The tuck shoulder stand is used to develop pressing strength and core strength and is a progression towards a bent arm planche as well as an early progression for planche.
Cues:
- Turn rings out to initiate forward lean
- Move slowly to control balance as you tilt into shoulder stand
- Keep rings as close to hips as possible to slow return to support
Mistakes:
- Moving too quickly and losing control
Considerations:
- Entering with a round back and rings higher towards the ribs reduces difficulty
- Entering with a flat back is the goal
- Use the method you have best control with – flat or round – to enter shoulder stand to develop consistency and control
- Use the flat back – as flat as you are capable – to return to support to build strength
