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Want To Master A Handstand? These Moves Will Help Get Your There!

| August 1, 2016 | Strength, Technique | No Comments

These Moves Will Get You On Your Hands And Keep You There!

If you have been practicing headstands and forearm stands, hand stands are the next logical choice to try! If you are looking to gain more experience with this inversion pose you’ve come to the right place! While handstands are more advanced poses due to the balance and strength required, they are by no means impossible to perform. Like any pose, handstands take practice. You may fall often in the beginning, but don’t let this slow you down. Stay the course and you will eventually become a master at this fun pose!

The following article provides some moves you can practice that will help you build the strength and balance needed to get on your hands and stay there!

See the moves below and please pass this along to anyone looking to take their practice to the next level!

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Push-Ups
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It may seem like Handstands are all about balance, but in order to be able to hold your body straight upside down, you need major upper-body strength. Push-ups are by far the best exercise since they’ll target your arms, shoulders, upper back, and core. Basic push-ups work great, but you can strengthen other areas of your body by throwing some push-up variationsinto your weekly routine as well.

Headstand
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Since the Handstand is a pretty advanced inversion, it’s good to work on the most stable inversion first, Headstand. Try this one known as Bound Headstand to build your strength and balance.

 

Crow
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Crow pose is a great next step since it requires upper-body strength, balance, and core strength. It’s like a little mini-Handstand and a great way to get your hands and wrists used to holding up your body weight.

Handstand Against the Wall
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

Here’s the next step in being able to do Handstands freely. Place your hands six or so inches away from the edge of a wall. Kick your feet up, press the top of your head against the wall, and move your legs away. This will get your body in the correct alignment with your hips and shoulders stacked. Hold this position for as long as you can, and you’ll really feel your core and upper body working hard to keep your body up. When you’re ready, start pulling your head away from the wall, balancing in a full Handstand.

See the full list of moves from popsugar.com here.

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