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Training for Back Handspring |
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Stunt Mount: Back Handspring
Bases
Muscles Used for This Stunt:
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Front
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Back
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Power Exercises
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Medicine Ball Squat Press
Develops power to lift and throw a flyer higher.
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Strength Exercises
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Squat
Increases strength for leg muscles, especially quads and glutes.
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Overhead Press
Increases strength in the shoulders for lifting overhead
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Stretches N/A
Flyers
Primary Exercises
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Front
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Back
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Power Exercises
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Medicine Ball Push Press
Gives you the power to snap out of a handstand
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Strength Exercises
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Squats
All around great exercise for strengthening legs
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Overhead Press
Gives you strength for stronger handsprings
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Back Extension
Strengthens you lower and mid back
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Stretches
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Bridge
Increases flexibility of the back for back handsprings
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Chest/Shoulder Stretch
Increases range of motion of the arms for improved handsprings
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For more training information, check out either our Book or DVD on Train for Your Sport
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