Tripod headstand forward roll

Muscles

• Sternocleidomastoid
• Longus capitis
• Rectus capitis anterior
• Longus colli
• Semispinalis capitis
• Splenius
• Rectus capitis posterior major
• Rectus capitis posterior minor
• Obliquus capitis superior
• Longissimus cervicis
• Longissimus capitis
• Upper trapezius
• Obliquus capitis inferior
• Lower trapezius
• Serratus anterior
• Anterior deltoid
• Middle deltoid

Technique

1. This is a way to exit the Tripod headstand position.
2. Once you are in position, round your back and tuck your chin to your chest to form a ball with your upper body, bend your legs and do a Forward roll .

Risks

1. This exercise puts a lot of pressure on the head. Make sure to warm-up your neck thoroughly before starting.
2. If you don't round your back sufficiently, you might fall flat back on the ground.

Similar Exercises

• Levitating side kick through
• Cartwheel
• Headstand
• Straight-arm headstand
• Tripod headstand to crow pose

Equipment

• Ground (hands or body)