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# [Basic Back Walk](https://go.american-gymnast.com/training-information/basic-back-walk)

 Written by [amgym](https://go.american-gymnast.com/training-information/author/amgym) | Feb 1, 2011 4:14:58 AM

As the novice gymnasts improve their balance and confidence training different kinds of walks and other basic skills  each of these activities can be refined and upgraded from simple back walks.  The athlete must be guided to develop more challenging variations.  In this case the legs swing backwards to a tight arch on every step and the gymnasts must focus on keeping the knees locked, the stomach in, and the arms and the body as stable as possible minimizing wobbles and hesitations.

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