If you have just started your training, then it is advisable to learn how to do somersaults on mats in the gym, and on the street - already directly work out. Perform the Arab somersault (it is also side) with a push with one leg and a swing with the other. Take a run and jump with the movement of your arms: when pushing off, the first arm should move forward, and the second should move from front to bottom and back.
Instructions
Step 1
Try to fly as high as possible so that when you land, you stand on almost straight legs. Perform the side somersault in the direction in which it is more convenient for you to do the wheel. Begin to do somersaults with your face and chest forward in the direction of travel. The most rational option for moving your arms when pushing off is as follows: move your right hand from the front downward, upward, and the left one - from the shoulder forward and downward in a circular motion.
Step 2
Before pushing off, place your left foot on the floor with your heel and roll onto your toes. Although in this case it is more difficult to make a strong push, but from this position the push will be longer, and the leg swing will be fuller. The swing should end with a knee bend. Don't make the mistake of bending your leg prematurely.
To roll over correctly and quickly, try to group as early as possible. When tucking, stretch your left shoulder towards your left leg.
Step 3
In the Arab somersault, you should not do too tight grouping. To make it easier for yourself to navigate in space, look at the beginning of the somersault as far forward as possible, and only then turn your head so that you can see the floor in front of you.
Step 4
Landing in this type of somersault is always a challenge. In case of inaccurate landing, there is a high probability of injury to the knee joints. To avoid this, practice. Do the following exercise: lie down on your back on a hill, preferably on the edge, group and roll from the cliff to your feet, practicing a clean landing.
