Category: Gymnastics

Gymnasts, Coaches, Judges to Jakarta

En route to World Championships 2025.

I’ll arrive October 14th.

However, Israelis were denied visas by the Indonesian government.

This decision is out of the control of FIG and meet organizers.

tramp drill for Bars Khorkina & Shushinova releases

See more on How to Gymnastics – Trampoline Drills for Uneven Bars – Release Moves

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How Much Water Should You Drink in a Day?

The science is mixed on this. Certainly you don’t NEED to haul around a giant water bottle all day long.

Onebttl Water Bottle

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  • Drink When You’re Thirsty: If you feel thirsty, drink water or another beverage. Don’t go overboard, just have a glass and keep listening to your body.
  • Drink More With Exercise and Heat: Sweating means you’re losing water. Drink more to replace it and consider an electrolyte mix or sports drink, especially if you’re exercising in a hot environment.
  • Sip When You’re Not Thirsty: “Unless you are doing heavy exercise, it’s better to sip water throughout the day rather than to chug it periodically. You’ll stay more hydrated this way,” says physician and health optimization specialist Dr. Scott Sherr. If you exercise frequently, live in a hot climate, or don’t tend to get thirsty very often, try to be intentional about getting extra fluids throughout the day.
  • If You Need a Goal, Eight Cups Works

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Melnikova – Bars

Pak Salto progressions

Most gymnasts who can already do Flyaway, will tend to over-rotate.

These drills emphasizing under-rotation from the start.

Do as many progressions without spot as possible. Some gymnasts have trouble doing the final skill without the spotter — especially those who tend to over-rotate. They fear hitting feet on the high rail.

Coach Jeremy Mosier considered introducing Pak before Flyaway with beginners. I believe that would work.

See the entire system on How to Gymnastics – Pak Salto Drills

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Straddle Cast Handstand progressions

How to Gymnastics has a terrific series of videos on this post:

Cast Handstand Drills for Bars

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These are useful for P Bars Press, as well.

Russian Men’s Championships ’25 RESULTS

Olfati – Yurchenko Double Back 1/1

Incredible.

  • Element value: 5.6

Performed at the 2025 Asian Championships in Jecheon (KOR) by Mahdi Olfati (IRI)

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That’s only one of 5 new elements added to the MAG & WAG Codes.