handstand

DON'T LURK... Join The Discussion!

Members see FEWER ads

Join Log in
Recent contents Top users
  1. GetaGrip

    Cast Handstands

    Last year I did cast handstands with my legs together, but bent and I was horribly arched. This year I did straddle cast, but it just looks funny and I usually go over as well (and my legs never really come together). I was considering going back to normal casts this year, but I was wondering...
  2. M

    Handstand and/or floor bars

    My DD is asking me to purchase a floor/handstand bar. 1) is this safe to purchase for home use, 2) if so, what length (48 or 60 inches) and height (6 or 12 inches) is best, 3) some paralettes come in pairs and some single, which is preferrable, 4) any suggestions on brand, type, etc? Muchas...
  3. R

    Handstand Half Pirouette on Bars.... what is it rated?

    Is handstand half turn a B or a C?
  4. M

    correcting bent legs in straddle cast handstands

    This question is from my L7 daughter who wants to know how to correct her slightly bent legs in her straddle cast to handstand. She says she keeps trying and focusing on them but they are still bent. They bend as her hips rise to get into the straddle postion. Once she acheives the straddle they...
  5. All Chalked Up

    Kip Cast to Handstand

    I have recently been working really hard on my kip cast to handstand. My kip-casts to vertical are clean and I have no trouble with them, so I've been trying to cast to handstand. I'm not able to get my toes far enough up with good form! It drives me nuts. If anyone has any drills or...
  6. NewtoGym

    The importance of straddle press handstands

    What is the importance of straddle press handstands. I know it is a strength exercise, but it seems to be everywhere on youtube and I know that TOPS tests it. Our gym does not seem to work these (at least they haven't started in my daughter's level nor have I ever seen any girl do them in the...
  7. G

    Parents Could use the "not going over on cast to handstand" and "squat on" fairies!!

    Please send the fairies to NYC tomorrow around noon. DD sure could use them. She had a tough practice on bars tonight. Kept going over on her cast to handstand on the high bar and missing her squat on. I tried to lighten the mood and told her at least she got all the bad ones out tonight and...
  8. mustlovejumping

    fear of handstand on beam!

    I'm almost 20 and just started an adult gym class in June. At first I was really good with beam and was able to get easy jumps and leaps and even a full turn (because I was a dancer for 14 years). I had my cross hanstand on medium beam and was totally fine with it. Then in August last year I had...
  9. mustlovejumping

    fear of cross handstand on beam!

    I'm almost 20 and just started an adult gym class in June. At first I was really good with beam and was able to get easy jumps and leaps and even a full turn (because I was a dancer for 14 years). I had my cross hanstand on medium beam and was totally fine with it. Then in August last year I had...
  10. J

    Injury in senior year of hs

    I have been in gymnastics for 7 years and 3 months ago I came across my first major injury. I was working on front handspring fronts on vault and dislocated my shoulder. I ended up taring the cartilage which required surgery. I had my surgery about a moth ago and now waiting to get back to my...
  11. M

    How come usag frowns on straddle cast handstands

    I was reading on the usa gymnastics web site that for the elite compulsary routines that there is a .5 deduction for straddling up on cast handstands and also for straddling up on front giants. Why don't they want to see this. I have seen elites like Bridget Sloan do this. And of course this...
  12. P

    a handstand roll on floor and tap swings on bar

    hi! i coach level B girls here in finland. they are between ages 7 and 11 and our level B is comparable to USAG level 3. Link Removed is pretty easy to learn, but the girls have some problems with a handstand roll on floor. some of them bend their arms and pike their body too early so the...
  13. C

    Handstand :D

    I just have to say that I'm very, very proud of my self. Today, after 2 years of attempts I can do * drum roll*... A KIP CAST HANDSTAND!!!! Yay yayz :D I sure hope that I don't jinx it *knocks on wood for the third time*, I've been trying for sooo long. I casted over at least 8 times and...
    • CamSeawind
    • Thread
    • handstand
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Gymnast Forum
  14. marie83

    Your 5 top tips/exercises for cast to handstand

    Hi, I'm struggling to get my gymnasts to cast to handstand at the moment - they are just beginning however, so I know I have to be patient I thought it would be helpful for me and others if you could post your top 5 tips for getting that handstand, as I'm currently struggling for ideas! I've...
  15. G

    Help! beam handstand trouble

    So my handstands on beam used to be perfectly vertical and then one day, i guess i twisted accidently and missed the beam. It didnt hurt or anything, but i guess it just scared me and now i can't do them anymore! I can do them on low beam fine, but when i get to the actual beam i freak out and...
  16. G

    3/4 handstand deductions

    I'm from Australia so it would be good if an aussie coach could answer this :) I have just recently been bumped up to level 2. In level 2 they require a 3/4 handstand. My handstand looks more like a 1/4 handstand or a needle kick with my leg coming about 12 inches off the beam. my 1st leg to...
  17. L

    Handstand Forward Roll: bent or straight arms

    I've been working on my handstand forward rolls in class. Everyone in the class, even the newbies, have no trouble with them, but I can't seem to get them. When I first did them with a spot I automatically was rolling out of them with straight arms, but the coach said to first do them with bent...
  18. Mom2Brats

    Handstand vault??

    Could somebody explain to me what the gymnast is going for in a handstand vault? Maybe point me to a You Tube video of someone doing is beautifully and then tell me why? I can't for the life of me tell a difference between a good vault and a bad one. The other events... sure, they kind of make...
  19. gymbaby12

    Straddle/pike press handstands

    Ok, so for a few weeks now, I've been working on a straddle press handstand. I get my legs equal with my shoulders ( I don't really know how to explain this) but then I can't get my legs up. Does anyone have any drills and conditioning? I want this skill really bad then eventually want to work...
  20. MdGymMom01

    Beam Handstand help

    My dd has been working on a handstand that she wants to put in her beam routine. She will be repeating the same level as last year (which is comparable to Level 5 USAG). This is a pretty risky move for her since she often arches too much in her handstand and then goes over and can't save it...

New Posts

Back