How Do You Do Beginner Gymnastic Stretches?
Preparing your muscles and tendons by stretching before gymnastics class reduces the chance that you’ll pull a muscle and allows you a greater range of movement so you can perform your stunts better. Beginning gymnasts should stretch their legs and hips, shoulders and arms and neck and back before each class. Start with a “V” sit on the floor. Spread your legs as far as you comfortably can while keeping them straight. Bend your torso gently towards each knee and towards the floor in the center. Hold each stretch for 15 seconds. Repeat the stretches 10 times. Remain sitting on the floor and bring your legs together in front of you, keeping them straight. Lean forward and grab your feet, gently pulling your torso downwards, towards your legs. Repeat 10 times. Sit cross-legged and extend your left arm straight in front of your body. With your right arm, grab the outside of your left elbow and pull your left arm in front of your body. Keep the left arm straight and feel the stretch in your
