Handstand
A fundamental gymnastic movement! Strength in this position will not only relate over to other gymnastic movements, but all other overhead movements! Read below for learning progressions!
Safety Tip: Stay in your comfort zone! Use a spotter or ask for assistance if you are uncomfortable with any movement or progression!
Learning Progression:
Depending upon strength, mobility and comfort with being inverted, there are a variety of ways to learn the Handstand. Using a spotter always makes the process easier, but we are assuming that you will not have a spotter for this series.
3. Learning to Kick up – Lunging
4. Using the Wall as a Spotter
5. Moving away from the wall – Learning to turn out safely
6. From here you can start working on Handstand Walking and more advanced Handstand Pushup Variations!
Supplemental Drills:
1. Tripod and Frogstand – Get comfortable with being inverted and balancing on your hands
2. Headstand Presses – Learn greater body awareness and midline control
3. Shoulder Taps – get stronger through your shoulders and more confident in walking on your hands
Mobility Suggestions:
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