Whenever I see a front or back walkover that’s struggling, I don’t immediately fix the walkover. I check the bridge recover. Over the years, I’ve realized that most walkover issues aren’t actually walkover issues. They’re articulation issues. If a student doesn’t understand how to roll from the top of the spine to the bottom - and then articulate back up from the bottom to the top - they’ll compensate. Usually by dumping into the low back. At 9 or 10, they can often get away with it. But by 15, 16, 17? That same pattern starts to catch up with them. Heavy walkovers. Constant low back soreness. Skills that don’t feel sustainable anymore. It’s not just about getting the skill. It’s about protecting it long-term. In this video tutorial, I walk you through exactly how to teach bridge recovers - what to look for, how to correct common compensations, and how to build proper spinal articulation from the start. Watch the full tutorial below and start listening to what your students’ bridge recovers are telling you. __________________________________________________________________________ Reflection Prompt: What’s the most common compensation you’re seeing in your students’ bridge recovers right now? Drop it in the comments - I’d love to hear what patterns you’re noticing.

Let’s talk honestly for a minute. What’s one part of teaching Acro where you still feel like you’re guessing more than you’d like? Not because you don’t care - but because Acro is complex and doesn’t always come with clear answers. Spotting? Progressions? Mixed levels? Something else? Drop it below 👇 (There’s no fixing here - just conversation.)