Relevé Lock Stand Drills

Stand in relevé, squeeze legs together, hold 10 seconds eyes open then 10 seconds eyes closed. The eyes-closed version exposes any genuine balance weakness masked by visual compensation. 5 reps each.

Look for: Relevé = heels high · lock = squeeze everything · stand = don't wobble

Progress from floor to low beam. Coach stands beside for first 5 reps. Gymnast holds for 5-second count. Progress to full beam, then single-leg relevé lock.

Look for: Relevé = heels high · lock = squeeze everything · stand = don't wobble

Hold relevé lock 3 seconds, then execute a half turn, re-lock relevé, hold 3 more seconds. This is directly how the relevé lock appears in competition context — as a setup and landing for turns.

Look for: Relevé = heels high · lock = squeeze everything · stand = don't wobble

Hand on wall → fingertip on wall → no contact. Single-leg relevé 10 seconds each progression level. 3 reps per leg per level. Systematic balance progression that removes wall support as balance improves — more controlled than jumping straight to unsupported.

Standing: 20 bilateral heel rises then immediately 10 per leg unilateral. 3 sets. Builds the gastrocnemius and soleus endurance that sustains relevé positions throughout a beam routine without heel drop.

Seated, foot flat on a small towel, gymnast scrunches the towel toward her using only her toes. 3x15 per foot. Builds intrinsic foot strength that improves balance base in relevé and reduces ankle wobble.

Athlete performs the full Relevé Lock Stand on their own — spot only as needed. Goal: consistent, confident, competition-ready execution with the cue: "Relevé = heels high · lock = squeeze everything · stand = don't wobble."

Look for: Relevé = heels high · lock = squeeze everything · stand = don't wobble