Open Front Split Beginner

You’ll find some sort of back bend and split drill in every single practice class - they are the fundamentals in rhythmic gymnastics! 🤸🏾‍♀️ Splits are required in elements like leaps and jumps as they demonstrate maximum leg extension, which is a major scoring element. They are also integral to balances and poses, such as the penché turn, where a perfect split is executed while the body is bent forward. Back Bends demonstrate the gymnast’s spinal flexibility and are used in various connections