Technique
- You should already be pretty comfortable with the regular Handstand before working on this one. Although the lowering of the center of mass makes balancing a bit easier, its anterior shift requires more strength and flexibility to be able to hold the position.
Form tips
- Aim to keep your shoulders open (180 degrees Shoulder flexion backward), so that your wrists, shoulders and hips are all on one line. Due to the shift of the center of mass, that line will be slightly angled towards the back.
- Note: the current video does not demonstrate perfect form; the shoulders should be more open.
Muscles
Strength
Primary
- Back
- Serratus anterior
- Shoulders
- Neck
Secondary
- Forearms
Individual muscles
Individual muscles
- Lower trapezius
- Serratus anterior
- Posterior deltoid
- Upper trapezius
- Levator scapulae
Equipment
Appears in
Balance
Joint movements
Progressions
Levitating side kick through
Elite
Levitating side kick-through to reach
Elite
Regressions
Wall tuck handstand slide
Intermediate
Wall tuck handstand hold
Intermediate
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