Thanks. If you really can’t stand to see another ad again, then please consider supporting our work with a contribution to wikiHow. Then, use your other hand to pull your elbow gently toward your head. 9 ", started. Imagine yourself doing it beforehand and succeeding. If you’re new to backflips, don’t attempt to do one on a hard surface, especially concrete. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. The tuck to the knees will initiate the rotate and flip your body around successfully. Yes, in any difficult technique like this, there is a chance of getting hurt. ", "Great tutorial, I'm progressing with the backflip every day, thanks to wikiHow. Stretch your muscles before you jump to prevent injuries. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Your risk of injury is harder if you try to do a backflip before you’ve mastered other skills. Rosalind Lutsky worked as a gymnastics coach at SB Gymnastics at Stanford University, coaching children from ages 5-12 years old during her time as a Stanford student. Keep going until you get it right. If you hurt your neck or back, you might not be able to get help. If your gymnastics club has a trampoline, this is usually the … Warm up on the trampoline. You can find instructors with experience in back flips at gymnastics and cheerleading centers, or martial arts classes. You should also avoid arching your back, which needs to be as straight as possible. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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