So I’ve had my front tuck on tramp for many months at this point, but a couple of weeks ago over rotation became a serious problem. I nearly got injured, but even though I didn’t it set a bit of a mental block, which is disappointing on such a simple skill. I really don’t know how to over rotate...
Honestly I feel you, my arm strength is also terrible. I can do 20-25 pushups with arms going out on a good day, less if I’m sore, but can barely do like 2 “army“ push-ups. I’d say just practice them at home and you’ll get better.
Another thing- everyone will progress at their own pace. Don’t...
Thank you! round off 2 BHS came easily after getting RO one BHS….my form is still atrocious though lol. I also did gymnastics from ages 8-11 before quitting because of covid so the skills came a little easier even if I had never done them before.
Lots of stuff…but mainly,
DON’T SKIP CONDITIONING!! (and do lots at home)
They’d have us do 15 minutes at the end of our rec classes, but 30 minutes of conditioning a week is no where NEAR enough. I still do rec, but now that I condition an hour a day at home and then stretch for 30 after, I...
I did go through a very small phase of that in early autumn, just because the weather was so great and for a few weeks I just wanted to spend time in the garden and crochet outside… I sound like an old lady but those are the things I like lol.
However in the winter, I would’ve killed for more...
Wow, that’s super impressive!
As someone who also started gymnastics even later (at 13) the most I’m aiming for is for my skills to reach level 5, if I train really hard, then 6. What level are you in now?
by each way do you mean an hour for going and an hour to return or four hours in total? after reading all these replies I feel so lucky that my very decent gym is only 10 minutes away!
My favourite gymnastics movie (the movie that made we want to start gymnastics!) is without a doubt Full Out. 7 year old me saw that one afternoon and the next day I was doing cartwheels and handstands in the backyard. What’s even more inspiring is it’s based on a true story! It’s no longer on...
Hello, does anyone have any tips on how to wear glasses while doing gymnastics? I am severely nearsighted, and practically blind without my glasses. I did it for a while without them, but I don’t want to risk getting hurt because of my poor eyesight. I have tried to get contacts, but after the...
I am NOT a coach.....however-
my gymnastics coach always said you 10000% HAD to have a bwo before even THINKING of backhandsprings. however, my gymnastics coach was superrrr flexible and I am.....not. I CAN do a backwalkover, but its pretty sloppy and practicing even just 5 or 6 of them give me...
Is it ok to do conditioning on the days you wake up and feel sore?I know it’s good to push your self and do hard things but I’m wondering if there’s a limit. On the days I do feel super sore and condition anyway I just wake up more sore the next day, but isn’t that what builds strength? I’m...
Does this mean it is not necessary to have done gymnastics to become a gymnastics coach? I always thought you had to reach level 3 to be qualified for coaching.
Not sure exactly where this thread would go……it’s not WAG but it’s not really off topic. Idk but anyway,
A few days ago I made the decision to switch from gymnastics to T & T. Although I had to bid farewell to the bars with a tear in my eye, I think it was the right choice for me.
What level...
I have a pretty rough backwalkover (slightly bent legs, no pointed toes, etc) , but I can do one. I also have really mediocre back flexibility, and I don't stretch my back regularly (only my shoulders).
The hardest part is overcoming the fear of going back on one leg, so for that I'd say just...
I think the WAG forum is a bit more general, so for gymnasts, parents, and everyone in between. It does serve more or less the same purpose as a hypothetical gymnast forum, now that you mention it.
I believe there used to be a gymnast section, but it got archived. Maybe I'm confusing it with something else, but I think that's what happened. It would be cool if it came back, though.
While I agree with some of what you are saying, it would be unrealistic to expect mods to monitor private conversations between younger gymnasts. I definitely enjoyed PMing other teen gymnasts on the platform, however at the end of the day I think the safety aspect should come first.
I also...
Something I do when I don’t feel like doing “normal” conditioning (like the stuff they make us do at practice) is follow along to YouTube workouts. I don’t do them everyday, because some can be quite intense but I definitely do them a few times a week. Here is my normal conditioning routine...