Handstand - Freestanding Tuck

The tuck handstand compresses your shape and places additional load on the upper back. This both requires as well as builds powerful shoulder flexion and stability that translates well to other shapes and movements outside of hand balancing.

Cues:

• Enter handstand with your chosen entry method

• Stabilize and then bring feet straight down into tuck shape

• Feet should stack over shoulders with both hips and knees counterbalancing to their appropriate sides

• Exit with control and silently reconnect with the ground

Mistakes:

• Shoulders planching forward

• Feet past shoulders

• Exiting without focus and control