6 Month Handstand Progress: What It Really Takes & 3 Biggest Lessons

[jesiah]

@lembal I found small flat pushup bars to work best for that, as they are light and short while still being stable. You can actually see them from the middle of the video

 

[steffen]

@jesiah What kind of exercises condition the wrists and forearm? Thanks.

 

[jesiah]

@steffen I did this routine:

 

[steffen]

@jesiah Thanks !

 

[jesiah]

@steffen You're welcome!

 

[thepuritanis]

@jesiah How did you strengthen and condition you wrists?

 

[jesiah]

I used Tom Merricks wrist routine:

 

[poeticcondition]

@jesiah what do you think of Gabo Saturno's videos for handstand progress?

 

[jesiah]

@poeticcondition Great videos. They're a very good place to start. Maybe he doesn't talk about how to adapt your routine and drills as you keep progressing

 

[krodtiltheend]

@jesiah Hey, just wondering, why do you use the grips/dumbbells? Why not just go on the regular floor? I find that when doing/holding a handstand finger and wrist control is essential, having that wider base doesn't allow you to develop that strength very much...

 

[dawn16]

@jesiah I've started down the handstand route, but going through headstand and adding books against the wall. Basically following this progression:

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