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Back Walkover - Gymnastics

In this lesson you will learn how to do the back walkover.
The back walkover is usually practiced by girls.( because a lot of back flexibility is needed for walkovers )
Before you try this exercise, you should know how to bend back into the bridge from a standing position.
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Technical description: Gymnastic Back Walkover

  • Go down into the bridge ( see bending back into a bridge instruction ) and lift one leg shorly before you hands touch the floor.
    If this is difficult to balance for you, ( becasue you will finish the bridge on one leg ) finish the bridge on both legs,
    wait a few seconds and then throw up one leg. Spread your legs as far as you can and extend both knees.
    Also try to keep your elbows straightened.
  • The middle of the back walkover is a handstand-frontsplit.
    Put down one leg.
  • Line up the second leg with your trunk and your arms.
  • Finish in the same position you started from. ( hands up )

 

 

Trainer advice: Gymnastic Back Walkover

  • You can land on one leg or on both legs.
  • You can learn how to go down into the bridge with spotters, so you can also learn the back walkover with spotters.
  • Learning the back walkover first can also help you if you want to learn the back handspring.
    ( just speed up, speed up spped up )
  • TRAINING METHOD:
    Do a bridge with your feet on a plateau, so that you hands are lower than you feet.
    That way it will be easier to throw over your legs.

 

 

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