asdf Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 I decided last night while derping around with an unstructured play sort of workout that I wanted to try and kick up into handstand position for the first time against the wall. I take aikido, so I have no problem with diving rolls and letting my feet fly above my head, and I know how to kick up, but the presence of a wall is making my head go "hell no!" whenever I start the process of putting my hands on the ground and kicking my feet up above my head. How do I get over the mental block? Quote Link to post
Nuala Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 What helped me was this video: It took me a while but the lunge to handstand really did the trick for me Good luck! Quote Nuala, level 13 Robot mistress of pain, Assassin Guild leader First journey: The Rise and fall of an Assassin #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 Second journey: Crawling back #1 Link to post
Synyster Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Get at it! Make sure your form is proper. I promised to make a video showing how I progressed into handstand/handstand push ups by the end of the 6 week challenge, so I'll be sure to share it with you After repeating it so often, you kind of just see it as second nature. You can get it! Quote Link to post
Waldo Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Have you tried walking up the wall instead? It is a more controlled way to go up. Quote currently maintaning battle log challenges: 16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 follow me: myfitnesspal don't panic! Link to post
Corbab Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Eat Move Improve has been running a handstand clinic of sorts for the past few weeks. I'm following it very loosely, but there are some good tips that helped me get started. Quote Never think of pain or danger or enemies a moment longer than is necessary to fight them. -Ayn Rand Amongst those less skilled you can see all this energy escaping through contorted faces, gritted teeth and tight shoulders that consume huge amounts of effort but contribute nothing to achieving the task. Link to post
I-Jo Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I've starting working this and I did a regular handstand and then just started in on the wall. after that sensation of your feet falling backwards and you finally touch the wall it really makes it easier. if you can have someone guide your leg to the wall it will help the transition. there is just that awkward oh shit I'm falling where's the wall and then you touch and its no big deal. Quote Link to post
asdf Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Have you tried walking up the wall instead? It is a more controlled way to go up.I have not but I'll try that out. I think I'll get someone to help with guiding my feet as well. I'm sure its just a matter of doing it a bunch of times because I had the same problem with rolls when I first started. Quote Link to post
Wild Wolf Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Practice makes perfect, sir. You'll have it down in no time Kudos to Aikido though, it's always sounded awesome to me! Wolf Quote Wild Wolf- Level 10 (Respec) Class: Operator/ Height: 6'2 / Weight: 196# Stats: STR: 28 / DEX: 20 / END: 21 / CON: 27 / WIS: 31 / CHA: 30 Instagram: @ryanwolfbell / Facebook: Ryan Wolf Bell / Bible App (YouVersion) Ryan Wolf Bell Current Challenge: The Scout Who Outwitted the Lifter of the Dead Spoiler Last Challenge(s): 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15 Unchained Predator Saga: 1 Epic Challenges: Welcome to the Fireteam & Wolfpool " Know, O prince, that once the sun burns out and the earth's core becomes solid and cold, there will come a man to provide the endless energy needed to sustain life and for the planets to keep moving. He is the source of light and the warmth of hope back into the hearts of humanity...." - Dark_Raider A wolf rises in my heart; against my darkness; against my demons; against my despair. I DECLARE WAR! Romans 8:28 (CSB) We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. Link to post
asdf Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Practice makes perfect, sir. You'll have it down in no time Kudos to Aikido though, it's always sounded awesome to me! WolfIf you ever have the chance to try it, I'd highly recommend. Totally worth the experience, even if only for a brief period of time. Quote Link to post
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