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hi @Geoffrey Taucer thats interesting, there are 100 pointers, however it all has to come naturally, just interesting to know

I am still researching this

When I do a cartwheel, I should as gymnast coach taught 1) Squeeze contract the abs 2) push shoulder & straight forearms into ground, making it long and tall What should I do with the legs or feet appropriately? Should I "think about reaching my toes to the ceiling (while pointing them). ...

I am still researching this

question addendum: my goal is eventually land my feet from the wall to the floor with a backbend position, curious if that is safe or not

I am doing handstands against a wall. I heard that with head facing away from wall, I can scoot my hands away from the wall to get a good stretch and build strength. Question is how far can I scoot the hands away from the wall, while it being a safe exercise? 1 feet , 2 feet, or even more? Is...

Hi statistically what percent of male and female gymnasts use T vs 45 in your experience ?

also, what gives the most points or is optimal in judge's eyes on floor routine cartwheel?

What is the ideal hand position for a Cartwheel? In Round off , they teach the T-Hand position below. Should I also do same for cartwheel, or use 45/45 degrees hands? What do most professional Level 10 and Olympic Gymnastics do? I am guessing, beginners use 45-45, and professionals use...

When I do a handstand, I should as gymnast coach taught 1) Squeeze contract the abs 2) Squeeze the glutes 3) actively pushing shoulder &straight forearms into ground Are there any other hidden/secret muscle movements I am missing?

hi, its like you read my coaches' mind, thanks !

I was taking notes for Cartwheel, last landing phase at the end. My gymnastics teach left some quick notes, before vacation. "Rotating hip to front lower ab toe down. Squeeze butt to get chest standing " Can anyone make sense of this? Otherwise I will ask her when she comes back It is for...

and I should be mildly somewhat tight, but not overtight so I'm not like a robot? correct? thanks for the answer/explanations. , also it just feels awkward and I cannot move as well when I am tight, I will practice more

My coach asked me to suck in my abs core when doing cartwheels. Doesn't that lead to a stiff body and feel kind of like robot? In basketball and softball, a relaxed body leads to a quicker/smoother motion rather than being tight. Just trying to understand this concept.

I am doing handstand pushups. What is a good way to increase progression of handstand pushups without using a weight vest? I am open to suggestions using a wall, or not against a wall. Thanks,

thanks, I do a lot of squats 150lb and leg weightlifting, however I will try your drills for active flexibility, thanks,

I am working on the Cartwheel. In breaking up into pieces, One thing lagging my cartwheel is able to a T Lever drill, which I have been working on. I could hardly do that balancing, however now my balance has increased greatly over 2 weeks. After that, is the quarter turn. Does anyone have...

haha, yeah, I am attending adult gymnastics with 20 people in class, so its hard to have coach give advice with time/all the students (great coach though) I'm surprised how much youtube/articles there are for gymnastics maybe, just a separate chalkbucket page for student/advice tips would be...

hi @skschlag one last thing, hopefully we get a forum just for student technique/skills, different from the Coaches forum the WAG forum has a lot of parent/emotion forums, its hard to filter through just for advice/tips, etc. Thanks ! "I want to start gymnastics…but I feel like I’m too old"...

adult boyfriend who wants to try