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Handstand Progression

8 steps · Pushing · skill 6/10

Progress to a freestanding handstand and handstand walking.

Before this progression: Push-up Hollow Hold

This is a tip: you can start anyway.

1

Wall Plank

Difficulty 1

Plank position with feet on the wall above you. Builds shoulder stability.

2

Pike Hold

Difficulty 2

From downward dog, lift your hips and hold.

3

Wall Walk

Difficulty 3

Walk your feet up a wall while walking your hands in.

4

Chest-to-Wall Handstand

Difficulty 4

Kick up facing the wall, chest touching it.

5

Wall Handstand

Difficulty 4

Kick up with back to the wall for balance support.

Next you can try: Handstand Push-up

6

Shoulder Taps

Difficulty 5

In a wall handstand, lift one hand to tap the opposite shoulder.

7

Freestanding Handstand

Difficulty 7

Hold a handstand away from the wall without support.

8

Handstand Walk

Difficulty 9

Walk on your hands in a freestanding handstand.

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