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R5 Challenges Series- InBar Circles

October 13, 2026

THE CHALLENGE

IN-Bar Circles in a Row

Complete as many inbar circles (Clear-hips, Toe Handstands, or Stalders) you can in row.

GOAL

Successfully complete circles as you can do in a row of the 3,6,7 skills with the best shape and execution you can. All skills should be performed only in an appropriate training environment with qualified supervision.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

Must have a clear view of the circles preferably filmed from the side and must be done all in one turn.

WATCH THE DEMO

Watch the demonstration before attempting the challenge.

VIDEO Submissions

Send your videos to [email protected] or upload them to our Direct Message on Instagram.

CURRENT CHALLENGE LEADER

Marian Guerrero

CINCINNATI GYMNASTICS

claudia Lassak

LEGACY ELITE

25 TOE HSTDS

Challenge is on who can top 28 circles! Check out the current Top 5 Leaderboard below.

ATHLETE SUBMISSIONS

FEATURED CHALLENGE VIDEOS FROM ACROSS REGION 5

R5 Challenge Series: Inbar Circles in a Row- Claire Esser, Gym World #gymnasticschallenge #shorts

R5 Challenge Series: Inbar Circles in a Row- Ellie Mayer, Legacy Elite #gymnasticschallenge #shorts

R5 Challenge Series: Inbar Circles in a Row- Makenna Drake, Queen City #gymnasticschallenge #shorts

R5 Challenge Series: Inbar Circles in a Row-Kaylyn Cui #gymnasticschallenge #shorts

R5 Challenge Series: Inbar Circles in a Row- Lily Perse #gymnasticschallenge #shorts

R5 Challenge Series: Inbar Circles in a Row- Mia Minton, Gym X-treme #gymnasticschallenge #shorts

R5 Challenge Series: Inbar Circles in a Row-Cailyn Waibel, Bay Valley #gymnasticschallenge #shorts

R5 Challenge Series: Inbar Circles in a Row- Sophia Cotor, Premier West #gymnasticschallenge

R5 Challenge Series: Inbar Circles in a Row- Kalivia Wythe, Gym X-treme #gymnasticschallenge

R5 Challenge Series: Inbar Circles in a Row- Claudia Lassak, Legacy Elite #gymnasticschallenge

R5 Challenge Series: Inbar Circles in a Row- Marian Guerrero, Cincinnati #gymnasticschallenge

R5 Challenge Series: Inbar Circles in a Row (Stalders)- Gillian Haddad, Performance #shorts

LEADERBOARD

Current Top 5 Inbar Circles Challengers

1T. Marian Guerrero| Cincinnati Gymnastics | 25 Toe Handstands

1T. Claudia Lassek | Legacy Elite | 25 Toe Handstands

3. Sophia Cotor | Premier West | 20 Toe Handstands

4T. Kalivia Wythe | Gym X-treme| 19 Clear-hips

4T. Ellie Mayer | Legacy Elite | 19 Toe Handstands

Perform only in an appropriate training environment with qualified supervision.

READY TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE?

COMPETE. CONNECT. GET INSPIRED. HAVE FUN.

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R5 Challenge Series- Double Back Mountain

Jason MacDonald

October 11, 2026

THE CHALLENGE

Double Back Mountain

Complete a Double Back onto combination of Resi and 8″ Mats

GOAL

Successfully complete a double back on the highest mat stack you can do safely. All skills should be performed only in an appropriate training environment with qualified supervision.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to see the floor and the exact amount of mats used to complete the challenge. If you use a 12″ instead of an 8″ make that noted in your submission.

WATCH THE DEMO

Watch the demonstration before attempting the challenge.

VIDEO Submissions

Send your videos to [email protected] or upload them to our Direct Message on Instagram.

CURRENT CHALLENGE LEADER

Madalynn Conners

LEGACY GYMNASTICS, KY

Gillian Haddad

PERFORMANCE GYMNASTICS

48 inches

Challenge is on who can top 48 inches! Check out the current Top 5 Leaderboard below.

ATHLETE SUBMISSIONS

FEATURED CHALLENGE VIDEOS FROM ACROSS REGION 5

Another 🧨 Response R5 Challenge Series: DB Mountain- Gillian Haddad, Performance #shorts

🔥🔥🧨 Response.. R5 Challenge Series: DB Mountain- Madalynn Connors, Legacy (KY) #shorts

R5 Challenge Series: DB Mountain- Maddie Mae, Gym Kinetics (2nd) #gymnasticschallenge #shorts

R5 Challenge: Double Back Mountain- Maddie Mae, GymKinetics #gymnasticschallenge #shorts

R5 Challenge: Double Back Mountain- Madalynn Comners, Legacy (KY) #gymnasticschallenge #shorts

R5 Challenge: Double Back Mountain- Maliyah Marshall, Vortex #gymnastics #gymnasticschallenge

R5 Challenge: Double Back Mountain- Klaudia Heiber, JPAC #gymnastics #gymnasticschallenge #shorts

R5 Challenges: Double Back Mountain- Karlee Kleine, Cincinnati # #gymnasticschallenge #shorts

R5 Insider Challenge: Double Back Mountain- Aliyah Monachino, X-treme Gymnastics #shorts

LEADERBOARD

Current Top 5 Double Back Mountain Challengers

1T. Madalynn Conners | Legacy KY | 48 Inches

1T. Gillian Haddad | Performance | 48 Inches

3. Maddie Mae | Gym Kinetics | 40 Inches

4. Maliyah Marshall | Vortex | 36 Inches

5. Karlee Kleine | Cincinnati | 29 Inches

Perform only in an appropriate training environment with qualified supervision.

READY TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE?

COMPETE. CONNECT. GET INSPIRED. HAVE FUN.

VIEW ALL CHALLENGES

Training Thursday: Mastering the Mountain Climber Needle Kick to Improve Beam Acro

Jason MacDonald

October 1, 2026

Stacy Moore (Queen City) talks about the board drill she used during Dream Team Camp beam rotations to improve the Mountain Climber and Needle Kick on Arco skills on beam. She broke down what she was focusing on during her beam rotations. She introduced using a foam brick to get the gymnast to understand where her arms need to be during and in the finish of the skill. This was part of our Coaches Round Table discussions.