5 Basic Floor Gymnastics Exercises

1. Forward Roll

Description: Basic rolling movement fundamental to gymnastics

Regression: Practice on an incline mat, assisted rolls with spotter

Progression: Dive forward roll, straddle forward roll, multiple connected rolls

Tutorial: https://youtu.be/Qk-qF0GJ_D0

2. Cartwheel

Description: Sideways rotation with hands and feet placement

Regression: Wall cartwheel, cartwheel over a line, low bench cartwheel

Progression: One-handed cartwheel, aerial cartwheel

Tutorial: https://youtu.be/h0LL7386mUw

3. Handstand

Description: Vertical balance on hands

Regression: Wall handstand, headstand, L-handstand against wall

Progression: Free handstand, handstand walks, pirouettes

Tutorial: https://youtu.be/ctunmnwbbSI

4. Bridge

Description: Back flexibility position with arms and legs straight

Regression: Bridge with elevated surface, partial bridges, shoulder flexibility work

Progression: Bridge kickover, bridge walking, one-arm bridge