercises
Gymnasts, especially ring specialists, achieve impressive biceps without relying on traditional bicep curls seen in weightlifting. The secret lies in their unique training approach, particularly focusing on straight-arm exercises. Unlike bodybuilders who prioritize building large …
Wall Press Handstand: Top Exercise for Building a Press to Handstand
The press to handstand is an impressive and challenging movement. For many, it’s a daunting task until they manage to do it once. Instead of spreading your efforts across numerous drills, it’s more effective to …
How Do You Not Wobble On A Balance Beam?
A common challenge for gymnasts at all levels is maintaining stability—avoiding the dreaded “wobble,” particularly during complex movements. Many gymnasts excel in complex acrobatics and dismounts yet find simpler maneuvers like pivots and sideways movements …
How Gymnastic Rings Target Muscles: Do They Strengthen the Abs?
Gymnastic rings, a cornerstone in both Olympic gymnastics and contemporary functional fitness regimes, offer a unique mix of simplicity and challenge. These understated yet versatile tools effectively target a broad spectrum of muscle groups. But …
Are Balance Beam Montessori?
When we think of Montessori education, images of children engrossed in hands-on, independent learning activities often come to mind. But what about balance beams? Are these seemingly traditional pieces of equipment also a part of …
Why Are Gymnastics Rings Considered a “Strongman” Event?
Gymnastics rings, often just called rings, are used mainly in artistic gymnastics for men. The origin of gymnastics rings can be traced back to the early 19th century. They were introduced into the Olympic Games …