How to do a gymnastics back roll to handstand

This is an animated gymnastics tutorial for the back roll to handstand. Use the controls to pause, slow down and follow along with detailed step by step text instructions that match up with each movement. This instructional gymnastics video is incredibly in depth and a great guide for learning the back roll to handstand.

Back Roll to Handstand

Learn how to go from a back roll into a handstand. This exercise can also be used to straighten and speed up your back handsprings. Before you try this, you should learn the backroll and the handstand. The handstand to front roll with stiff legs is the same thing the other way around, and also works to improve your back-handsprings.

Trainer advice: Back Roll to Handstand

* If you are still afraid of trying it like this, start off with bent knees and elbows and correct your form later.
* Don't forget to put your chin to your chest before your hands touch the floor.
* Don't try this if you can't do a backroll with straightened arms.
* Don't try this on hard ground.