Strength and Conditioning for Press Handstands

Press to Handstand is a common yet difficult manoeuvre to master in gymnastics. In order to do this skill, the gymnast needs to have warmed up prior and conditioned. The Gym Spot looks at 5 ways in which a gymnast can build strength and condition prior to performing this movement. For Strength and Conditioning Lay flat on the ground against a wall with your hands … Continue reading Strength and Conditioning for Press Handstands

How to do a Press Handstand

A press handstand is a handstand that can be performed from either a standing or sitting position, and essentially is the gymnast pulling themselves up from the ground with a ‘pressing’ motion in order to form a handstand. This skill is quite complex as it takes a lot of strength in the upper body and the gymnast’s core. The Gym Spot gives a step-by-step guide … Continue reading How to do a Press Handstand