Our Anatomical analysis of the Cartwheel

Our Anatomical analysis of the CartwheelLucy, Bex and ErinAmature Cartwheel

Our Sporting Movement:CartwheelStages of the movement

Joints Involved1. Preparation2.Performance3. PostAnklePlantar flexion tibialis anterior

foot plants on the ground in frontof you

Plantar flexion

Kneestart-isometricquads-flexion

front leg bent, quad isometriccontracting, knee bent in front of youhamstring stretched

quads flexion

Hiphip extension, oblique's extending lateral flexion

my hip is extending as my bodybends over sideways

anatomicalposition

Joints Involved

1. Preparation

2.Performance

3. Post

Torsolateral flexion torso

flexion and extension, abdominalsisometric contraction in abdominalsto keep balance.

anatomical position

Shoulderextension of shoulders

put hands up in air for position your anterior deltoid pulls it half way, posterior deltoid pulls it up above your head. agonist and antagonist with tricepsand biceps, extension of lattimus dorsi.

relaxed.anatomical position

Elbowelbows relaxed

extension of biceps and triceps

relaxed, anatomicalposition

WristrelaxedflexionrelaxedA Pros Cartwheelhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3Z5Ag9AGgY&feature=player_detailpage

Key DifferencesDifferenceWhat happens because of thisBex is facing side on, where is the pro is facing forwardShe has a lot more power to push off her front leg. Look from front on she's in a straight line and balanced while in the air, Bexs legs are not in the straight line and are leaning towards the ground.Bex loses balance and falls forward, the pro executes the cartwheel still in a straight line.Pro allows slow movements while performing the skill, I flick myself over really fast.Lose balance. Pro has strong abdominals, Bex doesnt.Lose balance and cartwheel is not in a straight line. How to improveAnalyse a pro doing it.Break down movements.A lot of stretch and core work.