Handstand Quiz

The handstand is a MUST-learn if you intend to train for the _____

• Muscle up

• Front Lever

• Back Lever

• Planche

• Hefesto

Answer explanation

The handstand provides a "resting point" for your shoulders when you are performing planche combinations.

Additionally, it helps you unlock up to 3 different combinations that you can use for your planche combo(press, 90 degree pu, HSPU), as compared to only 1(planche pu) if you can't hold the handstand

Which of the following progressions helps you to:

1. 1. Learn to kick up into the handstand position without the fear of falling

2. 2. Muster the muscle memory needed to kick up into an overhead position?

• Elevated piked position hold

• Handstand kick ups, back facing wall

• Handstand walk ups, chest facing wall

• Breaking Fall

Answer explanation

Kicking up into the handstand with your back facing the wall is the best way to muster the muscle memory required to kick yourself up into an overhead position without requiring you to face your fear of falling over/breaking fall

You can hold a handstand as long as you are strong enough

• False

• True

Answer explanation

Brute strength alone is not enough for you to hold and master the handstand. The handstand requires a combination of technique, coordination, flexibility, mobility, and tenacity

Other than strength, list at least 1 other attribute that is important for learning the handstand

Mobility in the _____ is crucial in order for a straight handstand