How to Back Handspring from Scratch and Fix Mistakes

Fourth tutorial I've done now, tried to put a lot more effort into the editing and thought process of this one so hope you enjoy.

Please let me know if there's bits that are unclear etc in the comments. Making these is also just a way for me to improve my own parkour/tumbling skills as well.

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[Filaxsan]

"in few days" and "keep coming back" are seriously gold advice and the key to progression. Thanks for sharing brother :)) stay strong 💪🏻

[sanjayheaven]

Honestly this is the best back handspring tutorial I've ever watched. I have to try those tips to get over the fear.

[fancyAlex]

Basically the last tip is open shoulders and close shoulders concept. What you need are open shoulders, open shoulders are when your arms are behind your head and close shoulders are hands in front of your head. When you swing, you want to imagine that your hand and your head are in race to reach the floor and you want your hands to win. Hence,

a. Keep your chin slightly tucked. Look down slightly and focus on the floor before jumping
b. Swing really fast
c. Jump backwards
d. When your arms reach your ears, keep your leg straight by flexing your hamstring. (keep everything tight)
e. When you reach your handstand, pop with your shoulders and snap.

Here you have a correct and less painful back hand spring which utilises your shoulder instead of your wrist and elbow.

[Hitokage]

Man you did it right! I made a mistake that I started training this with one leg kicking up instead of jumping with both together. Now I can't get rid of it and all my attempts are way too crooked to be called back handspring. I gotta relearn this form the beginning I guess. Thanks for this video though, helped me realize the mistake!

[youssef]

This is an amazing video!!!! I found that I was making basically every mistake you highlighted lol will definitely try to take these into account to better my handspring

[hamidiqbal]

Y u have not subscribers ??? U r the only one nailing down the sceince of flips ..love from Pakistan ❣️❣️

[flippinjerry]

Dang man this helps, I recently made a progression on my BackHandspring also !!

[kanyindaisrael]

Best tutorial ever i can do a backhandspring but the second part of the video helped me alot

[gerrardandstuff]

That was really helpful to watch! Thanks Angus

[muhurimagua]

Have tried many times but this will help

[bobdavids]

Hey man, great video. I've learnt my backhandspring using the same method but the only problem I have is that my one slants to the left even though I'm looking all the way back. Any tips?

[ajitabhmandal]

You explain the movements very nicely. You should come up with more tutorials...BTW, I'm your 330th subscriber🙃..

[URBANBLITZPARKOUR]

Ultra closely analysed. Sick tutorial.

[infinityparkour]

very well put together Angus, great info

[hannaho]

This is very helpful🙈🤩 thank you so much!

[Vyver]

beautiful quality of video and info mate

[harrysetterfield]

Very good and informative video. Good job 👏

[rodriguesfilmesdekungfu]

I wish to get to do this incredible moviment

[EAY]

I noticed your hands are quite apart during the first flying phase. As you’re jumping back, wouldn’t sticking your arms by your ears put less pressure on the wrists and make pushing off the floor easier? :)

[tinkastein]

I have the shoulder alignment issue as soon as I do it without a spotter because I’m afraid and just stop reaching my arms back in the middle of the skill. I am technically capable of doing it on my own but I’m always landing with my head on the floor 😶