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5 Essential Skills for Gymnastics Coaches to Successfully Work with Athletes

Gymnastics coaching is a challenging and rewarding profession that requires a diverse set of skills. To really excel in the sport, be happy at work, and effectively work with athletes, coaches need to possess certain key attributes. In this…
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7 Common Handstand Problems in Gymnasts and Exact Exercises To Fix Them

Handstands are one of the most basic skills gymnasts look to perfect, but they are surprisingly very complex. There are many possible reasons why someone isn't able to stack a full straight handstand, which can be very frustrating for parents…
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5 Ankle Strengthening Drills for Gymnasts: Enhancing Strength and Stability

Strong and stable ankles are crucial for gymnasts, as they provide the foundation for various tumbling skills, jumps, leaps, and landings. Ankle strengthening drills not only improve athletic performance but also help prevent injuries. In this…
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5 Steps for Starting Gymnastics Off Season Right

It's that time of the year when gymnastics season is wrapping up, and people are getting excited about the upcoming off-season. No more routines, new skills to play with, and all the other fun that comes with it. That said, when coaches are…
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5 Simple Split Active Flexibility Drills For Better Leaps and Jumps

Full splits are something many gymnasts and other aesthetic-based sports are trying to achieve.  While many people rely on static or dynamic stretching to make changes (which is helpful) the reality is that without any strength or active flexibility…
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7 Must Use Gymnastics Shoulder Flexibility & Strength Exercises

Having fully flexible, strong, and stable shoulders is essential in gymnastics. This is for both skill performance, but also health and reducing the risk of overuse injuries. So many gymnasts struggle with a limited range of motion, limited…

The 5 Common Split Flexibility and Leap Problems and Exactly How to Fix Them

Split flexibility and bigger leap angles are one of the most common problems gymnasts, dancers, cheerleaders, and other performing arts athletes face. The problem is that limited split flexibility can have many different underlying causes. I've…

7 Steps for Overcoming Knee Pain from Osgood Schlatters in Gymnastics

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common injury among young gymnasts, mainly caused by excessive impact forces and landing repetitions stressing the open growth plate of the knee. It occurs when the quadriceps muscles that form the patellar…
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3 Pillars of Coaching Success: Self Reflection, Accountability, and Internal Self Esteem

As coaches, educators, and leaders in gymnastics, our ultimate goal is to help our athletes achieve success and reach their full potential. However, this is not always an easy task given the enormous amount of work and knowledge it takes. Many…
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Helping Gymnasts With Back Pain from Landing Forces

When people think of back pain in gymnastics, they typically think about the extreme back bending motions that cause stress fractures or "spondy" fractures. While this is for sure a big part of gymnasts having back pain, there are other factors…