5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Learning Flips

I share with you how to learn flips faster and better so you don't make the same mistakes I did! During my journey learning flips and tricks I had many struggles. I could be so much better off if it wasn't for these 5 mistakes I learned the hard way!
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[@MrJOSHLIGHT]

Advice to my younger self 1. Find somewhere soft to land on, it doesn't make you less of a man 2. DON'T psych yourself up all the time, relax and put power where it should be 3. Don't get stuck on something you can't do. Move on, come back to it 4. Learn variations before just trying to move on to the next rotation

[@dat978]

Damn 4 is so real also in breaking

[@dave812]

JustJoshLight 3 and 4 i totally agree

[@turbotube1962]

👍🏻

[@casterbg2350]

Hi

[@stefl9467]

I'm stuck in back handspring now

[@liamgaeuman4990]

You should let people send in flip footage so you can correct it. I know I need some help!

[@dohunkie]

Liam Gaeuman yes please

[@xLCLIPx]

YEESS!!!!

[@fireandice1060]

My back full looks like s*** and i dont know what im doing wrong

[@prestonmorse2089]

I’ve been doing front flips for like 2 years now and it looks really bad and nothing has changed... help

[@fireandice1060]

@@prestonmorse2089 On ground or trampoline?

[@tonchi4905]

When somebody makes a video like this, you truly know they want you to actually teach you, not just look cool

[@nettaatzili1936]

My rules: 1. Don't do anything you aren't sure you can do. 2. When you do it, stay calm and think of the movement. Drill it while on ground if it's necessary. 3. If you're sure you can do it, why not? 4. STAY AWAY from any sort of pressure. Social, yourself, it doesn't matter. Your actions have to be deliberate, calm and from your will alone. 5. Don't be an idiot. Brute force is never enough. If you can jump you can flip. Just know the technique and drill it until it's ingrained.

[@raralex8986]

pigmie's friends : Hey man, you should keep your chest up . pigme : YOU DARE OPPOSE ME MORTAL ?

[@liamvr6696]

I did an Arabian accidentally when I was trying to do a backflip i lost confidence and half way switched to a front flip and to this day I can do Arabians on ground

[@thewiseowl8804]

That’s awesome

[@ranarwww]

Mbn lol

[@I_am_the_alpha123]

What’s an arabian

[@liamvr6696]

UpAtNight Hound a backflip but then you turn in the air and switch to a frontflip

[@I_am_the_alpha123]

liamVR kk that’s what I thought I just wasn’t sure

[@osmsports3478]

Editing skills increasing like crazy every video! Thanks for the tips!

[@FougosNoob]

First reply XD

[@bastianjrgensen3971]

Bro, you are actually a flipping god. Good luck in the future!

[@djmaydraws3862]

Chix you wanna see some flips? Lookup Shosei

[@bastianjrgensen3971]

@@djmaydraws3862 Shit, that guy is insane!

[@nickwalker2104]

Yo or look up gravitated equations. They not as good as Shosei but still 🔥🔥

[@jacksteel6557]

Lol flipping god I am ten times better

[@nickwalker2104]

@@jacksteel6557 haha same lmao

[@maverickpanda]

Could you do more videos on breaking the psychological barrier to do flips

[@nettaatzili1936]

You just need to bring yourself to do it on a safe surface like a swimming pool or an airbag.

[@benl8962]

That's just a matter of pushing yourself in a save environment. Sit van be fucking scary but on a trampoline or above water you're pretty much safe. Then you have to push yourself to do it, after a few tries it will get easier and easier

[@DeusVultTKD]

When I learned, I had two spotters and on soft gymnastics mats. Then I had only one spotter. Then one spotter that is a few feet away. Then no spotter. Then no mats. Hope this helps.

[@michaelmiller2210]

There are three options: 1. Just fucking send it 2. Accidentally fucking send it 3. Gradually build up to the flip you're trying to do, e.g. start by doing it onto tons of mats, slowly reduce the number of mats until there aren't any mats left

[@geoffreyraiet5208]

That's the actual only "i wish i knew" video that i'm 100% agree with

[@ChrisBandyJazz]

Noob here. #2 is so true for me. I spent a year way too scared to do a standing back tuck on ground. Too scared to even do it into a foam pit. Then I bought a trampoline and after a week I've been attempting on ground (with some pillows) multiple times with no fear or hesitation. One more week and I should have it. I love your videos, keep it up!!!

[@ChrisBandyJazz]

got it

[@galaxydarkhorse5601]

Yay

[@niall7833]

Chris Bandy what size trampoline is good bro ? :)

[@ChrisBandyJazz]

@@niall7833 I would recommend a 12-footer or bigger!

[@budgieboy1388]

Ayu congrats on that. What other tricks have you learnt over the 10 months?

[@tomball9473]

Another great video, I'm nearly 38 and have been following and watching you for nearly 2 years. Your advice, tips, honesty and humor have kept me going and helped my progress in PK, GYMNASTICS and body conditioning more than ever...keep up the great work and thank you bro

[@jonieman7538]

Can u do an air awareness tutorial plz

[@michaelmiller2210]

You can't teach someone air awareness, that's something you'll just have to get by practicing

[@besacoslegostuff5404]

Great video! Loved how it was quick and to the point, but also super informative!

[@bluelightning3181]

Got a trampoline 3 days ago can do some pretty good flips now thanks to u! Until I attempted a flip on the ground and land on my figure😂

[@saltedlemons5908]

Ow.

[@budgieboy1388]

What flip did you attempt?

[@bluelightning3181]

Budgieboy Gamez just a front landed on my ass but with my finger underneath

[@budgieboy1388]

@@bluelightning3181 oof man, next time try using a mattress or some pillow haha

[@vladimirmorales3994]

very useful tips!! thank you man!!

[@protestthehero8578]

#5 is what i need to hear. I wanna do flips, capoeira, animal movement, gain mass, build endurance, get more flexible.... HAHA. But you gotta FOCUS!

[@rsp612]

Absolutely right. .... lots of common experiences 🙌🙌🙌

[@rigbone0260]

Thanks a lot man these tips are great, tip 5 especially resonates with me.

[@bop7455]

I landed my first backflip on gravel today 😆😆😆

[@budgieboy1388]

Congrats

[@vijay.d.foryou]

First thank you so much it help so much while you was explaining I thought that you are talking about my life past few years. But when someone already experienced say something like this really clicked my head 😊 thank you it's really helpful

[@crazmarat4600]

The technique thing is my friends problem,he doesn’t like watching tutorials to learn techniques,and he doesn’t want me to either,I’m progressing way faster than him and he still wonders why,I am going to show him this video

[@strangerxan6514]

Thanks for this man you are very inspiring to me and i know you wont see this much less reply but you are the person who made me inspired me to do flips. I started a tumbling class yesterday and i learned how to do a front flip on the trampoline. Thanks for the advice man.

[@nathanaellarkum4160]

Every time he says 'what's up home slice' or 'but you gotta focus' I instantly hit the like button

[@lovetrolling4720]

Loved this thank you

[@FocusedFlow]

Number 6: Kojo’s Trick Lab

[@Jxjdheheve]

U mean the one in plan 0s video?

[@sqwijs]

thanks dude, this was really helpful

[@gothiums]

Learned cody on tramp. Hope this vid will help me to get it on ground!

[@johnnycereal4748]

Been here since 4K subs love the vids

[@joeypatrick2049]

How on earth are you not freezing 2:05

[@Ru-nd1bt]

because he is FOCUS!!

[@hammadhussain5308]

He prob made a warm technique

[@gymnasticsdadpaul6179]

Great advice!

[@MegafunkDancer]

Thank you for sharing your experience! It helps a lot ! But now i need to focus haha

[@hussainmalik1079]

Thank God,you made this video just in time

[@kynov10]

You are so funny man thx for all the info i m doing the same trying to gain weight and learn flips and i m getting little progress but with your tips i m sure i will progress alot faster now

[@leoalvarez2233]

Much Love Pigmie 😊

[@trailblazer5273]

Lucas, I wanna see if you can do Seat drop Back tuck on the trampoline!

[@Recklesshan]

Better than lots of motivation speeches good job!!!

[@Dylan-hodgson]

Ye man I've asked lots of people who are experienced in flipping to a degree where they can judge what help them progress and most say learning the technique on the tramp then taking it to the ground! Luckily I'm getting one in a week so I hope I can improve majorly!

[@BullseyeUlti]

Good video! I realise I may be stretching myself a bit thin, doing gym, work. sport and flipping... but I don't want to cut anything out :(

[@Shinitakunai26]

Loved this video

[@alexdanchuk4241]

i wish i could do tricks like Lucas

[@budgieboy1388]

Keep practicing and you can! He's been flipping for over 5 years. Just keep trying

[@ninjajin]

I think this video is good for beginners and veterans. My journey is almost like yours, use hella power pray to land lol.

[@L3D_Guy]

Your skills are amazing and I wish I stood by these 5 things

[@xviiember]

So what Is Your Profile? Meldris Or Zeliodas?

[@shannonpollard6921]

especially rule #4 that was the main one thank u

[@a_k4479]

how it feels to chew 5 gum 0:09 0:18

[@Random-zk2sc]

*stimulate your senses*

[@shivampro4340]

That's life bro :) Nice video

[@freesmokeent235]

Lucas I wanted to give you a tip on Cody’s so you can get them better so, if you bend your knees when you go to stomach by trying to put your feet to your butt and then swing your legs when you go up it will give you so much more power and momentum. Love your videos though.

[@bossguy562]

Great vid!

[@calistrength1006]

Yes you are right,I analysis this

[@LycanRace]

Everytime you say "but you gotta focus" a different funny way I wish there was a heart-likebutton like the one on facebook instead of a simple thumbs up ^^

[@jaydencole6226]

The power of the Trampoline

[@natearnautov8678]

pigmie holding a binder thingy with a marker to look smarter Lmao

[@bloopdog5167]

Calls it a "binder thingy" though he makes fun of him. Its a clipboard

[@crazmarat4600]

Bloopdog lmao

[@gezzapk]

He's reading from it

[@bryan-501]

I loved the last advice stay focus on one mostly

[@rew1vers974]

pigmie: you can do every flip!! me: lean forward pigmie: but you gotta focus me: +gone away+

[@alexjam1868]

yo! thats an amazing video, than you so much man!

[@pktope]

mhh buen video, lo tendré en cuenta :)

[@jensmeulemeester6445]

Yoo nicevids dude!!

[@bilgevideos6120]

So, for tip 5, should I work on flips 1 - 2 weeks and weights the other 1 - 2 weeks then work on flips again?

[@KLpao]

Great jop man !!!

[@gymnasticsstarter2957]

You should do an video on how to do essay whip backs out if an round off

[@Disrubz]

Thx pigmie

[@gezzapk]

I like number 5, reminds me of that old chinese proverb: "the person attempting to travel two roads at once will get nowhere".

[@quinlan5988]

wow thankyou mate

[@nsdworkout9602]

Very useful! However I miss the vlogs , I think it would be nice to have a vlog once or twice a week if you have the time of course :D

[@bryanholst8660]

NSD Workout I aggree

[@jackkrill738]

Hey i noticed right at the beginning there’s some footage of you at Michigan State! One was at IM West and the other clip was in the gymnastics room at Jenison. Did you attend MSU?

[@Tranoah]

Haven't even watched the video yet but I just learned a backflip and I'm really excited to get more height and improve it!

[@barazabaraza4666]

Nice could u give some tips for getting over fea r plz?!

[@aalluhaybi7688]

Yh man that would help a lot

[@elijahjones9112]

Thank you

[@t.rick1080]

Thanks for all Seriously

[@ccll0802]

I just started learning flips, I came on KZbin and this video popped up.

[@sparkzzz4328]

This video helps me already and I haven’t even finisse it

[@bboybenjiro8632]

You are amazing

[@23thdragon]

Thanks, bro .

[@craftkidgaming2709]

BUT YOU GOTTA FOCUSSSSSSSS

[@blaqoD]

Sound advice. But for the trampilone one has to know some technique, otherwise bad landing can lead to serious injuries. A pit foam /sand pit / pool/ a very thick mat (witu memory foam is far better than a trampoline, regardless if you know technique or not.

[@faketaxxicb5271]

My issues came from me being able to jump really high (not trying to show off) so my tuck speed sucked for a long time

[@bobrcz3081]

Very nice video

[@soaringvlogs]

Just because it feels wrong doesn’t mean it’s not right! Technique, come back progressions Focus on one thing!

[@blank7940]

Thanks for the tips, I think it will help me do the front flip

[@aalluhaybi7688]

Guys I started tricking a few weeks ago and I can only do easy tricks like the kip up, the round off, cartwheel and the b kick

[@santoshpandey234]

Ohh god please tell me how u recovered I have had shin splints for 6 months

[@Anon.G]

Tibialis anterior excersizes and do your flips barefoot

[@yassinlwest6258]

I just started learning flips lol I learned the cartwheel from Ronnie street stunts and I'm learning the front handspring for weeks now lol, any tips? i use my cartwheel to progress into the front handspring

[@mariechoi-schattle3047]

I just got my front handspring. It took a while, but believe or not, the easiest thing to do is just go for it. Don't be scared, the trick is to get your legs over fast and get a good running start. Good luck!

[@yassinlwest6258]

@@mariechoi-schattle3047 Gonna remember this! Do you focus on pushing with your shoulders too? Sometimes I get this moments where basically nothing happens lol. My fear kicks in and i can't even get to the ground anymore even tho i just did it (almost) right

[@mariechoi-schattle3047]

YassinLwest Yes, pushing with your shoulders helps a lot. To practice this, get into a handstand, bend your elbows, then straighten them again. Just do this a couple times then attempt the front handspring. It should help with the fear too.

[@yassinlwest6258]

@@mariechoi-schattle3047 Thank you, Louise! I'm gonna let you know when I can do it. Do you have Twitter? I'd love to show when i completed it lol

[@marecvh]

Please make a touch down raiz tutorial 😁

[@aalluhaybi7688]

What do you guys think I should learn next, please guys I could really use advice from you

[@aalluhaybi7688]

Thanks Bro

[@rossvalence7292]

thanks a lot men

[@hopnglo680]

That bench press dump was scary! Shit dude. Glad you’re ok.

[@rigga99]

How do u think I can improve more on my backflip

[@eggsandbaconsandwich7022]

Can you do trying your suggestions part 2

[@tilmanrotationalinvariant2257]

guys if you're afraid of sth. get the softest mat you can possible find and do it on there. Backflip? mat! roundoff backflip? more mats!! combos? Freaking everthing on mats! Saves your joints, saves your time.

[@afamefunaoniah9565]

I just learned how to do a back flip yesterday and I’m having trouble jumping directly up before tucking how can I fix that?

[@nickolasdiamond5619]

Do stretches, a lot of flips require some flexibility and I was strung up very tight when I started of, I tore my hamstrings when I landed my first front flip. It wasn't fun.

[@dreamcrusher5113]

this guy is really serious about focusing

[@buddyslasher6923]

This video was filmed on my birthday.Also I want to learn to do the backflip but I just don't have the patience and I am scared to do the backflip and backhand spring.

[@gagetlapa5624]

I can do a backflip and am learning a front flip

[@kevinflipzz]

Opposite for me

[@doublethe3]

Please do a 360 to btwist

[@wikiweek9194]

Can u do 360 to rolespike

[@dreamofamansfortress9000]

I wish I could do things like this

[@ismaelyakoubi4262]

Hey pigmie, can you please make weight loss video that includes learning flips and tricks in the progress, I have 40 more days with a back garden, I'm 90kg at 183cm

[@Christian-sx4nm]

I just tried my first butterfly twist on the ground today but I kept landing on my butt and i feel like im not jumping as high as I can when i do it over a bed i feel like i jump way higher

[@RansomXX]

But you gotta FOCUS 😂😂😂

[@chino9174]

Please do the same video with breaking...