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QuestionHow can I hold my handstand long enough when I'm doing a limber?Community AnswerMake sure your legs aren't too far to one side or the other. Practice kicking up onto a wall to prevent kicking too far, or too little.
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QuestionWhat can I do if I am scared to fall?Community AnswerYou can start by doing half of the move. For example if you are scared to do a backbend, work on doing half by bending your back, and instead of reaching for the floor, reach for a chair or a sofa. If it is for stuff like walkovers, then instead of using a mat or if you dont have a mat use multiple blankets and pillows, that will make it a less heavy fall if you lose your balance.
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QuestionI am having trouble standing up. Any tips?Community AnswerPut all your weight into your legs. Then, push your belly button up toward the ceiling. Don't look up until you're standing. If this doesn't work, film yourself doing a back bend and play it in reverse.
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QuestionHow do I lift my hands up?Community AnswerAs soon as your legs make contact with the ground, you should begin to stand up. Your bridge will give you the momentum.
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QuestionHow do you move your weight onto your feet?Community AnswerWhen you land in a bridge, try to get your feet closer to your hands, as this makes it easier to stand up.
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QuestionHow do I not flop onto the ground after doing a bendback?Community AnswerIf your feet are too far away from your hands after they land, then you will collapse on the ground. Try to land your feet closer to your hands.
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QuestionWhat can I do to help me get up from my back bend?Community AnswerOne trick I found useful was going into a bridge near a wall and using your hands to crawl up the wall until you get the feel of being comfortable standing up.
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QuestionHow can I do a front handspring?Community AnswerTry a run up, jump onto your hands, and spring off whilst constantly leaning forwards. Once you can run up, just jump into it and land it feet first. Look at video tutorials to see how your body should look.
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QuestionHow do I stand right away from a front limber?Community AnswerPush through your shoulders and try to go quite fast so that you don't fall back into the bridge.
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QuestionHow do I get over the fear of doing a front limber?Community AnswerPractice with a spotter and over a soft surface, like a floor covered in pillows.
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QuestionIf I did what you said and I still can't get up, what will be a different way?Community AnswerTry stretching your back more often and bring your feet closer to your hands during the front limber.
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QuestionWhat if I'm scared of doing a bridge?Community AnswerAsk an adult or someone you trust for support and have them spot you. At first, ask them to give you a lot of support and then slowly do it with less and less support until you can do it on your own.
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QuestionHow do I place my feet on the ground without getting my back to touch the ground?Community AnswerArch your back and don't flinch when doing it. Looking at the ground or a steady place helps with your focus and balance.
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QuestionI tried to do it, but I can't land on my feet when I go over from a handstand. I just keep plopping on my back. What can I do?Community AnswerWhen doing a handstand, try to put your feet against a wall, and slowly walk them down the wall.
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QuestionI'm scared if I hold my hand stand I'll lose balance fall into a bridge by accident, what can I do?Community AnswerDon't worry if you fall into bridge, just keep practicing and your move will come.
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QuestionWhat if I'm scared of doing a handstand?Community AnswerDon't worry, many people have this fear. If you are a gymnast/dancer/cheerleader, etc. you could ask your coach for help. But, if you're not you could try doing it against a wall, and if you're still scared you could get a friend or family member to help you. You could also put cushions around you or do whatever makes you more comfortable. Go on the internet and watch a video or two. But remember, a handstand is a skill that takes time to learn and it may take a long time before you get it.
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QuestionWhat if I am to scared to go over?Community AnswerTry having someone hold you while you do it, until you are more comfortable with doing it on your own.
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QuestionIs it possible for me to do a front limber if I can't do a handstand?Community AnswerMaybe, but it would be better if you can do a handstand first. Try one against the wall.
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QuestionHow would you start going from a bridge to standing up?Community AnswerRock back and forth from your hands to your feet, open your armpits, and straighten your legs really hard!
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QuestionWhen I land in my back bend I fall with too much power and need to wait about 1.5 seconds before coming up. How do I fix this?Community AnswerYou are dropping your hips. When you try your front limber, try to put your legs in a split and then fall.
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QuestionHow do I lift my leg up?Community AnswerTry doing a handstand first. Take a big step forward with your dominant leg. In the same motion, tip your body forward over your lunged leg and place your hands on the ground, with your shoulders pulled close to your head. Kick your legs up into the air, keeping them straight with your toes pointed toward the sky. Keep your head between your arms and look at your hands as you balance.
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QuestionIf I know how to do a front limber, how do I do a front walkover?Community AnswerA front limber and front walkover are very similar and have the same concept. When you are in your handstand, instead of putting both of your feet down, put 1 down and then have the other go down a second after. When one foot goes down, start lifting up the opposite hand. It will take some practice.
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QuestionWhenever I come up, I swing my arms to my sides. Is there a tip for me to help keep them by my ears?Community AnswerIt is fine that you have your arms to your sides. There is nothing wrong with this.
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QuestionI have always been able to do a front limber but I have developed a mental block. How do I get over it?Community AnswerTry not to overthink it. Remind yourself you're safe. Mental blocks develop once you start thinking about it being too dangerous. Get someone to stand beside you and be sure to do the limber on a nice, soft mat.
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QuestionI can do a front limber on my bed, but I can't do it on the floor. Any tips?Community AnswerIt depends on what you're having trouble with. Honestly the best thing you can do is practice. You can get a spot, but it all comes down to developing the strength.
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QuestionDo I need a lot of energy to do a front limber or handspring?Community AnswerYes, you do. The more energy you have, the easier it will be.
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QuestionWhat if I'm scared to go upside down?Community AnswerIf you're scared to go upside down, these 2 drills should help. 1.Walk down the wall/door with your hands til you have your hands on the ground. To get out of this, gently fall onto your back or walk back up. 2. Start on your back, put your hand backwards behind your ears and push up with your arms and legs. This WILL require a lot of arm and leg strength, so if you cant hold a handstand try #1 first.
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QuestionHow do I keep my hands next to my head when lifting up?Community AnswerInstead of using your arms as momentum to help you get up, focus on using your abs to pull yourself up. The more strength you have in your abs and back, the easier it will be to successfully limber without using momentum. It helped me a lot to push my hips over my legs in the direction I was going. While you’re in a bridge, picture your abs as stretching apart. As you lift in the limber, contract your abs, pulling them together.
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QuestionWhat if I'm scared to push my legs over?Community AnswerTry doing it over a bean bag or a pile of cushions first, or have someone spot you.
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QuestionI know how to do a handstand and fall onto a sofa, but I don't know how to do it without a sofa. What can I do?Community AnswerGet a crash mat, or a load of pillows. Just go for it. Even if you fall, you wont hurt yourself.
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