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LizAsianXD: 10 months ago

Hey, I'm an ex gymnast and I wanna do a back handspring. But I havent done one in 8 months! Suggestions, encouragements, warnings?Thanks

I quit competitive gymnastics about 8 or 9 months ago, and I haven't done a back handspring since :/ I really miss doing them! However I'm scared that I've lost all my power and strength to do one. Has anyone else tried after they quit gymnastics and done a back handspring on some mats/grass? Even when I was doing elite gymnastics I never did one on the field at school or anything. I can do them in the pool and on a trampoline and everything, but I'm just scared I'll hurt my wrists or fall on my head. I'm only 13 by the way, and I was doing step 6 ish stuff (equivelent to level 5), and I got 3rd in my country last year for my level :) But I realised I no longer had a passion for gymnastics and it somply wasn't for me. Also my coach was a hard core bas**rd whose disregard for his gymnasts also made me want to quit. But lately, I've really missed doing back flips on the ground and doing back handsprings. Has anyone else been in this situation? Can annyone help?? Thank you ;) x

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Sarah1D: 10 months ago

hai, im still a gymnast and i have been since i was 6 (im 15 now) i wouldn't do it if i were you, u maybe land on your neck and break it, take my word for it, you lose you elements after about 1 month of not doing gym, trust me, DONT DO IT!

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LizAsianXD: 10 months ago

Oh, alright :/ I just thought it would be okay coz I know one of my close friends who also quit right around the time I did is doing them in competitive cheerleading now and she said it doesn't hurt.... But thanks ;)

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Sarah1D: 10 months ago

well she is doing cheerleading with keep your self in shape, take my word for it i would do it if i were you

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karinaztaylor: 10 months ago via iPhone

If you get back in shape and have a spotter who knows what their doing and your on a soft surface but not til then it may take a mo who knows how long can't rush these things you know

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marthseeem: 10 months ago

You should try lesser stunts before trying to do the backhand spring. This will help you to build your confidence level and your level of fitness. Practice often and only do the backhand spring when you feel you are ready.

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