Handstand Kick Up Progressions. Do Them Right

[@deeps10]

With your help, I have managed to kick up and do a 10sec hold without touching the wall. It's not pretty but I stuck with following your guide over the last few months. Let's go!!!

[@PaulTwyman]

thats Awesome !!

[@FrenchingAround]

These progressions are gold

[@PaulTwyman]

thank you!

[@olivers3939]

just wanna say thanks real quick, returning to this vid here week after week and understanding every time one litte detail more, cheers from Germany :)

[@movementwithmaddy]

This is so so useful I have been struggling to get away from the wall and as someone who practises/teaches yoga this makes more sense now. Thank you

[@PaulTwyman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juanromero7077]

Ive seen Lot of videos about handstand progresión. This is the Best one

[@PaulTwyman]

Great to hear! Thank you 🙏

[@brucehelppie6119]

paul, you breakdown the basics of these movements as well as can be done. i video my handstand attempts, and i've noticed that on my failures my head is in a bad position relative to my shoulders. i tend to think of the proper position as a bit of a tuck toward the shoulders. thank you for these breakdowns, i'll try to implement these techniques into my training

[@PaulTwyman]

Awesome and great to hear you are self assessing using video

[@Kush333]

great coaching, keep up the good work

[@Mezo.2s3s]

This man is the most one i learn from his advice keep going man you help a lot ❤❤❤

[@aadiii9153]

keep doing great work man love you

[@PaulTwyman]

Appreciate it!

[@manss2884]

6:39 this is exactly the same problem I'm faci g right now, please can you make a video about fixing this particular issue

[@michaelbennett9631]

Best handstand coach on youtube

[@PaulTwyman]

Thank You! Great to hear

[@t66channel63]

as always very helpful still learning handstand❤️

[@Jazz-and-Coffee]

That’s exactly my problem: my active yoga-hips try to rebalance me. Not sure how just thinking about releasing them is going to work, but perhaps I’ll focus on shoulders and upper back being more active as I kick up in those drills. Thanks for another helpful video

[@PaulTwyman]

I'd focus a lot of time on pulling from the wall to balance, both chest to wall and back to wall. So you can start and finish the reps with no hip flexor engagement. With enough practice it should carry over freestanding kick up. This video will help kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXPTfGNoodmaqKM

[@StreetLifeIndia]

Amazing lesson

[@PaulTwyman]

Thanks, glad you found it useful

[@daanyaalmohammed4300]

How do you keep your legs up as soon as you touch the wall?

[@sureshbajpai1434]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Yeh! I WANT TO LEARN ONE HAND HANDSTAND😊😊😊😊😊

[@PaulTwyman]

This version explains the One Arm Kick Up in more detail kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoG2poVno9qogtU

[@nikkofundano8436]

Thanks for this! I have a question on repetition. Is it best/better to break/rest in between tries? If so how long is too long? (Eg 30 secs)

[@PaulTwyman]

Glad you liked the video. I would aim for around 5 reps and then rest in a stretch for 30-60 seconds before repeating

[@paulinad6461]

Any tips for the headaches? I can't practice for longer than 15 minutes because my headaches get intense!

[@PaulTwyman]

I would suggest you look at mobility, it's common for people to practice in a position that their body is not ready for. Normally its lack of overhead position (thoracic mobility) combined with tight hips create tension/stress that can result in headaches etc. I'd try hanging daily plus some basic stretching. While you are working to increase mobility, reduce volume and take the hands wider. Getting assessed by someone local is always the best option if available