Skills & Levels

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

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USAG Level 3 Beam Routine (2021–2029 Cycle)

By Level 3, the beam routine finally starts to look and feel…

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USAG Level 2 Beam Routine (2021–2029 Cycle)

At Level 2, the balance beam starts to feel more like a…

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USAG Level 1 Beam Routine (2021–2029 Cycle)

Beam routines are key elements in artistic gymnastics competitions. Each level from…

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USAG Women’s Skill Requirements: Levels 1 to 10 (2021–2029 Cycle)

The USA Gymnastics Women’s Development Program provides a structured pathway for female…

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Moving from Compulsory to Optional Gymnastics: Level 5 to Level 6

Moving from compulsory to optional gymnastics, usually the leap from Level 5…

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Is Level 10 Enough for Most Gymnasts?

For most gymnasts, Level 10 represents a monumental achievement and the pinnacle…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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