How to Do a Front Walkover (Beginner-Friendly Guide)
A front walkover often looks like a big, advanced gymnastics skill, but it’s really a controlled handstand that smoothly opens into a bridge and rises back to standing. Once you…
Back Walkover for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide
A back walkover is a foundational gymnastics skill where a gymnast begins in a standing position, leans backward into a bridge, and then kicks one leg over to return to…
Unitard vs. Leotard in Gymnastics: What’s the Difference (and Which to Choose)?
For many years, the high-cut leotard has been the traditional look of gymnastics. Now, the full-length unitard, offering more coverage and confidence, is giving gymnasts more choices than ever. So,…
What Counts as a Penalty in Gymnastics? A Complete Overview
When people think of gymnastics scoring, they usually imagine judges deducting tenths for bent legs, hops on landings, or wobbles on beam. But there’s another layer that can make or…
Artistry Deductions in Gymnastics: What Judges Are Really Looking For
In women’s artistic gymnastics, artistry deductions apply on balance beam and floor exercise when a routine lacks rhythm, expression, smooth transitions, or a personal sense of style. These deductions are…
Train Like a Gymnast: 8 Core Exercises for Strong, Defined Abs
Gymnasts are known for their lean, sculpted abs and incredible core strength. Spend five minutes watching an elite gymnast, and you’ll notice something unique: their midsection barely moves. So, what…
Back-to-Wall vs. Chest-to-Wall: Which Handstand Should Beginners Learn First?
Wall-assisted handstands come in two main flavors: back-to-wall (BTW) and chest-to-wall (CTW). Both help beginners turn gravity on its head—literally—without the fear of crashing down. But while they serve the…
The Complete Guide to Handstand Entries (Kick-Up, Wall, Press & More)
Handstand entries are the gateway to every inverted skill you’ll ever learn. Getting into a handstand is more than just a way to start—it sets the tone for your entire…
Kick-Up to Handstand: The Classic Entry Every Beginner Starts With
If you've ever dreamed of standing upside down, balancing on your hands with grace and control, chances are your journey began—or will begin—with the kick-up to handstand. This is the…
Is the Straddle Press Handstand Harder? Here’s Why Everyone Tries It
At first glance, the straddle press handstand may look effortless, gracefully lifting the legs into a handstand with no momentum, just control. But ask any gymnast, yogi, or calisthenics athlete,…