Backbend help

[GymnastForever]

I try to do my backbends but every time I lean back I go too fast. I sometimes can catch myself but my coach says that I need to work on them because I could break my elbow if I go too fast. I look at my hands but it just doesn't help. Do you guys have any advise on them besides practice and looking at your hands?

 

[fuzi]

Try them walking down the wall.

 

[Gymnasticstar]

Push your hips forwards more. This will slow you down as you fall backwards.


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[Kiwi]

You need to push your hips forward to keep your weight over your feet.

 

[nicci1999]

Use your abs going down as well

 

[Gymnast_Tor]

Watch your hands as you go down. And work on that ab strength because using that core will help you go down slower. Once you do it by yourself, it gets easier after every backbend you do. I got mine first standing on my bed and then tried it on the floor.

 

[GymnastForever]

Thank you to everyone who replied. I will try these.

 

[gymnast4ever]

I had the same trouble before I learned how to control it. You can't just throw your body weight backwards or you will land on your back and get hurt. What worked for me is leaning my body weight in my hips forward as I arch back. Remember to keep your arms by your ears to make sure that your hands hit the ground first. Your arms need to be super strong so when you get to the floor you don't just collapse. You can't go half way down and get scared and try to come up or you will loose your balance and hurt your self. I hope I helped you!!!!!!

 

[GymnastForever]

Thank you

 

[molly2002]

Walk your hands down the wall and back up again.

 

[bogwoppit]

Walk your hands down the wall and back up again.

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