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Handstand & Planche Training

Here is the full workout. This overview includes name, reps, and most important cues. IMPORTANT!!  To see the video click the (“+”) symbol next to the exercise name, and it will expand.

Look after yourself and only do what feels safe enough.
Make sure to warm up well. 

Handstand Warm Up

DemoExerciseReps/SetsHow to/Cues
Forehead to W8 repsGo slow and focus pulling shoulder blades together
Straight to W8 repsActively keep lifting arms up on Y-Raises
Back Extensions8 repsInitiate lift by externally rotating your arms until thumb is facing the ceiling
Arm Circles8 per directionExtend arms to the side and create small circular movements
Wrist Warm-UpFew reps eachChoose 2-3 Exercises, or feel free to add your own. Go through these until your wrists feel ready.

The Basics

DemoExerciseReps/SetsHow to/Cues
Tuck to Straight & Tuck to Straddle1x2 eachKeep your elbows locked at all times and your scapular elevated. Only the legs should be moving during this drill. Nothing else!
Leg Circles - Straight Straddle Tuck2 circle each directionKeep elbows locked at all times. Do not round your lower back!
Single Leg Circles from Straight1x2 each leg & each direction
Straight Leg Isolations2x1Keep your shoulders and hips squared and parallel. Do not round your back when bringing both legs down. Only go as far as you can keep perfect form. Do not bring both legs back up together. Instead straddle them around!
Tuck Single Leg Isolations2x2 each sideKeep your hands, shoulders and hips in 1 line at all times. Pull your knees down towards the chest and keep them together. Extend 1 leg at the the time moving from the knee joint only.

Side Bends

DemoExerciseReps/SetsHow to/Cues
Standing Side Bends2x4-6 each side
One Legged Kneeling Side Bends2x4 each side
Elevated Kneeling Side Bends1x4 each side
Deep Side Bends - Wall2x4 each sideKeep your elbows locked and your scapula elevated at all times. Don't rotate. Imagine you are in a toaster. You do not want to burn your feet or shoulders. Keep your shoulders centered in the middle. Don't use them as a counterweight.
Deep Side Bends - Freestanding3x3 each side

1 Arm Prep

DemoExerciseReps/SetsHow to/Cues
Miami Floor Combi to Parallel Legs Straddle2x each sideGo slow. One step at the time! Hold each position in between. The longer this takes the better.
Vertical Walk Down1x each sideHold the miami inside position. Hold the miami outside position. Do not rush. Do not just throw the block to the side!
Vertical Walk Up2x each side
3 Blocks Step2x there and back each side
Miami to Stretched out Fingertip hold Full Straddle3x each side
Vertical Wall Walk Baby Straddle2x down up down up

Shoulder Warm Up & Prehab

DemoExerciseReps/SetsHow to/Cues
Elastics - Front Flies in 5 Angles2x8-12 each
Elastics - Back Flies in 5 Angles2x8-12 each
Elastics - Outward External Rotations3x8 each side alternating
Elastics - Internal Rotations3x8 each side alternating
Elastics - Upward External Rotations3x8 each side alternating
Cross Pull Elastic Shoulder Rehab2x8 each side alternating
Wrist Warm-UpFew reps eachChoose 2-3 Exercises, or feel free to add your own. Go through these until your wrists feel ready.
Mobility Back Row2x8 each side

Planche Training

DemoExerciseReps/SetsHow to/Cues
Tuck Planche Changes1x4 each side MINIMUM
Handstand to Straddle Planche - Lower3x max hold
L Sit to Tuck Planche2x3
Advanced Tuck Planche2x max hold
90 Degrees Push Ups5x total CLEAN

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You’ve reached the end of this workout. Go use your legs and get food, a drink or whatever else gives you joy! 

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With all wrist warm ups there is no specific number I want you to do, just do them until your wrists are fully warmed up. Generally better take more time to warm up instead of less. Pick the exercises that feel the best for your wrists, and if you already have a wrist warm-up routine, just go with that one.

Exercise 1 - Place palm of hand on the floor in various positions and angles (e.g. fingers facing your knees, fingers pointing to the outside, etc) while you load weight on to your arms gently

Exercise 2 - Place one hand on top of the other and only move your arm around (from straight to bend, imagine you are drawing circles with your elbow)

Exercise 3 - Place back of hands on ground and gently load weight on to your arms. Move around from side to side, front and back to stretch them out a bit.

Extend your arms in front of you and open/close your hands. Work on extending your fingers fully.

Start with your hand open facing towards the ceiling in extension. Now bring the tip of all 5 fingers together and and flex your wrist.

Put hands together in front you in a prayer position. Move hands downwards and elbows out to introduce a stretch. Go through these until wrists feel warm and ready