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Advice for Gymnasts, Coaches Corner, Tips and Tricks

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 and conditioning exercises that can help you build the basis needed … Continue reading Strength and Conditioning for Handstands

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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 strengthen your ankles! According to Coach Maddye, to be able to complete … Continue reading Moon Bridge Drills With Neophyte Performance

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How to do a Backward Roll with Neophyte Performance

A backward roll is a staple movement in gymnastics and a basic skill to master. It might seem simple in theory, but it does take a bit of practice to get it right at first. The benefits of a backward roll are that it can be the starting point for more difficult moves in the future and it also helps the gymnast build flexibility in … Continue reading How to do a Backward Roll with Neophyte Performance

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