In this module, we finally talk about the second piece of the handstand equation: Alignment.
What makes a good line?
What’s a functional vs an optimal line?
How to find the position that suits you best?
Why this is more important than balancing skills?
Main lectures
Lessons
Drills / Bonus
Lessons
Homework
Navigating your priorities
Please note that I want to you to adapt the homework depending on:
- what I mentioned in your assessment/comments. If you were advised to work on one specific shape, please adapt accordingly. If you were advised to add specific drills, please d oso.
- your energy and soreness. Manage it. Don’t push through pain. Think long-term.
This week’s homework
There are quite a few concepts to get used to this week. I’d start with that, watching / listening to the videos (or 3 of them first, and the next three in the following session) once, before starting the homework. Practice without understanding the why behind the drills will never be as efficient.
Take the time to go through the program, the different progressions and design your session.
Remember it’s absolutely fine to have smaller, 15 minutes session.
Suggested homework
To be adapted to your individual cues (cf. reviews)
ㅤ | Drill | Volume | Cue | 📹 |
ㅤ | Hollow holds | 3 sx 30s | ㅤ | ㅤ |
Kick-up technique | B2W kick-up for identical, soft landings | 2-3 reps x 5 - 10 sets | Spend time once landed reshaping. Stop the set if you have an excellent rep | 3 |
Alignment | C2W 1 legged hold | 10-20seconds x 3 sets | ㅤ | 1 |
ㅤ | 1-2 round trip x 3-5 sets | This drill is hard for everyone. Don’t fret, it will come. | 3 | |
and / or | If asked for: a C2W closed shoulder 1 legged hold | 10-20seconds x 3 sets | To abide by the rule of congruency | ㅤ |
Fear management | C2W bailing | 5 - 8 reps | ㅤ | 2 |
ㅤ | FS bailing | 5 - 8 reps | ㅤ | 2 |
Assembling the puzzle | FS attempts at overshooting and bailing | for time and quality | ㅤ | if possible |