Handstand Challenge
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i worked on handstands saturday. not very good. but i did it3 -
It’s harder than I expected it to be but it’s still fun and I’ll try and progress and over time hopefully I can do them1
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Did 5 sets of 5 kick ups and I definitely caught some air and balance for a few seconds. Just gotta keep putting those reps in...3
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Just revisiting the challenge. I am on day 266 of my 365 days of handstands challenge. Nothing amazing to report achievement-wise on my handstands except that i have being doing them daily and slowly slowly improving.
I went to Singapore on the weekend to watch the Formula 1 Grand Prix and managed to squeeze in a handstand class while i was there which was interesting to get a different teaching experience. Everyone was working on stalder presses while beginner me was just mucking around with kick ups and tuck holds still. One day I will be able to do those but realistically that is a 2020/2021 goal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1XQqZzxqww
I love handstand so much but it is definitely a practice that demands self discipline and persistent to master it.2 -
Heck, I don't even have the flexibility and hip flexor strength to get in the starting position. LOL2
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OMG! I have zero 'pancake flexibility'!!!
Assuming you mean every day this year I'm also on day 266!2 -
Great work @Tallawah_mom23mangos wrote: »Heck, I don't even have the flexibility and hip flexor strength to get in the starting position. LOL
I can get into the starting position - if I am on parallettes. The ground not so much. But that is only because we do lots of mobility work on this in class. Though i am a long way off even with a lot of training.
My spotting partner dropped me in handstand class tonight and I landed badly on my shoulder - hopefully it isn't damaged just sore
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Just before the accident2 -
After eyeing this group for soooo long, I'm finally joining in! I will check the video recommendations from the first post after work
It's about time I start practicing more, I always do one attempt against the wall after my workout when I have no time left and am very tired, get discouraged and leave. When does everybody practice? Is it at a different time than your workout, before, after..and do you warm up at all, only your wrists...? So many questions!2 -
OMG! I have zero 'pancake flexibility'!!!
Assuming you mean every day this year I'm also on day 266!
@Tallawah_ - Ummm...can I just say DANG on your new profile pic!
@TiisTitanium - I hope your shoulder is not injured. That sucks. Your form looked great right before.1 -
After eyeing this group for soooo long, I'm finally joining in! I will check the video recommendations from the first post after work
It's about time I start practicing more, I always do one attempt against the wall after my workout when I have no time left and am very tired, get discouraged and leave. When does everybody practice? Is it at a different time than your workout, before, after..and do you warm up at all, only your wrists...? So many questions!
Yay! I practice between sets of lower body. So I’ll deadlift, then handstand during my test period. Then do another deadlift set, etc. I do try to stretch out my upper back and arms before practicing. I’ll also kick up randomly at home on commercials or if waiting for dinner to cook, etc. just a few minutes at a time.1 -
I haven't posted a video in a while. Mostly because it felt like I was starting from scratch after my hand surgery, but I think it's finally coming back. Not holding for long though.
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After eyeing this group for soooo long, I'm finally joining in! I will check the video recommendations from the first post after work
It's about time I start practicing more, I always do one attempt against the wall after my workout when I have no time left and am very tired, get discouraged and leave. When does everybody practice? Is it at a different time than your workout, before, after..and do you warm up at all, only your wrists...? So many questions!
On training days, typically in the evening I also do them in between sets. On other days could be anytime. I never do more than 5 mins worth, usually less! I did warm up my wrists when I started but don't feel the need now. The key thing is to commit to every day. There will be days when you don't feel like it, acknowledge that in advance and force yourself to do one! Typically, I found I then felt like doing more. There will days when they just don't stick...don't worry about them and just go again the next day. Good luck!0 -
mom23mangos wrote: »I haven't posted a video in a while. Mostly because it felt like I was starting from scratch after my hand surgery, but I think it's finally coming back. Not holding for long though.
https://youtu.be/-mdq3c6NNEg
Bravo!0 -
I’m still here. Still practicing. Not getting anywhere fast. I’ve been working on my lines which means my hold times suffer. But still plugging away.
https://youtu.be/F_8t1s5KSyE1 -
@mom23mangos thank you for the reminder!!! I also need to be practicing my splits... oops
edit: you are doing so great!!1 -
I'm still practicing. working on staying stacked/balanced and engaging my core.0
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So it's not a handstand, but I can get into a headstand without the wall anymore!!!!
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Great job @Go_Deskercise ! Headstands are a great way to get used to inversions and develop core strength.1
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I've been looking to get back into handstands. Years ago, the building I worked in had a little gym with some free weights,a pulley contraption nautilus thing, a couple of treadmills and an a fair amount of open space. It was dinky but it was often times a private place to workout.
I worked out diligently on my handstands, handstand pushups, round offs, back bends, and walkovers (front and back). Having never done any gymnastics as a kid, I was really impressed with my own progression.
Then the gym closed for remodeling ... then the reopening got extended ... and extended.
I never really got back to the routine. I'd like to restart and see what I can regain. I kicked up to the wall and did a max hold of 1min 20, so that's a start.
I'm going to incorporate the 5 minutes everyday rule that people seem to be following here. with the plan to start with sets of 1 minute wall holds increasing by 5 secs every workout.
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I actually still have my printed copy of a training guide I was using at the time. It called A Parallette Training Guide by Jay Thornton. It was free when I got it but it looks like he now charges for it (though it is thrown in free with any order) . There are also sites that have a free copy, so you can find them if you look.
Anyway, looks like several people here would be into this kind of training.2
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