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Front Tuck Progressions: Floor Drill

Front Tuck Progressions is an advanced-level floor exercise drill that works on tuck position, set angle, body alignment and landing. Progressive drills building toward a standing front tuck — hurdle, set, tuck, rotate, and land.

Quick facts

Event
Floor Exercise
Difficulty
advanced
Equipment
panel mat, pit, stacked mats, coach spot
Time per round
about 3 minutes
Muscles
Quadriceps, Core, Hip Flexors, Calves, Hamstrings, Glutes

How to do Front Tuck Progressions

  1. Front Tuck Off Elevated Surface

    Front tuck off a panel mat or raised surface into pit. Get comfortable with the forward rotation.

    Cues: Arms drive up · Fast tuck · Chin neutral

  2. Standing Front Tuck into Pit

    Front tuck from flat ground into pit. Focus on the arm drive, jump, and tight tuck.

    Cues: Jump up first · Then tuck · Grab shins quickly

  3. Front Tuck onto Stacked Mats

    Front tuck landing on stacked mats at waist height. Build confidence in landing.

    Cues: Open early · See the landing · Feet under hips

  4. Front Tuck on Floor

    Full standing front tuck on floor with spot, then solo. Stick the landing.

    Cues: Full power set · Quick rotation · Stick it

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

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Video

Watch a demonstration “How To Front Tuck.” by CoachFrank203, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Front Tuck Progressions help with?
Front Tuck Progressions targets tuck position, set angle, body alignment and landing. Progressive drills building toward a standing front tuck — hurdle, set, tuck, rotate, and land.
What level is Front Tuck Progressions for?
Stickd rates Front Tuck Progressions as an advanced drill. It is part of the progression for Front Tuck (typically Level 6-7), Front Full (typically Level 8-9) and Handspring Front Tuck Vault (typically Level 7-8).

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