Gymnastics and Bodyweight Articles

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.Cues: Enter handstand with...

The hand walkout to plank is a staple in warm ups regardless of your chosen training methods. It warms up the hips and legs and upper body to get you ready to train. Cues: Keep the knees straight as you reach towards the floor Take small steps with the hands to warm...

The hand walkout push-up is a staple in warm ups regardless of your chosen training methods. It warms up the hips and legs and upper body to get you ready to train. Cues: Keep the knees straight as you reach towards the floor Take small steps with the hands to warm...

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...