Level 5 Bar Routine Videos

Here are some videos of good Level 5 bar routines for gymnasts to check out. Continue reading

Back Handspring Series on Beam

The tumbling series requirement on beam is often problematic for gymnasts, and the most common, therefore, most problematic is the back handspring series. Continue reading

Sleep Tips for Gymnastics Competitions

Gymnasts, parents and coaches often don’t understand the negative effects that lack of sleep can mean for practice, and especially gymnastics competitions. Continue reading

What USAG Level 1 to 4 Gymnast Should Really Be Doing

While USA Gymnastics has a supposedly systematic system of training and competing gymnasts, the lower levels leave much to be desired in terms of training. Continue reading

10 Training Areas for 10.0 Execution Performance

There are many elements to successful gymnastics skill and routine execution scores that both gymnasts and coaches must make sure are covered in training. Continue reading

Gymnastics Training – Injuries – Obstacles = Gymnastics Success

Gymnastics coaching is often too one dimensional and focused on training, when there are other negative factors limiting gymnastics success. Continue reading

Principles of Gymnastics Skill Training

Coaches must understand gymnastics skill training principles and correctly apply them for gymnasts to achieve high level optional gymnastics success. Continue reading

5 Scientific Principles of Gymnastics Strength Training

Gymnastics coaches must understand and correctly implement basic strength training principles to correctly prepare their gymnasts for competition. Continue reading

Top 12 FX and Beam Dance Tips

A dozen tips for gymnasts of all levels for making their dance look better on beam and floor. Continue reading

Level 7 Optional All-Around Routines

Videos of Level 7 gymnasts doing all of their routines. Continue reading