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Technique

  1. This exercise should be done when the Handstand with 1 finger support can be done consistently for about 10 seconds.
  2. To perform the finger tap from the one finger support position, push a bit harder through the base hand. This extra push should allow the finger of the support hand to lift off the ground momentarily. Avoid simply picking up the finger of the support hand and concentrate on the push of the base hand.
  3. Return to either a Handstand with 1 finger support or a Handstand with 5 fingers support.
  4. Complete 5 controlled repetitions per side before advancing to more challenging skills and drills.
Logging: Repetitions done on one side.

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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
Calisthenics skills
Joint movements
Shoulderflexion backward
Wristflexion
trains stretches

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Progressions

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One-arm handstand

Herculean
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Tuck one-arm handstand

Herculean
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Tuck handstand with 1 finger support

Herculean
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Straddle one-arm handstand

Herculean
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Straddle one-arm handstand fingertip tap

Herculean
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Straddle handstand shoulder taps

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