Skills & Levels

Explore gymnastics skills and level requirements, including USAG Levels 1–10, Xcel, apparatus skills, progressions, and mobility rules.

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5 Gymnastics Skills That Make Better Dancers (and Vice-Versa)

Gymnastics and dance might look different, one is acrobatic and explosive, the…

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From Level 4 to Level 10: How Scoring Out Works in Gymnastics

If your gymnast is moving through the USA Gymnastics Development Program, you’ve…

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Optional Levels (6–10): Choosing an AA vs. IES Path (Strategy Guide)

In the optional levels of the USA Gymnastics Development Program, gymnasts no…

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Gymnastics Rings Skills Ranked by Difficulty: From A to F Elements

Gymnastics rings are among the most demanding apparatus in men’s artistic gymnastics.…

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Tsukahara vs. Yurchenko: What Sets These Iconic Vault Entries Apart?

Tsukaharas and Yurchenkos are two of the most important vault entry styles…

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The Art of Release Moves on Bars: Tkachevs, Jaegers, & Giengers

On the uneven bars, nothing captures the crowd’s attention quite like a…

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Mushroom vs. Pommel Trainer vs. Full Horse: When to Progress

Progressing on pommel horse means building skills step by step. Gymnasts start…

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The Ultimate Balance Beam Moves & Skills List with Difficulty Values

The balance beam is one of the most technically demanding apparatuses in…

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From Level 1 to Level 10: How to Choose Floor Music That Fits Your Routine

Floor music isn’t just background sound—it’s the heartbeat of a gymnast’s routine.…

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USAG Level 5 Floor Routine (2021–2029 Cycle)

The Level 5 floor routine is the final stop in the compulsory…

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