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  1. 06-22-2011, 10:23 AM #1
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    Handstand technical question

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    Hi primal folks!

    My objective for the summer is to be able to walk on my hands. I'm currently doing 10-15 minutes of practice a day while waiting for the bus. I'm getting better at it, and got to 7 ''steps'' just this morning. Yesterday, a friend of mine saw me practicing and told me I have to look behind me. I'm currently looking at the ground or a little in front of me because it's what felt the most natural at first.

    Here's my question for those of you who master this upside-down skill: do I look behind me or at the ground? Or is it just a comfort thing?

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    When in a handstand, it's preferable to have a neutral head position (i.e., head staring back between your arms). However, if you're still learning and practicing handstand walking, it is helpful to gaze toward the ground a bit. Work on keeping your head neutral though.
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  3. 06-22-2011, 11:28 AM #3
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    Check out Jim over at Beastskills. Here is a link to his tutorial page:

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  4. 06-22-2011, 01:37 PM #4
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    Check out Al K's primer: Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » Search Results » HAndstands
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    Thanks for those links, folks. It got me motivated to do some handstands. I'm thinking that the flag looks pretty awesome too.
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    Thanks for the info guys! Seems like both are acceptable, the one I'm doing now is just a little less pleasing to the eye.
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  7. 06-28-2011, 04:11 AM #7
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    Nice. My objective is to be able to lift up into handstand and hold it strong without the wall this sumer. Walking would be a bonus I'm doing this through yoga; if it's worth anything, we're always taught to look between our hands.
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    Al's stuff is great. Find a safe place and you don't need to look ahead!
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    Quote Originally Posted by not on the rug View Post
    Check out Jim over at Beastskills. Here is a link to his tutorial page:

    Beast Skills - Tutorials

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wanderlust View Post
    Crap....thanks for making me spend more money...now I want a set of rings!
    you can get a decent set of rings for pretty cheap. or you can find a tutorial over on rosstraining.com on how to make your own
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