How to do back walkovers?

What's the best way to get your back flexable for back-bends & back-walkovers?

• I take gymnastics and my one instructor said i've been doing way better especially with my hand stands she said i carry my weight better , But my back needs stretched out and my splits need work. She said use the arm on your couch at home to help my back and i was wondering what else i could do and what could i do for splits. Another question : were doing cartwheels and we were practicing on flat ground and i was doing okay but once we went to the wedge i think i got nervous and thought i was gonna fall so i wasnt doing so well, i dont have a sponge at home so should i just practice my cartwheels at home on flat ground? thanks

• Answer:

  i take gymnastics too...uhh for the splits, i would say, just keep practicing, and each time you will get a little farther. I would also think that cartwheels on the ground are easier, but ive always been able to do those :[ For backbends, i would do bridges. You know, start on the ground and bridge up. then if you get to that, just keep trying to kick over. Soon youll be able to do a backbend from standing and a kickover. I am a cheerleader and still cannot do a back walkover...i can do back handsprings, but not back walkovers. and i also did not start gymnastics until i was 12....and i got to this point (a good point) all you can do is just keep getting a little father everyday!