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they need it because when they have to do the splits they will need to stretch their legs which is flexibility. Also to bend when doing somersaults and other things.
Gymnasts do need flexibility because
*there are some skills that you just won't be able to do if you are not flexible enough.
*There are some ways to learn skills that can only be done if you are flexible.
*And, there are many skills that look good only if you're flexible!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoGymnasts need flexibility for certain skills in particular like the splits, but it is also for safety. The more flexible you are the harder it is to pull a muscle so when the gymnasts are flipping it is easier and safer if they are flexible. Gymnastics is a difficult sport and if you want to do it competitively you will need to work hard on your flexibility and maybe even work hard to improve this at your home outside of the gym!
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∙ 11y agoGymnastics needs flexibillity because the gymnast has to manuver her body in ways that flexibility needs to be present. they have to bend their back backwards, they have to manuver their body through the air, they have to be able to do split jumps and streach their body to perform certain moves. It also takes a lot of strength.
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∙ 13y agoAside from all around performance, it is a particular skill that must be shown in competition, along with balance.
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∙ 11y agoGymnasts need agility because they need to be very strong to do their techniques and their hard skills that are demanded.
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∙ 12y agoOn the floor exercise and balance beam, gymnasts must do a series of leaps. If their legs are not at an 180 degree angle, they lose points
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Are gymnasts supposed to be flexible?
No, because they will teach you to be flexible. Ummmm well that's true but like GYMNASTS are flexible and are supposed to be. But im guessing that you aren't a gymnast seeing as thought you asked this question. So yes you would have to be flexible if you are a gymnast. _____________________________________________________________ I am a gymnast myself, and even after many years of training i have not yet mastered my split. No, you do not have to be flexible, but you can't be a stiff board either. Usually you will get more flexible after years of training, but i believe that if you're not the flexible kind of person, don't start gymnastics because you could seriously hurt yourself. So no, gymnasts don't need to be flexible, but if you want to be a good gymnast and achieve really anything in the sport then yes you do need to be pretty flexible, though flexibility is not difficult to acheive, just do some light stretches once or twice a week and you'll see a marked improvement. Gymnasts don't have to be super flexible, but do need to have some sort of flexibility. If is a gymnast is not flexible enough, certain skills cannot be done because to do some skills you must be flexible in certain positions.
Use the word flexible in a sentence?
The hours in this job are flexible.She was a very flexible woman.
Was Stacy Fergie Ferguson ever a gymnast?
I have no clue if Fergie was a gymnast but she seems pretty flexible for her age when shes on stage so she might of been a gymnast back who knows when.
What charateristics do you need to be a gymnast?
you need to be flexible a good memorypatiencea good listenerstrength
How does one use flexible in a sentence?
As a new mother, I appreciated having a flexible work schedule. She's an excellent gymnast because she's graceful, strong and flexible.
I am a gymnast and i wanted to know of some tips that help your body to become more flexible?
stretch a lot
What 2 adjectives describe the talent gymnastics?
Beauty, grace, flexibility, strength, power, stability, devotion/dedication, obedience, perseverance, trust, speed
Is it true that real gymnast can do the splits?
Yes, they can. Not just gymnasts can do the splits, anyone who is very flexible can do the splits if they practice hard.
Why do gymnast need strength?
Several of the moves and flips gymnast perform require enough strength to hold their own weight. For example to be able to do a handstand the gymnast has to be strong enough to hold their entire weight on their hands. They also need strength to avoid injury.
How do you call a person who do gymnastics?
hi everyone, A human that does gymnastics is called a gymnast.
Do you have to be flexible to do martial arts?
Well you dont have to be very flexible but do need to be flexible for some thingz
Why do you need to be flexible in gymnastic?
Because you cannot do some of the skills if you are not flexible.
