Here are the steps to do a backflip:

1. Picture your success.
2. Fast counter movement.
3. Throw your arms up and drive through the balls of your feet.
4. Propel yourself backwards with shoulder flexion and triple extension.
5. Tuck your knees in towards your chest.
6. Pull your legs in.
7. Land upright.
8. Brofist.

: [source](https://www.syattfitness.com/random-musings/learned-backflip-less-20-minutes/)