I often receive questions on basic handstand moves and drills from people who are just starting out with their hand balancing training. The following video contains three quick and effective drills for those looking to achieve their first freestanding handstand gradually.
And you can practice them anywhere!
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If you’re just starting out with handstand training, this is a perfect drill for you.
Many people are finding it difficult to go straight into the wall supported handstand and this drill by Emmet Louis is designed to get you used to being upside down and help you strengthen the core in a safe and gradual manner.
To learn the four phases of holding a handstand and achieve the free standing handstand as soon as possible, check out The True Art and Science of Hand Balancing by Professor Paulinetti and Bob Jones.
If you’re just starting out your hand balancing journey, here is a quite good exercise for developing strength you’ll need to perform the handstand press. There are actually two exercises in the video by Lui Sarabia, but he combined it into one. Using an exercises ball in this way will greatly improve your core and shoulder strength, as it works in a similar manner to an ab wheel.
Lui recommends performing three to four sets of ten reps once you get used to the exercise. The video is filmed in different angles so you can really see what’s going on from all sides!
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