How to Do CrossFit Handstands

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CrossFit is a California-based fitness program that helps develop fitness in many areas--using nutrition, cardiovascular workouts, flexibility and strength training. Handstands, hand pressing and hand walking are part of the CrossFit program because they help you to build strength and balance. Follow these steps to do CrossFit handstands.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Step1
Stand about 12 inches away from a wall. Lean over, and place your hands between your knees and on the floor. Your toes should be on the floor supporting your weight and your heels should be slightly off the ground.
Step2
Rock forward and push off with one leg and throw the other leg up in the air. You can put the leg on the wall if you must or balance it in the air.
Step3
Move the other leg onto the wall or into the air.
Step4
Lock your arms and make sure that your body is stable. If your legs are resting on the wall, move them into the air directly above your body.
Step5
Lower your body with your arms until your nose is about 2 inches from the floor. Then raise your body up again and lock your arms.
Step6
View the short video clips on the CrossFit site for other handstand variations. You can keep your legs on the wall, use push-up bars to support your arms, or even have a partner hold your legs as you do your push-up.

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