It depends if you want to land harder or lighter. A front handspring step out is a softer landing because your weight is distributed while a front handspring has you landing on two feet. I have been doing gymnastics for 12 years and let me tell you that a front handspring step out should be easier to do and does not hurt as bad. =)
Seems like <em>arthritis. </em>(Inflammation of the joints.) One of the most common symptoms of arthritis is stiffness and/or pain when waking up in the morning, or after prolonged periods of inactivity.
