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Beam Back Tuck Dismount Drills

Beam Back Tuck Dismount Drills is an advanced-level balance beam drill that works on body alignment, tuck position, landing and balance check. Progressive drills for a back tuck dismount off beam — set, tuck, rotation, and landing.

Quick facts

Event
Balance Beam
Difficulty
advanced
Equipment
low beam, balance beam, pit, landing mat, coach spot
Time per round
about 6 minutes
Muscles
Quadriceps, Core, Hip Flexors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings

How to do Beam Back Tuck Dismount Drills

  1. Back Tuck Off Low Beam into Pit

    With coach supervision, perform the back tuck off the end of a low beam into the pit. 8 reps.

    Cues: Strong arm set · Jump up, not back · Tight tuck

  2. Back Tuck Off Low Beam to Landing Mat

    Perform the back tuck off the low beam to a landing mat, with a coach nearby. 6 reps.

    Cues: Set up · Open early · Stick the landing

  3. Back Tuck Off High Beam with Spot

    Perform the dismount off the high beam with a coach spotting. 5 reps.

    Cues: Arms up · Tight tuck · Spot the mat

Practice this drill under a qualified coach, especially for inversions and flight.

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Video

Watch a demonstration “How To Back Tuck/Flip Off Beam With Coach Meggin!” by Fit And Fun With Coach Meggin, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Beam Back Tuck Dismount Drills help with?
Beam Back Tuck Dismount Drills targets body alignment, tuck position, landing and balance check. Progressive drills for a back tuck dismount off beam — set, tuck, rotation, and landing.
What level is Beam Back Tuck Dismount Drills for?
Stickd rates Beam Back Tuck Dismount Drills as an advanced drill. It is part of the progression for Beam Back Tuck (typically Level 7-8).

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