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backflips and such are a breeze on a trampoline, but flat ground seems like a tough stunt. I've always been able to do a abckflip on a trampoline with no bounce (just starting with bend knees) but i cant get the balls to do it on a mattress or on grass, i REALLY want to learn how to do this, can anyone tell me how to train and what to keep in mind if i want to be able to do this? (preferably someone who does it)
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Use mats, where you're landing should be well padded in case you plant your face, and get a spotter to help you until you feel comfortable doing it alone. -
should i start off on a higher spot than where im landing (like a chair or something) and then ween myself by getting lower and lower platforms as well?Comment
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also, should i be jumping up and down to strenthen my legs?
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Honestly, I'm not comfortable giving advice on a forum, especially if you don't even know how to build up to a backflip. Your best bet is to learn it directly from someone who can watch your form.Comment
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im not going to sue you buddy, just tell me how to get this thing down. I'm not some fat couch potato who randomly wants to do this, i can handle myself here, please jsut get me some pointers on training to get it.
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okay,
this is actually off a website, so I don't forget anything. You can google if you need more info. Continue practicing, incorporating these little tips into it, on the trampoline and then I would move onto the beach or a good mat. What would be really good is if you can try it into one of those foam rubber pits that bmx'ers use when trying tricks or stuntmen sometimes use a nice thick cushy mat that a friend can push in the way in case it looks like you're going to eat it. That said you can choose to just wing it, but definately avoid concrete or even grass. If you want to learn a transition move, I would learn to do a back handspring. Here's the basic in's and out's of a backflip.
"How to Backflip
This article will tell you how to backflip. Please do not attempt a backflip without supervision from a trained gymnast or coach.
Steps
1. Bend your knees at a 45 degree angle.
2. Swing your arms behind you to build momentum.
3. Throw your hips forward and your chest backward as you jump.
4. Do not throw your head backward, or you will risk neck injury.
5. Tuck up when you are in the air.
6. Try to spot the ground as you come around, and untuck when you see it.
7. If you do not see the ground, stay tucked!
8. For an easy landing, land on the soles of your feet.
Tips
Try to learn on a trampoline before attempting this.
Build yourself up from a trampoline to a mat. Next, try the floor (avoid concrete at first). "
The thing is not to panic at any point of the backflip or you'll get hurt. When you land one, that isn't all. You have to keep practicing, I would do 5-10 a day (but after the first day your abs will probably be killing you). Best of luck.Comment
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thanks a bunch, do you recomend jumping up and down to strenthen my legs?Comment
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I think hindu squats, and plyometrics of some sort are a good idea, but you said you're in good shape already.Comment
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oh yeah im in fine shape but i dont have that much in the "ups" department off a trampoline. Detail what HINDU SQUATS are really quick, ill do them all dayComment
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hindu squats
basically you start with your arms slightly behind you, and your feet shoulder width apart. You squat down and then raise your heels and the down positions ends with your @$$ on your calves, heels raised. You then, instantly, swing your arms forward and up as you rise back to starting position. Immediately do another one. It's a good exercise for overall leg strength. To get ups do plyometric exercises.Comment
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thanks broComment
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no prob, post when you start pulling off the backflipsComment
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Go to trickstutorials.com and look at the tips for backflips there. Best advice you can get.Comment
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I just checked that website out, it's really good with the step by step. Gotta try that 540 kick.Comment
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