Handstands

First level of variability

Handstand against swedish ladder

• Starting Position: Squat support position in front.
• Movement: Climb into a handstand with the legs.
• Final Position: Handstand support position.

Swing to handstand

• Starting Position: Squat support position.
• Movement: Swing one leg into a handstand position.

Headstand

• Starting Position: Standing with one leg forward, arms raised.
• Movement: Take a long step forward with the front leg, place the hands on the ground, and swing the back leg into a handstand position. Join the second leg, focusing the gaze on the hands. Hold the position for a few seconds, then step back to the ground with one leg followed by the other, returning to the starting position.
• Final Position: Standing with one leg forward, arms raised.
• Assistance: To assist with a hadstand, stand behind the person, hold their hips, and help them maintain their balance

Second level of variability

Handstand

• Starting Position: Standing with one leg forward, arms raised.
• Movement: Take a long step forward with the front leg, place the hands on the ground, and swing the back leg into a handstand position. Join the second leg, focusing the gaze on the hands. Hold the position for a few seconds, then step back to the ground with one leg followed by the other, returning to the starting position.
• Final Position: Standing with one leg forward, arms raised.
• Assistance: Stand on the side of the swinging leg, hold it, and assist the person in reaching the handstand position.

Third level of variability

Handstand into forward roll

• Starting Position: Standing with one leg forward, arms raised.
• Movement: From the initial position, take a long step forward with the front leg, place the hands on the ground, and swing the back leg into a handstand position. Join the second leg and focus the gaze on the hands. Hold the handstand for a few seconds, then let the body move forward, bending the arms, tucking the head, and performing a forward roll. Finish by standing upright.
• Final Position: Standing with feet together, arms raised.
• Assistance: Hold the legs and slowly lower the individual into a forward roll

Handstand on gymnastic equipment

• Handstands can also be performed on a bench, low beam, or high beam.