Q&A for How to Do a Frontflip (Beginners)

A lot of the strength needed comes from your core. I would recommend a lot of core training and a lot of asymmetrical training and repetition.

Front flips are much more natural for us because we can see what's in front of us. The motion is not as challenging or scary. You could probably learn in a class environment in a couple of weeks, or at home in 6-8 weeks.

Only tuck and turn when your feet have left the floor. Try to get more height as well.

It is crucial to tuck your arms, chest and head from a fully extended position into a ball during the flip, as this is what lends you the necessary rotational momentum to complete the flip. If you still find yourself landing poorly, or not at all, you may need to practice jumping higher; this allows you more time to complete the flip.

It can take 10 minutes or 10 months. Just keep practicing, and you will learn.

Start by jumping on a trampoline or mats to help you with the flip.

It does not matter how old you are.

Not a good idea. You could slip and hurt yourself. Practice on a mat, a mattress, or a trampoline. Once you get the hang of doing a front flip, then you could try it in the sand.

You can do a front flip on almost any surface. In saying that, it is very important that you know your limits and what your body can handle. The grass is hard and if you have lower limb injuries I would not recommend this. However, if you know how to do front flips and have never injured yourself you could attempt it. If possible, use some mats to land on first before moving completely to the grass.

If it makes you more comfortable, and feels easier, then you can. But running provides more momentum.

Use your momentum to land on your feet. You have to come down fast, and you can't slow down once you start to fall forward.

Your arms steady your legs from falling either way, thus preventing injury (or even a half back tuck-split!). I seriously recommend you use your arms, either way.

Yes, absolutely.

I would suggest being able to do a bounder, front handspring (without squatting), front walkover (without squatting), and a forward roll (standing up).

Get a spotter to help you until you feel comfortable enough to attempt it alone.

I find it a lot easier to hold my legs, but if you have enough height, it doesn't matter too much.

You can use a mattress or put many pillows on the ground to cushion you if you fall. Be careful though, and only practice your flip if you have a properly cushioned area to do it safely. It's even better if you can take gymnastics classes and practice there.

I wouldn't attempt it, it's always good to have an adult around to spot you. Once you've mastered the skill, then you probably don't need a spotter anymore.

Since you don't move forward or backward too much when doing a front tuck, you should be fine, but for safety reasons I wouldn't recommend it.

Try to tuck your legs high up by your ribs and keep your head down. If you're worried about hurting yourself, practice your flip on a mat or another soft surface.

There is a variation called the Arabian where you start facing backwards and you land in the opposite direction. It is highly reccomended that you also practice a backflip.

You don't need to jump really high, you just need more momentum. Try a few more running steps.

This is not recommended. The poolside will get slippery, the pool's edge can cause nasty injuries to head and neck, and the water itself is not a soft landing. A better way to practice flips in the pool is under water. You can do your flips really slowly and study your body's position at every inch of the movement. Practice the actual front flip in a gym, with a trampoline and a big, deep safety mat. Use a spotter.

If you are worried about this, have someone with you while you're practicing until you are more confident in your ability.

Master it on the trampoline first before trying it on the ground.

Yes, and that is a good start for beginners! I used to use that because it will give you more height to jump and prevent you from falling.

it depends on how quickly you flip, when I do them if I go up not very high I tuck quickly so I can land. If I go high I can be more calm and hold my tuck for longer. If you land on your butt on a trampoline, rod floor, or floor it wont hurt, (personal experience.)

Yes. Just practice it in a safe environment and progress up to it. Martial arts isn't necessary if you learn it safely.

Well, it's really up to you. You should really get some expirence before you try it though, because you can get seriously injured.

Yes, but it's best to do it on a gym mat if you have one.