How to do the Freestanding Handstand, step by step
- Set your hands shoulder-width, fingers spread.
- Kick up with one leg.
- Stretch your body tall: shoulders to your ears, abs and glutes tight, toes pointed.
- Control your balance through your fingers and the heels of your hands.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Arched back, banana shapepull your ribs in, glutes tight.
- Elbows bendlock out your arms.
- No bail-out practicedlearn to roll out or cartwheel out to the side first.
How to scale the Freestanding Handstand
If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:
- Wall-supported Handstand Hold
- Wall Walk
These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.