1.5 Hour Handstand Private

 

Get started on your journey to handstand or fine tune your existing one

                       

1 hour and 30 min

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​​5 Hour Handstand Private

 

Get serious about your handstand!

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​ 10 Hour Handstand Private

Go all in to reach your handstand goals!

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If you’ve always wanted to learn a proper handstand, this workshop covers everything you need from foundation strength, balance drills, alignment, and common mistakes to complete progressions.

We’ll break down handstand technique in a way that is simple, safe, and effective for beginners and intermediates.

Handstand Drills That Any Beginner Can Master

Handstands are a remarkable display of strength, balance, and body control, often seen in gymnastics, yoga, and various athletic disciplines.

Achieving a stable handstand requires not just upper body strength but also core stability, spatial awareness, and practice.

 

In this workshop, we explore various handstand drills, providing a comprehensive guide to help practitioners of all levels to progress along their handstand journey.

 

Preparation and Warm Up

One of the main issues faced by an absolute beginner whilst pursuing the perfect handstand, is injury.

The correct preparation is one of the most important skills you can master and should be incorporated at the start of every training session.

 

Before diving into handstand drills, it’s crucial to prepare the body with a proper warm-up. This reduces the risk of injury and ensures that the muscles are ready for the demands of handstand training.

 

 Wrist Mobility and Strengthening

• Wrist Circles: Rotate the wrists in both directions to improve flexibility and loosen the top of your wrists.

• Wrist Flexor Stretches: Extend one arm in front of you with the palm facing up, and gently pull back on the fingers with the other hand.

• Palm Push-Ups: With your hands shoulder width apart, perform push-ups on the palm of your hand to strengthen the wrists.

• Reverse Press: Increase wrist strength by placing the back of your hand flat on the floor and straightening your arm.

Shoulder and Upper Back Activation

• Shoulder Dislocates: Use a resistance band or a broomstick, hold it with both hands, and rotate it over and behind your head.

• Scapular Push-Ups: In a plank position, retract and protract your shoulder blades without bending the elbows.

• Wall Slides: Stand with your back against a wall, arms bent at 90 degrees, and slide your arms up and down the wall.

Core Activation

• Hollow Body Hold : Lie on your back, lift your legs and shoulders off the ground, and press your lower back into the floor.

• Plank Variations: Perform standard planks, side planks, and plank-to-pike movements to engage the core. Focus on pulling your belly button inwards as you perform the plank to create a strong core.

Wall Walks

Wall walks are a great handstand drill for getting comfortable with being upside down and build shoulder strength.

• How to Perform: Start in a push-up position with your feet against a wall. Walk your feet up the wall while simultaneously walking your hands closer to the wall. Aim to get your chest as close to the wall as possible, then walk back down.

Wall Handstands

 

Practicing against a wall provides support and helps you focus on form and balance.

• How to Perform: Face away from the wall, kick up into a handstand, and let your heels touch the wall for support. Ensure your body is in a straight line from wrists to toes.