The straddle press float is a drill to build compression strength. It develops specific strength towards the straddle press to handstand.
Cues:
- Press through straight elbows and pike hips as high as possible as you shift weight forward
- Feel load shift into hands and maintain a strong push through the shoulders to initiate the float
- Straddle after initiating the float
- Hold the float for 1-3 seconds then lower to ground under control
- Do not jump
- You can start with the legs slightly apart to accommodate for flexibility limitations, but should work towards working from a legs together position
Errors:
- Bending elbows
- Bending knees
- Excessive planching forward with the shoulders
- Jumping
