Why does a gymnast need to be flexible?

Answer 1

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!

Answer 2

Gymnasts 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!

Answer 3

Gymnastics 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.

Answer 4

Aside from all around performance, it is a particular skill that must be shown in competition, along with balance.

Answer 5

Gymnasts need agility because they need to be very strong to do their techniques and their hard skills that are demanded.

Answer 6

On 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