The cartwheel is a foundational gymnastics movement that many children enjoy while playing. Although it is often seen as a simple, fun activity, it can be challenging for adults who have not practiced it for years. For those looking to regain their ability to perform a cartwheel, there are specific techniques and preparations that can make the process easier and more effective.
To start practicing a cartwheel, focus on strengthening the arms and learning how to lift the feet off the ground without worrying too much about leg positioning. Gradually, individuals can increase the height of their feet as they build confidence and strength in their arms. This slow progression will not only enhance one's physical ability but also improve confidence in performing the movement. Practicing against a wall can also help by allowing users to familiarize themselves with the movements involved in a cartwheel safely.
Finally, it is essential to practice both sides for a balanced skill set. By alternating between left and right-handed motions, practitioners can develop a more fluid and well-rounded execution. Incorporating this movement into broader flow routines can enhance overall gymnastics skills, making the cartwheel a valuable addition to a physical repertoire.
Key points:
- The cartwheel is a foundational gymnastics movement that can be challenging to re-learn as an adult.
- Progressively building arm strength and confidence is crucial for mastering the cartwheel technique.
- Practicing on both sides and incorporating the cartwheel into flow routines enhances overall gymnastics performance.
Demonstrate a full cartwheel.
Your arms and legs must be straight when performing the cartwheel.
You must demonstrate cartwheeling onto the left hand and onto the right hand.
Repeat three times on each side.
You must land on your feet.
sides.
repetitions.
landing.
orientation.
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1 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:09,000 so another rotating technique is a 2 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:11,000 cartwheel so the 3 00:00:09,000 --> 00:00:14,000 cartwheel is of more of a tra 4 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:16,000 traditional gymnastics movement um you 5 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:19,000 know a lot of kids do it in the 6 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:21,000 playground and it's a fun move to do but 7 00:00:19,000 --> 00:00:23,000 sometimes um you know if you haven't 8 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:26,000 done it and or you've forgotten how to 9 00:00:23,000 --> 00:00:27,000 do it it can be difficult to get back 10 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:29,000 into the groove of it especially as an 11 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:30,000 adult you probably haven't done it for a 12 00:00:29,000 --> 00:00:32,000 long time 13 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:35,000 um so there are ways of sort of building 14 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:37,000 up to it the first thing you really need 15 00:00:35,000 --> 00:00:40,000 to start working on 16 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:43,000 is your arms can you take your body 17 00:00:41,000 --> 00:00:45,000 weight and really all you need to start 18 00:00:43,000 --> 00:00:49,000 doing is thinking don't worry about the 19 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:53,000 legs it's just can I get my feet off the 20 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:56,000 ground with my arms so it's just put 21 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:59,000 your arms down get your feet off the 22 00:00:57,000 --> 00:01:02,000 ground and you're just sort of slow 23 00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:05,000 slowly increasing that height so from 24 00:00:63,000 --> 00:01:10,000 here I'm just kicking over a little bit 25 00:00:66,000 --> 00:01:11,000 more and slowly getting those feet 26 00:00:70,000 --> 00:01:14,000 higher and higher the more you do it the 27 00:00:72,000 --> 00:01:17,000 more comfortable you will be and the 28 00:00:75,000 --> 00:01:19,000 stronger you become also on your arms 29 00:00:77,000 --> 00:01:23,000 the more confident you'll be with your 30 00:00:79,000 --> 00:01:26,000 your arms so from here you can really 31 00:00:83,000 --> 00:01:30,000 get those legs up nice and high another 32 00:00:86,000 --> 00:01:33,000 way is to use a wall so you can come up 33 00:00:90,000 --> 00:01:36,000 kick up onto the wall and then drop down 34 00:00:93,000 --> 00:01:38,000 again and using the wall is a really 35 00:00:97,000 --> 00:01:42,000 great way of sort of getting used to 36 00:00:99,000 --> 00:01:45,000 being on your arms and working on that 37 00:00:102,000 --> 00:01:48,000 flow movement of going from one side to 38 00:00:106,000 --> 00:01:51,000 the other so practice that uh make sure 39 00:00:108,000 --> 00:01:54,000 you do both sides focus on going on the 40 00:00:111,000 --> 00:01:56,000 right hand and focus on the left hand um 41 00:00:114,000 --> 00:01:61,000 and yeah it can be a really good 42 00:00:116,000 --> 00:01:61,000 movement to add into sort of flowy roots
