Women Press handstands

[Gym_momma]

There seems to be such a focus on press handstands at a young age (eg. Tops testing). Any advice for a young gymnast who struggles to make her Press? Hopefully doesn't preclude a gymnast from reaching higher level options down the road.

 

[Dahlialover]

Almost all young gymnasts struggle with press handstands. Building up the strength and technique to accomplish this skill takes time and practice. And kids lose this skill pretty easily too. It’s just a thing to keep working on.

 

[Gymgirl84]

Press handstands are a good indicator of a good flexibility-strength-body weight ratio. Which usually correlates with good physical qualities for gymnastics. But it is not absolute and there have been good successful level 10/elite/ncaa gymnasts that struggled with them.
Also, it is very common for some high level gymnasts to lose it after growth.