How to do a handstand to bridge for gymnastics

This is an animated gymnastics tutorial for the handstand to bridge. 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 handstand to bridge.

Handstand to Bridge - Gymnastics

In this lesson you will learn how to go from a handstand into a bridge. This exercise is a good preparation for the front walkover and the front handspring. Before you try this, you should know how to do a proper handstand and practice the bridge. Because this skill requires a lot of shoulder and back flexibility, you should warm up and stretch before you try this.

Trainer advice: Handstand to Bridge - Gymnastics

* Try this on mats first.
-For you first tries: Do the handstand on the floor and let your feet fall onto a thick landing mat.
-If you want to stand up on your legs: Do your handstand on 2 or 3 judo mats and plant your feet on the floor.
* Don't do this exercise if you have shoulder, back or elbow problems.