Gymnastics and Bodyweight Articles

Handstand – Tuck with Head In

The tuck handstand compresses your shape and places additional load on the upper back. This both requires as well as builds powerful shoulder flexion and stability that translates well to other shapes and movements outside of hand balancing. Bringing the head in...
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Handstand Weight Shift in Pike

The weight shift in pike is a drill to teach the proper movement to shift to one arm and keep the non-working shoulder activeCues: Push up and tilt towards the supporting arm while continuing to push up and reach with the other arm Allow non-working arm to peel from...
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Sissy Squat to Half Bridge

The sissy to half bridge is a progression towards animalistic movement that will help connect standing postures to hand balances and other soft acrobatic skills. Cues: Squeeze the glutes to open hips before you move into the squat Continue squeezing glutes throughout...
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Handstand – Step In

The step in bridges the gap between wall supported handstands and kicking up to freestanding from the floor. By executing a controlled step into the handstand position you will develop awareness of the correct positioning as well as build up muscle endurance to...
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