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Shushunova: Elena Shushunova is a former Soviet, Russian gymnast who was a European, World and Olympic Champion. Shushunova was the first to perform several unique and difficult skills, named after her including her signature Shushunova (a straddle jump to land … Continue reading

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Photo animation of Shawn Johnson doing a flic flic layout on beam. Continue reading

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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

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GymnasticsZone gives 8 tips to help a gymnast who is having trouble with bent and split legs in her back handspring on beam. Continue reading

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Learn this straightforward beam training technique that will have gymnasts begging to do skills on high beam and reduce the time coaches spend spotting. Continue reading

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The main requirement for success on beam is to have a beam training system that includes, both beam skill mastery and proper beam equipment progressions. A systematic approach to training is important on all events but is even more critical … Continue reading

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