Q&A for How to Do a Cartwheel

Nailing a cartwheel is all about confidence so just go out there and keep trying it. If your arms feel weak, you can do exercises to build up your strength or wear wrist braces.

Start by practicing hand stands to get comfortable being upside down. Additionally, work on your confidence because it's key to succeeding at cart wheels.

It is highly unlikely. If you are scared of doing a cartwheel, just know that your brain is thinking of the worst case scenario. Think of the positives instead: for example, you can show all your friends your cartwheel. Either way, you should try doing cartwheels on a soft surface first.

Practice a lot on a soft surface like carpet until you get it right. Then you will become confident enough to do it on no-soft surfaces. On a soft surface you won't get hurt very much if you fall, so it's fine. Have the courage to test your body to its limits and it'll take good care of your fears.

Yes. The only difference is that you'll lift your less dominant hand off the ground during steps 4 and 5. Before attempting this, make sure you have a strong cartwheel with good form.

If you have your shoulders directly above your wrists in a handstand during a cartwheel, there should be no concern with kicking up to a regular handstand. If you aren't in a full straddle handstand during a cartwheel, try some against a wall.

Round offs are a more advanced move than a cartwheel so you should be proud of what you have achieved. Get a spotter to help you stop at a cartwheel.

Try squeezing your buttocks in, keeping your hands straight at all times, and pointing your toes.

Stay positive and remind yourself that you can do it. Start out on a softer surface like grass, that way you won't get hurt if you fall.

Yes. Practice handstands with the help of a wall and a pillow to get prepared.

No, you just have to be fit and flexible. Don't worry if you don't get it the first time. It takes lots of practice.

Anyone can get their legs up! Normally, if you don't have your legs up, it's because you aren't confident -- so try to gain some confident and it should be fine. Try practicing handstands to help with this skill.

Yes, certainly, as long as you are fit and flexible.

You need to stretch out your body in order to make sure that you don't pull any muscles, tear any ligaments, etc. Doing this will also help you while doing the cartwheel as you will be able to more your legs with greater freedom.

Try going to gymnastics classes or do a lot of muscle building and conditioning. Mastering the handstand will also help with cartwheels. Soon enough, you'll be stronger than ever before!

Try to learn a handstand. If you keep practicing that, in time, you will be strong enough to do a cartwheel.

People tend to bend their legs because they're afraid to bump into something. Try to practice in a wide-open area.

Try doing it slowly at first. The problem might be you are rushing into the cartwheel.

It depends on how much you practice and how naturally it comes to you; everyone is different. Try to lift your legs against the wall first see how much you need to push.

Stretch and flex your arms and your legs. Practice running up to a wall, and placing your hands on it and kick your good leg up as high as you can as fast as you can. This helps stretch your legs and prepares then for a cartwheel.

You should stretch beforehand to avoid this.

There is always a slim chance of getting hurt no matter what because you can fall on your arm or hurt yourself. However, you could also walk out the door and slip over too -- life has its risks. The thin carpet might help, but you could add some pillows, cushions and blankets if you're worried. The main thing is to not have obstructions in the way, such as furniture or objects.

Try doing a pike stretch first and really squeeze the muscle right above your knees on both legs. Do it often. Then do a cartwheel. Once you touch your hands, really squeeze that same muscle. The cartwheel will get perfected when you do it lots of times. That's called muscle memory.

Keep practicing and you will eventually manage to do one. You can watch YouTube videos for advice.

Yes, I am not flexible and I can do a cartwheel. It might take a bit longer to finish off the cartwheel, you normally will do a round off.

This is going to be a difficult surface because it isn't stable.

Yes, the stronger your arms are, the better chance of having a stronger form.

Your best bet is to try it with a spotter for a short time until you're no longer arching your back.

Right when you go to your hands, give a strong push, then keep your legs straight and land on one foot.

Yes, this will help with balance and will also help keep your legs straight. Also engage those core muscles!