Tucked Handstand & Straddle Press handstand workshop - With Caro

 Day 1 – The Tuck Handstand

Pre-requisite: None

In the first part of this handstand weekend, we’ll be taking a closer look at the tuck shape. If you are a beginner this one is perfect for you to work on your coordination upside down and get a better understanding for balancing on your hands. For more advanced handstand practitioners, refining the Tuck Handstand will be a great stepping stone to set a strong basis for further progressions like the press to handstand and more

We will be starting with basics around the handstand to get everyone up to speed before focusing on the "tuck Shape". The tuck handstand is a position that should be part of your practice at every handstand level. Through variations within the "tuck family" as well as some technical adjustments, you can use the position for different purposes which we will discuss in detail! 

Throughout the Workshop we will look into: 

·        Handstand-specific warm-up with a focus on active shoulder mobility for Tucks 

·        basic handstand technique 

·        Handstand Wall drills 

·        Muscle engagement & technique for the tuck handstand 

·        Tuck variations for every level 

Day 2 – The Straddle Press Handstand

Pre-requisite: 10sec hold freestanding 

 On day two you will learn everything you need to know to master the straddle press to handstand. 
The straddle press is an entrance where the legs are lifted into a handstand without any momentum, transitioning through the straddle position. This requires a combination of flexibility, strength, and especially technique.

After a handstand-specific warm-up, we’ll focus more closely on hip mobility, compression exercises, and shoulder strengthening. You’ll learn why these areas are relevant and get a better understanding of how to better target these areas in your handstand practice. 

• Press handstand-specific warm-up
• Active mobility drills for pancake & compression
• Specific shoulder conditioning
• Specific press handstand drills with and without the wall
• Spotting techniques for the press handstand

At the end of this weekend, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the tuck handstand and straddle press. Further, you will know how to pick the right drills for yourself and thus how to refine your handstand practice.