Men’s gymnastics in the USA is structured into ten levels, each with specific skills and requirements designed to progressively build a gymnast’s abilities. Here’s an overview of what each level entails, drawn from the USA …
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; …
Gymnastics scoring can be complex due to its subjective nature, with deductions based on technique, artistry, and execution. Since the early 2000s, significant changes have occurred in the scoring system, transitioning from the perfect 10.0 …
The question of whether there’s a height requirement for gymnastics surfaces frequently among fans and aspiring gymnasts alike. It’s a query born out of the observation that many elite gymnasts tend to be on the …
In the high-flying world of gymnastics, where athletes twist and turn their bodies in ways that defy gravity, the debate about which is more difficult—men’s or women’s gymnastics—is as old as the sport itself. Both …
Gymnastics has long been considered one of the most challenging sports in the world. Its unique combination of strength, flexibility, balance, and artistry sets it apart from many other athletic pursuits. In this article, we’ll …