Q&A for How to Do a Back Handspring at Home

Go into a bridge, then when you're almost near the ground, jump or hop so that you feel as if you're doing it or do a back limber, then add a little jump and you'll get used to it.

You should start with skills, like cartwheels and handstands. Then to get into the feeling of the back handspring, practice doing back bends, back walkovers, and back limbers. Keep practicing until you feel you are ready! You should not do a back handspring if you do not even have basic skills or skills to teach you back handspring!

It shouldn't unless you landed in the wrong way. So, stretch your wrists well, otherwise you can get a really bad cramp or sprain your wrist.

You should stretch your wrists before attempting a back handspring. If you do, your wrists shouldn't hurt.

Start with a backbend, and when you're close to the ground, jump back and it will throw you over. Then try jumping back, and put your hands under your head and you should have it.

If you cannot do a back limber, try learning a back bend kick over. A back limber takes a lot of core strength and shoulder strength. Try getting someone to spot you. Since a back limber isn't a complicated skill, a parent could spot you by supporting your back and helping you get your legs over.

if you are scared to jump backwards, follow the recommended steps in this article on a trampoline. With a few jumps within the flip you should feel more comfortable knowing that it's a safer, more easier way.

Get lots of cushions, especially where your hands will land, but don't put too many down or your arms will slip. Try doing the motion and just jumping back onto the cushions to get used to it.

If it's is your first time, then doing a back handspring on concrete is a lot more dangerous and it is much more likely you will get hurt if you mess up. Also, it is a very silly and dangerous idea to do a back handspring on a balcony, as you might end up over the balcony and fall many floors down.

Start by putting a bunch on pillows or cushions on the ground. Then do the drills for a back handspring--a back bend or a back walkover. Get someone your spot your lower back and thighs while going into your back handspring. Once you feel comfortable, try it without the cushions, but keep the spotter.

It is better to know how to do a back limber before attempting a back handspring because it will help you be more comfortable with the motion and going backwards.

It gives you some needed momentum and helps you go over. You need to swing your arms back before you throw your head back.

Use the momentum to help you push over. Make sure your legs are swinging back over your body, too, so you can land.

Yes, back handsprings are hard -- that's why you need to know how to do a back limber and back walkover and back kickover. Get a coach or experienced person to help you.

Try doing it in front of your bed, swinging your arms up and jumping, then landing on your back on the bed.

You will fall on your head. Try to keep your arms by your ears and keep them locked straight. Don't bend them!

You can try doing it over a pile of cushions so you won't fall to the ground and hurt yourself, or if you have a cylindrical mat, do it over that.

I have had this problem as well. To fix it I started bending my head back a bit more and watching where my hands were going. I was able to adjust where my hands landed so I could go over straight instead of sideways.

You can do it without a spotter, but if you are a beginner, doing this without a spotter can be very dangerous.

When you jump, you will naturally be in the air, so there should be no need to keep yourself in the air. You are only in the air for a split second.

You can use a spot! If you don't have that you can use a bed or mat. You should do some drills before doing the actual thing. To get used to jumping, try jumping backwards on to a bed or couch. This will help you get over your fear and help you get used to it. For the ending try jump to handstand and handstand snap down. It should not hurt! The best thing you can do is to have confidence. Stop thinking about what happens if you get hurt. That might get you hurt or it will stop you from gaining the skill.

It could be very dangerous if you have never tried the back handspring. Grab a spotter on an open gym or ask your coach or somebody else who knows what they're doing.

Spread your legs a bit, then practice jumping into a back handspring without going into one.

Sadly, no. It is not that easy. Your arms have to be strong so that they can hold your weight when you jump back and pop you back up. You must strengthen your arms by lifting weights, push ups and doing other arm and core strengthening exercises.. Once your arms are strong enough, then you can do try a back handspring.

The handstand, handstand snap down, and the back limber are very necessary to get the feel of what you're going to be doing in the back handspring.

It is possible, yes, make sure you keep your hands flat throughout the process.

Spotting isn't as much carrying the weight as propelling you backwards. I have my sister spot me for things like that all the time. Try it on a softer surface like a mattress or a mat to start.

Again, trampolines and mattresses are good substitutes. You can also do it over pillows!

You should know how to do a bridge because you pass through bridge when you are doing your BHS.

Try doing some handstand snap downs. This is similar to the motion of a back handspring and should help you overcome your fear. Try arching your back first to get used to the motion as well.