Back uprise

Basic skill
Drills for Back uprise.

• The shoulders should be behind the elbows and the arms should be in an obtuse angle. Gymnasts (especially younger gymnasts) tend to put their shoulders close to their hands.
• The push should be initiated late in the swing, and when it does occur it is an aggressive rapid push.

Graphics/Animations: 1

Do you know an alternate name for this skill? If so click here.