Gymnastics

You've heard of the handstand, but what about an elbow stand? Elbow stands are actually easier than handstands, so anybody can do these. Katrina and Sloane teach you how to perform these elbow stands for gymnastics, dance and more. There are many fun variations to try out! Mak ...more

Combine the power of gymnastics with the flexibility and smoothness of dance by performing this split-roll dance move. These future Olympic gymnasts will show you how to perform this dance move like a pro. Katrina shows us how to do the dance move 'split rolls', but you shoul ...more

This is an overview of gymnastics ant tumbling for beginners. Sibylle is a former German National Gymnastics Champion. Sibylle has coached thousands of students since 1984. Part 1 of 14 - How to Practice gymnastics for beginners. Practice gymnastics for beginners - Part 2 of 1 ...more

A front walkover is like the advanced version of a cartwheel. While the move may look easy, it's actually much more difficult and requires more balance than a cartwheel. Take a gander at this video to learn how to do the front walkover, which consists of placing your hands pa ...more

Learn how to do basic gymnastics moves and routines for beginners in this free online video lesson, including the parallel bars, balance beam, vault, floor exercises, and various tumbling exercises. Part 1 of 15 - How to Use gymnastics moves and routines for beginners. Use gym ...more

If you're a dancer, gymnast, cheerleader or tumbler, then you definitely need to know this gymnastic move. It's called a back handspring, but before you try and do one, you need to perfect a basic handstand. Also, a back bridge. These back handsprings can be used in your danc ...more

Blocking in gymnastics is about turning horizontal momentum into vertical momentum for better and higher flips. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to apply gymnastics blocking principles to defy gravity and improve your flips.

Show off your im-"press"-ive handstand moves with this pressed handstand. If you can't seem to perfect the handstand press, then these girls will show you how to do one like a professional gymnast. Learn how to pike up, straddle up and other ways of getting into a handstand. K ...more

Epic from TRICKset breaking down in his words how he does a round-off back tuck and back layout. The layout taught in this tutorial is the street layout from parkour or freerunning. It is not a formal gymnastics layout.

Cartwheels are super cool looking and fun to do - they make you feel like you are flying! If you are a dancer, cheerleader or just in the mood to twirl around like a kid - check out this tutorial. In it, you will learn how to perform a perfect cartwheel, step by step. Have fun!

This how-to video shows how to do a gymnastic frogstand. This very complicated technique takes balance and skill. The frogstand should be done on a hard surface to get a good grip. Try not to push too hard with your finger tips, becasue you may loose your balance.

The video starts off with two young girls explaining some basic techniques to do a split. The girls explain that stretching is very important before attempting to do splits so that you don't pull any muscles. The girls use a technique of doing a split with one leg elevated on ...more

Learn tips and techniques on how to do stretches and exercises to warm up for gymnastics in this free fitness video series on gymnastics stretches and warm ups. Part 1 of 15 - How to Stretch and warm up for gymnastics. Stretch and warm up for gymnastics - Part 2 of 15. Click t ...more

One of the most basic parts of gymnastics is using the balance beam. In this tutorial, learn a few different routines that you can perform on a beam and how to get started. Balancing on a tiny stick may seem scary, but it is really quite easy once you get the hang of it. So, i ...more

Learn how to do a roundoff whip full combo with tis how-to video. In order to accomplish this combination you must first be comfortable with doing a roundoff, roundoff back tuck, and back layout. Start off with a full roundoff landing with feet facing forward. Once you land, ...more

Check out this instructional acoustic guitar video that shows you how to perform finger gymnastics. "Finger Gymnastics" is a term used for warm-ups, stretching, and any type of practice on the guitar. Finger gymnastics are a great way to strengthen the fingers and get your fre ...more

This how-to video shows how to do a simple somersault and turn that into more advanced moves. This is the basics of gymnastics and could greatly improve you ability to do amazing gymnastics moves. Go practice, and be safe.

In this how-to video you will learn how to do a Gymnastics kick-up. The kick-up is a must-learn skill for hand balancing. Learn the Bob Jones' method of kicking-up into a handstand. This kick-up is the most important part of the handstand, and cannot be achieved without it.

If you've never been able to do the splits, or struggle to do them, this video will show you a very quick and simple way to accomplish that goal. You will be shown how to complete the middle splits in just a few steps. First you want to make sure that you are already stretched ...more

moves such as cartwheels and handsprings in this instructional video from a gymnastics instructor. Part 1 of 15 - How to Perform tumbling moves in gymnastics. Perform tumbling moves in gymnastics - Part 2 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Perform tu ...more

Mic Sol-O demonstrates how to prepare for and perform a back handspring. • Warm up first! Get a mat and do some simple stretches to start. • Sitting on the floor, spread your legs into a V. Reach for one foot and try to touch your nose to your knee for position 1. Position 2 ...more

Learn how to do kids gymnastics and tumbling with advanced acrobatics techniques and gymnastic moves in this free kids gymnastics and tumbling video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Tumble and use advanced gymnastics for kids. Tumble and use advanced gymnastics for kids - Part 2 ...more

Learn how to do the kip up to get to your feet easily under you. It is a move from gymnastics, parkour, and breakdancing that artists use to leap gracefully to their feet.

In order to perform a Back Tuck in gymnastics, you should stand with your legs hip distance apart. Next, you should squat down. Don't squat too deep, because it will decrease your power. But, it should be a good deep squat. Swing your arms behind you at the same time. Next, ju ...more

In this video, we learn how to do gymnastics with back handsprings. First, you want to stand straight and bend your knees slightly. Point your arms out in front of you and tense your body up. Back up a little bit, then swing your arms and jump backwards, landing back onto your ...more

Handstands are hard to do and require significant upper body strength. If you would like to learn how to exercise your upper body and wrists so that your handstands will last longer, look better and be safer. Follow along with this clip and you will be ready for the Olympics ...more

Sibylle Walters shows us how to teach preschool gymnastics. Part 1 of 15 - How to Teach preschool gymnastics. Teach preschool gymnastics - Part 2 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Teach preschool gymnastics - Part 3 of 15. Click through to watch thi ...more

Valentino Moutafov studied at the National Sports Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria. He has 20+ years teaching & coaching experience, and has competed in mixed pair & men's pair acrobatics. Part 1 of 15 - How to Do advanced kids gymnastics and tumbling. Do advanced kids gymnastics an ...more

Gymnastics is one of the most physically demanding and difficult sports in the world. Here are a few intermediate tips for anyone wanting to take their skills to the next level. Part 1 of 14 - How to Perform intermediate gymnastics. Perform intermediate gymnastics - Part 2 of ...more

Do gymnastics warm ups with Heather McCanna a Texas state champion. Part 1 of 15 - How to Do gymnastics warm ups. Do gymnastics warm ups - Part 2 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Do gymnastics warm ups - Part 3 of 15. Click through to watch this vi ...more

Gymnastic greats have showed us how to finish off a gold-medal performance with a flourish. But why limit it to gymnasts -- life is full of opportunities to stick the landing. Watch this video gymnastics tutorial and learn how to stick the landing of a jump.

Intermediate floor gymnastics are based off of foundational tumbling skills. Learn about intermediate floor gymnastics in this free instructional video series. Part 1 of 14 - How to Practice intermediate floor gymnastics. Practice intermediate floor gymnastics - Part 2 of 14. ...more

Learn how to do this cool move, remember to stretch and only do this on open ground! There are three parts to the back flip, the jump, the roll and the landing.

In bar routine work refers to high bar exercises that are close to the hips. Learn how to perform in bar routines from a professional coach in this gymnastics video tutorial. Take Action: Not studied in adults. Caloric intake varies. Determine child's age & size first. Mark ...more

Sibylle Walters founded Flairs Gymnastics in 1990. She is a former German National Gymnastics Champion. Part 1 of 15 - How to Do warm-up stretches for beginning gymnastics. Do warm-up stretches for beginning gymnastics - Part 2 of 15. Click through to watch this video on exper ...more

Gymnastics is one of the most physically demanding and difficult sports in the world. Here are a few intermediate tips for anyone wanting to take their skills to the next level. Part 1 of 14 - How to Compete in gymnastics. Compete in gymnastics - Part 2 of 14. Click through to ...more

If done wrong, a backflip could be devastating. But if done right, a backflip just might make you the coolest person ever. This is a unique backflip tutorial that uses both video examples and instructional text. See how to do a backflip. Follow these steps, one by one, to see ...more

Incorporating a dance into your cheer will leave every fan begging for more. Learn a cheerleading dance combination in this video tutorial. Take Action: Keep back arched. Keep head forward. Keep arms straight. Lauren Mutty has been cheerleading since she was thirteen years ...more

In this clip, learn how to go from a cartwheel to an aerial easily. If you are starting out with gymnastics, cheerleading, tumbling or dance, you are bound to learn this move. Follow along and get the basics so that you will be prepared when you learn it in your own class. Hav ...more

Whether you plan on doing the splits for your hip dance routine or your gymnastics, this tutorial will show kids the best way possible to perform the flexible move. This is a more advanced stretch, involving a great deal of flexibility, but remember— Always warm up muscles bef ...more

If you're into urban tricking, parkour and freerunning, you probably know all about the B-twist. It's also a move highly used in gymnastics and acrobatics, and it's full name is the butterfly twist, which is an awesome aerial twist flip. This video tutorial, from superstar And ...more

If your a kid or adult it's never too late to learn how to do a somersault, although it might be a little more difficult for the latter. Somersaults are one of the first and easiest things you can learn in gymnastics. If your ready to turn your world upside down, then get some ...more

Check out this instructional dance video that demonstrates how to dance the Cha-Cha with Jules Helm. The Cha-Cha (or Cha-Cha-Cha) is a dance from Cuba popular among ballroom dancers. Learn to dance the cha-cha, the moves and steps, in this ballroom dancing video. Take action ...more

Increase your flexibility, elongate muscles and strengthen your feet with a thera-band and these at home exercises. Continue practicing ballet at home between lessons with the following instruction from a pro. Mikael Monson is an instructor specializing in ballet and pointe at ...more

Gymnastics are impressive and exciting to watch. You’ll need strength, agility, flexibility and some definite practice to get to the point where you’re ready to try a front handspring but all the work will be worth it when you stick your landing. If you want to learn how to t ...more

Epic from TRICKset breaks down how to do a Macaco... Portuguese for monkey, this was made famous in Capoeira! This is a super cool trick for flat land gymnastics. He talks about the preparation you need to undertake before trying it out. He shows the step by step from the squa ...more

The splits require an enormous amount of flexibility - however, with enough practice the splits are possible for anyone. Being able to do the splits quickly requires stretching, both at the barre and on the floor, to lengthen the hamstrings. Practice basic barre and floor stre ...more

Warm up your muscles with simple ballet barre exercises including: simple lies, tendus, degages, ronde de jambes, port de bras and frappes. Get a free demonstration and lesson from this ballet and pointe expert: Mikael Monson is an instructor specializing in ballet and pointe ...more