I did Handstands for 5 years... This is what happened.

[@inthetules]

Quite inspirational. Im a 66 year old woman that just started working out at the gym 5-7 days a week for about a year now. I don’t know how realistic it is for me, but now i want to work on doing handstands!

[@dufferkinney]

Linda, I just started working on handstands a couple weeks ago. I'm 65 good luck to you. I started out with planks and decided a handstand would be more adventurous.

[@kingly71]

that's great! where are you at on your journey? I really believe just about anyone can do a handstand, it just takes a whole bunch of consistency... but I'll be damned if its not just about the funnest challenge around

[@gerardosiliceo7239]

I’m 53 and handstand is part of my routine on my workout , I been doing it for year and a half and I can feel the progress , slow process but I’m getting there , greetings from NY

[@KetchupKidKyle]

I hope you're still doing well!

[@tysonb3568]

You can do anything you put your mind to!

[@EdsonOliveira-mv2oj]

I practice handstand for 8 years. I am 59 years old. I can hold it for 2 minutes. I practice almost every day. At first it's even difficult to breathe. Nowadays I can sing, talk and feel floating. I watched every video, every tip that exists on youtube, and it helped. But the most important thing is simply to turn yourself upside down and your body by itself will begin to "learn" for you. Every achievement is a victory, and learning the handstand never ends, it's levels of improvement. The three tips you gave are basic and correct. I would say that as soon as a person feels progressing, feels comfortable in the position, they should start doing handstand pushups against the wall. Use books to adjust height and graduate. This will help to strengthen the shoulders a lot, balance. Handstand only brings me pleasure, and through it I learned many other skills, because many skills are connected, intertwined, and in this chain, handstant is basic. It takes time to learn, but we don't even notice it, because it's addictive and fun.

[@maxb5640]

Well I Am 41 . I just started flexibility journey and really considering handstands . What kinda stops me is that I am tall and my shoulder flexibility and posture are bad. and while I am not weak my body was not conditioned to this kind of work. doubts haunt me if I will be able to complete journey to being able to do a free standing handstand

[@Strengthside]

Stiff shoulders and bad posture are actually more of a reason to do it! It will help those improve immensely

[@GreenLight11111]

I wanna learn, im 48 and a bit weak, can you give me any links that you think are good?

[@stewart296]

any tips for the press handstand ?

[@Strengthside]

@@stewart296 any tips on futbol skillz?

[@sjay6668]

Last time i did a handstand was in 1979. Now way overweight and in early 50s i want to start again after seeing ur awesome vid - which was great. Super achievement.

[@TeSaRoLlEr000]

Start again jay! 🍀✌️

[@williamburgess47]

You can do it man 🙌🏻

[@sjay6668]

@@williamburgess47 'lady' Ok i will!!

[@AverageGabriel]

Fuel your desire 🙌

[@marcosnikolic3131]

I was born in 1979 and starting to hst at 42. Just start today!

[@folksagabookart]

Seeing you go from struggle to ease and the time it took is very inspiring. It shows that it’s possible. Often in these videos they make it seem like it should come quickly and it makes you feel like you’re just not cut out for it. This one makes me feel good 😌

[@Strengthside]

great to hear :) that was my intention

[@marcosnikolic3131]

Im 42 and i started my hs journey three months ago. Tears are flowing right now because i was/am really frustrated with my awfull banana, but this is so inspiring that i watched this video at least ten times. Thaks a lot for this sunday morning rush of motivation.

[@Strengthside]

A banana handstand is still an amazing accomplishment. Overtime it straightens out just keep going :)

[@hulagram]

I’m 45 and just starting! Come on, we can do it !

[@kbomb1235]

I'm 50 and I starte my journey in earnest about two months ago.....Lets do it together homie....See you upside down on the other side

[@HappoApina]

I got into calisthenics and yoga this spring and I'm feeling the most in tune with my body than ever before. Seeing this really motivates to keep going and a good handstand is definitely a nice goal to aim for! Also you seem like a beautiful soul man, keep it up!

[@sovereign775]

Indeed, he is a good human, compassionate, kindness, humility and love. I appreciate him 🙏🏽

[@amb3cog]

This was a really cool video. And I don't mean just for handstands, or exercise. But for learning anything in general. It takes a lot of skills we don't normally use to achieve long term goals like this, especially in this day and age of instant everything. And this gets right to the heart of it, especially the part about celebrating the little wins, and enjoying them. Before just moving on. ✌️

[@sam-browne]

Totally agree. So much work and not quite getting it, for literally years, and then one day it comes together. As with so much of what Josh posts, this was really inspiring in a way that goes beyond exercise.

[@Strengthside]

Thanks! Yes I agree one of the lost arts in our modern culture is persistence and consistency in the face of failure. So much learning happens

[@sothickitssickk]

Good for the brain probably

[@benjamin_karlsson]

I've been doing handstands strictly every calisthenics workout for at least 10min sometimes to 30min for 1 year now. This summer a ex professional gymnast commented on how satisfying it was to see a perfectly straight handstand.

[@ar6888]

I just injured my hip from deadlifts and squats so I'll be trying handstands Today! better late than never. Cheers

[@Strengthside]

Exactly what got me started. Injuries open new doors and new experiences

[@whitneyhowlandspropcomedy6924]

"You get good at what you do every single day." Words of wisdom and so true... Thank you!

[@Strengthside]

we better make it count :)

[@Defender247]

So you didn’t realize that? That if you do something over and over you get good at it?

[@Strengthside]

@@Defender247 you are getting pretty good at youtube comments 🤪

[@whitneyhowlandspropcomedy6924]

@@Defender247 Don't be a smart ass!

[@Defender247]

@@Strengthside hhahaha touché

[@PostaMartin]

First day of my 5 year journey starting 3 - 2 - 1 GO!

[@peace8096]

❤️

[@minigriffco]

How are they going?

[@everydaywarriors]

@@minigriffco all talk.

[@martysib6547]

You give me hope. I'm one year in to my handstand journey. At 55 I thought it might be too late but have hit 45 seconds and want more skills. It is addictive! Like you, I've reduced my weight lifting/body building because i think you guys have the ultimate physique. Really enjoyed that video. Thanks Marty from Perth, Western Australia

[@Strengthside]

That's awesome Marty! I think handstand is a skill you can practice well into your 50's and 60's because once you have the base... it's not so intense and demanding on your body. Your story is inspiring... keep crushing it

[@Defender247]

I don’t think they have the ultimate physique, I prefer athlean x physique to me honest but hey….I agree he has a lot of strength and mobility and that I respect

[@kristsostad7571]

@@Defender247 no one asked and Jeff is on HRT

[@Defender247]

@@kristsostad7571 really solid and backed up argument you have there! Keep up that sharp intellect

[@jeffohl7037]

I’ll be 70 in December and this has inspired me to work toward being able to do a handstand by my birthday. I can only do them against a wall so far.

[@daddyboy1814]

Love the honesty in this video. Inspiring, Insightful, informative and down to earth honest.

[@Strengthside]

I appreciate that!

[@thoughtfuI]

When I see someone put so much effort obtaining some skill, it gives me more confidence that I can too. Thank you.

[@archifit8041]

I’m at that against a wall stage with a couple 5 second holds now and then! Absolutely love the grind!!!

[@alexbarcovsky4319]

Honestly the most chill thing to work at. Ive been training it for 1.5 years and its the only thing I get consistent progress in cos it has so many variations and exercises.

[@Motherkuen]

lovely video!!! use to do handstands and also walking on my hands as well. Then I stopped doing gymnastics for about 30 years..now I'm back to the beginning...so it's back to the wall!!! I need that balance back!!! thank you for sharing this!!

[@Strengthside]

I bet you still have some muscle memory deep down there. You will be back freestanding those handstands in no time

[@Motherkuen]

@@Strengthside thanks for the encouragement man!!! cheers!!

[@OdgeBrown]

"If there is something that you really want to do, take the time and put the effort into it". Simple but true and often overlooked. Nice video bro.

[@Xaryu]

Awesome video Josh, thanks for sharing 🙌🏻

[@Strengthside]

Thanks for watching Josh. Appreciate you bro!

[@AnIvKiYuKi-BlaeckU-BlacKuYuKi]

Yeah, Very Awesome!

[@AnysuDota]

Maybe i will learn handstand too, just to get a comment from Xaryu :o :D

[@Eggph]

Watching random fitness videos, while playing Classic tbc. Then spotting one of my fav streamers. The world is a tiny place.

[@ign0bilium]

This comment is rank 1.

[@EmorettaRobinson]

Josh traveled the world and worked at getting into and then holding his handstands.Being able to do a handstand is one of my goals. Thank you for the advice.

[@deedbrown]

The best part of this video was watching the shear excitement on the small achievements that you made. As adults we stop having those moments that make us so happy we clap and jump up and down and scream like kids do. We lose that along the way adulting and becoming too serious. Thanks this was so motivating!!!

[@Strengthside]

Ah so true! There's a lot of value in just going after something and having fun doing it

[@Gm-nx9je]

This is my favourite channel on bodyweight exercise and there are so many great channels out there, that I love. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@christians.9158]

Really great share! Looking forward to 10 yrs.

[@YogawithYogi]

You have a beautiful soul brother. I have been following you from years and I am so happy to see you successful. Your spiritual nature have a lot to do with it, if course your hard work. More power to you 🙌👍👏

[@Strengthside]

Thanks brother! blessings

[@semyaza555]

Strength Side is my spirit animal. That is all.

[@jamesdunning3141]

This is such an inspirational video. I'm 6 months into my journey and I love the process. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to the 10 year remix.

[@chewysponge]

I really loved this video! Loved seeing your continual transformation (your hand stand ability + your hairstyle change)...but I think honestly my favorite part was seeing all the locations you were doing these handstands--very cool. Thanks for including that!

[@Strengthside]

Thanks I didn't realize that would be a fun thing to put in until the video was almost finished. glad i did

[@GabrielCarvv]

This video is such a breath of fresh air. Thank you for showing how such a simple thing as standing up with your hands can show us so much about what there is to being a human. I'm very grateful you shared this with us!

[@UniSeano]

Thanks for taking the pressure out of this skill learning all over the place on KZbin and bringing some humility in. ❤️ I will be around in a few years to watch the next video 😁

[@13c11a]

Fabulous. You are an inspiration. I love that you don't pretend that it's easy for you. It's good to be normal and cope with obstacles. Thanks.

[@LauraTryUK]

Simply fantastic 🙌🏼 What a cracking video! So many great messages in there. Plus I cannot imagine how long it took you to find all those handstand videos from the past.

[@randersonwilliams]

Really inspired by your videos. I’ve done marathons, triathlons, lifting at the gym, this looks like such a nice challenge and so rewarding

[@poormanspenthouse]

“You get good at what you do every single day” them words are powerful! Thank you bruh inspiring video!

[@BhargeshVed]

Thanks for sharing your journey. Can't wait for your 10 year handstand journey video.

[@TheStreetLiftingStrongman]

Phenomenal video. Inspired me to finally achieve my handstand. Starting my journey today. So often I find myself failing because results don’t come quick enough. Not because I can’t do something, simply because I’m not patient enough to take the time. Just like you said about videos saying do this in five minutes do that in three days. That’s not how true skill works. It takes years of work to achieve your goals. Patience and determination. So thank you for helping me realize that.

[@xaviermarchan46]

My most sincerely congratulations my bro... Thank youso much!! Have a enormous hug!!!

[@stevenreinbold4123]

Friggin awesome man! Traveling the U.S. with my partner. Starting our handstand journey! Strive, thrive and positive vibes!

[@sovereign775]

“I felt more free in my body than ever” I have been chasing that for a long time. The freedom of being capable to do many movements. Hope I get that feeling, the handstand is the gateway to it

[@xzenknightx203]

Saw a short from Strength Side months ago that got me not only into hitting the rings and movement culture, but onto a path of enlightenment. Enjoying the tribulations of the handstand as well. Your work is an inspiration friend. Thanks for being you.

[@Strengthside]

Thanks a lot, enjoy the journey

[@josecarlosmuscio3699]

Excellent video, my friend! Valuable lesson I've never heard of before! Thanks a Lot! Keep on going! Greetings from Rosario, Argentina!

[@matthijshogendoorn1676]

Just started doing handstands every day at the beginning of this year! Been training gymnastics since I went to uni 5 years ago and progressed nicely for someone with zero experience haha, but my handstands kept sucking. Made it a priority and BAM, now I can hold a free standing one for like 15 seconds. Thanks for the tip to also celebrate those victories ;) Still also doing powerlifting quite seriously so it is possible to get strong and jacked, but also stay mobile and aware of your body haha. Loved the vid

[@lzworkshop]

you are incredibly inspiring. thank you

[@Soniapalecekfitness]

Hey, great vid and love the journey! Just started to practice for a cartwheel at 52, which thanks to years of Pilates suddenly is actually happening! Got into lots of new postures that I thought 'never', and now taking gymnastics lessons. Love it all

[@tomaszmos2045]

I really like and respect your reflections and advice.

[@tavitkazanjian2426]

You seem like such a down to earth kind of guy. It's satisfying and inspiring watching your videos/tutorials. Thank you. :-)

[@theAMi88]

I’m not even into this kind of stuff , but your journey is somehow not only uplifting but relatable to all aspects of people’s lives. I think the time stamps along with the locations you did the handstands really gave us an immersive movie-like experience into the struggles you go through to achieve such progress. It is refreshing to many because it’s something most of us can’t do, going from the deadlifting in the gym (rigid) into traveling all over the world and being more loose and free about it. Thank you for sharing!!

[@Strengthside]

thanks 🙏

[@7times7seas]

Josh, you are such an inspiring, motivated and chill guy! Thanks a gazillion. xox

[@troycucchiara3775]

Thank you for taking the time to produce this well made video compact with your five year progress and commentary. Your straight and controlled handstands are truly inspiring and I am looking forward to your ten year update. At 51 years old, have been practicing about five minutes a day stomach to wall for 11 months now. My holds are 5-25 seconds long with 15 being the average. From watching my recorded videos, the back is much more straight with almost no bananas. Kick ups are still only a couple of seconds. Your tips will help achieve more goals.

[@alexkidd8816]

Josh I had comment, as a 60 year old man, I now train to stay healthy, I started doing handstands less than a month ago . Handstands are now put of my regular routine , slowly getting better and more confident. I wish I had found you a long time ago! Your casual persona so inspirational !! 😊 Alex

[@ymujahid]

Thanks for this bro! Really encouraging to see that you went through similar struggles at the start. Early on in my journey but starting to practise ever other day

[@Strengthside]

That's perfect man. Keep at it

[@JoeyBolducMovement]

I really like that video can’t wait for the next one. My life parallels yours in so many ways, I have my 60 second handstand, slowly chipping away towards one arm handstand.

[@Strengthside]

That's awesome dude enjoy the journey!

[@juniorcastillo9125]

I have been working on it for the last 5 years too, and men I really had some fun with it , and getting better and better.I It's such a healthy things to do, congratulations thanks for sharing your videos with us.

[@SebasDeibe]

motivating and inspiring video, thank you for showing us this path and its progressions.

[@mackinyoungin]

As someone right at the start of a similar journey, this is probably the most inspiring video. Thanks for sharing!! FYI - your capoeira skills are 👌🏾

[@malama_ka_aina]

Randomly came across your videos. Starting my handstand journey and also play capoeira, but my mestre went back to Brasil so I've been flying solo for some time. Looking forward to watching more of you videos. Very wonderful vibration that you're able to translate through the camera. Well done my brother.

[@Brad-ou1hm]

Josh. You are such an inspiration. At 62, with tight muscles and low flexibility, I am trying to get more limber and stronger so I don't have as much pain. I try the things you post at what ever level I can do it. Thanks for your time. I can't wait for the 10 year hand stand.

[@tomih.7878]

Very inspiring video ! Practising my handstand little more than year, what i have noticed is that you have to practise every other day at least. Otherwise my development is not moving on. But me turning fifty and getting mobility better is rewarding and i agree that journey is maybe the best part of achieving a new skill. Thank you for the video !

[@lilbubbamane]

These videos are getting too good! Love it.

[@LaVaProductions]

Thanks for sharing! Inspiring!

[@TeSaRoLlEr000]

Cant wait Ford Future videos!! Enjoy movement :)

[@johnchartrand1051]

Thanks so much for this video. I’m at the 5 month stage of my journey and doing endless kick ups every day either with overshoots or fall backs. Seeing myself in your early day videos was a relief and immensely helpful in overcoming the “I’ll never get this” feeling

[@Strengthside]

All you gotta do…. Is keep doing it 😁 use the wall too!

[@justindaubney5361]

Just starting journey enjoy this one the most really appreciated sharing this with the world.

[@scotthaubursin7981]

Just starting my handstand journey. Just started doing walk ups and kick ups to the wall. Your video is highly inspiring. Thanks Josh.

[@jessejones8565]

Dude this is so incredible. Fantastic reminder that anything is possible with the proper amount of time and focus. We all want everything immediately and give up too quickly when it doesn't come. What an inspiration. Thank you very much!

[@mrkhkg12360713]

Josh, really enjoy all your videos, keep it up .... thank YOU.

[@gradysimpson3137]

Really appreciated your point about achievement, and how it's done over time with patience, and consistent practice. Very good lesson for our microwave society that wants it all now. So inspiring Thank you.

[@jbriggs03]

Great video with even better truth about ability and limiting beliefs. I love this kind of content. Thanks for posting and documenting your journey!

[@n.mourad2848]

Beautiful video brother. Thank you for sharing.

[@pintorespanol6123]

Great.. Great.. Great video man!!! Thanks for share it.

[@aaatsss]

Just beautiful, thanks for inspiration to further progress my handstand!

[@romanlouis5805]

Beautiful video. Beautiful message.

[@pambelmaggio5763]

josh you are soo inspirational! i want to be able tp move freely in my body. ibe always wanted tp be able to do handstands. thanks for sharing & giving beginner tips

[@t-photographer]

I really liked your video, it shows how much effort you put in to achieve your goal. It tells me that I need to be patient and train every day to reach my goal. Thank you so much for inspiriting me. Greg

[@AGMAED-cv3fi]

Incredible! Thank you for the video and sharing your journey

[@FloraandYuna]

Love it! What about walking in your hands? My older brother has always enjoyed walking on his hands. Seeing this video is super inspirational and I now know that handstands are going to be a big part of my life moving forward! ❤️🙏🔥🙌🌎💫🪶🌻🌸🪐🌹🍁

[@christopherharter]

One of your best videos, and given the consistent quality of the experience and knowledge you share, that is special...you are a great teacher, have learned alot

[@glynhannaford7332]

Great video man. I really admire the processes you went through and your perseverance. Your free standing Hstands are perfectly straight and perpendicular, amazing! Those presses must require a lot of shoulder power and stability. I'm 62 and have never done a Hstand before. Your video has inspired me so have a go.

[@marianaviveiros5925]

Love to see your journey! I'm from Brasil, where capoeira was born, and was really nice to see your fluid movements an all the fun you get from it :)

[@OliPods13]

This just motivated me to the max to start trying again!!!! 💪🏻💪🏻

[@Strengthside]

Enjoy it!

[@eLeMeNt4363]

Hey! Never seen anything from your channel before and this was the first vid I watched. It was awesome man! Thank you! I am very on and off with breakdancing, but for the last 3 years ive been on my fully committed no stopping handstand journey and about a year into the full calisthenics journey. I am doing really good so far with it all! but you are so damn right when you mentioned that you always want something better and you dont take the time to appreciate where you are. I am always trying to do the next cool combo, or spin on one hand and do it better, or combo down to a shoulder hold from my hands and back up, but I never stop and truly appreciate how far ive come. This video reminded me to do that and just be a bit more considerate and humbled with myself. Awesome vid man and shoutout from South Africa!

[@rhondamann9947]

Great video! It was really interesting to see the progression over time… I know it is taking me a while to improve my strength and capabilities. Been working steadily for four solid years from not working out- barely lifting 10 lbs to getting ready for a powerlifting meet. I have come a long way and your video was really inspiring!

[@89lovely89]

Man, I'm two years in to my handstand journey. Hearing your story was inspiring and I can relate so much. Currently working on stalder to handstand, straight arm press and venturing into one arm. Loved your progress and so excited for your 10 year update! Haha

[@pureroyalities]

Love this!! Thank you for sharing, your channel is full of inspiration!

[@MadrasCofee]

Good one Bro. More than the success part , its the Life lesson you have given about how to approach something in Life and do it with effort step by step....and the Joy of the Journey. Love and Peace from india!

[@guyster]

This is the best handstand video out there! I really needed this. Thank you for making it. It’s had a great impact on me❤️

[@bigol7169]

So much footage!! Great video so well made and inspirational

[@Strengthside]

glad I had it all. It's a shame I didn't save even more of the early failures haha

[@theothomassen6066]

Great video and great story. Vera inspiring. Thank you for sharing this.

[@duncanbarker3673]

Yes... thanks! Already started and taking it slow. Love the tips and the progression Josh shot a lot dude. You and your teams videos are inspirational and informative, really love it and learn so much every time! Look forward to seeing the next 5 and watching my own progress along with it. From Jozi South Africa 🇿🇦 Bananas

[@agustinboveda8018]

I loved the video!! I enjoy to see how you have been progressing over time!! Thank you Josh! greetings from MElbourne / I am Agustin born in Argentina. And life brouth me here about 5 years ago!! Abrazo grande y muchas Gracias!

[@michiritz]

Excelent, thank you from Brazil

[@nromagnola]

Love your videos my dude! I turn 40 this year and I’m finally realizing how important movement is. I’ve been an endurance athlete and strength training junkie for 20 plus years and I’d love to make this year the beginning of my handstand journey. Your videos give me tons of motivation so thank you!

[@Strengthside]

That's awesome man. It's a well worth pursuit and it's actually pretty low intensity on the body once you get the base... this means you can train it for years to come! enjoy

[@cygarner1834]

Congrats on 5yers it's going to be great to see you and me in 5 more years.

[@40plusreasons]

Thank you for sharing!! This was super inspiring to watch

[@annahabanna]

8:40 the three tips on how to improve handstand and accelerate the growth.

[@Angry.Hippie]

Practicing handstands sounds fun. I’m gonna add it to my workouts!

[@farstrider79]

Yeah, been meaning to figure out where to fit it into my routine. It's impossible to practice everything!

[@travelingdan33]

Amazing video!! You are a legend! A wonderful reminder of patience and practice over time pays off. Love your work.

[@mcharbo8726]

Been wishing to get handstands happening for yrs, but ofc never made that committed effort. It's humbling to learn you spent 5 yrs smashing it out man. Props!

[@MuEnViFitness]

Great to see this Josh! Having fun in the progress is what counts, effort is reward enough

[@MuEnViFitness]

Lol, you have exploded in KZbin, what the hell. Congrats on that too haha

[@paulopmt1]

Really inspirational video, thanks for sharing it! You're right: "enjoy your 10s handstand". I'm on my way to my 60s and sometimes forget how hard it was to get on 40s! Thanks!!

[@kalimelokuba9626]

Thank you for this video and the 10 years journey of handstand practice, I’m 70 years old and always my child spirit within, my first handstand a yoga upside-down stance I learned from a mini book series, now I’m 70 and still with the same teen spirit, and I practice and follow as you suggesting tips and motivation so many thanks for sharing

[@jonathanbacon2646]

One year ago I started my journey. Seeing your video was really inspiring. I couldn't agree more with every single things you said. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and progress. Peace