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Element Groups on the Horizontal Bar -
EG I: Long hang swings with and without turns
EG II: Flight elements.
EG III: In bar and Adler elements
EG IV: Dismounts
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EG I: Long hang swings with and without turns
EG II: Flight elements.
EG III: In bar and Adler elements
EG IV: Dismounts
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March 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Element Groups on the Horizontal Bar -
EG I: Long hang swings with and without turns
EG II: Flight elements.
EG III: In bar and Adler elements
EG IV: Dismounts
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EG I: Long hang swings with and without turns
EG II: Flight elements.
EG III: In bar and Adler elements
EG IV: Dismounts
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An excellent summary of all the 2025-28 WAG CoP Judging Seminar Slides can be found over on reddit.
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From the Gymnastics community on Reddit: WAG 2025 - 2028 COP, A Deeper Dive
Explore this post and more from the Gymnastics community
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December 1, 2024 at 12:38 AM
An excellent summary of all the 2025-28 WAG CoP Judging Seminar Slides can be found over on reddit.
www.reddit.com/r/Gymnastics...
www.reddit.com/r/Gymnastics...
Importance of Lower Body Weight Training For Gymnasts
Importance of Lower Body Weight Training for Gymnasts -
Weight training is crucial for gymnasts' lower body strength, complementing bodyweight exercises.
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Importance of Lower Body Weight Training For Gymnasts
Seven Disciplines of Gymnastics
- Artistic
- Acrobatic
- Trampoline
- Tumbling
- Rhythmic
- Parkour
- Aerobic
- Artistic
- Acrobatic
- Trampoline
- Tumbling
- Rhythmic
- Parkour
- Aerobic
Exploring the Eight Exciting Disciplines of Gymnastics:
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) governs eight diverse gymnastics disciplines, each showcasing unique skills and artistry.
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November 29, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Seven Disciplines of Gymnastics
- Artistic
- Acrobatic
- Trampoline
- Tumbling
- Rhythmic
- Parkour
- Aerobic
- Artistic
- Acrobatic
- Trampoline
- Tumbling
- Rhythmic
- Parkour
- Aerobic
Circles are the most fundamental skills on pommel horse.
Over 85% of the pommel horse elements listed in the FIG code of points involve circles or some variation of a circle.
So mastering circles is the key to unlocking pommel
horse 🐎
#gymnastics #pommelhorse
Over 85% of the pommel horse elements listed in the FIG code of points involve circles or some variation of a circle.
So mastering circles is the key to unlocking pommel
horse 🐎
#gymnastics #pommelhorse
Simple Guide to Men’s Gymnastics – Pommel Part 3: How to Do a Circle
For every male gymnast, learning the circle is a requirement for the pommel horse. In this article, we'll make it simple and teach you how to do a circle!
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November 27, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Circles are the most fundamental skills on pommel horse.
Over 85% of the pommel horse elements listed in the FIG code of points involve circles or some variation of a circle.
So mastering circles is the key to unlocking pommel
horse 🐎
#gymnastics #pommelhorse
Over 85% of the pommel horse elements listed in the FIG code of points involve circles or some variation of a circle.
So mastering circles is the key to unlocking pommel
horse 🐎
#gymnastics #pommelhorse
The Four Element Groups of Each Event in Men's Gymnastics
....except Vault it has five lol.
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....except Vault it has five lol.
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A Deep Dive into Men’s Gymnastics: The Four Categories of Skills for Each Event - TGA
In Men's Artistic Gymnastics, each event has 4 element groups organizing similar skills. Fulfilling element groups provides difficulty value to a performance.
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November 27, 2024 at 12:10 PM
The Four Element Groups of Each Event in Men's Gymnastics
....except Vault it has five lol.
https://buff.ly/3ZheDnr
....except Vault it has five lol.
https://buff.ly/3ZheDnr
Minnesota Men’s Gymnastics GymACT team needs your help!
This past year the University of Minnesota kicked the reigning national Champions out of their training facility at Cooke Hall.
Please donate to help them fund their training for a repeat championship run!
This past year the University of Minnesota kicked the reigning national Champions out of their training facility at Cooke Hall.
Please donate to help them fund their training for a repeat championship run!
About 1 — Minnesota Men's Gymnastics Club
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November 26, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Minnesota Men’s Gymnastics GymACT team needs your help!
This past year the University of Minnesota kicked the reigning national Champions out of their training facility at Cooke Hall.
Please donate to help them fund their training for a repeat championship run!
This past year the University of Minnesota kicked the reigning national Champions out of their training facility at Cooke Hall.
Please donate to help them fund their training for a repeat championship run!
In Gymnastics, complex skills consist of a few basic positions performed in combination and with mastery.
These basic shapes appear across skills and events in the gymnastics and are key to understanding and performing gymnastics.
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These basic shapes appear across skills and events in the gymnastics and are key to understanding and performing gymnastics.
#gymnastics
7 Basic Shapes in Gymnastics: The Fundamentals
Simple, but difficult to master, here are seven basic shapes in gymnastics: ~Straight Line & Handstand~ ~Hollow & Arch~ ~Tuck, Pike, & Straddle~
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November 26, 2024 at 6:00 AM
In Gymnastics, complex skills consist of a few basic positions performed in combination and with mastery.
These basic shapes appear across skills and events in the gymnastics and are key to understanding and performing gymnastics.
#gymnastics
These basic shapes appear across skills and events in the gymnastics and are key to understanding and performing gymnastics.
#gymnastics
Hardest Vaults from Each Element Group in Men's Artistic Gymnastics:
EG I - Yonekura and Yang Hak Seon
EG II - Ri Se Gwang 2
EG III - Ri Se Gwang
EG IV - Shirai 2
EG V - Yang Wei
EG I - Yonekura and Yang Hak Seon
EG II - Ri Se Gwang 2
EG III - Ri Se Gwang
EG IV - Shirai 2
EG V - Yang Wei
November 25, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Hardest Vaults from Each Element Group in Men's Artistic Gymnastics:
EG I - Yonekura and Yang Hak Seon
EG II - Ri Se Gwang 2
EG III - Ri Se Gwang
EG IV - Shirai 2
EG V - Yang Wei
EG I - Yonekura and Yang Hak Seon
EG II - Ri Se Gwang 2
EG III - Ri Se Gwang
EG IV - Shirai 2
EG V - Yang Wei
What are Element Groups in Men's Gymnastics?
Men’s Gymnastics organizes skills of similar movement patterns on an event into element groups.
As defined in the Code of Points, each event has four element groups and the inclusion of a skill from each category awards difficulty to the performance.
Men’s Gymnastics organizes skills of similar movement patterns on an event into element groups.
As defined in the Code of Points, each event has four element groups and the inclusion of a skill from each category awards difficulty to the performance.
A Deep Dive into Men’s Gymnastics: The Four Categories of Skills for Each Event - TGA
In Men's Artistic Gymnastics, each event has 4 element groups organizing similar skills. Fulfilling element groups provides difficulty value to a performance.
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November 25, 2024 at 12:10 PM
What are Element Groups in Men's Gymnastics?
Men’s Gymnastics organizes skills of similar movement patterns on an event into element groups.
As defined in the Code of Points, each event has four element groups and the inclusion of a skill from each category awards difficulty to the performance.
Men’s Gymnastics organizes skills of similar movement patterns on an event into element groups.
As defined in the Code of Points, each event has four element groups and the inclusion of a skill from each category awards difficulty to the performance.
At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ukrainian gymnast Igor Radivilov attempted arguably the most dangerous gymnastics skill of all time.
The judges rated his handspring triple front a 7.0 difficulty- the highest at that time.
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The judges rated his handspring triple front a 7.0 difficulty- the highest at that time.
#gymnastics
The Handspring Triple Front Vault – Most Dangerous Gymnastics Skill - The Gymnastics Authority
The Handspring Triple Front vault performed by Igor Radivilov at the 2016 Olympics was one of the most impressive displays of human power and acrobatics.
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November 22, 2024 at 1:12 PM
At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ukrainian gymnast Igor Radivilov attempted arguably the most dangerous gymnastics skill of all time.
The judges rated his handspring triple front a 7.0 difficulty- the highest at that time.
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The judges rated his handspring triple front a 7.0 difficulty- the highest at that time.
#gymnastics
Various L, V, & Manna Progressions:
L-Sit
- Tucked L
- Straddle L
V-Sit
- High L
- Hips Forward L
- Tucked V
- Straddle V
Manna
- Straddle High V
- High V
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L-Sit
- Tucked L
- Straddle L
V-Sit
- High L
- Hips Forward L
- Tucked V
- Straddle V
Manna
- Straddle High V
- High V
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November 19, 2024 at 10:42 AM
Various L, V, & Manna Progressions:
L-Sit
- Tucked L
- Straddle L
V-Sit
- High L
- Hips Forward L
- Tucked V
- Straddle V
Manna
- Straddle High V
- High V
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L-Sit
- Tucked L
- Straddle L
V-Sit
- High L
- Hips Forward L
- Tucked V
- Straddle V
Manna
- Straddle High V
- High V
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A least favorite apparatus for many gymnasts, the Pommel Horse is a notoriously difficult event that only a small handful of athletes truly embrace.
But what exactly makes the horse so challenging?
But what exactly makes the horse so challenging?
Gymnasts HATE this Event- Why is Pommel Horse So Hard? -
Gymnasts, coaches, and spectators all view pommel horse as one of the most difficult events in gymnastics... but why is pommel horse so hard?
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November 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM
A least favorite apparatus for many gymnasts, the Pommel Horse is a notoriously difficult event that only a small handful of athletes truly embrace.
But what exactly makes the horse so challenging?
But what exactly makes the horse so challenging?
Intro to Men’s Gymnastics – Practical Overview of Parallel Bars
Aa thrilling and favorite event, Parallel Bar routines feature complex swings, releases, and handstands performed on two parallel fiberglass rails.
Aa thrilling and favorite event, Parallel Bar routines feature complex swings, releases, and handstands performed on two parallel fiberglass rails.
Intro to Men’s Gymnastics – Practical Overview of Parallel Bars
An entertaining and favorite event to both watch and perform, the parallel bars are all about displays of high-flying and powerful gymnastics
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November 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Intro to Men’s Gymnastics – Practical Overview of Parallel Bars
Aa thrilling and favorite event, Parallel Bar routines feature complex swings, releases, and handstands performed on two parallel fiberglass rails.
Aa thrilling and favorite event, Parallel Bar routines feature complex swings, releases, and handstands performed on two parallel fiberglass rails.
Common Pommel Horse Deductions:
Some circle and scissor position deductions -
1) Piked circle positions
2) Skewed circles
3) Scissors below shoulder height
Some circle and scissor position deductions -
1) Piked circle positions
2) Skewed circles
3) Scissors below shoulder height
Pommel Horse Deductions List – 13 Simple Mistakes Judges HATE
Breaking down 13 pommel horse deductions judges specifically look for, so gymnast can avoid them for a cleaner, higher-scoring performance.
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November 13, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Common Pommel Horse Deductions:
Some circle and scissor position deductions -
1) Piked circle positions
2) Skewed circles
3) Scissors below shoulder height
Some circle and scissor position deductions -
1) Piked circle positions
2) Skewed circles
3) Scissors below shoulder height
Quick List of the Hardest Skills on Each Event in Men’s Gymnastics
- FX: Nagornyy J
- PH: H-Flop H
- SR: Whittenburg I
- PB: Quintero & Esparza H
- HB: Miyachi I
* on vault, 5 different vaults tie for highest difficulty at 5.6
- FX: Nagornyy J
- PH: H-Flop H
- SR: Whittenburg I
- PB: Quintero & Esparza H
- HB: Miyachi I
* on vault, 5 different vaults tie for highest difficulty at 5.6
Men’s Gymnastics Facts: Quick List of the Hardest Skills on Each Event
In men's gymnastics, innovation and creativity are large aspects of the sport, with athletes trying to create new skills to push the limits of what’s possible.
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November 12, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Quick List of the Hardest Skills on Each Event in Men’s Gymnastics
- FX: Nagornyy J
- PH: H-Flop H
- SR: Whittenburg I
- PB: Quintero & Esparza H
- HB: Miyachi I
* on vault, 5 different vaults tie for highest difficulty at 5.6
- FX: Nagornyy J
- PH: H-Flop H
- SR: Whittenburg I
- PB: Quintero & Esparza H
- HB: Miyachi I
* on vault, 5 different vaults tie for highest difficulty at 5.6