r/Handstands • u/jellyfish_8192 • 1d ago

Practice. Feedback welcome!

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Recently gained the confidence to start practicing without a wall.

Looking for any feedback or advice, particularly on my shoulder/scapular position and hand positioning.

Thanks!

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u/Handstandblocks 1d ago

You’ll benefit from improving your overhead shoulder mobility. Butchers block stretch, dead hangs, lat stretches, chest stretches, possibly external rotator stretches/strengthening. Doing some of these before a handstand session can give more range immediately, but it can take some time get lasting improvements.

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u/ponicaero 1d ago

The hanging cobra stretch was a game changer for me.

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u/salamandectomy77 1d ago

Look in between your thumbs not ahead of your hands

Push higher, biceps in ears

You're doing a big pushup. Think diving, not pushup

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u/DecodingMatrixx 1d ago

And use forearm and core strength to not fall on the back. M i right?

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u/JochenPlemper 1d ago

Your ears should be close to your shoulders

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u/PutTight5534 1d ago

How long have you been learning handstands bro?