Press Float

ExercisesGymnastics and Bodyweight
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Press float is a drill to build compression strength. It develops specific strength towards the press to handstand.

Cues:

  • Press through straight elbows and pike hips as high as possible as you shift weight forward

  • Feel load shift into hands and maintain a strong push through the shoulders to initiate the float

  • Hold the float for 1-3 seconds then lower to ground under control

  • Do not jump

Errors:

  • Bending elbows

  • Bending knees

  • Excessive planching forward with the shoulders

  • Jumping

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