Flexibility
Flexibility is the ability of your joints to move through a full range of activity. Being flexible allows for more movement around the joints and muscles.
Sit & Reach
My norm rating
I have a "Good" level of flexibility for 14 year old females. I got a score of 37. I didn't do so good becuase I don't do any dancing and am not very flexibile but overall this was still a pretty good rating for a 14 year old female.
Relates to your sport
You need to have flexibility in gymnastics becuase there are some skills that you just won't be able to do if you are not flexible enough.
Flexibility drills
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Back bridge. Start off by lying on your back. Next, place your heels on the ground. Then put your hands in a position where your fingers are pointing towards your feet and your stomach slightly raised. Then push your body up with your legs and arms, and you will have made the bridge position. This stretches the abdominals and is a great flexibility drill.
Standing double leg stretch. This is one of the basic stretches that most athletes have tried at least once. Have a straight stance, and then lean over towards your feet. You should not curve your back, but instead hollow your back and reach for your feet. This stretch is for the hamstrings. This exercise could be included as a warm-up amongst your gymnastic flexibility drills.
Groin stretch. With this stretch, you sit down and place the soles of your feet together. Bring your feet closer to your body and then rest your elbows on your knees. Push the knees down gently until you feel a stretch. This stretches the hips and groin area.This is one of the great gymnastic flexibility drills that are used for a variety of sports.
Standing double leg stretch. This is one of the basic stretches that most athletes have tried at least once. Have a straight stance, and then lean over towards your feet. You should not curve your back, but instead hollow your back and reach for your feet. This stretch is for the hamstrings. This exercise could be included as a warm-up amongst your gymnastic flexibility drills.
Groin stretch. With this stretch, you sit down and place the soles of your feet together. Bring your feet closer to your body and then rest your elbows on your knees. Push the knees down gently until you feel a stretch. This stretches the hips and groin area.This is one of the great gymnastic flexibility drills that are used for a variety of sports.