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I've been working on my handstands and really want to learn to do them without kicking up. (I think it's called deadlifting into it) I can do it with a HEADstand.. lol, but fail miserably with a handstand. Should I just keep working on kicking up into the handstand against the wall/pole until I get it or is there something else I can do to get there? thanks for any help!
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First can you hold a handstand? A deadlift handstand is crazy hard and it not only requires balance but control, strength and flexibility. Unless you've been a gymnast in the past you should not expect to do a deadlift in a the first few tries! It may take months or years!!
I can hold a handstand for maybe 10 seconds before losing my balance. I've been working on them for about a year to build strength and flexibility. Usually practice against the pole or wall. I've never been a gymnast. The videos I've seen online make it look so easy. I'll keep working on the kick up and holding without support for as long as I can.
I should've asked if you're talking about deadlifting against the pole/wall or out in the open? If you want to do it against the pole that's far less challenging! I was assuming you wanted to do it without support. Still challenging tho with the pole. These two lessons will help you The Bum slide https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cb35bcf-5bd4-4b95-9c60-45c20ac37250 Handstand press https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d384b3e-930c-4b99-a56c-198e0ac37250
I was on a circus handstands course and I learned there something that might be helpful. :) In the process of learning the press handstands you have to first learn to descend your legs slowly. Tucked knees or straddle v legs make it lighter. When you feel you are losing the control, lift up again. Repeat. Do it against the wall or pole until you can perform the move. Also try to kick up and hold your knees in tucked position before lifting them up. You can practice this on the floor without support. Awesome for abs too! The hollow body! No bananas! If you can't keep the hollow position, the move is still too hard. Practice hollow body position on the floor, it is very good ab workout and helps your body to adabt the move. The progress takes time. I have estimated that It's going to take me year or two for me :D.. But there's nothing but time and patience.
