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    Parents Stretching

    Does anyone’s gymnast use a stretching app to stay on track with stretching and to keep motivated? If so, which one do they like? My girl is super muscular but struggles with flexibility. She finds stretching boring and I was hoping an app would make it a little more “fun.” She’s also super busy...
  2. Trying_to_tumble

    Off Topic What is your stretch routine like?

    Just out of curiosity, what does your (or your child’s) stretching routine look like to improve flexibility for gymnastics? I want to see how everybody’s compares to mine, as I haven’t been progressing much lately. This is what mine looks like: Butterfly stretch , 5 minutes Frog stretch, 3...
  3. sun

    Coaches Grip finger holes stretched too big/other grips stretching long after 2 weeks

    Normally I just have them add tape to the finger holes until it fits again. This isn't working with one kid, what are some alternatives? I've seen folks use rubber bands, how can I set that up? I'm also having lots of kids report that their grips are stretching out way too fast, like 2 weeks or...
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  4. TheXcelMom

    Parents Assisted stretching

    Daughter. 12YO. XG. She's lost her splits. Her flexibility overall seems to have decreased. She has to work on that, generally, but there's also been talk of these places that do assisted stretching. I'll call one next week to find out how often an athlete usually goes (at 75-80 bux a pop) if...
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    WAG Stretching a Leo, 101

    Would like to know if anyone has a way to stretch the arms and chest area out on a competition leo. Have done the crotch thing with the weights to make one longer….not sure if this would help the shoulders and chest. Anyone?
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    WAG Warmup/stretching while waiting turn during meet

    Hi All. During a competition, the team will warm up during the allotted "warm up" time. Once competition started the gymnasts are allowed to warm up prior to their turn on each event. My question is when the gymnasts are just sitting there and waiting. Are they allowed to stretch/warm up on...
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    Parents Stretching Programs??

    Has anyone tried the mUv Method stretch program? It keeps coming across my FB feed. We’re traveling a lot this summer and my DD will miss quite a bit of gym. I was wondering if this would be a good program for her to work through to maintain/improve her flexibility. Thanks!
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    WAG Coaches: How often should I do "Active Flexibility Stretching"?

    How often should I do "Active Flexibility Stretching"? I do Passive/Static Stretching everyday for 1 hr. Just curious how often should I do "Active Stretching" as its a little bit more strength based. Three times a week? What do you recommend for your students? Currently a 30 year old woman...
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    WAG How many times and how long stretching for Adult females?

    I am a 30 year old woman training gymnastics recreationally for last 6 months, around 5'5, 135 pounds. Never done it before, and find it interesting. I am in generally good shape, do aerobics, and light weight training. How long should I stretch per day? My gymnast coach said to stretch twice...
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    WAG Shoulder Flexibility Rod Stretch, Difference Using Wooden Bar Rod or Towel Rope

    Whats the difference in doing the shoulder bar dislocation stretch with a regular wooden rod vs a towel/rope? (Note: I know the second picture is using a towel, but I use a rope and pull it wide tight).
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    Parents Stretching

    I have seen a lot of posts about tough coaches so i just want to share my daughter's experience, they don't allow parents in the gym to watch practice soo I just go off of what my daughter says. she is 12 and in level 5 and very tough and does not cry easily but she seems to be crying at the...
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    WAG Stretches for back walkover

    So I am working on my back walkover, and I was wondering if anyone has good stretches you recommend for your back? I have heard from friends and the internet that bridges can be really bad for you, plus they make my lower back really sore, so I’m trying to not just do those. Also, (sorry for 2...
  13. dan129834

    MAG Stretching routine and fear of going backward

    Hey everyone, im currently practicing alone on the grass due to the covid pandemic, and im looking for some very good stretches to get the splits, a very good pike and pancakes. Im also trying to do a back handspring, and my fear is stopping me from going fully backwards. i start the jump and...
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    Parents Stretching to increase flexibility

    DD wants to improve her flexibility in her leaps and splits. Does anyone have any links to some good online resources for stretches to help with this?
  15. dan129834

    MAG Help with beginner gymnastics stretches and exercises

    Hey, im a beginner gymnast, started 4 months ago, and i've been training in gym for 5 years, so im a bit tight.(but still not that heavy, 69 kg, 1.72 m, i do have good fundamental strength) I want to improve my flexibility without pushing it too much and injuring myself. I almost able to do side...
  16. _gym_wolf_

    Splits and Stretching

    I am in lvl 6/7 and had an injury during my year of lvl 5. My coach overstretched me and I tore my hip in multiple places. Now, I have a tight hip and hamstring. I can usually go all the way down on the previously injured side, also my good side (left), but on the other side the hamstring is...
  17. Jard.the.gymnast

    WAG Stretching routine music

    My kids have been asking about a stretching routine on music for quite some time now. Now that it's off season we have a little more time for it so I decided to give them one. The only problem is that I have no idea what music to use. I want to use a normal pop song, because the kids like those...
  18. Jard.the.gymnast

    Off Topic Calf muscle stretches

    So we upped our time on vault this year and i notice that my Calf muscles (i think, it is below my knee on the back) are really wore and thight. Does anyone know Some good stretches for these muscles?
  19. Jard.the.gymnast

    WAG Stretches for a better toe point

    Does anyone know some good stretches for a better toe point? All I can find is a foot stretcher, which is not what I need...
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    WAG Achilles stretches

    Can anyone suggest some good stretches for the Achilles tendon? My DD has mentioned a pain in her heel for the past few weeks. Not the base of the heel, more 'inside'. It's been interfering with tumbling but at home she seems fine. The other day one of the coaches noted that her calf on that leg...

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