Warm up your wrists, shoulders, back, hips, and legs
Practice a strong bridge and kickover position first
Stand tall with feet together and arms straight overhead
Keep your core tight and your chest open
Look slightly back while maintaining control
Sit your hips back and begin to arch into a backbend
Reach your hands toward the floor one at a time
Place your hands shoulder-width apart on the ground
Keep your arms straight and push through your shoulders
Kick one leg up and over with control
Follow with the second leg in a split motion
Keep your legs straight and pointed if possible
Land one foot at a time
Finish in a lunge with arms up
Stand up with control
Practice with a spotter or coach if needed