How to do a backflip
1 Stretch your muscles before you jump to prevent injuries. After a quick 2-5 minute cardio warmup, stretch your arms, legs , chest, and back. You can do any stretches, as long as they target the right muscle groups. Here are some stretches for you try: Do a forward bend to stretch all of your muscles. Stand up straight with your feet together, then bend slowly down toward the floor. Reach out to touch the floor with your fingers. To stretch your arms, bring one arm up over your head, reaching toward the sky. Bend your arm at your elbow so it’s parallel to the back of you head. Then, use your other hand to pull your elbow gently toward your head. Repeat on the other side. Tip: Always warm up your muscles for 2-5 minutes before doing stretches. Otherwise, you may accidentally injure yourself. 2 Find a soft surface, such as a gymnastics mat or foam pit. A backflip is an advanced move, so it usually takes time to master it. You need to be on a soft surface ...