Your handstand is still a slight a banana handstand, because you have a weak shoulder mobility. In addition to the Hollow Body Position you failed to describe correctly, your shoulders must turn inwards so that your spine and your whole body is in a perfect line. Besides 25s, this is nothing. You should be able to hold them for minutes.
he is a newbeginner and gave pretty good tips though, but yeah i think he should wait to be more advanced in handstand before doing this video, he forgot to show how to bail out which is important at beginner level, also he is not elevating his shoulder blades
The most limiting factor preventing a proper HS (and the main reason for Banana HS) is shoulder mobility. Secondly, is anterior pelvic tilt. The pelvis need to be posteriorly tilted. If U can't lift your arms, elbows locked out, without arching your back, until your arms are in line with your ears... U will never have a straight HS.
Nice! I can easily get into a handstand by "kicking" up into it, like gymnasts do, and hold it straight (no banana!) for over 30 seconds. Any tips to get stronger for the bent arm press to HS? Every time I try to lift my hips over my hands, like at 3:50, I just collapse... Salute from The Netherlands!
I'm also working on my handstands, last time I tried to to a press handstand (with bent legs) and did it, not perfectly but I managed to get my legs into the full handstand. I couldn't do this when I was focusing on my legs, so the time that it worked for me I totally focused on the center of my back - I just leaned forward and focused on the center of my back, to get it balanced and strong, and then somehow I just bent my legs into my chest and finally get them up into the air - try it :D Greetings from Poland!
Yep, thanks guys. I am practising pike push-ups, wall-assisted HSPU's, and the negative part of freestanding HSPU's. Pretty sure I'll get my first bent arm press to HS soon!
what about head placement. during Capoira I was taught to look ahead not down for structure, balance and to always watch the other players. I still suck though.
so ive been just starting to try handstands and i think im doing okay so far but every time i do one my wrist are killing me. and i stretch out my wrist before i do one. will it get better as i do more or no? any tips? thank you!
Lol thanks, I had to alter the sound because of a buzzing noises I didn't hear at the time of recording. It was this or I redo the audio. I think it was better to hear what he had to say since he has a better handstand than me
If you're using the wall to practice, should you be straight parallel to the wall? By that I mean, do you want to start out with your hands further away from the wall, or with your hands RIGHT NEXT TO IT before you go up?
The banana has nothing to do with core strength. It's just harder to balance when you're completely straight. It's also hard to tell if you're straight if you can't see yourself.
not at all useful for those of us who are trying to learn how to do a handstand in the first place. Otherwise, good advice. Please post a vid for how to learn to do a handstand!
This guy is very motivating. My only minor critique is rather than saying "this may not be for you", I would give tips on how to conquer the fear. We all have it, and we all can conquer it.
Need some tips and help. I recently held my all time best handstand for 10 seconds( no banana thankfully) , but i have not at all been consistent with kickups. What would you guys suggest?
sweet, Im from Paterson I was looking at the video and im thinking "That looks like the great falls" then I look at the bridges in the background I was 99% sure it had to be Paterson. To think about it I had a chance to meet the BarStarzz :/
nice video! hollow body or neutral - balance between fingertips and palms or fingertips and midhand... struggling since one year to build up strength and now balance! For me its hard balancing and stuck. but I do handstands daily 5 kick ups and holds....before main workout:(
Any tips to prevent flipping over? I've been practicing for a while now and I can get into my bandstand, but after a second I fall forward into a bridge and I have yet to figure out how to correct that.
i get it. activate my core. other than the motivational speech I don't see any real steps that can help me in my journey. maybe part two will give me some tips
1) Activate your core. Make a conscious note to contract your muscles in your abs, butt, lower back. 2) Keep your fingers creased so you are able to control your positioning once you are in a handstand. 3) Use a wall or a friend to help correct your posture. 4) Have confidence. You have to believe you are able to do it. Activate your mind
The high amount of pushups you do are actually killing your overhead shoulder mobility and it shows on your handstand, a lot. This will be true to every high volume single plane or high intensity horizontal movement that you do with your upper limbs, basically.
The thing he said with the banana and lack of core engagement is not really from the actual core pelvic muscles itself its in most people cases it was even with me. A lack of shoulder flexion elevation mobility causing the lack of core engagement also known as posterior pelvic tilt
This video has motivated me to try and handstand. I was able to doit when I was lighter about two years ago never really held it for long but I've gained weight :(
Hello I'm french and I think I didn't understand the "message" of the video, I understood he talks about the engagement of the core during the handstand (and use the fingers also) but is somebody can resume me fastly in one or two lines and I will go to translate please ^^ Thanks you for the video !!
The banana arch is more natural and not a sign of core weekness. A straight handstand just looks nicer but when you walk with the handstand your back bends regardless.
ultimatejb7 false information. The "banana", whether holding and/or walking, is compensation for core weakeness/activation. I and many others can walk in a straight body.
Oooo A false information??? Have you ever been to a circus or even watched a gymnastic competition???? Both gymnast and circus acrobats utilize the curved handstand for better control and versatility. In my opinion both forms of handstand have advantages and disadvantages maybe stop sticking to one form in order to open your mind to others.
ultimatejb7 yes , I've been to several cirque de soleil shows and trained with gymnasts. No, they don't "utilize a curved back" what you see is called a hollow body handstand or a form of hollow body, not a banana or curved back. I agree with having a variety in handstand, but no variety should have a banana/curved back. There is a big different in a proper hollow body handstand and a banana back. Train however you want, you're only lying to yourself.
ultimatejb7 I don't know what Olympic gymnasts your watching , but no Olympic gymnastics perform a handstand with curved/banana back. In fact, the judges will deduct points for this bad form. Instead of the calisthenic community getting so upset when they are faced with constructive critics , they should reflect and apply new knowledge that they haven't applied thus far.
Oooo A I'm not upset merely applying information that I have been learning from other things and other people. Not saying the curved back is the only way but it's a different form. For you implying that I take offense to constructive criticism is pretty ignorant in on itself. In addition I do not represent the calisthenics community as a whole I'm more into other forms of training and do not limit myself to only calisthenics. Thank you for your input and have a nice day my friend.
I have a huge fear for handstand. Mostly psychological, even metaphysical i could say. But i'll keep pushing myself till i master it. Thanks for the creased fingertips tip.
You're really strong to be able to press into a handstand, I can press a little bit then almost fall flat on my face haha, so fair play. These ips really helped though, the keeping your core tight and the creasing and sort of grabbing the floor thing, nice tips thanks a lot.
"[...] and what not to do."
#1: Don't practice at an abyss!
Because you don't practice enough. Stop lying to yourself in 2017. 💪🏾
lol
lol
looool
LeonMha ....
Wow, that explains it.
I know my reason why I can't do it 😂 It's the fear of falling over XD
Winnie Tan learn how to bail
Winnie Tan if your falling over, do you handstand against your bed, so if you fall over, you will land on your bed. That's what I do 👍
Winnie Tan Same..
@@violet-fi1wf Thanks very much i didnt think about that and didnt practice them at home because we dont have a free wall.
my wrists hurt too much to support me :-(
Your handstand is still a slight a banana handstand, because you have a weak shoulder mobility. In addition to the Hollow Body Position you failed to describe correctly, your shoulders must turn inwards so that your spine and your whole body is in a perfect line. Besides 25s, this is nothing. You should be able to hold them for minutes.
Actually an EXTERNAL shoulder rotation is required.
he is a newbeginner and gave pretty good tips though, but yeah i think he should wait to be more advanced in handstand before doing this video, he forgot to show how to bail out which is important at beginner level, also he is not elevating his shoulder blades
Thank you guys always for the support. Next videos is how a beginner can get better at pull ups, calluses, and a workout routine. Stay tuned
Mak9 Factory Try to do the max Number of pullups that you Can in half an hour; you Can di also one repetition per set
Mak9 Factory Try It slowly!
Thanks for more fresh ideas, I really appreciate that, THANK'S!!!
nice Video! song name ?
The most limiting factor preventing a proper HS (and the main reason for Banana HS) is shoulder mobility. Secondly, is anterior pelvic tilt. The pelvis need to be posteriorly tilted. If U can't lift your arms, elbows locked out, without arching your back, until your arms are in line with your ears... U will never have a straight HS.
the intro tho...
Shoulder Mobility is major 🔑
***** indeed🙌
Nice! I can easily get into a handstand by "kicking" up into it, like gymnasts do, and hold it straight (no banana!) for over 30 seconds. Any tips to get stronger for the bent arm press to HS? Every time I try to lift my hips over my hands, like at 3:50, I just collapse... Salute from The Netherlands!
I'm also working on my handstands, last time I tried to to a press handstand (with bent legs) and did it, not perfectly but I managed to get my legs into the full handstand. I couldn't do this when I was focusing on my legs, so the time that it worked for me I totally focused on the center of my back - I just leaned forward and focused on the center of my back, to get it balanced and strong, and then somehow I just bent my legs into my chest and finally get them up into the air - try it :D Greetings from Poland!
Yep, thanks guys. I am practising pike push-ups, wall-assisted HSPU's, and the negative part of freestanding HSPU's. Pretty sure I'll get my first bent arm press to HS soon!
Wajow, maatje, waar in Nederland? Inmiddels al gevorderd in calisthenics?
what about head placement. during Capoira I was taught to look ahead not down for structure, balance and to always watch the other players. I still suck though.
“Don’t banana” *continues to banana in the intro*😂
The first part looks so dope
Banana is also from having a shoulder angle - That is the first thing that I work with individuals on is having no angle in the shoulder.
so ive been just starting to try handstands and i think im doing okay so far but every time i do one my wrist are killing me. and i stretch out my wrist before i do one. will it get better as i do more or no? any tips? thank you!
i belive the banana handstand comes from bad thorasic spine mobility which dosent allow the shoulders to be 180 degrees
I think a combination of this and not engaging the core
Yeah its deffenetly a combination but it the core activation is much easier to fix
Awesome video. I'm going to try this. Your microphone sounds terrible though.
Lol thanks, I had to alter the sound because of a buzzing noises I didn't hear at the time of recording. It was this or I redo the audio. I think it was better to hear what he had to say since he has a better handstand than me
Wow you get up into the handstand so smooth.
If you're using the wall to practice, should you be straight parallel to the wall? By that I mean, do you want to start out with your hands further away from the wall, or with your hands RIGHT NEXT TO IT before you go up?
you cant put your hands too close to the wall. there must be some space but not too far
0:00 just imagine that is you..but when you blink for a sec...you falling forward..😱
The banana has nothing to do with core strength. It's just harder to balance when you're completely straight. It's also hard to tell if you're straight if you can't see yourself.
Excellent Production
Thank you Javier
very nice video let's try to get him to 200,000,000 likes👍
Finger work :D
Idc about the pain when falling, i just dont wanna break my back
PTOWN! ha, the GreatFalls... ah yes, the #HandStand
not at all useful for those of us who are trying to learn how to do a handstand in the first place. Otherwise, good advice. Please post a vid for how to learn to do a handstand!
Song? :)
John Atallah dang…this song0.0
Salve Salve Monstros !! LIke
damn what the name of the song? :(
Like if u thought he was doing a handstand at 1:35 and u were shocked
#Goals
i can do a straddle press into hand stand, but cant hold the handstand
Static movements are a bitch to learn.
This buddy wanna die😅😁😁
Guys what he wearing black sleeves in hands and legs...i want to buy it what that product name?
compression top and leggings
WHATS THE SONG NAME??!!?!?!?!!?
song name ?
Ur voice sound like eminem
This guy is very motivating. My only minor critique is rather than saying "this may not be for you", I would give tips on how to conquer the fear. We all have it, and we all can conquer it.
ELIMINATE THE BANANA!
LEON YOUR RIGHT
Awesome video! Thank you for all of the tips!
Need some tips and help. I recently held my all time best handstand for 10 seconds( no banana thankfully) , but i have not at all been consistent with kickups. What would you guys suggest?
i didn't get an idea
In the beginning of the video
where the guy is doing a handstand by the water falls
Where is that? Like what city did you guys film that.
Shofiqul Alom Paterson New Jersey
sweet,
Im from Paterson
I was looking at the video and im thinking "That looks like the great falls" then I look at the bridges in the background I was 99% sure it had to be Paterson.
To think about it
I had a chance to meet the BarStarzz :/
what city is that?
is it right to have that wide "grip"?
No, should be stacked under shoulder
nice video! hollow body or neutral - balance between fingertips and palms or fingertips and midhand...
struggling since one year to build up strength and now balance! For me its hard balancing and stuck.
but I do handstands daily 5 kick ups and holds....before main workout:(
Good work bro
Last time I tried a handstand I put my shoulder out for 18 months. Never again
Thank you i subscribe im been following you of handstand
Damn, production quality is only getting better. And informative as always 👍
Great video, love the clear and concise tutorial style!
Still banana
where is it?
Basically none of this applies to gymnasts idk why I clicked on this video
dont forget scapular Elevation... most importent for straight hs
Any tips to prevent flipping over? I've been practicing for a while now and I can get into my bandstand, but after a second I fall forward into a bridge and I have yet to figure out how to correct that.
He Sounds Like Immortal Technique
I prefer to open up the shoulder a bit more to create a straight line - arms - shoulders - back
Ok😆
i get it. activate my core. other than the motivational speech I don't see any real steps that can help me in my journey. maybe part two will give me some tips
1) Activate your core. Make a conscious note to contract your muscles in your abs, butt, lower back.
2) Keep your fingers creased so you are able to control your positioning once you are in a handstand.
3) Use a wall or a friend to help correct your posture.
4) Have confidence. You have to believe you are able to do it. Activate your mind
kill it barstarzz
👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌✌✌✌✌✌
when I do my handstands I bend and lock my elbows idk it helps me keep balance better
thankks dude! Whats the name of background song??
Dreeeeeeaams are my realiteeeeee, a wonderous world where iiii like to beeeeee. :) :)
and the inner ear ? When I have my head down I lose balance
Good to know. I will try this technique
lol, I thought he scebnored his face on the thumbnail hahaha
Very encouraging. Thank you!
That background is green screen right?
The high amount of pushups you do are actually killing your overhead shoulder mobility and it shows on your handstand, a lot. This will be true to every high volume single plane or high intensity horizontal movement that you do with your upper limbs, basically.
The thing he said with the banana and lack of core engagement is not really from the actual core pelvic muscles itself its in most people cases it was even with me. A lack of shoulder flexion elevation mobility causing the lack of core engagement also known as posterior pelvic tilt
this is the only video who helped me doing a handstand
tutorial to increase number of pull up please...
Hey Alexander,
Check out this video ua-cam.com/video/NnN8ksvVRIQ/v-deo.html
This video has motivated me to try and handstand. I was able to doit when I was lighter about two years ago never really held it for long but I've gained weight :(
Yoli Moran you looking great...
what the hack men
u are so fishing wsm
really helpful, thanks a lot.
Great vid. Thanks.
I would like to practice multiple times per day as well, but do you always warm up your wrists and shoulders before doing that one handstand?
always warm up, unless you wanna learn the hard way (like i did) when you get injured
That one for instagram
that damn fear of falling
banana handstand is bad for your back.
Sitting on the couch all day is worse for your back.
R Kim maybe, but doing the handstand inproperly is still bad for your back.
I can hold the handstand
nice intro vroh👌
omg so scared for you at the cliff...even tho i know you got it
Nadia Gomez don't worry I think he's kinda ok
Real spit!
He look short
Hello I'm french and I think I didn't understand the "message" of the video, I understood he talks about the engagement of the core during the handstand (and use the fingers also) but is somebody can resume me fastly in one or two lines and I will go to translate please ^^ Thanks you for the video !!
Anatole Chevet what he means is to basically tighten your abs and lower back. Also another trick is to squeeze your butt when you're in the handstand
Alright thanks ! I will try it ;)
The banana arch is more natural and not a sign of core weekness. A straight handstand just looks nicer but when you walk with the handstand your back bends regardless.
ultimatejb7 false information. The "banana", whether holding and/or walking, is compensation for core weakeness/activation. I and many others can walk in a straight body.
Oooo A false information??? Have you ever been to a circus or even watched a gymnastic competition???? Both gymnast and circus acrobats utilize the curved handstand for better control and versatility. In my opinion both forms of handstand have advantages and disadvantages maybe stop sticking to one form in order to open your mind to others.
ultimatejb7 yes , I've been to several cirque de soleil shows and trained with gymnasts. No, they don't "utilize a curved back" what you see is called a hollow body handstand or a form of hollow body, not a banana or curved back. I agree with having a variety in handstand, but no variety should have a banana/curved back. There is a big different in a proper hollow body handstand and a banana back. Train however you want, you're only lying to yourself.
ultimatejb7 I don't know what Olympic gymnasts your watching , but no Olympic gymnastics perform a handstand with curved/banana back. In fact, the judges will deduct points for this bad form. Instead of the calisthenic community getting so upset when they are faced with constructive critics , they should reflect and apply new knowledge that they haven't applied thus far.
Oooo A I'm not upset merely applying information that I have been learning from other things and other people. Not saying the curved back is the only way but it's a different form. For you implying that I take offense to constructive criticism is pretty ignorant in on itself. In addition I do not represent the calisthenics community as a whole I'm more into other forms of training and do not limit myself to only calisthenics. Thank you for your input and have a nice day my friend.
I have a huge fear for handstand. Mostly psychological, even metaphysical i could say. But i'll keep pushing myself till i master it. Thanks for the creased fingertips tip.
Don't give up, they are really fun. "Try again. Fail again. Fail Better"
I first read it as "I have a huge fear of my husband" lol
You're really strong to be able to press into a handstand, I can press a little bit then almost fall flat on my face haha, so fair play. These ips really helped though, the keeping your core tight and the creasing and sort of grabbing the floor thing, nice tips thanks a lot.