Headstand Training

Arm Balance Collection

Specific Warm Up


Rest between sets:Minimal
Intensity: Light

DemoExerciseReps/SetsHow to/Cues
a210
Elbow Lift
1x8
Lift your elbows up as you were trying to make them touch behind your head. Bring them back down slowly. Do not slam them into the floor.
Keep your legs engaged but on the floor. Point your feet and make your ankles touch.
Move slowly! The longer this takes the more control and strength you will develop!
a211
Arm Circle
1x12 each direction
Keep your chest on the floor and lift your head sligthly.
Keep your legs engaged but on the floor. Point your feet and make your ankles touch.

a212
Forearm Plank Trunk Rotation
1x8 each side
Engage your core and create 1 straight line from your feet all the way through your neck.
Look up as you reach towards the ceiling. Both of your arms should end up in 1 straight line.
Move slow and stay in control at all times!
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b214
Forehead to W
1x8
Rotate your hands for the thumbs to point towards the ceiling as your bring your arms to the W. Make sure you have a 90 degrees angle in your shoulders and that your elbows are in line with the shoulders. Pull your hands and elbows up towards the ceiling and not back.
Keep your chest on the floor the entire time and rotate your hands for the thumbs to point towards the ceiling.
Keep your legs engaged but on the floor. Point your feet and make your ankles touch.
b215
Straight to W
1x8
On the way back stop with your elbows in line with your shoulders and a 90 degree angle in your elbows. Lift your forearms towards the ceiling and squeeze on top for a moment.
Keep your chest on the floor the entire time and rotate your hands for the thumbs to point towards the ceiling.
Keep your legs engaged but on the floor. Point your feet and make your ankles touch.
b216
Back Extension
1x8
Then externally rotate your arms, squeeze your shoulder blades together in the back, look up towards the ceiling and engage the whole back lifting the upper body of the floor.
Keep your feet about shoulder width apart on the floor the entire time.
Move slowly! The longer this takes the more control and strength you will develop!
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c218
Forehead to W
1x8
Rotate your hands for the thumbs to point towards the ceiling as your bring your arms to the W. Make sure you have a 90 degrees angle in your shoulders and that your elbows are in line with the shoulders. Pull your hands and elbows up towards the ceiling and not back.
Keep your chest on the floor the entire time and rotate your hands for the thumbs to point towards the ceiling.
Keep your legs engaged but on the floor. Point your feet and make your ankles touch.
c219
Around the World on Stomach
1x10
Externally rotate your hands as you move your arms towards the front. As your hands reach the front the thumbs point towards the ceiling. Reverse this as you bring the hands back down.
Keep your feet about shoulder width apart on the floor the entire time.
Move slowly! The longer this takes the more control and strength you will develop!
c220
Forearm Plank Trunk Rotation
1x8 each side
Engage your core and create 1 straight line from your feet all the way through your neck.
Look up as you reach towards the ceiling. Both of your arms should end up in 1 straight line.
Move slow and stay in control at all times!
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d222
Forehead to W
1x8
Rotate your hands for the thumbs to point towards the ceiling as your bring your arms to the W. Make sure you have a 90 degrees angle in your shoulders and that your elbows are in line with the shoulders. Pull your hands and elbows up towards the ceiling and not back.
Keep your chest on the floor the entire time and rotate your hands for the thumbs to point towards the ceiling.
Keep your legs engaged but on the floor. Point your feet and make your ankles touch.
d223
Hand Raise over Hurdle on Stomach
1x8 each side
Relax your hands back on the floor between each rep.
Keep your chest on the floor the entire time and rotate your hands for the thumbs to point towards the ceiling.
Keep your legs engaged but on the floor. Point your feet and make your ankles touch.
d224
Back Lift with Hands by Hips
1x6
Keep your head in a neutral position as you lift your entire upper body off the floor.
Keep your feet about shoulder width apart on the floor the entire time.
Move slowly! The longer this takes the more control and strength you will develop!
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e226
Forehead to W
1x8
Rotate your hands for the thumbs to point towards the ceiling as your bring your arms to the W. Make sure you have a 90 degrees angle in your shoulders and that your elbows are in line with the shoulders. Pull your hands and elbows up towards the ceiling and not back.
Keep your chest on the floor the entire time and rotate your hands for the thumbs to point towards the ceiling.
Keep your legs engaged but on the floor. Point your feet and make your ankles touch.
e227
Straight Lift
1x6
Isolate the movement into the hands moving upwards only. Relax your arms back to the floor between each repetition.
Keep your chest on the floor the entire time and rotate your hands for the thumbs to point towards the ceiling.
Keep your legs engaged but on the floor. Point your feet and make your ankles touch.
e228
Back Lift with Hands by Hips
1x6
Keep your head in a neutral position as you lift your entire upper body off the floor.
Keep your feet about shoulder width apart on the floor the entire time.
Move slowly! The longer this takes the more control and strength you will develop!
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f230
Straight Lift
1x6
Isolate the movement into the hands moving upwards only. Relax your arms back to the floor between each repetition.
Keep your chest on the floor the entire time and rotate your hands for the thumbs to point towards the ceiling.
Keep your legs engaged but on the floor. Point your feet and make your ankles touch.
f231
W Lift
1x6
Lift your hands and elbows up towards the ceiling only and not towards the back. Relax your arms back to the floor between each repetition.
Keep your chest on the floor the entire time and rotate your hands for the thumbs to point towards the ceiling.
Keep your legs engaged but on the floor. Point your feet and make your ankles touch.
f232
Lying Rear Deltoid Fly
1x6
Relax your hands back on the floor between each rep.
Keep your chest on the floor the entire time and rotate your hands for the thumbs to point towards the ceiling.
Keep your legs engaged but on the floor. Point your feet and make your ankles touch.
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g234
Push Up Y
1x6 each side
Engage your core and create 1 straight line from your feet all the way through your neck.
Lift one arm at the time out diagonally in a 45 degree angle. Your thumb needs to point towards the ceiling.
Keep your shoulders and hips immobile.
g235
Swimming
1x20sec
Pull your hands and feet far away from your center to get as long as possible.
Keep your core engaged to stabilize your position and isolate the movement into your arms and legs only.
Go as fast as possible.
g236
Back Extension
1x8
Then externally rotate your arms, squeeze your shoulder blades together in the back, look up towards the ceiling and engage the whole back lifting the upper body of the floor.
Keep your feet about shoulder width apart on the floor the entire time.
Move slowly! The longer this takes the more control and strength you will develop!

Skill Training


Rest Between Sets: As Needed
Intensity: Moderate | Focus on form

DemoExerciseReps/SetsHow to/Cues
a182
Quadruped Hold
2x30sec
Lock your elbows fully, turn the pit of your elbows about 45 degrees towards the front and look at the spot between your hands.
Engage your core and keep your back parallel to the floor.
Look at the spot between your hands at all times!
a183
Core Engagement on Back
4x4sec
Lift your hands off the floor and push them into the wall hard by elevating your scapula. Try to cover your ears with your shoulders!
Lock your elbows and knees. Point your feet. Squeeze your legs tight throughout the entire drill.
Tilt your head back slightly and try to look at your hands to mimic the position you would be in when performing a handstand.
a184
Headstand Wall Mount
2x2



a185
Headstand with Knees on Elbows
2x4sec hold
Create a triangle with your hands and head on the floor. To control your position make sure to always keep weight in your hands. Consider placing a pillow under your head or training on a mat for comfort.
Move slow and only do what feels safe. Your neck is most likely not used to this new pressure yet. Some discomfort is normal when training new things. Make sure to increase your volume very slow and steadily over time.

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b187
Quadruped Shoulder Touch
2x4 each side
Whilst the weight is obviously shifting in your body it is your job to create the visual illusion that your weight stays perfectly centered the entire time.
Place your hands shoulder width apart on the floor with your fingers facing towards the front! Lock your elbows and rotate their pits towards the front. Elevate your scapula!
Lock your elbows fully, turn the pit of your elbows about 45 degrees towards the front and look at the spot between your hands.
b188
Single Leg Tuck on Back
2x4 each side laternting
The distance between your feet and the floor should stay the same the entire time.
Lift your hands off the floor and push them into the wall hard by elevating your scapula. Try to cover your ears with your shoulders!
Tilt your head back slightly and try to look at your hands to mimic the position you would be in when performing a handstand.
b189
45 Headstand Single Leg Isolation
2x2 each side alternating
Keep your hips immobile. Do not let your hips slide back towards the wall between reps.
Create a triangle with your hands and head on the floor.
Place the center of your head on the floor and not your forehead! Consider placing a pillow under your head or training on a mat for comfort and security.
b190
Headstand with Knees on Elbows to Tuck
4x total
Create a triangle with your hands and head on the floor. To control your position make sure to always keep weight in your hands. Consider placing a pillow under your head or training on a mat for comfort.
Push your hands into the floor, engage your back and lift your knees off the triceps. Squeeze your legs together and hold them in the tuck position.
Keep your knees and feet in front of your chest at all times. Do not allow your feet to travel towards the back.
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c192
Bird Dog
2x4 each side
Avoid lifting your leg too high or allowing your spine to curve past its natural position.
Keep your spine neutral and engage your core to prevent your back from sagging
Move slowly and with control whilst maintaining smooth and even breathing.
c193
Straight to Tuck on Back
The distance between your feet and the floor should stay the same the entire time.
Lift your hands off the floor and push them into the wall hard by elevating your scapula. Try to cover your ears with your shoulders!
Tilt your head back slightly and try to look at your hands to mimic the position you would be in when performing a handstand.
c194
45 Headstand Single Leg Isolation
1x2 each side alternating
Keep your hips immobile. Do not let your hips slide back towards the wall between reps.
Create a triangle with your hands and head on the floor.
Place the center of your head on the floor and not your forehead! Consider placing a pillow under your head or training on a mat for comfort and security.
c195
45 Headstand Leg Isolation
2x1 each side
Focus on the way back and isolate the movement in 1 leg at the time. Do not use your top leg as a counter weight.
Keep your hips immobile. Do not let your hips slide back towards the wall between reps.
Move slow and only do what feels safe. Your neck is most likely not used to this new pressure yet. Some discomfort is normal when training new things. Make sure to increase your volume very slow and steadily over time.
c196
Headstand with Knees on Elbows to Tuck
2x1
Create a triangle with your hands and head on the floor. To control your position make sure to always keep weight in your hands. Consider placing a pillow under your head or training on a mat for comfort.
Push your hands into the floor, engage your back and lift your knees off the triceps. Squeeze your legs together and hold them in the tuck position.
Keep your knees and feet in front of your chest at all times. Do not allow your feet to travel towards the back.
c197
Headstand with Knees on Elbows to Headstand
2x1
Come back down in the same slow and controlled manner. The exercise is not over until you have safely retuned to your feet.
Create a triangle with your hands and head on the floor. To control your position make sure to always keep weight in your hands. Consider placing a pillow under your head or training on a mat for comfort.
Move slow and only do what feels safe. Your neck is most likely not used to this new pressure yet. Some discomfort is normal when training new things. Make sure to increase your volume very slow and steadily over time.
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d199
Bird Dog Elbow Knee Touch
2x4 each side
Avoid lifting your leg too high or allowing your spine to curve past its natural position.
Crunch to connect the elbow and knee underneath your core in each rep
Move slowly and with control whilst maintaining smooth and even breathing.
d200
Rocking Boat Abs
2x30sec
Lock your knees, point your feet and squeeze them together.
Keep your head in a neutral position.
Engage your entire body from hands to toes.
d201
45 Headstand Single Leg Isolation
1x3 each side alternating
Keep your hips immobile. Do not let your hips slide back towards the wall between reps.
Create a triangle with your hands and head on the floor.
Place the center of your head on the floor and not your forehead! Consider placing a pillow under your head or training on a mat for comfort and security.
d202
45 Headstand Leg Isolation
2x1 each side
Focus on the way back and isolate the movement in 1 leg at the time. Do not use your top leg as a counter weight.
Keep your hips immobile. Do not let your hips slide back towards the wall between reps.
Move slow and only do what feels safe. Your neck is most likely not used to this new pressure yet. Some discomfort is normal when training new things. Make sure to increase your volume very slow and steadily over time.
d203
Headstand with Knees on Elbows to Headstand
2x1
Come back down in the same slow and controlled manner. The exercise is not over until you have safely retuned to your feet.
Create a triangle with your hands and head on the floor. To control your position make sure to always keep weight in your hands. Consider placing a pillow under your head or training on a mat for comfort.
Move slow and only do what feels safe. Your neck is most likely not used to this new pressure yet. Some discomfort is normal when training new things. Make sure to increase your volume very slow and steadily over time.
d204
Headstand - Straight to Straddle to Straight
2x1
Carry your legs into the straddle from the straight. The downward movement of the legs in combination with gravity will create momentum. The faster you go the harder it will be for your shoulders to stay elevated and your elbows to remain locked.
When your legs are together your feet should be in a parallel position. As soon as your legs open they have to rotate externally.
Move slow and work on staying in control at all times. The goal is not just to jump from one position to the next but even to control the journey between the positions.

Conditioning


Rest Between Sets: Minimal
Intensity: Elevated | Focus on form

DemoExerciseReps/SetsHow to/Cues
a182
Push Up to Pikestand
2x3
Lock your elbows fully, turn the pit of your elbows about 45 degrees towards the front and look at the spot between your hands.
Lock your knees, engage your legs and keep your core engaged at all times.
Elevate your scapula in the Pike position and protract your shoulders in the Push Up.
a183
Elastic HSPU
2x8
Allow your elbows to flare out naturally but aim to keep them approximately at a 45 degree angle. Keep your forearms vertical at all times and do not allow your elbows to point towards the back.
Look at your hands and elevate your scapula when your arms are extended overhead. Allow your scapula to depress naturally as you bend your arms.
Engage your core to keep your back straight.
a184
Plank Superman Combi
2x6
Do not use momentum during the superman lift and squeeze on top for a moment. Keep your head in a neutral position.
Engage your shoulders and protract them slightly. Your shoulder blades should not stick out from your back.

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b186
Push Up to Pikestand - Elevated Feet
2x3
Lock your elbows fully, turn the pit of your elbows about 45 degrees towards the front and look at the spot between your hands.
Lock your knees, engage your legs and keep your core engaged at all times.
Elevate your scapula in the Pike position and protract your shoulders in the Push Up.
b187
Kneeling Namaste Shoulder Press
2x8
Look towards the front the entire time and fully lock out on top.
Engage your core to keep your back straight.

b188
Superman Shoulder Tap Combi on Knees
2x2 each side
Isolate the arm from the rest of your body when tapping the shoulders and keep your core engaged for stability.
Do not allow your body to swing from side to side.
Engage your shoulders and protract them slightly. Your shoulder blades should not stick out from your back.
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c190
Push Up Walk Hands with Shrug - Elevated Feet
2x6
Move especially slow and careful on the way down when you depress your scapula to protect your shoulders from impact and to build strength and awareness in this vulnerable position.
Take small and controlled steps with your hands facing towards the front.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knees slightly to ease the tension.
c191
Partial Pike Push Up Negative
6x total
Go as slow as possible and try to stay in control the entire time! If you feel like you are about to lose control: Stop and simply try to freeze in place!
Look at your hands and elevate your scapula in the starting position. Allow your scapula to depress naturally as you bend your arms.
Allow your elbows to flare out naturally but aim to keep them approximately at a 45 degree angle. Keep your forearms vertical at all times and do not allow your elbows to point towards the back.
c192
Plank Superman Walk Up Combi
2x2 each side
Separate the movements to stay clean and efficient.
Do not allow your body to swing from side to side.
Engage your shoulders and protract them slightly. Your shoulder blades should not stick out from your back.
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d194
L Handstand Walk - Feet on Box
2x6
Take small and controlled steps with your hands facing towards the front.
Do not look at the box. Instead focus on a spot on the floor in between your hands.
Place your feet on a box, table or kitchen counter for the legs to be about parallel to the floor. Do not place your feet against the wall!
d195
Partial Pike Push Up Negative
8x total
Go as slow as possible and try to stay in control the entire time! If you feel like you are about to lose control: Stop and simply try to freeze in place!
Look at your hands and elevate your scapula in the starting position. Allow your scapula to depress naturally as you bend your arms.
Allow your elbows to flare out naturally but aim to keep them approximately at a 45 degree angle. Keep your forearms vertical at all times and do not allow your elbows to point towards the back.
d196
Superman Shoulder Tap Combi
2x2 each side
Isolate the arm from the rest of your body when tapping the shoulders and keep your core engaged for stability.
Do not allow your body to swing from side to side.
Engage your shoulders and protract them slightly. Your shoulder blades should not stick out from your back.

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