Handstand
Plane of Motion
Sagittal
Muscle Focus
Spring Setting
Medium
2 Springs on Low or Mid Hooks
Spinal Flexors
Recs Atubdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique
Hip Flexors
Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus
Shoulder Flexors
Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major, Coracobrachialis, Biceps Brachi
Scapular Depressors
Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Minor
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Increases core strength through co‐contraction of the abdominals and back extensors.
Develops abdominal and scapular control to stabilize the torso during foot‐pedal movements initiated from the lower abdominals.
Maintains weight on the balls of the feet to anchor the lower body, enhance the stretch, and reduce strain on the wrists.
Emphasizes breathing and trunk stability to coordinate the movement with steady, organized control.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.