Stage 1
FreeWall handstand 30 s
Chest-to-wall handstand.
Pass criteria
- Hold Wall handstand hold for 30 s, unassisted.
Technique checklist
- Straight body
- Shoulders open
Too hard? Pike hold with the feet on a box.
Skill Academy
Balance upside down on straight arms.
4 stages
A stable 30-second freestanding handstand often takes 6 to 18 months of frequent practice.
Short sessions 4 to 6 times per week work best for balance.
Pass each stage by meeting its criteria in one session. Then move to the next.
Stage 1
FreeChest-to-wall handstand.
Too hard? Pike hold with the feet on a box.
Stage 2
Long, straight wall hold.
Drills, technique notes and progress tracking for this stage are in Premium.
Stage 3
PremiumFirst freestanding balance.
Drills, technique notes and progress tracking for this stage are in Premium.
Stage 4
PremiumStable freestanding handstand.
Drills, technique notes and progress tracking for this stage are in Premium.