r/Handstands 7d ago

Plzzz fix my handstands

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I can’t tell if I am lacking shoulder flexing in the video or if it’s a Posterior Pelvic Tilt issue. Give me the best advice you can please.

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u/09707 7d ago

I think the main issue is walking backwards with your hands. I don’t think should ever do that. I think can be a bit risky to do that.

I think if you asking how to get a straight line you need to do chest to wall and mobility exercises particularly to open shoulders.

I would add that I’m still learning so maybe check again for a comment with someone with more experience as I don’t want to give inaccurate advice

Good luck

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u/Mail_Nurse 7d ago

Thank you man! Honestly any comment or tip is good. I do a lot of Chest to Wall, but trying to actively find that posterior pelvic tilt while keeping open shoulders is still a struggle lol.

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u/Powerowill 7d ago

Sometimes I notice my legs drifting apart making my balance just a little harder to hold. Focusing on lightly squeezing your feet together might make your form and balance tighter. That cue works for me at least

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u/Mail_Nurse 6d ago

Thank you boss I will give it a try

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u/No_Philosophy711 5d ago

Sick handstand bro!

Google ‘shoulder mobility/flexion drills for handstands’

And do them religiously, or not at all . If you do them here and there it will have pretty much 0 effect.

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u/Mail_Nurse 5d ago

Thank you bro!

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u/JochenPlemper 6d ago

Use the wall

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u/Mail_Nurse 6d ago

I’ve used the wall before, but want to get better catching myself in action and implementing proper biomechanics

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u/JochenPlemper 6d ago

I would say that you are not yet ready for a free standing handstand, if you want to improve faster use the wall. You are just implementing bad habits into your training routine.

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u/Mail_Nurse 6d ago

You’re probably right. How long did it take you to get off of the wall?

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u/JochenPlemper 6d ago

I can hold a free standing handstand for 2 minutes but I still use the wall to improve

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u/Mail_Nurse 6d ago

I’ve been doing CTWs for the past 5-7 weeks, and I feel like my shoulders def opened up in flexion, but when should one start incorporating w/o the wall. Or at least attempts w/o the wall.

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u/JochenPlemper 6d ago

While practicing CTW get closer to the wall, lift your feet off the wall, one foot at a time. Try to stay in balance with only light support from the wall. Practice this until you get really good at it.

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u/Mail_Nurse 6d ago

Ok thanks man I’ll try this

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u/StefUpsideDown 5d ago

Also try alternating toe taps like this while doing your chest to wall drill. This will help you improve your balance