Stretch and Strengthening For Gymnastic Hurdle-step Cartwheel

The movement in cartwheel involves forward, upside down and backwards. The arms and legs have big drastic movements as well. 

To be precise in cartwheel - hands and legs moving in a straight line on floor or beam - high amount of practice is needed. That's when injuries may occur when conditioning is inadequate. To perfect your technique, you cannot afford to be injured in your wrists, shoulders or knees. Keep your body in a tip top condition with our Stretch and Strengthening routine created specially for Cartwheels. 

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You will experience a full-body routine that targets the muscles and joints used in every single part of a Gymnastic Hurdle step Cartwheel. 

Instructions are detailed and precise, so you will always understand the objective of each and every exercise, and how it is related to perfecting your cartwheel.

At the same time, this workout helps to strengthen and mobilise your entire body (ankles, knees, hip, trunk, shoulders, wrists), eliminating any muscular imbalances - and hence, giving you a holistic approach to your training routine.

Involves: 

Multi-directional Strengthening and Stretching of joints and spine
Stability Strengthening of the muscle groups
Active & Passive Stretching of the muscle groups

Equipment needed: Chair & Mat

Difficulty Level - 3.5/5