4 Tips for a Higher Front Flip

Applying these four tips will give you a MONSTER front flip!
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I've been tumbling for 10 years with the majority of my training being self taught. However, I feel I can't say that without also acknowledging I have had plenty of experts offer their advice to improve my tumbling along the way. In the end, the advice I give in this video is what worked for me (and I have no doubt that it will improve your front flip as well), though I do wish to expand on the fourth tip I offer in the video...
I have noticed that my technique of diving into the air is different to that of a gymnast's front flip technique in that a gymnast will set with their arms straight up in the air with the aim to land in that same position (if need be) and be ready to punch into another front somersault skill. As you can imagine, if you intend to combo multiple punch front somersaults with the dive-in-the-air-technique, it simply won't work. However, I still maintain the dive into the air sets you up for the highest possible front flip, particularly if you are without the luxury of a sprung floor.
On another note, the quality of the front flips I demonstrated in this video were not where they once were and I realised that, to my chagrin, whilst filming! The majority of my tumbling was done when I was around the 75kg/165lb mark and I now sit at 87kg/191lb, mainly due to a larger commitment to Olympic weightlifting and simply maturing into an adult. I can say honestly that when I was finished tumbling for the camera, I was finished; my knees were still in pain two days later! I have a history of knee pain (who doesn't if you're a weight lifter?) so it was expected but I couldn't sit on this information any longer! So please enjoy this video as much as I enjoyed making it and I honestly did! Despite the noise pollution (f*cking wind), filming everything myself with my best equipment in the hands of my frequent collaborator in the US and the incessant knee pain, it was an absolute pleasure and there is certainly a beauty to just being in a large green space, alone, just you and your camera. Once you're done watching, liking and subbing (and sharing?) please go out and experience it for yourself. Just you (or some friends) and the world around you and then go and build that MONSTER front flip!

DISCLAIMER:
The advice given in this tutorial is to be used at your own risk. The safety of the individual is the responsibility of the individuals themselves. Tyson Edwards accepts no responsibility for any injuries obtained by following this tutorial.