How to do the frontwhip for gymnastics

This is an animated gymnastics tutorial for the frontwhip. 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 frontwhip.

The Frontwhip - Gymnastics

The frontwhip is a techinque very similar to the cartwheel without hands and the front handspring with closed legs. Learn the frontwhip with spread legs at first. If you can the the frontwhip with closed legs, it will be much easier to learn the cartwheel without hands 360°. Try this into water at first, and then into soft sand.

Technical description: Frontwhip - Gymnastics

* Run straight forward and lift your arms forward-up while running.
* Make a step with your left leg and strike out with your arms. (arms horizontal, elbows close to ears) The right leg goes up at first, but the left leg catches up in the air. (legs closed when vertical)
* As soon as you are in the air, your arms go to your hip or even further back. (Arms stay staight) Land on both legs and keep all limbs straightened.

Trainer advice: Frontwhip - Gymnastics

* Learn the Front Handspring and the Frontwhip with spreaded legs before you try this. You should also be able to perform back or frontflips before you intent this technique.
* Try this into water at first
* Try this into a very soft sandpit.