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Back Handspring Body Wave

Purpose

An efficient back handspring has a body wave or whip like action that initiates rotation. Using an Octagon to "unfold" into the handstand phase will help the gymnast to understand the shapes involved in a powerful back handspring. This drill focuses on the second phase of the back handspring to create lift in the hips while maintaining a hollow chest, but keeping the hips flat
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