How do I get a girl who I know is a gymnast to show me some splits and backbends and stuff?
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Just ask!  She will probably be flattered that you asked her.  I think she'd be more than happy to show them to you.
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Some of these people have no idea what they are talking about. You can make JV, just not Varsity!\n\nYou want some tips on doing a back handspring? I'm here all day so I'll tell ya...\n\nPractice on an incline mat. When you feel you are falling, its time to jump and jump hard! Keep your arms straight and strong and push off. Keep arms by your head at all times! \nArch a Little, but if you over arch it is a BIG mess.\nBend your knees slightly, arch a little bit, and push you shoulders open as much as you can. Then using your stomach, back, and arm muscles, snap your body back to a hollow position, pushing off your hands, and land on your feet on the floor in front of the board/mat. \nPut it all together you should be able to do a back handspring.\n\nGood luck and have fun in gymnastics!
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G'day Sasha,\n\nThank you for your question.\n\nI have attached information on how to do the splits for your reference.\n\nMake sure you are properly stretched before you try.\n\nRegards
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Please try and not be so shy, she will be more relaxed and enjoy helping you. People love to help and share their knowledge.
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go to the gym lift weigths until you get mustle then rip your top open to the girl you like
768309
I know that these take along time, I took longer on these than I did things like back handsprings and back tucks! Back bend kick overs are one of the most important things to know in gymnastics.\nMake sure you have a"spotter" to arch your back correctly and so you don't fall.\nGet in your back bend.\nStart to rock a little bit, that warms up your muscles. \nPush off the ground with the foot you AREN'T kicking over, have your spotter support the leg and help push it over.\nYou need strong arms and back to be able to do a back bend kick over, not so much with the legs. \nGood luck.
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Make a video of you and a way better looking girl and give it to here. When she watches it and starts to cry, laugh at here.  Hysterically, like its the funniest thing you have ever heard.  Then tell her 'just kidding' and give her that cute Vermont Teddy Bear youve been hiding the whole time.  -Guarunteed to please.
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Gymnasts train very hard. They have very defined lean muscle and are very flexible (and super short =P) You need to do alot of stretching to help increase your flexibility. Also, you need to do all-around strength training, because gymnasts use their total strength to achieve their routines. Don't use too much weights, you are not bulking up. You need to balance strength and conditioning. \n\nAlso, it wouldn't hurt to join a youth gymnastics club, where they can help you learn how to do standing back flips and the sort.
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try doing them on a strap bar (if you have one)...or on low bar with your coaches spot...to get used to the around the bar thing...then try moving up to the high bar...just remember to keep your elbows straight...because if you dont make it over..the worst that happens is you land on the other side..if you bend your elbows..well, just dont bend them...stay tight and believe in yourself. good luck!
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Show her that you have feelings for her. Make the other chick get the stepping.
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there is no easy way to do the splits if it doesnt come natural to you. . .all you have to do is stretch. . .TRUST ME!!!!. . .dont worry, ive been cheering for a little more than 3 very long years and this year i was even an all star, and i JUST hit my splits last year. . .EVERY DAY i stretched!. . .work your way down, dont just go right into them. . .sit into your splits untill it hurts - you dont have to go all the way down JUST UNTILL YOU FEEL IT!!!!. . .please do not let yourself be forced to do something you cant - you'll suffer from injuries that can last forever. . .if you can only go down a little, thats fine. . .make sure your knees aren't bent and if they are, fix it (you'll feel it) and hold the splits for at least 5-10 seconds. . .i stradle out my legs and put my body to the left then slide into my splits untill i hit the ground. . .if you go to gymnastics or cheerleading, they will show you how
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Just tell her you would like her to try it then if you get the desired reaction you can tell her how awesome it looks etc and she may continue doing it...otherwise be happy with her the way she is
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I suggest stretching everyday.  You will need to do wall splits.  In cheerleading we used to do this before every practice...lay on the floor with your butt up against a wall, this will support your legs concentrating on the stretch.  let your legs fall to the sides as far as they will go and hold it as long as you can stand it up to 10 min.  The weight of your legs will create resistance.  Every time you do this you should notice a liitle more flexibility.  I would say it would take a couple of months doing this everyday to be able to do the splits.
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It takes about a month to get a split. Stretch in a pike position (legs outstretched in front of you, reach for your toes). And all you have to do is just slide down, that's all I can really tell you. You won't get very far the first few times, but when you are practicing every day or so, you will see improvement and become closer to the ground.\n\nTo do a back flip, you should know how to do a back handspring and things similar to that. \nStart standing. Bend your knees a little bit, then start to lean back. While you are leaning back, you should be ready to push your feet off the ground as hard as you can. Jump up, back, spin around, and tuck your legs into your stomach REAL TIGHT. You should be rotated over by now and landing on your feet.\n\nIt is really hard to tell you how to do this over the Internet, so it might sound confusing, but just practice and have to instructors help you and spot you.\n\nYou won't be learning back flips until later after you have cartwheels, splits, back bends, back walkovers, front walkovers, handstands, round offs, back handsprings...\n\nGood luck and have fun in gymnastics!
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ask your coach or other skaters at the rink. your coach may help you with that by showing you some off ice exercises that may help with your skating. my friend's coach held classes at her house every alternate week to strengthen their muscles.\n\nif you can, go for runs as well. you need stamina to keep up with practices adn make full use of them.\n\nyou cant go wrong with doing some simple gymnastics exercises. it'll be good to take up some dance classes, so you'll be more aware of your body posture.\n\nbefore you eat enything, ask yourself, am i hungry? is this a whim or do i really need it? less soda, more water!\n\nsometimes subtle things cut back your weight too. but of course, all these take time to show results. persevere!\n\nstay happy, laugh more! that has got to the be truest medicine.
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Dont talk too much about stupid boring boy stuff like football, cars etc.  Ask lots of questions & sound really interested in what ever she tells you, make sure you listen coz she'll test you to make sure & if you arent paying attention she will get upset.  Tell her that you love giving massages & if you get the chance to do it pretend as if you actually do like it.  Take notice of her, if she looks cold (is hugging herself) offer her your jacket.  Always ask if she would like a drink, or something to eat.  Make sure you find her a seat before yourself.  Open doors for her , a lot of girls will say they dont want you to do it but they secretly love it & tell all their friends how much of a gentleman you are if you do.  Give her compliments coz we LOVE them, we just might not show it.  Tell her what ever she is wearing that she looks beautiful in it .. or say she looks very glamorous.
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You shouldn't try to get her to participate in something she's not comfortable in it might mess the whole thing up. Talk to her and see what she's into.