Front limber
# Front limber

A front limber is a gymnastics skill where the gymnast performs a handstand, carries the momentum forward, landing in a bridge, and then pulls their upper body upwards, ending in a standing position. It is related to a front walkover, but it is a variant as both legs are carried forward at once whereas each leg is taken over separately in a walkover.

This is how it is done correctly:

* Kick up into handstand, and hold it momentarily.
* Push shoulders 'out' and arch the back, with feet together and toes pointed.
* Bend knees until feet land on the floor.
* Immediately push the hips forward and push off the hands to stand up ending with arms overhead.

Tips: Look at hands throughout

* Land with feet about a foot apart
* Stretch back before doing a front limber
* If doing for the first time, do on to a raised surface (sofa, mat) as the back does not have to arch as much.

## Similar gymnastic skills

* Back limber
* Front walkover, Back walkover
* Front or back handsprings
