Gymnastics and Bodyweight Articles

Press Float

Press float is a drill to build compression strength. It develops specific strength towards the 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...

Press Float – Elevated Negative

The negative press is a drill to develop control and strength specific to the press to handstand. By working from an elevated position you will develop intermediary strength to support the movement and build coordination and control as well.  Cues: Pike the hips...

Pike Wrist Taps – Single Leg

Pike wrist taps are a great warm up exercise prior to training the press to handstand. It is also a great conditioning exercise to finish any handstand training session.Cues: Keep elbows locked and press through shoulders Only tips of toes should touch floor Majority...