Backflip
Ron Jefferson 14Z0011
Professor Jonson Porteux
Writing skills 1, Essay 3
May 26, 2014
Backflip
Backflip is actually easy to do than it looks. Many people think that you have to have a perfect shape to succeed doing backflip. However, there are a lot more important things to consider. Yes, backflip is dangerous but only if you don’t follow the proper steps on doing it. From a kid to even a fifty years old grandpa can do this flip if you follow my explanation on how to do it.
First of all, you need to train your lower body muscles, especially your legs and foot muscles. These muscles are important keys for your flip. For that, you will need to have a regular jog to build up your body. You don’t need to have 6 packs and be strong at weight lifting, but you at least have to have a physically healthy body to succeed. Once you feel that your legs are trained enough, you can now try the jump.
But before trying to jump high and breaking your neck, you should first stretch especially your wrist, ankles, Achilles tendon, and your neck. Stretching your neck is very important because it is connected with your spinal cord, which is the basic life function. Backflip is very risky if you try it without a proper stretch. If you’re done warming your body, then you are now ready for the next step.
The next thing to do is not to hurry on flipping, but instead practice the jump first. You should do the basic practice for jump and arm whipping move to get comfortable with the starting form. Just simply jump straight up and whip your arms in the air over your head. As you practice this, your thigh muscles will improve for higher jumps.
As you get a good image of your jump, you need to practice your form while lying on the floor. Lie down on your back with your legs extended out straight. Extend your arms up in front of you and do an abdominal crunch. Raise your shoulders off of the ground, but keep your next aligned with your spine.
Professor Jonson Porteux
Writing skills 1, Essay 3
May 26, 2014
Backflip
Backflip is actually easy to do than it looks. Many people think that you have to have a perfect shape to succeed doing backflip. However, there are a lot more important things to consider. Yes, backflip is dangerous but only if you don’t follow the proper steps on doing it. From a kid to even a fifty years old grandpa can do this flip if you follow my explanation on how to do it.
First of all, you need to train your lower body muscles, especially your legs and foot muscles. These muscles are important keys for your flip. For that, you will need to have a regular jog to build up your body. You don’t need to have 6 packs and be strong at weight lifting, but you at least have to have a physically healthy body to succeed. Once you feel that your legs are trained enough, you can now try the jump.
But before trying to jump high and breaking your neck, you should first stretch especially your wrist, ankles, Achilles tendon, and your neck. Stretching your neck is very important because it is connected with your spinal cord, which is the basic life function. Backflip is very risky if you try it without a proper stretch. If you’re done warming your body, then you are now ready for the next step.
The next thing to do is not to hurry on flipping, but instead practice the jump first. You should do the basic practice for jump and arm whipping move to get comfortable with the starting form. Just simply jump straight up and whip your arms in the air over your head. As you practice this, your thigh muscles will improve for higher jumps.
As you get a good image of your jump, you need to practice your form while lying on the floor. Lie down on your back with your legs extended out straight. Extend your arms up in front of you and do an abdominal crunch. Raise your shoulders off of the ground, but keep your next aligned with your spine.