CAN'T Frogstand To Handstand TRY THIS! | School of Calisthenics

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[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

GUYS! Let us know what you think of this tip, and this video format?! Cheers!!!

[@justryan2070]

What do you think is harder, the tuck planche or high frog stand? Tuck planche is harder for leverage but you can lock out while high frog stand w/o support is harder to hold a lower isometric position. I imagine there would be some carry over as I'm practicing tuck planche right now. Actually more tips for planche would also be great. I've tried different drills but I can't bridge the gap from frog to tuck. The only thing that seems to help is lots of planche leans. Also since I've practiced planche leans with shoulders over hands I sometimes planche too much in my handstand by habit. Hard to fix that.

[@federicomolinacedano9651]

Great tips. I appreciate this so much!

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

so glad you like it and that we can help you!

[@wilberking1]

Great video. Can you recommend a band for the assistance exercise?

[@wilberking1]

@@SchoolofCalisthenics What band would your suggest for the assisted exercise.

[@MinusTheGym]

One thing to emphasize is to keep the knees close together when you raise the hips. That helps me a lot. And great video! Love the format and information. Especially the band assisted methods 👍

[@jaydjoodz8147]

I will give the band a try. My frogstands are spot on but to lift off into a handstand...it is my impossible, for now, hopefully not for long! Cheers guys!

[@AstralLiving]

This exactly the video I needed to see at my point of progression. Thanks for making it!!

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Our pleasure pal, glad you like it

[@DavidJKM]

First comment! Plus... I'm just starting to work towards a handstand. Last week, I managed my first frogstands, and it feels impossible that I could move from that position straight through into a handstand. So this video comes at just the right time! Thanks guys, your channel is one of the most helpful and realistic for calisthenics beginners like me.

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

We love hearing that, thanks so much! Harvey

[@DavidJKM]

@@aidankastania1725 frogstand feels easy now but the handstand is still not sorted. Mainly a confidence (courage...?)/ balance problem, the strength is there. But I'm still sure it'll come, eventually...

[@Manta2006]

How bout now?

[@kpbergey]

Love how you guys combine weights, bands & calisthenics to maximize training. When lifting weights I find myself adding more & more calisthenics to my workout. Makes it fun. :)

[@juloos4698]

"You're going get nufin to sumfin"

[@lindayy95]

This is one of the best calisthenics video for handstands! Thank you!

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

So glad it helps, we have lots more content like this - have you subscribed? - Jacko

[@lindayy95]

@@SchoolofCalisthenics yes I just did recently! Found your channel and I am beginning my calisthenics journey 😊

[@qihanjin2122]

As always, the content is great and the tips are real tips! Thanks for sharing.

[@wimm1392]

It’s 3 in the morning and I’m watching this awesome video. I have bands and bars in the garage which I use for pull ups , it never crossed my mind to use it for the frog stand. Thanks very much for this tip it’s much appreciated.

[@DavidB-qn7ii]

Can you do then now?

[@thedon9670]

Same. I have bands and bars just staring at me lol

[@chriswatts9227]

video quality keeps getting better and better guys, the colour and shots in this are brilliant. contents great as ever.

[@uprightweddings3165]

Great Content guys i can't wait to get in the gym at 6 am tomorrow to try this.

[@privateHandle731]

It is my biggest question! Thank you so much. After trying other youtuber suggestions I gave up... but this looks great! Thank you!

[@lhorbrum1818]

Fantastic video! Thank you.

[@arifsalman9797]

Very help tutorial. Thanks a lot

[@flariedades]

Great class! Thank you very much!👍

[@albertabadi1689]

Excellent exercise! Great and creative job!

[@thedon9670]

Brilliant video thank you so much guys. You deserve way more subs than you have!

[@MariaDoll]

The band assistance is brilliant. I'll definitely try that!! Thanks so much!!

[@Murph_82]

Top advice fellas! 👌

[@kuldar.]

Very helpful video, thank you guys!

[@darkhorse1985]

Love it! A real calisthenics break down of the progressions, that leaving it to just the not those demotivating macro-progressions that everyone already knows, that demotivate so many people. Arnold Schwarzenegger always said, 'Little victories add up!'

[@tukayz]

I think this is one of the best handstand transaction video I found on youtube 📹 hope it will helpful for me tomorrow when I give it a shot. 💪💪💪

[@evanbrown6937]

Hi guys, loving that you now have soc socks

[@AmitPhysique]

Very informative and useful video. Hope to see more such videos in future.

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Of course!!! Lots more to come!!! Hope you subscribed!

[@adrianlagman]

I don't comment much on videos, but I used that black band to get my first muscle ups before using it to get my front levers, now I am gonna use it as shown in this video!

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Awesome!!!! SOOOOO pleased we can be part of helping you to learn new things and redefine your impossible - Jacko

[@cdn_badger]

Thank You! Great Video.

[@slx2488]

Thanks so much I was trying this without knowing this was actually a thing, great that I found this out. Hopefully this helps me out a lot more!

[@rhysdavies_bjj]

Awesome vid boys!! (No surprises really) I’m doing two leg off eccentrics at the moment but this band exercise will compliment it perfectly. Thanks as always.

[@leeedmunds2539]

Great content chaps!

[@telpochyaotl]

Awesome stuff! I'll start using this method right away! Keep up the good teaching please!

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Appreciate that, cheers Alex! Harvey

[@BritRael]

Excellent tip fellas. Many thanks! :)

[@JustCalisthenics]

Great video guys! Perfect lesson!

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Glad you like it pal, hope your training is going well - Jacko

[@genz0r]

best handstand tutorial helped me a lot. thanks from spain guys!

[@simonk8]

I think you struck gold with this one guys, exactly what I need to keep moving forward with my Handstand journey and judging by the comments it looks like I’m not alone! Keep the nuggets coming!

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Yeah its not easy... I found it really hard to learn at the start - mainly as I wasn't;t strong enough!!! - Jacko

[@digitaljoed]

Great video you should add this to the handstand guide

[@pure__calisthenics]

This is exactly what I needed❤️🎉

[@johnswanson6994]

Great video. Might it help to over time set your knees higher on your triceps in the frogstand? Ive seen yoga videos where the knees are almost in the armpits. Doesn’t that theoretically reduce the motion up to handstand? Again, great instruction in this video!

[@MeglintonWYL]

This is so great...thanks guys!

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Glad you like it - keep us updated with your progress and if you have any questions just ask. Jacko

[@amandeep1254]

Great technique♥️

[@Captain_Anil]

Wow, Great technique. Super.

[@PowerCalisthenicsAcademy]

Great tips guys :)

[@alexisgaborit]

Great guys thanks a lot ❤️

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Glad you like - keep us updated with your progress and if you have any questions just ask - Jacko

[@juanfederos1969]

Guys, this video is just amazing! Thanks a lot!! I agree with Joe Silva, adding this to the Handstand Guide would be awesome!

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Thanks for the feedback and glad you like it, we're taking it on board

[@unboxwithaakash]

That helped.. Thanks 😃

[@AnkurVashishtha01]

Looking for the exact answers. Subbed. Thanks a lot.

[@seanjmoran]

I recently came across your channel and have been loving the videos you guys make. This transition is something I want to get down and have been trying to figure out how to build the strength for it. Even doing the eccentric from handstand to frog stand is too difficult now (I go down too fast). I watched another video of yours where you talk about removing one leg at a time in frog stand and playing around with movement which has been what I’ve been doing. Going to give this a try and let you know how it works out. Thanks again!

[@seanjmoran]

Okay, I tried it and this IS a great exercise! Thank you again! 🙏

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

our pleasure!

[@benrubinger4741]

Fantastic

[@ramosmontalvo844]

THANKS

[@worlddefencenews747]

Really need this video🙌🙌😀

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Glad its helped, let us know how you get on - Jacko

[@fultonyl1]

Thanks so much I have my frog/crow but was struggling with taking a leg off I will try this

[@saadaljabri3766]

Excellent

[@ireneuszprzybylski876]

Love this❤️

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

And we love your support!!! Thank you! - Need any help or having any questions just ask - Jacko

[@maximilianwilson9579]

You just got another subscriber!

[@Hi-th3si]

love bro

[@anonymous.........]

Subscribed

[@urbanhymns6757]

thanks tooooo muchhhhhhh.it is constructive lesson,i am going to do it days and nights.my biggest problem is the transition.i do push ups more than any body can do it and i have robust dispostion and strength.however the transition was the biggest my problem.therefore you made great a job.

[@parkself-defence5739]

Used bands to help with my pull-ups...great suggestion to do that transition from frog stand to hand stand. I can use my door pull up bar and therabands...nice one :}

[@edskodevries]

Thanks guys, this was really helpful! One leg off I can do, but two legs off, I find it hard to even just lift my legs off at all. Will start using this method straight away!

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

let us know how you get on - Jacko

[@MrTARAYROSA]

The band is amazing, specially for beginners like me!

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

It's a really helpful little progression to learn the movement and help build some strength. Glad you found it useful. Tim

[@hasanreza0]

Great ! this step was a mystery.

[@breakenex]

I am on my planche progression . Doing advanced frog stand. Now i saw resistence band can help lost for progress. I will try thanks for that.

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Yeah you can use the resistance band to help with planche progress in a similar supporting position on the hips - keep us updated with progress // Jacko

[@adrianahuston955]

What a heat tip!! Where should you be looking? Forward or down? What kind of resistant band is that?

[@TCt83067695]

My head always sinks when I try the transition. Imma have to give this advice a go

[@Johny40Se7en]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. It's the first one I've seen of yours so far and I just tried this and I can hold one leg off for a couple of seconds for about 2 or 3 reps each side, then I use a bit thicker band and do the same. I don't feel like it's a good start really. How often do you practice this and what intensity? I'm gonna keep it up but I'd really like some advice please.

[@PhillGraaf]

awesome tipps, I'm going to give this a try. I only had the feeling that the sound was definitely not coming from your lav mics..?

[@maichi4252]

Great video guys. I'll start doing this next time. Been having trouble getting from frog to handstand.

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Its tough so take it steady, its not an easy movement and takes time to build the strength and control. The band will certainly help - Jacko

[@maichi4252]

@@SchoolofCalisthenics Did my first frog to handstand yesterday. Used a 45kg resistance band. Not bad for a 47 year old who weighs almost 100kg. Thank you for the video.

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Awesome work!!! Well done - love it!! Redefining your impossible! Keep us updated with your progress - Jacko

[@lucianopierrelemos7805]

Thank you so much!!! I from Brazil and my name is Luciano. I am 46!!! Is it possible somebody with this age to get handstand? I am in a great shape and I already do some pull up and some push up too. Congratulations for your great job!!!

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

our oldest student online in the virtual classroom is 72... so yes it's possible at 46 for sure!!! - Jacko Check out the virtual classroom for FREE with our 7 Day FREE trial - classroom.schoolofcalisthenics.com/pages/free-trial

[@ramosmontalvo844]

II LIKE YOUR CREATIVITY

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Thanks man appreciate it - hows your handstand trainig going??

[@ireneuszprzybylski876]

Fantastic video! 💟 Absolutely love it! What exactly band I need to get??? I'm 180 cm high, and 83 kg weigh. I was waiting for video like that 🙂well done guys 💪💪💪

[@gracefool]

Ireneusz Przybylski Get several, they're useful for many exercises

[@nosebleed989]

thank you very much , i cant wait to try this ! 💪💪💪

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Great!!! Lets us know how you get on! Any question just ask us - Jacko

[@nosebleed989]

@@SchoolofCalisthenics Thanks for the response ! I tried it , but it seems I don't have the strength to take of one leg and hold frogstand even with the band 😀 Btw I can hold frogstand for solid 30sec without the band.. 🤔 Any thoughts ??

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Pushing strength required - get some pike push ups into your programme, push at the bottom so create the same isometric strength you need for the frog press - that make sense? // Jacko @@nosebleed989

[@nosebleed989]

@@SchoolofCalisthenics Oh yeah ! After watching all of your videos i already know 👍 😀 Im adding pike pushups definetly ! Thanks again for the response , it means a lot ! Respect 💪

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Our pleasure pal, be patient, don't rush it and enjoy the journey... even when its a struggling and frustrating! // Jacko @@nosebleed989

[@anthonynguyen9779]

You guys gave REALLY good info, unfortunately you lost me when you moved over to the band. I wish you include a portion for people practicing without any equipment.

[@pacespakistan4462]

Best exercise tell me improve shulder strength?

[@ClarkyXPH]

Spot on guys. Just what I need. What is the opposite of this exercise though for those of us who sit at desks all day and have rounded shoulders how do we pair this with a rear delt/rhomboid exercise?

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Great question Clarky, and we've actually recorded a video this week addressing that exact issue with 3 horizontal row exercises you can do with a set of rings. Will be out in a few weeks, but in short if your spend a lot of time slumped sitting, firstly try to get up and move about during the day everything now and again (even if just for 5 or 10 seconds), when training working on loosening off the anterior (front) portion of the shoulders and pecs as well as the lats and then use things like YTW's (video in free beginners guide) and horizontal rowing to get those rhomboids and posterior belts fired up as you said! Hope that helps? - Jacko

[@ClarkyXPH]

Cheers champ. Wall angels are a weakness so I think I will also focus on them and broom handle dislocations as well. Dec need to stretch tight pec minor

[@ragodse5998]

Another great video! I weigh 76kilos and can manage the frog stand for 10 seconds or more and going to use the resistance bands as suggested to move to the next stage. Which bands should I be using. The bands that supports 45kg or 35kg or 25kg or 15kg. Thank you.

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Try starting with a purple band. We sell them in our shop here if you need one - schoolofcalisthenics.com/calisthenics-bands/

[@jonnyardan8446]

👍

[@bennidamole3703]

I think that you could turn that into a drinking game. Frog stand to handstand and chugg that beer upside down! Good work guys. Great quality videos with teaching perfection.

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Ha ha!!!

[@vincedgarvlogs]

Does it normally hurt when the knees presses the triceps when doing frog stand?

[@JonathanAnimate2]

just tried this. didn't end well :D will keep at it, but I think I need to flexibility and strength. I struggle to control my hips, so I bend my back, and have no hamstring flexibility. so doing this move is pretty messy for me. I can handstand with straight arms fine though :P

[@joelhewitt6497]

at 2.25 you mention to avoid collapsing when we take both knees off the elbow we need to build isometric strength in the shoulders. You don't expand on how to do this exactly much, what is the best way to develop this strength?

[@DavidJKM]

What would you recommend for strengthening the arms and shoulders for the push from frogstand to tuck handstand? Pike press-ups?

[@DavidJKM]

I should add that I don't have anywhere to suspend an elastic band, so I won't be able to use that approach

[@AstralLiving]

Can you get a portable pullup bar that fits between door frames? I suspend resistance bands from mine.

[@DavidJKM]

Good idea!

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Pike push ups are great for the pushing strength yes

[@Vijayfitness50]

Hello sir I am much able to do frog stand but when I am try to do hand stand my body move forward and I fall down sir give me technique do to hand Stand ..

[@krg8774]

Regressing will the band help with frog stand??

[@markmondaini4088]

hi, when you start lifting your knees and straightening your arms it looks like you're internally rotating the shoulders. Am I right ?

[@h3Xh3Xh3X]

What is the difference between this "frog stand" and crow pose (bakasana)?

[@warehamtown]

Hey guys. I don't have a place where I can use a band like that. I can hold one leg off and switch to another for a rep each.... Its very hard though. But I can no wayyyy hold both legs off my arms, how do I build that iso strength to get that? I'm trying to take them both off and lower my weight slowly but it's just not producing results for me :/ thanks and love the channel ✌️

[@edohanburger9123]

Hi Guys, I tend to fall forward when I do the frogstand. Any advice.

[@jasperw.7664]

Put more pressure on your fingers (idk how to say it in english tbh

[@edohanburger9123]

Ok thank you will try that.

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Yes leaning forward into the position should help you find the balance point better

[@gamerx30]

What weight is the band? kilos/pounds

[@dan020350]

❤✌️

[@zeldris1246]

I can do 3 hspu on wall but when I take legs of arms, I just sink

[@mamamal3]

Still struggle balancing the frog stand…

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

i'm still working on doing a successful frog stand. it's a lot harder than it looks.

[@curseofmariyana9035]

I believe that handstand press would be more better than this though it is hard to perform

[@friedpicklezzz]

Problem is that I constantly fear of toppling over

[@Rw-nz5fl]

Great tips 👍 PS, your work to add muscle mass is paying off gents, well done

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

BIG COMPLIMENT!!!! Thanks. Harvey

[@JustKanji]

but I can

[@camieljansen5504]

good tips, but a common remark I keep having when watching you guys is the amount of text. there's too much of it. It makes the main message much less clear than on other channels.

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Text on the thumbnail you mean?

[@zacariasmolina5313]

Everybod: Wow, great advice! this is absolutely helpful! Me: *notice their bicep's size, closes the video*

[@STBRetired1]

What's amazing is that no matter how much weight-lifting and bodybuilding you've done in the past, when you do calistenics and hit the muscles from a different direction it's as if you've never exercised in your life. The muscles are strong in the weight-lifting and bodybuilding exercises but weak as kittens when trying to do frog stand to hand stand movements. Weird, huh?

[@gladiolator7152]

😫😫😫