They can be bent at the knees or if you re really flexible kept straight 1 x research sourcestep 3 put your hands flat on the ground next to your ears.
How to flip up from the floor.
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Rotate your wrists and neck to get them stretched out.
The performer draws both legs which may be either in extension or flexion anterior to the chest rotates back onto the shoulders and optionally places hands on the floor proximal to the ears.
Step 1 lie flat on your back.
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Do the same with the other ankle.
Prop one ankle up on the other knee and rotate it in a circle a few times.
The performer then moves from hip and knee flexion to hip and knee extension while elevating the body away from the floor.
Keep your fingers pointed toward the tops of your shoulders 2 x research source.
Try to tighten your butt muscles while doing it.
Stretch your hamstrings by pulling one leg up behind you while standing.
Switch to the other leg.