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Backward Roll Extension Drills
A back extension roll is an important skill progression. The motion of lifting your body with your shoulders extended is very similar to when you learn how to do a giant on the bars. Whilst mastering the overall movement of a back extension roll can be quite daunting, our friends at Beats Per Minute…
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Exercises to Improve Mobility for Gymnasts
Mobility is the ability to move freely without any additional strain or tension on the joints. It will allow an athlete to achieve a better and much wider range of movement. Mobility is also heavily linked to an individual’s underlining joint health and allows a gymnast or athlete to complete movements in flow without…
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Strength and Conditioning for Handstands
Handstands are a movement that is very common within the sport of gymnastics, acrobatics and cheerleading. They build the basic foundations for an athlete and allow them to build confidence to perform more complex skills. In order to do a handstand with confidence, an athlete needs to practice, practice, practice! Here are some strength…
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Moon Bridge Drills With Neophyte Performance
Bridges are an essential skill to master in the sport of gymnastics. This exercise has several variations and is a great way to build core muscles and strength which are needed when performing various gymnastics moves! For this week’s Tips and Tricks, the team at Neophyte Performance demonstrates how to perfect the Moon Bridge. But before starting out, make sure to warm up and…