Handstand Challenge

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  • TiisTitanium
    TiisTitanium Posts: 235 Member
    I have been practicing everyday in 2019 including going to classes three time a week.

    People I talk to always get confused about the fact that there is a class that specialises in handstands but the people actually doing class all agree it is probably one of the most demanding class around. I think I am improving though some days are better than others but it is always fun.

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  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,070 Member
    Your lines look beautiful @TiisTitanium
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,070 Member
    My holds are coming along. Now if I can just up my consistency and work on my form.


  • robertkimble
    robertkimble Posts: 17 Member
    You all have me motivated to try this again. 45 now so it has been a while.😁
  • TiisTitanium
    TiisTitanium Posts: 235 Member
    robertkimble wrote: »
    You all have me motivated to try this again. 45 now so it has been a while.😁

    If it helps in the encouragement stakes I am 46 and have only been handstanding since I was 44. It is never to late to get into it

  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,070 Member
    TiisTitanium wrote: »
    robertkimble wrote: »
    You all have me motivated to try this again. 45 now so it has been a while.😁

    If it helps in the encouragement stakes I am 46 and have only been handstanding since I was 44. It is never to late to get into it

    And I am 43 and didn't start practicing until I was 40. And I was never able to do one even as a kid.
  • wanderingarcher
    wanderingarcher Posts: 694 Member
    Hi, everyone. ☺️
    I slacked off a little the last month or so. Back into it again, trying to practice every day and focusing on form vs time.
    It’s funny how ridiculously excited I got over four seconds off the wall, though. Lol

    You all are so inspiring!
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,070 Member
    Today was a GREAT handstand day. My consistency was at 100% until I started getting tired. I was sticking it on the first attempt and holding for 10-30sec.

    I usually do somewhat of a full body circuit when lifting. I’ll do a set of squats/deadlift, handstand then pull-ups. Then back to squats, handstand...
  • wanderingarcher
    wanderingarcher Posts: 694 Member
    That’s exciting, @mom23mangos !
    I’m still happy with three seconds off the wall. How inspiring!
  • lhaddi
    lhaddi Posts: 4 Member
    I'm in!!
  • TiisTitanium
    TiisTitanium Posts: 235 Member
    Welcome @lhaddi

    I have nothing amazing to report. I am doing daily handstands and being consistent and patient. I have good days and frustrating days. I did see a nice meme about fruit being the last thing to grow on a tree. Getting nice long balances is my brand of fruit :)
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    TiisTitanium wrote: »
    Welcome @lhaddi

    I have nothing amazing to report. I am doing daily handstands and being consistent and patient. I have good days and frustrating days. I did see a nice meme about fruit being the last thing to grow on a tree. Getting nice long balances is my brand of fruit :)

    that's a really nice thought. i like it. i'm going to try to remember it
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,070 Member
    I always figure, time is going to pass anyway. I might as well be one step closer to achieving my goals. And yes, this handstand journey that has already been years in the making is teaching me patience. I try not to let those frustrating days get to me.
  • Tallawah_
    Tallawah_ Posts: 2,469 Member
    mom23mangos wrote: »
    I always figure, time is going to pass anyway. I might as well be one step closer to achieving my goals. And yes, this handstand journey that has already been years in the making is teaching me patience. I try not to let those frustrating days get to me.

    Hear hear! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽☺
  • wanderingarcher
    wanderingarcher Posts: 694 Member
    I’ve started employing my kids to help spot me, because when I start going away from the wall and holding for a few seconds, I mentally freak and then fall.
    It’s been really helpful, to get a better feel for form and to gain strength.
  • wanderingarcher
    wanderingarcher Posts: 694 Member
    Oh, and I’ve also started doing handstands in random public places, which is proving quite amusing.
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,070 Member
    wanderingarcher wrote: »
    Oh, and I’ve also started doing handstands in random public places, which is proving quite amusing.
    I love it! Have you practiced bailing? It will help you a lot to get comfortable safely bailing out of a failing handstand. Some people like the forward roll, but I prefer the cartwheel to the side method. I don’t even bother to take my hands off the ground, just twist my body to the side.
  • wanderingarcher
    wanderingarcher Posts: 694 Member
    mom23mangos wrote: »
    wanderingarcher wrote: »
    Oh, and I’ve also started doing handstands in random public places, which is proving quite amusing.
    I love it! Have you practiced bailing? It will help you a lot to get comfortable safely bailing out of a failing handstand. Some people like the forward roll, but I prefer the cartwheel to the side method. I don’t even bother to take my hands off the ground, just twist my body to the side.
    No. I need to practice this. 😬
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,070 Member
    Today was one of those days where it sucked. Couldn't stick it at all. I was about to give up, but I like to at least get one hold. Finally got a nice 30s hold and threw in the towel.
  • Tallawah_
    Tallawah_ Posts: 2,469 Member
    NSV to report...I can breath while in handstand! :smile:

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