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Also known as: Walking handstand.

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Technique

  1. Start in a Handstand position; you should already be comfortable holding at least 10 seconds at a time in the static position before attempting the walk.
  2. Shift your weight to one hand, taking care to keep the Shoulder elevation on that side.
  3. At the same time, shift your weight slightly forward.
  4. Quickly move the free hand forward to catch you from falling.
  5. Keep alternating sides; congratulations, you are walking!
  6. It will take a while for you to get used to the motion but don’t give up, the walk is within your reach.
Risks
  • Always warm-up your wrists thoroughly before working on such exercises.

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Muscles

Strength

Primary

  • Back
  • Serratus anterior
  • Shoulders
  • Neck

Secondary

  • Forearms
  • Lower trapezius
  • Serratus anterior
  • Posterior deltoid
  • Upper trapezius
  • Levator scapulae

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Equipment

Ground (hands or body)
Ground (hands or body)

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Appears in

Balance
Joint movements
Shoulderflexion backward
Wristflexion
trains stretches

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Progressions

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One-arm handstand

Herculean
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Side walk straddle handstand

Advanced
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Narrow handstand

Advanced
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Handstand shoulder taps

Advanced
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Headstand pushup

Advanced
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Straddle handstand shoulder taps

Advanced
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