The myth of “core training” for handstand.
The myth of core training in handbalancing “Core” exercises are super popular for handstand training, but they may not be as effective for building handstand specific core control as you…
Handstand and Shoulder Stability
Structural stability of the shoulder The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in our body, allowing for a large range of motion. However with this degree of…
Are you Instructing, or are you Teaching?
“Tell me and I forget” “Teach me and I remember” “Involve me and I learn” Bob Adamson Inductive versus deductive method The most commonly used method of teaching acrobatics is known as…
How to prevent shoulder pain when practicing handstands.
In my many years of teaching handstands and in my own practice, I have experienced how shoulder pain is an all to frequent occurrence in athletes practicing handstands. My own…
Were you focus your attention may determine the success of your Handstand.
Adopting an external focus of attention improves handstand performance. Were is your focus when practicing handstands? Does it even matter? Yes it does! It turns out that we can significantly…