Handstand Against Wall Progression Pt.2

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In this video, Carl demonstrates how to use the Handstand with chest against the wall to assist and build your freestanding handstand, as well as how to bail safely with a Forward Roll.

Comments

Permalink Submitted by Jenna (not verified) on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 08:20.

I appreciate all of the

I appreciate all of the videos you guys have posted- it has helped me a ton!

I'm still trying to get comfortable with doing handstands against the wall. I am finding that I am having trouble getting 1 leg up along with the second one.

I'm going to try the push up position and then gradually get myself up and hope that builds my comfort level with doing them.

Any advice on overcoming that fear?

Permalink Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 23:56.

Yes, Jenna - Carl will have a

Yes, Jenna - Carl will have a series soon on practicing getting inverted to overcome that fear, drills to getting to know your body, and partner spotting. Keep up the great work!

Permalink Submitted by Jenna_J4 on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 05:43.