Skills & Levels

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

7 Most Difficult Balance Beam Skills (2025–2028 Code of Points)

The balance beam is one of the toughest events in gymnastics. At…

The Complete Gymnastics Vault Moves List: From Basics to Big Skills

Vault is the fastest event in artistic gymnastics and often the most…

USAG Development Program Levels 1–10: A Complete Guide for Beginners

If a gymnast is starting competitive gymnastics in the United States, the…

How Gymnasts Qualify: A Guide to USA Women’s Gymnastics Qualifications

Gymnastics in the United States follows a clearly defined structure that helps…

The Floor Exercise in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics: 2025–2028 Update

The 2025–2028 FIG Code of Points ushers in refined scoring guidelines and…

FIG Code of Points 2025-2028: Men’s Floor Exercise Updates

The 2025-2028 FIG Code of Points introduces several key changes to the…

Level 3 Gymnastics: Essential Skills for Progression

Level 3 in USA Gymnastics (USAG) serves as a critical developmental stage,…

Level 2 Gymnastics Skills: Advancing from the Basics

Level 2 gymnastics serves as a pivotal stage in a gymnast's development,…

Level 1 Gymnastics Skills: What Every Beginner Needs to Know

In the United States, the USA Gymnastics (USAG) Women's Development Program outlines…

Gymnastics Vault Skills for Levels 1–5: A Detailed Overview

Vault is one of the most exciting events in gymnastics—and for athletes…

7 Basic Skills Every Beginner Learns on the Uneven Bars

Before gymnasts learn advanced skills like kips, flyaways, or giants, they must…

A Complete Guide to Gymnastics Floor Routines (Levels 1–5)

Before a gymnast can perform powerful, personalized routines in optional gymnastics, she…