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All About The Handstand

13 min
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4 exercises
Today is a short one purely dedicated to you working on those mad handstand skills. 
Bodyweight Shoulder Presses
3 sets
10 reps
60 sec rest
Get warmed up with these bad boys.
1:00 rest
Handstand
Spend 3 sets of about 10 seconds kicking yourself up against the wall and holding it.
1:00 rest
Handstand Push-ups
3 sets
90 sec rest
Now, get against the wall and practice some controlled handstand push ups. Aim for at least 3 per set.
1:00 rest
Handstand Walks
Finish the day with some handstand walk practice!
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All About The Handstand
13 min
 · 
4 exercises
Today is a short one purely dedicated to you working on those mad handstand skills. 
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Bodyweight Shoulder Presses
3 sets
10 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Get warmed up with these bad boys.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Chest
  1. From a push-up position push your glutes upwards and walk your feet in so that you are in a downward-dog pose.
  2. The shape of your body should look like a triangle from the side.
  3. Lower your shoulders towards the ground by bending your elbows.
  4. Allow your forehead to very lightly make contact with the ground before pushing upwards and away back into the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Get into position by placing your hands flat on the floor, directly below your shoulders.
  2. Extend your legs out behind you, with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor.
  3. Hold your body up and keep your back straight by tightening your abdominal muscles.
  4. Your neck and head should be bent slightly back.
  5. Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows until your chest is just above the ground or you feel a stretching of your chest and shoulders. Hold for a count of one.
  6. Press upwards from your chest and shoulders, straightening your arms as you return to the starting position. Hold for a count of one.
  7. Repeat.
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Spend 3 sets of about 10 seconds kicking yourself up against the wall and holding it.
Primary muscle group(s):
Biceps, Shoulders, Triceps
Secondary:
Abs, Forearms, Wrists
Pronunciation:
ah-doh moo-khah vrik-SHAH-sah-nah
  1. Begin in Downward Facing Dog with your hands shoulder distance apart, fingers spread wide. Walk your feet toward your hands and gaze at the floor beneath you.
  2. Bend one knee deeply and sweep the opposite foot toward the sky with an exhale. Allow the other leg to follow.
  3. Draw your belly toward your spine and reach your tailbone toward the sky.
  4. Hold the pose and take slow, controlled breaths.
  5. Lower your legs to the floor with an exhale, one leg at a time.

Modification: Practice against a wall. Do a few practice hops before inverting completely.

Avoid this pose if you have high blood pressure, a heart condition, or shoulder, back or neck injury.

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Handstand Push-ups
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Handstand Push-ups
3 sets
90 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Now, get against the wall and practice some controlled handstand push ups. Aim for at least 3 per set.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs
  • With your feet against a wall, bring yourself into a push-up position.
  • Walk your feet up the wall until you are upside down.
  • With a tight core, allow your feet to support you as you slowly lower yourself towards the floor.
  • Pause at the bottom, feeling the tension in your shoulders, then push yourself back up.
  • Repeat.
  • When finished, walk yourself back down the wall.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip in a standing position. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart. Maintain a tight core and flat lower back throughout.
  2. Bring the barbell to shoulder height with your palms facing out. Begin by pushing the barbell straight overhead. Focus on contracting the shoulders while driving the glutes forward for stability.
  3. Once you reach the top, slowly bring the barbell to the starting position but do not allow it to rest on your shoulders. Immediately, move into the next repetition.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Neck & Upper Traps, Triceps
  1. Holding a dumbbell in each hand, stand straight, with your feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Raise the dumbbells to head height by rotating your arms forward and up.
  3. Your triceps should be parallel to the floor and your elbows bent at 90 degrees. This is the start position.
  4. Keeping your back straight and using only your arms, extend through your shoulders and elbows to drive the dumbbells straight up, ehaling as you do so.
  5. As your arms reach the fully extended position, bring them in towards each other until the dumbbels touch lightly together.
  6. Hold for a count of one, while squeezing your shoulder muscles.
  7. In a controlled movement, return to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.
  8. Repeat.
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Handstand Walks
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Finish the day with some handstand walk practice!
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Middle Back / Lats
  1. From a standing position bend over and plant your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart on the ground.
  2. When confident, kick your feet upwards into the air leading with your stronger foot.
  3. Allow your legs to come over your head with a bend at the knees a little so that they create a little forward momentum.
  4. Using this momentum transfer the weight from one hand to the other making small steps forwards.
  5. Keep your toes pointed and your eyes on your fingertips as a form of focus.

Warning: This exercise should only be attempted once you have a solid grasp on both strength and technique with stationary handstands. This exercise should only be performed in a controlled environment, with a spotter, at all times. If you have any form of hypertension or heart conditions, please consult your doctor and trainer before attempting this exercise.

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