How to Do a Somersault
Get rolling by learning this easy-to-learn and fun trick.
You Will Need
- Soft surface
- Practice
Steps
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Step 1
Bend knees
Bend your knees and get into a squatting position.
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Step 2
Place palms on floor
Place your palms on the floor with your elbows slightly bent.
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Step 3
Tuck your head in
Tuck your head in as you straighten your legs, pushing your bottom into the air, and roll the back of your head onto a soft, flat surface. Do not put the top of your head on the floor.
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Keep your chin tucked into your chest and your back rounded.
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Step 4
Push with your legs
Straighten your legs as you softly push your bottom over your head.
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Step 5
Stand up
Lean forward and reach your hands out as you push your legs straight and finish the somersault and land in a standing position.
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In 1984, Mary Lou Retton became the first American to win an Olympic all-around gold medal in gymnastics.
