How To Do a Handstand Step-by-Step

Most individuals have tried to do a handstand at one time of another. Some only hold the handstand for a second of two before losing their balance, while others can even walk on their hands after achieving a handstand. Handstands take some practice. When trying a handstand, do so in a safe, clear environment, so if you fall, you will not be hurt. Outside in an open area of grass is usually a good choice.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Properly fitting clothing
• Open area to practice

1. Stand straight, and choose which leg you are going to kick up first. If you are right-handed, you are probably going to feel more comfortable kicking up with your right leg.

2. Put the leg that you are going to kick up first in a position that is slightly farther back than the position of the other leg.

3. Bend forward and your preferred leg will rise up.

4. Continue bending with your arms outstretched in front of you and perpendicular to the ground. The preferred kick leg will move simultaneously as you bend forward.

5. Touch your hands to the ground firmly while keeping arms outstretched.

6. Kick up the other leg to meet the preferred kick leg above your head. Now you are in a handstand!

7. Hold this position as long as you can or as long as desired.

8. Slowly lower the legs back down to the floor to return to an upright position.

9. Practice doing handstands often to determine the amount of force needed to kick into the hand stand and to improve handstand balance.

References

• Hand Stands Every Where: Steps with Pictures
• Lost Art of Hand Balancing: Hand Stand

Resources

• Hand Stand Video

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