Press Float - Straddle

The straddle press float is a drill to build compression strength. It develops specific strength towards the straddle 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

• Straddle after initiating the float

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

• Do not jump

• You can start with the legs slightly apart to accommodate for flexibility limitations, but should work towards working from a legs together position

Errors:

• Bending elbows

• Bending knees

• Excessive planching forward with the shoulders

• Jumping