Wayback Wednesday... I like using these drills to get gymnasts to think of a backhandspring as a stretched/tight arch position and not an archy/bridgy lower back affair. Good for also focusing on controlling the head. It also gets beginners comfortable and relaxed with not rushing the back handspring but feeling the hips and shoulders fully stretch open- not worry about going over. -Michael | Gymnastics World

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Back handspring progressions 🌀 Every strong back handspring starts with great basics! Here’s how we build it step-by-step ⬇️ 1️⃣ Arch handstand → long push-up hold 2️⃣ Back limber / back bend → jump feet over to long push-up hold 3️⃣ Back handspring over barrel → tight arch 4️⃣ Repeat and add ribs snapping off the mat 5️⃣ Back handspring over barrel → long push-up hold 6️⃣ Back handspring over barrel → snap to knees, hips flat 7️⃣ Back handspring down the cheese mat (wedge) Each step builds str