How-To Skills

Improve gymnastics strength, flexibility, technique, and skills with practical training guides, drills, conditioning, and mobility exercises.

6 Alternative Ways to Enter a Handstand Without Kicking Up

Handstands are a challenging yet rewarding exercise, requiring a mix of strength,…

Wrist Strength for Gymnastics: Preparation, Loading and When Pain Needs Attention

Understand wrist and forearm preparation, progressive loading and the difference between conditioning…

Straight-Arm Strength in Gymnastics: Leverage, Holds and Progression

Understand why extended elbows do not mean inactive muscles, how body position…

Handstand Kick-Up Guide: 3 Training Phases for Beginners

A handstand kick-up helps you get into a handstand by kicking your…

Wall-Assisted Press Handstands: Purpose, Limitations and Progression

Learn what wall assistance changes in a press handstand, how it differs…

New to Tumbling? A Comprehensive Guide for Adult Beginners

When adults hear the word "tumbling," they often think of backflips, leaping…

Starting Gymnastics Rings: What Beginners Should Learn First

A first-session guide to rings, including hanging versus support, manageable exercises, grip…

Back Handspring for Beginners: How Gymnasts Learn It With a Coach

A back handspring is the skill that turns a young gymnast into…

How Do You Not Wobble On A Balance Beam?

A common challenge for gymnasts at all levels is maintaining stability—avoiding the…

How to Stay on the Beam: Balance Techniques for Gymnasts

Balance isn’t just about luck—it’s a skill you can build. Staying on…

Why Are Handstands So Tiring?

Ever wondered why flipping your world upside down can be so exhausting?…

Gymnastics for Beginners: How to Choreograph Your First Floor Routine

Designing a gymnastics floor routine can be an exciting yet challenging task.…