Hi Paul! New to handstands but can comfortably hold a CTW handstand for 4 x 1-min (2-min rest between sets). I've flirted with the balance point here and there but not something I can find easily. I'll progress to the BTW variant, thanks for the video. Question! When we're squeezing legs together, where is the emphasis exactly? Is it Glutes? Quads? I find I can do either but not both without it compromising form. Guidance appreciated! Thanks :)
Thanks Paul. Great content. CTW, when I pull away from the wall, shoulders in front of my hands, as you suggest, my toes don't come off the wall. I have to lift one foot off and then the off, one at a time. Any advice? Thanks. I was hoping you were UK based but see that you're in Perth. Long way for me to come for an in-person lesson
Could be that you have a weaker shoulder on one-side (most people do). OR it could be to do with your shoulder/wrist flexibility on one-side that's causing the tilt lower down the body. If you aren't doing some static/dyamic stretching before handstands, it could help to staighten you up.
for me it was mostly mental. i was so used to falling to my side that it was automatic. what helped was falling on purpose but not bailing to the side, just rolling forward so you get used to being straight rather than tilting to one side. it fixed it for me. other thing is try jumping with both your legs instead of one. feels odd at first if you haven't done it much but also helped me a ton. i hope it helps a bit. have a good progress! :DD
you need to work on your negativity, you may think you are not progressing but you are building strength and your brain is adjusting to this new position and learning how to make micro adjustments. I’ve also been doing now for 12-18 months and i’m slowly setting the results. Paul never said it would be quick and has stressed many times that he has been doing this for 12+ years. Persist, persist persist
It looks so easy when you do it, but it's so hard.
This is some of the best calisthenics advice and tips I’ve ever gotten, thank you man! 🙏🤙
Beautiful class. Thanks.
Thank you
Your videos are awesome. We all appreciate your expertise. Can you do the straight bar handstand? I'd definitely like to see you cover that.
Great demo Paul ! Transitions are definitely fun to learn, along with HSPU which is crazy 😊
Thanks Paul! Enjoying the journey 🤙
Hi Paul! New to handstands but can comfortably hold a CTW handstand for 4 x 1-min (2-min rest between sets). I've flirted with the balance point here and there but not something I can find easily. I'll progress to the BTW variant, thanks for the video. Question! When we're squeezing legs together, where is the emphasis exactly? Is it Glutes? Quads? I find I can do either but not both without it compromising form. Guidance appreciated! Thanks :)
Thanks Paul. Great content. CTW, when I pull away from the wall, shoulders in front of my hands, as you suggest, my toes don't come off the wall. I have to lift one foot off and then the off, one at a time. Any advice? Thanks. I was hoping you were UK based but see that you're in Perth. Long way for me to come for an in-person lesson
This should help, positioning might be slightly off and/or your staying safe ua-cam.com/video/dL_27dZWHEU/v-deo.htmlsi=cF9rsbGafom1Bofi
@@PaulTwyman Thanks
What do i do if my lower body is the only thing that tilts to one side? even when i kick up it goes to lean on my right
Could be that you have a weaker shoulder on one-side (most people do). OR it could be to do with your shoulder/wrist flexibility on one-side that's causing the tilt lower down the body. If you aren't doing some static/dyamic stretching before handstands, it could help to staighten you up.
for me it was mostly mental. i was so used to falling to my side that it was automatic. what helped was falling on purpose but not bailing to the side, just rolling forward so you get used to being straight rather than tilting to one side. it fixed it for me. other thing is try jumping with both your legs instead of one. feels odd at first if you haven't done it much but also helped me a ton. i hope it helps a bit. have a good progress! :DD
@@ashleyfletcher3395 thx
@@dinozaurka7004 thx
I'm getting to where I can do all of these pretty well.. but can't get rid of the banana shape!! :D
This covers strength and balance but what about mobility
Try this one for Handstand Flexibility ua-cam.com/video/irrzypQn9UY/v-deo.htmlsi=-8eePAiDpZlt1Mrp
Over one year, still can't hold it without the freaking wall. Feels like a scam and a waste of time!!
you need to work on your negativity, you may think you are not progressing but you are building strength and your brain is adjusting to this new position and learning how to make micro adjustments. I’ve also been doing now for 12-18 months and i’m slowly setting the results. Paul never said it would be quick and has stressed many times that he has been doing this for 12+ years. Persist, persist persist