If you are into martial arts this is a must learn skill i believe.
How to flip up from the floor.
Step 1 lie flat on your back.
Keep your fingers pointed toward the tops of your shoulders 2 x research source.
Kick ups are often seen in martial arts films as well as on breakdance events.
Switch to the other leg.
Get into a neutral position with your legs straight out and your arms extended comfortably at your sides step 2 pull your legs up to your chest.
Try to tighten your butt muscles while doing it.
Do the same with the other ankle.
The performer then moves from hip and knee flexion to hip and knee extension while elevating the body away from the floor.
They can be bent at the knees or if you re really flexible kept straight 1 x research sourcestep 3 put your hands flat on the ground next to your ears.
The performer draws both legs which may be either in extension or flexion anterior to the chest rotates back onto the shoulders and optionally places hands on the floor proximal to the ears.
Rotate your wrists and neck to get them stretched out.
Prop one ankle up on the other knee and rotate it in a circle a few times.