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I’m working my way back through the excellent Kleuren Turnen videos on YouTube.

mittens between the ears for alignment

Or sponges.

I like these drills for beginners. Once they can be trusted to keep line, begin tilting the head slightly for more visual information.

(I’m not convinced every gymnast needs see thumbs, however.)

introducing press Handstand

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The press handstand is a staple of any good Gymnastics strength program. Here’s some drills and progressions I use with new athletes to start conditioning the right muscles and develop the coordination of the skill. The rounded upper back in most of these drills is important for developing the right movement pattern. More videos like this coming at you daily!

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Active flexibility is a huge part of a successful press handstand. Here’s some exercises I use with my athletes to develop the flexibility component of the press. I’ll be posting some conditioning exercises for the press over the next couple of days.

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Some beginner exercises for the press handstand. Harder than the last press video, but still fairly low level. Everything should be done with correct form and movement to maximise your results!

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This video contains the start of the intermediate press drill in my press program I use with my athletes. Not all the drill are performed particularly well, many tried these for the first time for the sake of filming. . The most important aspect of developing strength in Gymnastics is moving through correct positions. Efficiency and aesthetics of movement should always be a top focus. . What is your favourite drill for the press handstand?

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