Can Tall People Do Gymnastics?

The general consensus is yes. However, gymnastics will be harder if you are tall, but not impossible. So why is it advantageous to be shorter when it comes to gymnastics? Short individuals do have the benefit when it comes to body rotations, because it takes less power for a smaller individual to rotate in the air verses a longer individual. A study published in “Sports Biomechanics” found that taller gymnasts couldn’t match the rotational performance of their shorter colleagues. Those who are shorter also benefit from a lower center of gravity, which is helpful when it comes to performing on a beam. As one gymnastic coach explained, when you are taller, you need more power when doing flips; however, that doesn’t mean a tall person can’t gain the strength to nail a flip. Also, with female gymnasts, the bars can
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