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Shoulder Prehab


Rest between sets: As Needed
Intensity: Light

DemoExerciseReps/SetsHow to/Cues
aeijnr1
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.
aeijnr2
Straight to W Back Lifts
1x8
On the way back pull your elbows past your shoulders, engage your back and lift your 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!
aeijnr3
Back Extensions
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!
aeijnr4
Hamstring Bridges
1x8
Push your heels into the floor raising your hips and entire back.
Keep your knees stable and in a constant distance from each other.
In the top position create a straight line from your neck all the way to your knees. Do not arch.
aeijnr5
Bent Knee Windshield Wipers
1x8 each side
Bring your heels as close to your glutes as possible.
Work on keeping your knees together and both shoulders on the floor as you slowly lower your knees to the side.
Exhale as you lower your legs and do not forcefully push them down.
aeijnr6
Half Snow Angels
1x6 each side
Keep your knees on the floor and connected with each other throughout the entire duration of the exercise.
Watch the hand as you draw far reaching half circles and work on keeping your fingers connected with the floor.
Do not allow your hips to drop back or your immobile arm to move.
aeijnr7
Downward Dog to Cobra
1x6



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bfjkos10
Standing Straight to Y with Elastic
1x8
Keep your shoulders down and look towards the front.
Hold the elastic with your entire hand. We want the back of the hand to face the same direction as your back when the hands are on top. The elastic is basically an extension of the fingers.
Stand far enough from your attachment point so you can apply constant backwards pressure on the elastic.
bfjkos11
Elastics - Outward External Rotations
1x8 each side
Externally rotate your arm against the pressure of the elastic whilst keeping your elbow connected to your side.
Keep your shoulders down and look towards the front.
focus on form and keep the band under constant pressure., "Go slow and controlled. We are training very small stabilizing muscles here. If the applied pressure becomes too high the bigger shoulder muscles will take over. For them the elastic will not apply enough force and the exercise becomes useless. Use a weak elastic, focus on form and keep the band under constant pressure."
bfjkos12
Internal Downward Rotations with Elastic
1x8 each side
Hold your working elbow at a 90 degree angle perfectly in line with both of your shoulders.
Imagine you had a solid stick going through your shoulders and the working arm all the way to your elbow. Rotate the arm on this axis.
Make sure to use an elastic that only places minimal pressure on your shoulder. If the elastic is too strong different muscles will take over and the exercise will lose its effect.
bfjkos13
Mobility Back Row
1x8 each side
Bend your knees slightly, place equal weight in both feet and keep your shoulders down.
Engage your core to stabilize your position as you push your hands out in front of your chest.
Keep your hips and shoulders perfectly squared and parallel to the floor.
bfjkos14
Upper Back Mobility Elbow Raises on Knees
1x8 each side
Look at the floor at all times.
Hover your forehead off the floor and keep your glutes close to your heels.
Keep your hips and shoulders perfectly squared and parallel to the floor.
bfjkos15
Foam Roller Assisted Half Snow Angels
1x6 each side
Elevate your upper knee on a foam roller or similar to align the femur parallel to the floor and in a 90 degrees angle to the rest of your body.
Watch the hand as you draw far reaching half circles and work on keeping your fingers connected with the floor.
Keep the elevated leg connected with the foam roller and do not allow your hips to roll back with your shoulder.
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cgklpt19
Straight to W Back Lifts with Elastic
1x10
Pull your elbows back past your shoulders, engage your back and lift your chest 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!
cgklpt20
Elastics - Front Flies in 5 Angles
1x8 each angle
Straighten your arms and work with your palms facing away from the attachment point. Keep your knees sligthly bent.
Straighten out your back and keep your shoulders low.
Work through all 5 angles: Up overhead, 45 degrees towards the side, perfectly out towards the side, 45 degrees towards the floor and with the hands next to the hips.
cgklpt21
Cross Pull Elastic Shoulder Rehab
1x8 each side
Pull your elbow back and up guiding the movement.
Keep your shoulders low and squared with your hips.
Use a weak enough elastic and stand far enough from the attachment point so the elastic can stay under constant pressure.
cgklpt22
Half Split Back Knee Straight Rotations
1x6 each side
Keep your shoulders low as your elbow raises and your trunk rotates.
Look up towards the ceiling whilst keeping the hips perfectly immobile.
Keep your back knee fully locked and your front knee above the foot the entire time.
cgklpt23
Active Sphinx
1x6
Use your back muscles to rise up whilst keeping your belly button and rib cage on the floor.
With your hands firmly on the ground pull your body gently towards the front in the sphinx position as if you were trying to create distance between your ribs.
Keep your shoulders low and squeeze your shoulder blades behind your back.
cgklpt24
Hand Raises 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.
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dhlmqo27
Elastics - Back Flies in 5 Angles
1x8 each angle
Straighten your arms and work with your palms facing the attachment point.
Straighten out your back and keep your shoulders low.
Work through all 5 angles: Up overhead, 45 degrees towards the side, perfectly out towards the side, 45 degrees towards the floor and with the hands next to the hips.
dhlmqo28
Elastics - Outward External Rotations
1x8 each side
Externally rotate your arm against the pressure of the elastic whilst keeping your elbow connected to your side.
Keep your shoulders down and look towards the front.
focus on form and keep the band under constant pressure., "Go slow and controlled. We are training very small stabilizing muscles here. If the applied pressure becomes too high the bigger shoulder muscles will take over. For them the elastic will not apply enough force and the exercise becomes useless. Use a weak elastic, focus on form and keep the band under constant pressure."
dhlmqo29
Overhead Reverse Push Ups on Back
1x6 3 sec hold
Place your hands on the floor next to your ears as if you were about to rise up.
Apply downward pressure with your hands for your chest to come up whilst keeping your hips connected to the floor at all times.
Keep your neck in a neutral position and avoid tucking your chin on your chest.
dhlmqo30
Backstage Rotation with Foam Roller
5x each side
Elevate your upper knee on a foam roller or similar to align the femur parallel to the floor and in a 90 degrees angle to the rest of your body.
Keep your shoulders depressed and elbows straight. Keep your bottom arm on the floor whilst the upper arm is drawing quarter circles.
Exhale with each reach rotation allowing your spine to move into a deeper twist.
dhlmqo31
Half Superman
1x6 each side
Lock your knees and elbows fully.
Lengthen before you lift. Push your feet and hands far away from your center.
Lift your head with your upper body and gaze at your hands.
dhlmqo32
Cobra Waves
1x6
Squeeze your elbows alongside your body and keep your shoulders low at all times. Your feet should be about hip with apart and your legs engaged.
Focus on the way back down and begin to relax one part of your back chain at the time in reverse. Keep your back engaged and try to use your arms as little as possible.
Move slowly and focus on feeling each part of your back seperately.
Wrist Warm Up


Rest between sets: As Needed
Intensity: Light

Technique Training


Rest between sets: Long enough to recover | Short enough to stay warm
Intensity: Moderate | Focus on form

DemoExerciseReps/SetsHow to/Cues
a1
Wall Walk
2x3
Take small and controlled steps with your hands facing towards the front.
Only your feet should touch the wall. Do not place your knees, hips or chest on the wall.
Look at the spot in between your hands. Do not look at the wall placing your chin on your chest.
a2
Tuck Slide
1x4
Keep your knees together and make them touch the wall as you pull them down.
Pull your knees as low as possible whilst engaging your lower back. In the tuck position your hips need to be in a slight anterior pelvic tilt. As soon as your lower back rounds and your hips flip into a posterior pelvic tilt your knees are too low.
Lock your elbows, elevate your scapula and look at the spot in between your hands.
a3
L Handstand Leg Isolation
1x2 each leg alternating
If you feel like you have to arch your back to use the top leg as counter weight your alignment is off. Push out tall from your shoulders and move them on top of the center of your hands instead of trying to force this to work by opening into a banana position.
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.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knee slightly to ease the tension.
a4
Wall Take Off to Tuck to Straddle to Tuck
1x2
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top and in the tuck position it needs to be in parallel.
Lift your legs. Do not let them hang behind in a pancake and drag you down.
Pull your knees as low as possible in the tuck but stop before your lower back rounds, shoulders close or elbows bend.
a5
Wall Take Off to Tuck to Straight
1x2
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.
Time your hips and knees. If you were watching this drill from the side the feet should travel down and back up on 1 vertical line.
Pull your knees as low as possible in the tuck but stop before your lower back rounds, shoulders close or elbows bend.
a6
Wall Take Off Leg Circle - Straddle Tuck Straight
1x1
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
a7
Wall Take Off Leg Circle - Tuck Straddle Straight
1x1
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
a8
Slide Away
1x4
Do not pull your hips or arch your back. Stay in a perfectly straight line from shoulders to toes. The only position change should be in the shoulders and wrists.
Move slow and stay in control at all times. Do not use momentum to get off the wall. Do not jump off the wall and do not take 1 foot at the time off the wall.
Come back to the wall with your entire body from wrists to toes in 1 straight line.
a9
Straddle Slide Away
1x4
Don't just lock your legs inside of your hips but actively push them open. Do not accidentally close your legs whilst leaning towards the front., Lock your legs inside of your hips. Do not accidentally close your legs whilst leaning towards the front.
Do not pull your hips or arch your back. Stay in a perfectly straight line from shoulders to toes. The only position change should be in the shoulders and wrists.
Keep your elbows locked and elevate your scapula fully at all times.
a10
Lateral Leg Isolation from Straight at Wall
1x4 each leg alternating
Keep your elbows locked and elevate your scapula fully at all times.
Only your feet should touch the wall. Do not place your knees, hips or chest on the wall.
Look at the spot in between your hands. Do not look at the wall placing your chin on your chest.
a11
Slide Away to Lateral Leg Isolation to Straddle
1x1 each leg first
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
a12
Slide Away to Lateral Single Leg Isolation
2x1 each side
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
a13
Straight to Tuck to Straight
1x2
Time your hips and knees. If you were watching this drill from the side the feet should travel down and back up on 1 vertical line.
Pull your knees as low as possible in the tuck but stop before your lower back rounds, shoulders close or elbows bend.

a14
Straight to Straddle to Straight
1x2
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.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
a15
Leg Circle from Straight - Straddle Tuck Straight
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
a16
Leg Circle from Straight - Tuck Straddle Straight
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
a17
Straight Single Leg Isolation
2x2 each leg
Make sure your shoulders stay right on top of the center of your hands. Do not push them open in the direction of your armpits or allow them to close and slide in the direction of your back.
Whilst the aim is to bring the leg all the way down to parallel you can start by only going until around 45 degrees If you are limited by your current level of flexibility or skill.
Carry your leg down slowly and don't drop it. Stay in control at all times. A spectator should be able to say stop at any moment and you should be able to freeze.
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b25
Wall Walk
2x3
Take small and controlled steps with your hands facing towards the front.
Only your feet should touch the wall. Do not place your knees, hips or chest on the wall.
Look at the spot in between your hands. Do not look at the wall placing your chin on your chest.
b26
Tuck Slide
1x4
Keep your knees together and make them touch the wall as you pull them down.
Pull your knees as low as possible whilst engaging your lower back. In the tuck position your hips need to be in a slight anterior pelvic tilt. As soon as your lower back rounds and your hips flip into a posterior pelvic tilt your knees are too low.
Lock your elbows, elevate your scapula and look at the spot in between your hands.
b27
Straight to Straddle at Wall
1x4
Keep your elbows locked and elevate your scapula fully at all times.
Only your feet should touch the wall. Do not place your knees, hips or chest on the wall.
Look at the spot in between your hands. Do not look at the wall placing your chin on your chest.
b28
Straddle Slide Away
1x4
Don't just lock your legs inside of your hips but actively push them open. Do not accidentally close your legs whilst leaning towards the front., Lock your legs inside of your hips. Do not accidentally close your legs whilst leaning towards the front.
Do not pull your hips or arch your back. Stay in a perfectly straight line from shoulders to toes. The only position change should be in the shoulders and wrists.
Keep your elbows locked and elevate your scapula fully at all times.
b29
Slide Away
1x4
Do not pull your hips or arch your back. Stay in a perfectly straight line from shoulders to toes. The only position change should be in the shoulders and wrists.
Move slow and stay in control at all times. Do not use momentum to get off the wall. Do not jump off the wall and do not take 1 foot at the time off the wall.
Come back to the wall with your entire body from wrists to toes in 1 straight line.
b30
Lateral Leg Isolation from Straight at Wall
1x4 each leg alternating
Keep your elbows locked and elevate your scapula fully at all times.
Only your feet should touch the wall. Do not place your knees, hips or chest on the wall.
Look at the spot in between your hands. Do not look at the wall placing your chin on your chest.
b31
Straddle Slide Away to Lateral Leg Isolation to Straight
1x1 each leg first
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
b32
Straddle Slide Away to Lateral Leg Isolation
2x1 each side
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
b33
L Handstand Single Leg Isolation
1x3 each leg alternating
With the leg on top pressure on your shoulders is less horizontal and more vertical. Use this to push out extra tall. Work on holding this newly gained height on the way back down to the starting position.
Engage your back and pull your hips into a slight anterior pelvic tilt when you are brining the leg back to the wall to keep your weight in the fingertips. Do not allow your lower back to round when returning to the L.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knee slightly to ease the tension.
b34
L Handstand Leg Isolation
1x2 each leg
If you feel like you have to arch your back to use the top leg as counter weight your alignment is off. Push out tall from your shoulders and move them on top of the center of your hands instead of trying to force this to work by opening into a banana position.
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.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knee slightly to ease the tension.
b35
L Handstand Wall Tap
2x1 each leg
Keep your immobile leg perfectly on top of the hands, shoulders & hips. Do not arch it towards the back as a counterweight.
Keep your elbows locked and elevate your scapula fully at all times.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knee slightly to ease the tension.
b36
Jump to Tuck to Straight
2x
Hold the tuck position before extending the legs up into the straight handstand. To do so engage your lower back to pull the hips into a slight anterior pelvic tilt to align them with your already aligned shoulders and hands. Use your hip flexors to pull your knees towards your chest to minimize the risk of falling over.
Time your hips and knee. If you were watching this drill from the side the foot should travel up and back down on one vertical line.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
b37
Straight to Tuck to Straight
1x2
Time your hips and knees. If you were watching this drill from the side the feet should travel down and back up on 1 vertical line.
Pull your knees as low as possible in the tuck but stop before your lower back rounds, shoulders close or elbows bend.

b38
Straight to Straddle to Straight
1x2
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.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
b39
Leg Circle from Straight - Straddle Tuck Straight
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
b40
Leg Circle from Straight - Tuck Straddle Straight
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
b41
Straight Single Leg Isolation
2x2 each leg
Make sure your shoulders stay right on top of the center of your hands. Do not push them open in the direction of your armpits or allow them to close and slide in the direction of your back.
Whilst the aim is to bring the leg all the way down to parallel you can start by only going until around 45 degrees If you are limited by your current level of flexibility or skill.
Carry your leg down slowly and don't drop it. Stay in control at all times. A spectator should be able to say stop at any moment and you should be able to freeze.
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c46
Wall Walk
2x3
Take small and controlled steps with your hands facing towards the front.
Only your feet should touch the wall. Do not place your knees, hips or chest on the wall.
Look at the spot in between your hands. Do not look at the wall placing your chin on your chest.
c47
Tuck Slide
1x4
Keep your knees together and make them touch the wall as you pull them down.
Pull your knees as low as possible whilst engaging your lower back. In the tuck position your hips need to be in a slight anterior pelvic tilt. As soon as your lower back rounds and your hips flip into a posterior pelvic tilt your knees are too low.
Lock your elbows, elevate your scapula and look at the spot in between your hands.
c48
Wall Take Off to Tuck to Straddle to Tuck
1x2
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top and in the tuck position it needs to be in parallel.
Lift your legs. Do not let them hang behind in a pancake and drag you down.
Pull your knees as low as possible in the tuck but stop before your lower back rounds, shoulders close or elbows bend.
c49
Wall Take Off Leg Circle - Straddle Tuck Straight
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
c50
Slide Away
1x4
Do not pull your hips or arch your back. Stay in a perfectly straight line from shoulders to toes. The only position change should be in the shoulders and wrists.
Move slow and stay in control at all times. Do not use momentum to get off the wall. Do not jump off the wall and do not take 1 foot at the time off the wall.
Come back to the wall with your entire body from wrists to toes in 1 straight line.
c51
Slide Away to Straddle to Straight
1x2
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.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
c52
Slide Away to Lateral Leg Isolation to Straddle
1x1 each leg first
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
c53
Slide Away to Lateral Single Leg Isolation
2x1 each leg
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
c54
L Handstand Single Leg Isolation
1x3 each leg alternating
With the leg on top pressure on your shoulders is less horizontal and more vertical. Use this to push out extra tall. Work on holding this newly gained height on the way back down to the starting position.
Engage your back and pull your hips into a slight anterior pelvic tilt when you are brining the leg back to the wall to keep your weight in the fingertips. Do not allow your lower back to round when returning to the L.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knee slightly to ease the tension.
c55
L Handstand Leg Isolation
1x2 each leg
If you feel like you have to arch your back to use the top leg as counter weight your alignment is off. Push out tall from your shoulders and move them on top of the center of your hands instead of trying to force this to work by opening into a banana position.
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.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knee slightly to ease the tension.
c56
Jump to Tuck to Straight
2x
Hold the tuck position before extending the legs up into the straight handstand. To do so engage your lower back to pull the hips into a slight anterior pelvic tilt to align them with your already aligned shoulders and hands. Use your hip flexors to pull your knees towards your chest to minimize the risk of falling over.
Time your hips and knee. If you were watching this drill from the side the foot should travel up and back down on one vertical line.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
c57
Vertical Leg Isolation From Straight
3x1 each leg
Keep your immobile leg perfectly on top of the hands, shoulders & hips. Do not arch it towards the back as a counterweight.
Do not slide the moving foot along the immobile leg. instead create a small gap and keep your shin in a right angle to the floor.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
c58
Leg Circle from Straight - Straddle Tuck Straight
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
c59
Leg Circle from Straight - Tuck Straddle Straight
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
c60
Straight Single Leg Isolation
2x2 each leg
Make sure your shoulders stay right on top of the center of your hands. Do not push them open in the direction of your armpits or allow them to close and slide in the direction of your back.
Whilst the aim is to bring the leg all the way down to parallel you can start by only going until around 45 degrees If you are limited by your current level of flexibility or skill.
Carry your leg down slowly and don't drop it. Stay in control at all times. A spectator should be able to say stop at any moment and you should be able to freeze.
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d65
Wall Walk
2x3
Take small and controlled steps with your hands facing towards the front.
Only your feet should touch the wall. Do not place your knees, hips or chest on the wall.
Look at the spot in between your hands. Do not look at the wall placing your chin on your chest.
d66
Tuck Slide
1x4
Keep your knees together and make them touch the wall as you pull them down.
Pull your knees as low as possible whilst engaging your lower back. In the tuck position your hips need to be in a slight anterior pelvic tilt. As soon as your lower back rounds and your hips flip into a posterior pelvic tilt your knees are too low.
Lock your elbows, elevate your scapula and look at the spot in between your hands.
d67
L Handstand Leg Isolation
1x2 each leg alternating
If you feel like you have to arch your back to use the top leg as counter weight your alignment is off. Push out tall from your shoulders and move them on top of the center of your hands instead of trying to force this to work by opening into a banana position.
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.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knee slightly to ease the tension.
d68
L Handstand Wall Tap
1x2 each leg
Keep your immobile leg perfectly on top of the hands, shoulders & hips. Do not arch it towards the back as a counterweight.
Keep your elbows locked and elevate your scapula fully at all times.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knee slightly to ease the tension.
d69
Wall Take Off to Tuck to Straight
1x2
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.
Time your hips and knees. If you were watching this drill from the side the feet should travel down and back up on 1 vertical line.
Pull your knees as low as possible in the tuck but stop before your lower back rounds, shoulders close or elbows bend.
d70
Wall Take Off Leg Circle - Tuck Straddle Straight
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
d71
Straddle Slide Away
1x4
Don't just lock your legs inside of your hips but actively push them open. Do not accidentally close your legs whilst leaning towards the front., Lock your legs inside of your hips. Do not accidentally close your legs whilst leaning towards the front.
Do not pull your hips or arch your back. Stay in a perfectly straight line from shoulders to toes. The only position change should be in the shoulders and wrists.
Keep your elbows locked and elevate your scapula fully at all times.
d72
Straddle Slide Away to Straight to Straddle
1x2
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.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
d73
Straddle Slide Away to Lateral Leg Isolation to Straight
1x1 each leg first
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
d74
Straddle Slide Away to Lateral Leg Isolation
2x1 each leg
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
d75
Jump to Tuck to Straight
2x
Hold the tuck position before extending the legs up into the straight handstand. To do so engage your lower back to pull the hips into a slight anterior pelvic tilt to align them with your already aligned shoulders and hands. Use your hip flexors to pull your knees towards your chest to minimize the risk of falling over.
Time your hips and knee. If you were watching this drill from the side the foot should travel up and back down on one vertical line.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
d76
Leg Circle from Straight - Straddle Tuck Straight
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
d77
Leg Circle from Straight - Tuck Straddle Straight
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
d78
Straight to Tuck Single Leg Isolation
2x1 each leg
During the tuck leg extensions keep your knees glued together and isolate the movement exclusively into your knees joints.
Move slow and try to hold the position with the extended leg for a moment.
Engage your lower back to pull on your hips. Do not allow your lower back to round or your shoulders to collapse towards the front.
d79
Straight Single Leg Isolation
2x2 each leg
Make sure your shoulders stay right on top of the center of your hands. Do not push them open in the direction of your armpits or allow them to close and slide in the direction of your back.
Whilst the aim is to bring the leg all the way down to parallel you can start by only going until around 45 degrees If you are limited by your current level of flexibility or skill.
Carry your leg down slowly and don't drop it. Stay in control at all times. A spectator should be able to say stop at any moment and you should be able to freeze.
d80
Vertical Leg Isolation from Tuck
2x1 each leg
Time your hips and knee. If you were watching this drill from the side the foot should travel up and back down on one vertical line.
Go extra slow when bringing the leg back down into the tuck to minimize the the risk of the momentum forcing you to collapse!
Engage your lower back to pull on your hips. Do not allow your lower back to round or your shoulders to collapse towards the front.
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Wall Walk
2x3
Take small and controlled steps with your hands facing towards the front.
Only your feet should touch the wall. Do not place your knees, hips or chest on the wall.
Look at the spot in between your hands. Do not look at the wall placing your chin on your chest.
e89
Tuck Slide
1x4
Keep your knees together and make them touch the wall as you pull them down.
Pull your knees as low as possible whilst engaging your lower back. In the tuck position your hips need to be in a slight anterior pelvic tilt. As soon as your lower back rounds and your hips flip into a posterior pelvic tilt your knees are too low.
Lock your elbows, elevate your scapula and look at the spot in between your hands.
e90
Slide Away
1x4
Do not pull your hips or arch your back. Stay in a perfectly straight line from shoulders to toes. The only position change should be in the shoulders and wrists.
Move slow and stay in control at all times. Do not use momentum to get off the wall. Do not jump off the wall and do not take 1 foot at the time off the wall.
Come back to the wall with your entire body from wrists to toes in 1 straight line.
e91
Straddle Slide Away
1x4
Don't just lock your legs inside of your hips but actively push them open. Do not accidentally close your legs whilst leaning towards the front., Lock your legs inside of your hips. Do not accidentally close your legs whilst leaning towards the front.
Do not pull your hips or arch your back. Stay in a perfectly straight line from shoulders to toes. The only position change should be in the shoulders and wrists.
Keep your elbows locked and elevate your scapula fully at all times.
e92
Slide Away to Straddle to Straight
1x2
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.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
e93
Straddle Slide Away to Straight to Straddle
1x2
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.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
e94
Slide Away to Lateral Leg Isolation to Straddle
1x1 each leg first
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
e95
Straddle Slide Away to Lateral Leg Isolation to Straight
1x1 each leg first
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
e96
Slide Away to Lateral Single Leg Isolation
2x1 each leg
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
e97
Straddle Slide Away to Lateral Leg Isolation
2x1 each leg
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
e98
Tuck to Straight & Tuck to Straddle
1x2 each
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
In the straight and tuck handstand your feet should be parallel. As soon as your feet open towards the straddle handstand externally rotate your legs from your hips.
Jump into the tuck handstand and stabilize your position first before moving on.
e99
Leg Circle from Straight - Straddle Tuck Straight
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
e100
Leg Circle from Straight - Tuck Straddle Straight
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
e101
Lateral Leg Isolation to Straddle
2x1 each side
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
Engage your legs! They make up a significant part of your handstand. Lock your knees, point your feet and squeeze the water out of them.
e102
Vertical Leg Isolation From Straight
2x1 each leg
Keep your immobile leg perfectly on top of the hands, shoulders & hips. Do not arch it towards the back as a counterweight.
Do not slide the moving foot along the immobile leg. instead create a small gap and keep your shin in a right angle to the floor.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
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Wall Walk
2x3
Take small and controlled steps with your hands facing towards the front.
Only your feet should touch the wall. Do not place your knees, hips or chest on the wall.
Look at the spot in between your hands. Do not look at the wall placing your chin on your chest.
f107
Tuck Slide
1x4
Keep your knees together and make them touch the wall as you pull them down.
Pull your knees as low as possible whilst engaging your lower back. In the tuck position your hips need to be in a slight anterior pelvic tilt. As soon as your lower back rounds and your hips flip into a posterior pelvic tilt your knees are too low.
Lock your elbows, elevate your scapula and look at the spot in between your hands.
f108
L Handstand Leg Isolation
1x2 each leg first
If you feel like you have to arch your back to use the top leg as counter weight your alignment is off. Push out tall from your shoulders and move them on top of the center of your hands instead of trying to force this to work by opening into a banana position.
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.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knee slightly to ease the tension.
f109
Wall Take Off to Tuck to Straddle to Tuck
1x2
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top and in the tuck position it needs to be in parallel.
Lift your legs. Do not let them hang behind in a pancake and drag you down.
Pull your knees as low as possible in the tuck but stop before your lower back rounds, shoulders close or elbows bend.
f110
Slide Away to Straddle to Straight
1x2
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.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
f111
Straddle Slide Away to Straight to Straddle
1x2
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.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
f112
Slide Away to Lateral Leg Isolation to Straddle
1x1 each leg first
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
f113
Straddle Slide Away to Lateral Leg Isolation to Straight
1x1 each leg first
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
f114
Slide Away to Lateral Single Leg Isolation
2x1 each leg
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
f115
Straddle Slide Away to Lateral Leg Isolation
2x1 each leg
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
f116
Tuck to Straight & Tuck to Straddle
1x2 each
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
In the straight and tuck handstand your feet should be parallel. As soon as your feet open towards the straddle handstand externally rotate your legs from your hips.
Jump into the tuck handstand and stabilize your position first before moving on.
f117
Leg Circle from Straight - Straddle Tuck Straight
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
f118
Leg Circle from Straight - Tuck Straddle Straight
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
f119
Lateral Leg Isolation to Straight
2x1 each side
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
Engage your legs! They make up a significant part of your handstand. Lock your knees, point your feet and squeeze the water out of them.
f120
Straight Single Leg Isolation
1x2 each leg
Make sure your shoulders stay right on top of the center of your hands. Do not push them open in the direction of your armpits or allow them to close and slide in the direction of your back.
Whilst the aim is to bring the leg all the way down to parallel you can start by only going until around 45 degrees If you are limited by your current level of flexibility or skill.
Carry your leg down slowly and don't drop it. Stay in control at all times. A spectator should be able to say stop at any moment and you should be able to freeze.
f121
Tuck Single Leg Isolation
2x1 each leg
During the tuck leg extensions keep your knees glued together and isolate the movement exclusively into your knees joints.
Move slow and try to hold the position with the extended leg for a moment.
Engage your lower back to pull on your hips. Do not allow your lower back to round or your shoulders to collapse towards the front.
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Wall Walk
2x3
Take small and controlled steps with your hands facing towards the front.
Only your feet should touch the wall. Do not place your knees, hips or chest on the wall.
Look at the spot in between your hands. Do not look at the wall placing your chin on your chest.
g126
Tuck Slide
1x4
Keep your knees together and make them touch the wall as you pull them down.
Pull your knees as low as possible whilst engaging your lower back. In the tuck position your hips need to be in a slight anterior pelvic tilt. As soon as your lower back rounds and your hips flip into a posterior pelvic tilt your knees are too low.
Lock your elbows, elevate your scapula and look at the spot in between your hands.
g127
Slide Away
1x4
Do not pull your hips or arch your back. Stay in a perfectly straight line from shoulders to toes. The only position change should be in the shoulders and wrists.
Move slow and stay in control at all times. Do not use momentum to get off the wall. Do not jump off the wall and do not take 1 foot at the time off the wall.
Come back to the wall with your entire body from wrists to toes in 1 straight line.
g128
Straddle Slide Away
1x4
Don't just lock your legs inside of your hips but actively push them open. Do not accidentally close your legs whilst leaning towards the front., Lock your legs inside of your hips. Do not accidentally close your legs whilst leaning towards the front.
Do not pull your hips or arch your back. Stay in a perfectly straight line from shoulders to toes. The only position change should be in the shoulders and wrists.
Keep your elbows locked and elevate your scapula fully at all times.
g129
Slide Away to Straddle to Straight
1x2
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.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
g130
Straddle Slide Away to Straight to Straddle
1x2
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.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
g131
Slide Away to Lateral Leg Isolation to Straddle
1x1 each leg first
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
g132
Straddle Slide Away to Lateral Leg Isolation to Straight
1x1 each leg first
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
g133
Slide Away to Lateral Single Leg Isolation
2x1 each leg
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
g134
Straddle Slide Away to Lateral Leg Isolation
2x1 each leg
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
You are very close to the wall which forces you to engage properly and follow correct form. If not your foot will touch the wall!
g135
Tuck to Straight & Tuck to Straddle
1x2 each
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
In the straight and tuck handstand your feet should be parallel. As soon as your feet open towards the straddle handstand externally rotate your legs from your hips.
Jump into the tuck handstand and stabilize your position first before moving on.
g136
Leg Circle from Tuck - Straight Straddle Tuck
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
g137
Leg Circle from Tuck - Straddle Straight Tuck
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
g138
Lateral Leg Isolation from Straddle
2x1 each side
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
Engage your legs! They make up a significant part of your handstand. Lock your knees, point your feet and squeeze the water out of them.
g139
Lateral Leg Isolation from Straight
2x1 each side
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top it needs to be in parallel.
Keep both elbows locked and shoulders elevated. Due to the nature of the movement you will have more weight on one side of your body. It is up to you to create the visual illusion of the weight staying perfectly even between your hands.
Engage your legs! They make up a significant part of your handstand. Lock your knees, point your feet and squeeze the water out of them.
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Wall Walk
2x3
Take small and controlled steps with your hands facing towards the front.
Only your feet should touch the wall. Do not place your knees, hips or chest on the wall.
Look at the spot in between your hands. Do not look at the wall placing your chin on your chest.
h142
Tuck Slide
1x4
Keep your knees together and make them touch the wall as you pull them down.
Pull your knees as low as possible whilst engaging your lower back. In the tuck position your hips need to be in a slight anterior pelvic tilt. As soon as your lower back rounds and your hips flip into a posterior pelvic tilt your knees are too low.
Lock your elbows, elevate your scapula and look at the spot in between your hands.
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L Handstand Single Leg Isolation
1x3 each leg alternating
With the leg on top pressure on your shoulders is less horizontal and more vertical. Use this to push out extra tall. Work on holding this newly gained height on the way back down to the starting position.
Engage your back and pull your hips into a slight anterior pelvic tilt when you are brining the leg back to the wall to keep your weight in the fingertips. Do not allow your lower back to round when returning to the L.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knee slightly to ease the tension.
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L Handstand Leg Isolation
1x2 each side
If you feel like you have to arch your back to use the top leg as counter weight your alignment is off. Push out tall from your shoulders and move them on top of the center of your hands instead of trying to force this to work by opening into a banana position.
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.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knee slightly to ease the tension.
h145
L Handstand Wall Tap
1x2 each leg
Keep your immobile leg perfectly on top of the hands, shoulders & hips. Do not arch it towards the back as a counterweight.
Keep your elbows locked and elevate your scapula fully at all times.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knee slightly to ease the tension.
h146
Wall Take Off to Tuck to Straight
1x2
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.
Time your hips and knees. If you were watching this drill from the side the feet should travel down and back up on 1 vertical line.
Pull your knees as low as possible in the tuck but stop before your lower back rounds, shoulders close or elbows bend.
h147
Tuck to Straight & Tuck to Straddle
1x2 each
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
In the straight and tuck handstand your feet should be parallel. As soon as your feet open towards the straddle handstand externally rotate your legs from your hips.
Jump into the tuck handstand and stabilize your position first before moving on.
h148
Leg Circle from Tuck - Straight Straddle Tuck
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
h149
Leg Circle from Tuck - Straddle Straight Tuck
1x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
h150
Vertical Leg Isolation From Straight
2x1 each leg
Keep your immobile leg perfectly on top of the hands, shoulders & hips. Do not arch it towards the back as a counterweight.
Do not slide the moving foot along the immobile leg. instead create a small gap and keep your shin in a right angle to the floor.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
h151
Straight Single Leg Isolation
1x2 each leg
Make sure your shoulders stay right on top of the center of your hands. Do not push them open in the direction of your armpits or allow them to close and slide in the direction of your back.
Whilst the aim is to bring the leg all the way down to parallel you can start by only going until around 45 degrees If you are limited by your current level of flexibility or skill.
Carry your leg down slowly and don't drop it. Stay in control at all times. A spectator should be able to say stop at any moment and you should be able to freeze.
h152
Tuck Single Leg Isolation
2x1 each leg
During the tuck leg extensions keep your knees glued together and isolate the movement exclusively into your knees joints.
Move slow and try to hold the position with the extended leg for a moment.
Engage your lower back to pull on your hips. Do not allow your lower back to round or your shoulders to collapse towards the front.
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i155
Wall Walk
2x3
Take small and controlled steps with your hands facing towards the front.
Only your feet should touch the wall. Do not place your knees, hips or chest on the wall.
Look at the spot in between your hands. Do not look at the wall placing your chin on your chest.
i156
Tuck Slide
1x4
Keep your knees together and make them touch the wall as you pull them down.
Pull your knees as low as possible whilst engaging your lower back. In the tuck position your hips need to be in a slight anterior pelvic tilt. As soon as your lower back rounds and your hips flip into a posterior pelvic tilt your knees are too low.
Lock your elbows, elevate your scapula and look at the spot in between your hands.
i157
L Handstand Leg Isolation
1x2 each leg
If you feel like you have to arch your back to use the top leg as counter weight your alignment is off. Push out tall from your shoulders and move them on top of the center of your hands instead of trying to force this to work by opening into a banana position.
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.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knee slightly to ease the tension.
i158
Wall Take Off to Tuck to Straddle to Tuck
2x3
Focus on the rotation of your leg inside of your hip. In the straddle position the leg needs to be externally rotated. When the leg is on top and in the tuck position it needs to be in parallel.
Lift your legs. Do not let them hang behind in a pancake and drag you down.
Pull your knees as low as possible in the tuck but stop before your lower back rounds, shoulders close or elbows bend.
i159
Wall Take Off to Tuck to Straight
2x3
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.
Time your hips and knees. If you were watching this drill from the side the feet should travel down and back up on 1 vertical line.
Pull your knees as low as possible in the tuck but stop before your lower back rounds, shoulders close or elbows bend.
i160
Wall Take Off Leg Circle - Straddle Tuck Straight
2x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
i161
Wall Take Off Leg Circle - Tuck Straddle Straight
2x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
i162
Jump to Tuck to Straight
2x
Hold the tuck position before extending the legs up into the straight handstand. To do so engage your lower back to pull the hips into a slight anterior pelvic tilt to align them with your already aligned shoulders and hands. Use your hip flexors to pull your knees towards your chest to minimize the risk of falling over.
Time your hips and knee. If you were watching this drill from the side the foot should travel up and back down on one vertical line.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
i163
Straight to Straddle to Straight
1x3
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.
Keep your scapula elevated, elbows locked and and the weight in the fingertips at all times. Look at the space in between your hands and engage your legs!
i164
Straight to Tuck to Straight
1x3
Time your hips and knees. If you were watching this drill from the side the feet should travel down and back up on 1 vertical line.
Pull your knees as low as possible in the tuck but stop before your lower back rounds, shoulders close or elbows bend.

i165
Leg Circle from Straight - Straddle Tuck Straight
2x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.
i166
Leg Circle from Straight - Tuck Straddle Straight
2x2
Work on isolating the movement exclusively into your legs! Your elbows should stay locked and the shoulders fully elevated and immobile throughout the entire drill.
Hold each position for at least a short moment and bring your body to a visual stop of movement.
Do not try to outrun your balance. Stay cool! If something does not go as planned: come to a stop, fix your position and then move on. Alternatively, you can also come down and reset from the top or simply continue.

Endurance Conditioning


Rest between sets: As little as possible
Intensity: Elevated

DemoExerciseReps/SetsHow to/Cues
a134
Vertical Block Walk in L
2x1 each side
Engage your back to pull your hips into a slight anterior pelvic tilt. This will allow you to keep your hips on top of your shoulders and hands.
Before pushing up align your block hand, shoulder and opposite hip. For this bend your block elbow and bend towards the side between your hip bones and the last rib.
Instead of handstand blocks you can also use hard yoga blocks.
a135
L Handstand Pull to Floor
4x total
Start in a perfectly straight line from hands to toes. Flip your hips into an anterior pelvic tilt and make them guide the movement. Align your shoulders and hips on top of your hands as your feet slide down the wall.
As your legs approach horizontal continue to pull on your hips with your back until your feet leave the wall and lower towards your hands.
Push your shoulders open and pull with your back to slow the movement as much as possible. Close your shoulders as late as possible. Keep your elbows locked at all times.
a136
L Sit Pull Through - Bent Knees
2x4
Protract and depress your scapula to be able to fight gravity, protect yourself from injuries and to use your shoulders to their fullest potential.
Lock your elbows fully. This is a straight arm drill! Rotate the pits of your elbows about 45 degrees towards the front. Externally rotate your hands to ease the pressure on your wrists.
Use your hip flexors and compression muscles to pull your legs towards your chest as you pass through.
a137
Chest to Wall Press - Negative
4x total
Draw a big circle on the wall by bringing your legs around through the deepest straddle eventually moving into a pancake position to bring your feet down.
Resist with your shoulders to keep them open the entire time. Use your back muscles to pull on your hips. Prevent them from slipping into a posterior pelvic tilt for as long as possible.
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!
a138
Forearm Plank Slide with Roll
1x6
Only roll as far as you can control your body!
Engage your core and create 1 straight line from your feet all the way through your neck.

a139
V-Up Combi with Block
1x8
Aim with your face towards your foot. Keep your back as straight as possible, shoulders down and arms engaged.
Lock your knees fully and keep them straight the entire time. Your quads should be on fire.
Keep the immobile leg on the floor for control. Do not externally rotate either leg.
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b141
Deep Pike Push Up - Elevated Hands
2x6
Allow your elbows to flare out naturally but aim to keep them approximately at a 45 degree angle.
Your upper body should travel down and back up on 1 diagonal line. Do not arch your back and do not push your shoulders towards your feet on top. Do not aim your nose towards the floor but your forehead.

b142
Sitting Knee Extension & Bounce - Back to Wall
2x8
Keep the quad engaged and knee purposely locked as the leg drop back to the block. Do not allow this momentum to bend your knees.
Sit with your entire back against the wall to keep it straight.
Point your feet at the ankle and curl your toes.
b143
Pike Push Up Bottom Hold Single Leg Lift
2x3 each leg
Move slow and stop the leg when it lines up perfectly with your shoulders and hips. Bend the knee slightly in case of a temporary lack of hamstring mobility. Keep your hips and shoulders squared.
Allow your elbows to flare out naturally but aim to keep them approximately at a 45 degree angle.
Engage your core to keep your back straight.
b144
Sitting Single Knee Extension
2x8 each side
Fully and especially purposely lock your knee in every single rep. Your quad should be on fire. Keep the immobile leg engaged and stable on the floor the entire time.
Point your feet at the ankle and curl your toes.
Sit up straight with your hands relaxed on the floor next to you and your shoulders down.
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c148
Slide Away
2x6
Do not pull your hips or arch your back. Stay in a perfectly straight line from shoulders to toes. The only position change should be in the shoulders and wrists.
Move slow and stay in control at all times. Do not use momentum to get off the wall. Do not jump off the wall and do not take 1 foot at the time off the wall.
Come back to the wall with your entire body from wrists to toes in 1 straight line.
c149
Elastic Front Correction
2x6
Hold the elastic with your entire hand. We want the back of the hand to face the same direction as your back when the hands are on top. The elastic is basically an extension of the fingers.
Isolate the movement into your arms and look at your hands.
Elevate your scapula, hold your hands shoulder wide apart and keep your elbows locked!
c150
Single Leg L Handstand Shrug
1x10 each side
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!
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.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knee slightly to ease the tension.
c151
Kneeling Shoulder Shrug with Elastic
10x
Lock your elbows and look at your hands.
Reach towards the ceiling pushing as tall as you can and cover your ears with your shoulders. Make sure the elastic comes out of the back of your hands like an extension of your fingers and not from the thumb or pinky side.
Go slow on the way down and keep your elbows locked. Both directions matter!
c152
Single Leg L Handstand Shrug
1x8 each side
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!
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.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knee slightly to ease the tension.
c153
Kneeling Shoulder Shrug with Elastic
10x
Lock your elbows and look at your hands.
Reach towards the ceiling pushing as tall as you can and cover your ears with your shoulders. Make sure the elastic comes out of the back of your hands like an extension of your fingers and not from the thumb or pinky side.
Go slow on the way down and keep your elbows locked. Both directions matter!
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d155
Handstand Correction - Chest to Wall
1x4
Do not pull your hips or arch your back. Stay in a perfectly straight line from shoulders to toes. The only position change should be in the shoulders and wrists.
Do not place your hands too far away from the wall. The main focus of this drill is not conditioning but technical refinement.
Keep your elbows locked and elevate your scapula fully at all times.
d156
Vertical Block Walk in L
2x1 each side
Engage your back to pull your hips into a slight anterior pelvic tilt. This will allow you to keep your hips on top of your shoulders and hands.
Before pushing up align your block hand, shoulder and opposite hip. For this bend your block elbow and bend towards the side between your hip bones and the last rib.
Instead of handstand blocks you can also use hard yoga blocks.
d157
L Sit Pull Through - Bent Knees
2x4
Protract and depress your scapula to be able to fight gravity, protect yourself from injuries and to use your shoulders to their fullest potential.
Lock your elbows fully. This is a straight arm drill! Rotate the pits of your elbows about 45 degrees towards the front. Externally rotate your hands to ease the pressure on your wrists.
Use your hip flexors and compression muscles to pull your legs towards your chest as you pass through.
d158
Chest to Wall Press - Negative
4x total
Draw a big circle on the wall by bringing your legs around through the deepest straddle eventually moving into a pancake position to bring your feet down.
Resist with your shoulders to keep them open the entire time. Use your back muscles to pull on your hips. Prevent them from slipping into a posterior pelvic tilt for as long as possible.
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!
d159
Forearm Plank Walk Out
1x6
Engage your core and create 1 straight line from your feet all the way through your neck.
Only walk as far as you can control the movement. Quality first!

d160
V-Up to Superman Side Roll
1x3 each side
Lock your knees, point your feet and squeeze them together.
During the V-Up the goal is to bring the chest to the ankles. Try to get as flat and as tall as possible.
Engage your entire body from hands to toes.
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e163
Partial Dead Pike Push Up
2x6
Your upper body should travel down and back up on 1 diagonal line. Do not arch your back and do not push your shoulders towards your feet on top. Do not aim your nose towards the floor but your forehead.
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.
e164
Advanced Pancake Single Knee Extension Combi
2x8 each side
Fully lock your knees during each rep. Especially focus on keeping them purposely locked during the pancake.
Reach far towards the front and especially look in front during your pancake.
Point your feet at the ankle and curl your toes.
e165
Pike Push Up Negative
2x6
From your starting position draw an imaginary line starting at your hips through your shoulders and head. Extend this line until it hits the floor. Use this spot as a target for your head when lowering.
Consider placing a pillow on the floor underneath your head for added safety and comfort.
Allow your elbows to flare out naturally but aim to keep them approximately at a 45 degree angle.
e166
Sitting Knee Extension on Floor
2x8
Point your feet at the ankle and curl your toes.
Keep your back straight, hands behind your head and shoulders down.

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f169
45 Handstand Single Leg Tuck Slide
4x3 each side none alternating
Isolate the movement into the working leg only. Place the knee on the wall and pull it as low as possible without un-squaring the hips or flipping them into a posterior pelvic tilt.
Focus on the immobile leg. Keeping it perfectly stable is much harder than moving the other knee down to the tuck and back up.
Make sure your shoulders stay right on top of the center of your hands. Do not push them open in the direction of your armpits or allow them to close and slide in the direction of your back.
f170
L Handstand Single Leg Shoulder Tap
4x 3 each should each leg
Do not allow your body to swing from side to side.
Lock your elbows, elevate your scapula and look at the spot in between your hands.
In case of a temporary lack of hamstring flexibility bend your knees slightly to ease the tension.
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h173
Partial Dead Pike Push Up
2x6
Your upper body should travel down and back up on 1 diagonal line. Do not arch your back and do not push your shoulders towards your feet on top. Do not aim your nose towards the floor but your forehead.
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.
h174
Sitting Knee Extension & Bounce - Back to Wall
2x8
Keep the quad engaged and knee purposely locked as the leg drop back to the block. Do not allow this momentum to bend your knees.
Sit with your entire back against the wall to keep it straight.
Point your feet at the ankle and curl your toes.
h175
Deep Pike Push Up - Elevated Hands
2x6
Allow your elbows to flare out naturally but aim to keep them approximately at a 45 degree angle.
Your upper body should travel down and back up on 1 diagonal line. Do not arch your back and do not push your shoulders towards your feet on top. Do not aim your nose towards the floor but your forehead.

h176
Sitting Single Knee Extension
2x8 each side
Fully and especially purposely lock your knee in every single rep. Your quad should be on fire. Keep the immobile leg engaged and stable on the floor the entire time.
Point your feet at the ankle and curl your toes.
Sit up straight with your hands relaxed on the floor next to you and your shoulders down.

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