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Beam Back Walkover Progressions

Beam Back Walkover Progressions is an intermediate-level balance beam drill that works on body alignment, balance check, shoulder angle and flexibility. Build confidence and technique for a back walkover on beam through progressive height and surface training.

Quick facts

Event
Balance Beam
Difficulty
intermediate
Equipment
floor line, low beam, balance beam, mat, coach spot
Time per round
about 2 minutes
Muscles
Shoulders, Lower Back, Hip Flexors, Core, Quadriceps, Calves

How to do Beam Back Walkover Progressions

  1. Back Walkover on Floor Line

    Back walkover on tape line. Both hands and both feet must touch the line throughout.

    Cues: See hands on line · Kick through vertical · Stand up centered

  2. Back Walkover on Low Beam

    Back walkover on low beam with spot. Focus on reaching back to see hands before placing them.

    Cues: See hands before contact · Controlled pace · Split legs through vertical

  3. Back Walkover on High Beam

    Full back walkover on regulation beam with spot. Open shoulders and maintain rhythm.

    Cues: Open shoulders · Rhythmic tempo · Finish in relevé lunge

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

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Video

Watch a demonstration “Back Walkover on the Balance Beam featuring Coach Amanda Borden” by Gymnastics Tips, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Beam Back Walkover Progressions help with?
Beam Back Walkover Progressions targets body alignment, balance check, shoulder angle and flexibility. Build confidence and technique for a back walkover on beam through progressive height and surface training.
What level is Beam Back Walkover Progressions for?
Stickd rates Beam Back Walkover Progressions as an intermediate drill. It is part of the progression for Back Walkover (typically Level 4-5) and Beam Back Handspring (typically Level 6-7).

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