5 Finger 1 Arm Handstand
The 5 Finger 1 Arm Handstand is a handstand drill that develops body control and strength throughout the shoulder girdle and core. This full body exercise helps the athlete toward a steady single arm handstand.
- Type Of Exercise: Skill
- Muscles: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back, Abdominals
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Equipment: Body Only
5 Finger 1 Arm Handstand
- Begin in a free handstand with your legs straddled wide.
- Shift weight over to your right side and come up onto all five of your left fingertips.
- As your raise up to your fingers, only your elbow should move.
- Never allow your free arm to relax or your shoulders to lose tension, protraction, or elevation.
- Keep your supporting shoulder over your supporting hand at all times.
- Hold for time before switching sides.
- Exercise: 2 Block Step
- Type of Exercise: Skill
- Muscles: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back, Abdominals
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Equipment: Handstand Blocks
- Exercise: Assisted 1 Arm Tuck Flag Pulse
- Type of Exercise: Skill
- Muscles: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back, Abdominals
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Equipment: Handstand Blocks
