Full Playlist:    • Outdoor Games   - - Watch more Outdoor Games videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/334921-How-to-Do-a-Cartwheel Connect with your inner gymnast by learning the steps for executing a proper cartwheel. Step 1: Find a safe area Choose a large area with a soft surface, such as an area with a mat, a padded carpet, or soft grass to practice your cartwheel. Tip Don't attempt a cartwheel if you do not have the upper-body strength to support yourself as you go over. Step 2: Extend your arms Extend your arms straight above your head. Step 3: Position your feet Point your leading foot in the direction you will move and point your back foot slightly outward for balance. Bend your leading knee in a slight lunge. Tip Lead with the hand and leg that are the strongest. For instance, if you are right-handed, lead with your right hand and right leg. Step 4: Focus on your first landing Focus your sight on the ground where you will place your hands. Step 5: Start your turn Reach outward and down with your leading arm, kicking your back leg up. Put a powerful thrust behind the turn. Step 6: Lock your elbows Lock your elbows when as land on your hands or else you will likely fall. Step 7: Follow through Bring your second hand quickly to the ground while simultaneously swinging your back leg up and over your body. Step 8: Practice good posture Keep your back straight, your toes pointed, and your legs straight and spread apart as you move through the cartwheel. Tip Visualize that you are in a narrow hallway as you move through the cartwheel, striving to keep you hands and feet on a single plane. Step 9: Do a handstand Do a brief handstand and then continue the rotation until both feet are back on the ground. Keep practicing until you get it right. Did You Know? The term "gymnastics" comes from a Greek word meaning "to exercise naked."