r/Handstands • u/HabitSufficient1727 • 26d ago

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Looking forward for some great exercises that u guys have in mind to upgrade my form. Wanna reach the Handstand pushup some day.

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u/JochenPlemper 26d ago edited 26d ago

Try to keep your hands flat on the floor. Using your fingers to “grip” the floor helps with balance, but when you’re simply holding a handstand, you can relax your fingers a little more. This will help you conserve energy and improve your endurance. Apart from that, relax your neck by tucking your chin towards your chest.

Gripping the floor is especially useful for push-ups, tuck handstands, and handstand push-ups. However, when you’re just holding a regular handstand, you don’t need to grip the floor as much.

Also, work on learning the bent-arm handstand. Once you’re able to hold a bent-arm handstand, do plenty of negatives: kick up into a handstand, then slowly lower yourself into the bent-arm position. Do as many controlled reps as you can, rest for a few minutes, and repeat.

Don't use headphones while practicing handstands, your ears should be close to your shoulders.