Salma Hayek always shines on social media and the red carpet. Now, she blessed us with some great fitness inspiration. In her latest Instagram post, the actress is seen excited for the Paris Olympics 2024 torch relay. The star shared a series of pictures and videos of the event, but what caught our attention was her amazing somersault skills. In the video, the 57-year-old can be seen acing the somersault effortlessly and we are in awe of the perfect movement of hers, which age seems to have no effect on. If you are also keen to do somersaults, we are here to help you with some effective tips to slay like Salma did.
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Step 1: Find a comfortable floor and stretch well
While doing somersaults, one needs to be very particular about the surface you choose. You can opt for a yoga mat or look for a gym floor with a rubberised surface as hard surfaces like wooden floors can lead to serious injuries. Once you get a comfortable floor, start with basic body stretching. Your body needs to be fully prepared and stretched before doing any gymnastic exercises. When doing somersaults, specific body parts like the neck, hands and ankles should be flexible and well-stretched.
Step 2: Crouch down and push from your legs
The next step is to bend your legs and place your hands in front of each foot. Your chest should be above your thighs and your head should be down looking at your belly button. Make sure to never touch your head to the ground while doing this exercise. Lean forward and push from your legs, aligning your hips over your head, with your hands firmly on the ground. Keep your shoulders straight while doing this.
Step 3: Continue to roll and stand up
The main step of the somersault is to continue to roll your upper back without letting your head and neck touch the ground. As you roll, make sure to keep your shoulders straight and do not jump doing the somersault as it can lead to serious injuries. To finish the somersault, roll back to your legs and use your momentum to stand back straight.
Somersaults require a lot of practice and guidance so if you are a beginner, make sure you do them with supervision and while seeking professional coaching.
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