Performing a back flip is always an impressive feat, so doing one despite having only one leg takes some beating.
However, gymnast Adam Starr, who lost a leg to cancer in 2009, can do them for fun and has posted the evidence on YouTube.
Titled Adam's First Time Back At The Gym, the footage - shot at Northfield Gymnastics Club in Minnesota - shows the 21-year-old proving that even losing a limb is no barrier to pulling off amazing tricks.
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Then, startlingly, the American positions himself on a mat and performs a graceful backward somersault.
After that, it’s time to hit the trampoline. With the prosthetic leg discarded, Adam flips backward and forwards through the air.
Adam lost his leg after suffering lymphangiosarcoma, a rare cancer of lymphatic vessels, and made the video in the hope that it might inspire other amputees, as well as impress his loved ones.
He told MailOnline: 'I was hoping to show my friends and family what I was able to do again, but I also hoped that other amputees would enjoy it. I've been inspired by videos of other amputees on YouTube, such as Sarah Reinertsen.'
Adam trained as a gymnast for 11 years, but the day he shot the video was the first time he'd tried flips since losing his leg.
He said: 'I had been thinking that I felt strong enough to do a standing back-flip off of one leg - it wasn't until this week that I finally got to the gym to try it!
'Landing is probably the hardest part - its all about balance!
'I've tried to stay active since my amputation, but recovery has been a very long process. However, I've gotten back into downhill skiing, swimming, and biking. I weight train most days of the week.'
His acrobatics are an incredible sight and have drawn plenty of praise from YouTube users.
TheTregster writes ‘You are awesome man, that’s all I can say’, while MccRus posted ‘much respect to you for getting back up and facing the challenges you have with a big smile on your face… inspired’.
OMGHuygens was also amazed, saying: ‘Even with one leg you're 10 times as agile as I am.’
However, gymnast Adam Starr, who lost a leg to cancer in 2009, can do them for fun and has posted the evidence on YouTube.
Titled Adam's First Time Back At The Gym, the footage - shot at Northfield Gymnastics Club in Minnesota - shows the 21-year-old proving that even losing a limb is no barrier to pulling off amazing tricks.
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In a spin: Adam's video starts with a show of upper body strength
The video starts with Adam, who wears a prosthetic limb, spinning around on a tub and finishing the routine with a big smile into the camera.
Then, startlingly, the American positions himself on a mat and performs a graceful backward somersault.
After that, it’s time to hit the trampoline. With the prosthetic leg discarded, Adam flips backward and forwards through the air.
Agile: Adam soon gets into the swing of things
Acrobatic: Adam launches into a back-flip
Nearly there: Adam makes a back-flip look easy, even with one leg
Ta-tah! The trick is complete with the gymnast making a perfect landing
He told MailOnline: 'I was hoping to show my friends and family what I was able to do again, but I also hoped that other amputees would enjoy it. I've been inspired by videos of other amputees on YouTube, such as Sarah Reinertsen.'
Adam trained as a gymnast for 11 years, but the day he shot the video was the first time he'd tried flips since losing his leg.
He said: 'I had been thinking that I felt strong enough to do a standing back-flip off of one leg - it wasn't until this week that I finally got to the gym to try it!
'Landing is probably the hardest part - its all about balance!
'I've tried to stay active since my amputation, but recovery has been a very long process. However, I've gotten back into downhill skiing, swimming, and biking. I weight train most days of the week.'
His acrobatics are an incredible sight and have drawn plenty of praise from YouTube users.
TheTregster writes ‘You are awesome man, that’s all I can say’, while MccRus posted ‘much respect to you for getting back up and facing the challenges you have with a big smile on your face… inspired’.
OMGHuygens was also amazed, saying: ‘Even with one leg you're 10 times as agile as I am.’
Smiles better: Adam clearly enjoys his acrobatic work-outs
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