How To Learn Handstands Fast — Key Takeaways
Use chest-to-wall heel pulls and toe pulls to train both over-balance and under-balance recovery before attempting freestanding kick-ups.
Key takeaways
Heel pulls train finger strength to save over-balance falls
Heel pulls train finger strength to save over-balance falls
- Pushing hard into the floor with fingers/wrists generates force to pull heels off the wall
- Flexing fingers creates tension that flows through the body to leave the wall
Toe pulls teach recovery from under-balancing (falling toward chest)
Toe pulls teach recovery from under-balancing (falling toward chest)
- Float feet off wall by creating full-body tension, not kicking
- Practicing at ~20cm from wall puts you in the balance zone
Split-leg handstand is easier than straight-leg for beginners
Split-leg handstand is easier than straight-leg for beginners
- Center of mass sits closer to base of support, making balance easier
- One leg's weight is simpler to manage than two legs simultaneously
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In this video
- 1mWhy Wall Practice Builds Better Handstand Balance
- 1mPrerequisites and the Limits of Kick-Up Practice
- 1mHeel Pulls for Over-Balance Control
- 2mFinger Pressure and Wall Distance for Heel Pull Progression
- 2mToe Pulls for Under-Balance Control
- 3mToe Pull Reps and Holds for Beginners
- 3mCombined Heel and Toe Pull Training
- 4mKick-Up to Handstand: The Final Beginner Skill
- 4mSplit-Leg Handstand and Learning Mindset
“Fluking handstand balance is rare when doing kick-ups when first starting. The chance of you successfully hitting equilibrium is pretty low percentage.”
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