How To Know if Your Handstand is Straight

How To Know if Your Handstand is Straight?

It is sometimes tricky to know if we are straight when being upside down.

Using a wall or bar is a great way to use support to train hip and shoulder extension. 

Here are a few pointers:

• Sit against the wall and check where your feet are. This is where you will place your hands for the exercise. 
• Face and "walk" the wall until your legs are parallel to the floor.
• Extend rib cage through an external shoulder rotation and bring one leg up while pressing the other to the wall.
• It should feel as if the rib cage is extending (use the full serratus muscle group, anterior and posterior) while the pelvis is tucked back and hips are "pulling" the legs up with pointed toes.
• Aim for a 90 degree angle between both legs and try to hold for 5-10 sec each leg. Repeat cycle 3 to 5 times.

Focus on “feeling” the alignment while holding. This will build body and spatial awareness as you practice.

Then use this feeling while you practice your classic unassisted handstand!

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