A roundoff back handspring is a key move in gymnastics that combines a quick turnaround with a powerful backward flip. Mastering this move is essential for advancing to more complex gymnastics routines. This guide will …
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 …
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 …
When starting out in gymnastics, one of the most common questions beginners ask is whether they should first learn a frontflip, backflip, or sideflip. Each flip has its own set of advantages and challenges. Here’s …
Artistic gymnastics has a variety of moves for everyone, from beginners to world-class athletes, each with its challenges and rewards. Whether you’re just starting or competing at the highest level, there’s always something new to …
In gymnastics, a “salto” refers to a somersault performed in the air, without the hands touching the ground. This move can be executed in various positions such as tucked, piked, or laid out (straight), and …
The Xcel program, developed by USA Gymnastics, is designed to provide a competitive platform for gymnasts of varying skill levels. It caters to athletes who may not be pursuing the elite or Junior Olympic track …
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; …
In gymnastics, scoring is based on a big rulebook called the Code of Points, which is over 200 pages long. The Code of Points serves as the cornerstone of gymnastics judging. This exhaustive document outlines …
In the world of gymnastics, the height of athletes has long been a topic of interest and discussion. Female gymnasts, in particular, are often noted for their petite stature. But what exactly is the average …
The straddle press to handstand is an impressive move, but many struggle to master it. Don’t worry, because today we’re going to share some fundamental tips that will help you achieve your straddle press to …
A handstand kick-up helps you get into a handstand by kicking your legs up into the air. It’s hard to nail that perfect upside-down position without a strong kick-up. You might wonder why the kick-up …
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 …