Learning how to do a free standing handstand can get quite frustrating if you don’t know how to progress into it. With the following video, it explains 2 drills that you can incorporate into your training to create a more balanced free standing handstand position.
Two steps that will accelerate your learning process are:
- Using the frogstand position to sharpen the strength and control in your fingers.
- Build up slowly to a freestanding handstand by kicking up gradually, legs scissored.
The frogstand is an excellent bodyweight hold to hone your fine motor skills. To perform the frogstand:
- Sink into a deep squat and place your palms on the ground in between your feet, so that your triceps press against the insides of your knees.
- When you push your feet off the ground, learn to use your fingers and wrists to manipulate the pressure and stay in the hold. This rudder-like use of your hands will be key in the freestanding handstand.
To begin the true handstand:
- Place your palms on the ground again, arms fully extended.
- Instead of haphazardly kicking up, first swing one leg like a pendulum, keeping it straight. You want to fall short rather than overshoot and land on your back. Keep your legs scissored apart – you’re still trying to find balance in this step.
- Aim to progressively get closer and closer to the vertical position, but with your legs still apart.
When you are fully upright, use your fingertips to keep your balance as you slowly move your legs together. By leaning these two skills you are going to gain the stability and confidence to be walking on your hands in no time !
Reference
http://breakingmuscle.com/video/2-ways-to-bulletproof-the-freestanding-handstand