Balance Beam Skill Requirements (USAG Women’s DP Levels 6–10)
From Level 6 through Level 10, balance beam shifts from “meeting requirements”…
Rings Skill Requirements (MAG Levels 1–5)
Still rings is often called the control event in men’s gymnastics. At…
High Bar Skill Requirements (MAG Levels 1–5)
High bar (called Horizontal Bar in USAG materials) is where beginner boys…
Parallel Bars Skill Requirements (MAG Levels 1–5)
Parallel bars is where young MAG gymnasts learn to support their bodyweight…
Uneven Bars Skill Requirements (USAG Women’s DP Levels 1–5)
Uneven bars at the early Development Program (DP) levels is all about…
Pommel Horse Skill Requirements (USAG Men’s DP Levels 1–5)
In the USAG Men’s DP structure, Levels 1–2 are non-competitive (“Essential Elements”),…
Four Core Turning Skills on the Mushroom (Pommel Horse Basics)
Pommel horse has a reputation for being one of the most confusing…
How to Learn a Handstand on Still Rings (Step-by-Step Beginner Guide)
A handstand on still rings is one of the most demanding balance…
5 Gymnastics Skills That Make Better Dancers (and Vice-Versa)
Gymnastics and dance might look different, one is acrobatic and explosive, the…
5 Fun and Foundational Bar Skills for Young Gymnasts
When children are first introduced to gymnastics, the single bar becomes a…
USAG Level 5 Floor Routine (2021–2029 Cycle)
The Level 5 floor routine is the final stop in the compulsory…
USAG Level 3 Floor Routine (2021–2029 Cycle)
Level 3 is where floor routines start to feel more like real…