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Gymnastics: Caroline Thrift

Gymnastics: Caroline Thrift: 01: How to Do a Backbend

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When performing backbends, stretch out the body beforehand and practice the bridge position to familiarize the body with the technique. Start with the legs far apart and perform the a backbend with tips from a gymnastics coach in this free video on gymnastics.

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Gymnastics: Caroline Thrift: 02: How to Do a Backflip Off of a Wall

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Perform a backflip off of a wall by pulling the chest toward the ceiling, lifting the knees upward and swinging the body. Stretch out the muscles in the hands and ankles in order to loosen up the body for a backflip with tips from a gymnastics coach in this free video on gymnastics.

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Gymnastics: Caroline Thrift: 03: How to Do a Backflip on the Ground

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To do a backflip on the ground, push the chest up towards the ceiling and pull the knees into the stomach to rotate the body through the exercise. Warm up with some jumps, and perform a backflip using tips from a gymnastics coach in this free video on gymnastics.

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Gymnastics: Caroline Thrift: 04: How to Do a Perfect Cartwheel

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To execute a perfect cartwheel, start in a nice lunge and follow forward in a straight line from the fingertips to the heel. Learn to stretch out the hands, knees, ankles and back before performing a perfect cartwheel with tips from a gymnastics coach in this free video on gymnastics.

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Gymnastics: Caroline Thrift: 05: How to Improve Flexibility

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Improve flexibility by performing a few cardiovascular exercises before stretching, in order to loosen up the muscles in the body and increase circulation. Increase flexibility by stretching the legs, quads and hamstrings with tips from a gymnastics coach in this free video on gymnastics.

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Gymnastics: Caroline Thrift: 06: How to Learn a Handstand or Handspring

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When performing a handstand or handspring, it's important to make sure the the hips, shoulders and back are nice and flat, while the head remains tucked in. Practice against a wall and learn the techniques for executing a handstand, as well as a handspring, with tips from a gymnastics coach in this free video on gymnastics.

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Gymnastics: Caroline Thrift: 07: How to Perform a Somersault

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When performing a somersault, start with the body straight and tuck in the head towards the belly button as the body rolls forward. Learn to stretch out important muscles in the body before executing a somersault with tips from a gymnastics coach in this free video on gymnastics.

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Gymnastics: Caroline Thrift: 08: How to Do a Backflip on the Ground

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When performing a backflip on the ground, stretch out the ankles, shoulders and neck, while executing a few warm up drills to loosen the muscles in the body. Pull the chest toward the ceiling and pull the knees into the stomach to execute a backflip with tips from a gymnastics coach in this free video on gymnastics.

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Gymnastics: Caroline Thrift: 09: How to Do a Heel Stretch

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Execute a heel stretch by pulling the leg up to passe position, grabbing the heel and using the arm for balance. Learn to stretch out the knees and legs before performing the heel stretch with tips from a gymnastics coach in this free video on gymnastics.

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Gymnastics: Caroline Thrift: 10: How to Do a Back Handspring

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When performing a back handspring, start with the arms up, place the knees over the feet and push through with the toes. Fall back in a backwards motion and execute a back handspring with tips from a gymnastics coach in this free video on gymnastics.

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