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 forces the athlete to develop greater body awareness and control of their handstand.
Cues:
- Enter handstand with your chosen entry method
- Stabilize and then bring feet straight down into tuck shape
- Feet should stack over shoulders with both hips and knees counterbalancing to their appropriate sides
- Bring the head through and hold for the appropriate duration
- Return to full handstand then exit with control and silently reconnect with the ground
Mistakes:
- Shoulders planching forward
- Feet past shoulders
- Exiting without focus and control
