Gymnastics Handstand Workout

Exercises That Teach You How to Do a Handstand!

You don't have to namaste all day to learn how to do a handstand. Master these gymnastics-inspired drills to start living the upside-down life.

A handstand is one of the most important skills in gymnastics. Not only is it one of the basics on floor, the straight-body handstand position is everywhere in other skills. The handstand position is in a giant on bars, in a front handspring on vault and in handsprings (back and front) on both beam and floor. So, it’s important to both learn how to do a perfect handstand, and to master it.

Everyone can learn how to do a handstand with the right practice and drills. You also need the upper body strength and core strength to be able to hold yourself in the handstand position. If you want to learn how to hold a handstand longer, you need to practice and work hard to get stronger.

We’re going to share with you some exercises you can do to strengthen the muscles you need for a handstand, along with some drills you can do at home and at the gym to learn how to do a handstand.