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From Head to Hands: How to Prepare Your Upside Down Body
Circus performers, callisthenic-enthusiasts, and yogis everywhere have been obsessed with mastering the perfect handstand for years. Their artistic displays vary from straddled handstands to one-armed handstands, but one thing remains constant—this upside-down masterpiece is the ultimate demonstration of strength and complete body control. Handstands play a crucial role in Gymnastics Strength Training, but for most
Continue ReadingWhy Handstand Training Results in a Better Quality of Life
No matter who you are or where you start, handstand training can improve your quality of life, posture, strength and confidence, even if Gymnastics Strength Training acts as a hobby in your free time. You might say: “But wait… I’m out of shape, a little overweight, and haven’t even tried a handstand in decades!?” Lucky
Continue Reading3 Simple Drills to Improve Your Overhead Lifts and Handstands
It’s no secret that the hours we spend at a desk each day leave most adults with limited shoulder extension and range of motion. The tight muscles in the biceps and chest (pec minor), play a BIG role in keeping the shoulders chronically tight, making overhead positions especially difficult or inaccessible. But here’s your relief!
Continue ReadingA Great Handstand is Not by Accident
Have you ever seen a properly prepared handstand and gazed in wonder and awe? While you might be able to spot a trained handstand when you see it, sometimes it is difficult for the untrained eye to decipher exactly what it is that distinguishes the good from the bad. Let's begin on the floor, where a
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