How to do a handstand
  • 1. What is the most important foundation for a handstand?
A) Core strength
B) Wrist flexibility
C) Strong shoulders
D) Flexible hamstrings
  • 2. What is the ideal hand placement for a handstand?
A) Shoulder-width apart
B) One hand in front of the other
C) Closer than shoulder-width
D) Wider than shoulder-width
  • 3. What is the 'banana back' position in a handstand?
A) A tilted pelvis
B) A perfectly straight back
C) An overly arched back
D) A rounded back
  • 4. Which of these is a good drill to practice for handstands?
A) Sit-ups
B) Squats
C) Push-ups
D) Wall walks
  • 5. What part of the body initiates the kick-up into a handstand?
A) The core
B) The head
C) The arms
D) The leg
  • 6. What is the primary focus when spotting a handstand?
A) Giving encouragement
B) Adjusting hand placement
C) Preventing a fall
D) Improving technique
  • 7. What should you do if you start to fall over in a handstand?
A) Bend your knees
B) Fall straight down
C) Cartwheel out
D) Try to hold on longer
  • 8. What is the term for shifting weight between hands for balance?
A) Palm adjustment
B) Knuckle control
C) Hand walking
D) Finger tipping
  • 9. Which muscle group is crucial for controlling the handstand's shoulder position?
A) Trapezius
B) Serratus anterior
C) Pectorals
D) Biceps
  • 10. What is the purpose of pressing actively through your shoulders?
A) To show off
B) To create stability
C) To make it easier to kick up
D) To improve wrist flexibility
  • 11. How can you improve your balance in a handstand using your gaze?
A) Look straight ahead
B) Close your eyes
C) Focus on a point between your hands
D) Look at the ceiling
  • 12. Why are wrist warm-ups important before handstand practice?
A) To increase strength
B) To prevent injuries
C) To improve balance
D) To make the handstand easier
  • 13. What does 'hollow body' refer to in handstand training?
A) Engaging core and rounding the back slightly
B) Sticking your stomach out
C) Arching the back
D) Relaxing the core
  • 14. What is the best surface to practice handstands on when starting out?
A) Sand
B) A soft mat
C) A hard floor
D) Grass
  • 15. How often should you practice handstands to see improvement?
A) Every day for hours
B) Once a month
C) Once a week
D) Several times a week
  • 16. What is 'needle' in handstand lingo?
A) A type of handstand grip
B) A straight line from hands to toes
C) A pike position
D) A bent back
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a common handstand variation?
A) Pike handstand
B) Elbow stand
C) Straddle handstand
D) One-arm handstand
  • 18. What is the purpose of a 'tuck' position drill?
A) To learn to fall safely
B) To develop core control
C) To increase shoulder flexibility
D) To improve wrist strength
  • 19. Why is shoulder flexibility important for handstands?
A) Reduces wrist strain
B) Allows for proper alignment
C) Increases leg strength
D) Improves balance directly
  • 20. What is a 'press' in handstand terms referring to?
A) Lifting into a handstand from a seated or standing position
B) A type of wrist exercise
C) A static handstand position
D) Pressing actively through your shoulders
  • 21. What is a good way to improve shoulder mobility?
A) Dislocates with a PVC pipe
B) Bench press
C) Yoga
D) Bicep curls
  • 22. What does 'active flexibility' refer to?
A) Being able to move your limbs in a range of motion on your own
B) Having flexible hamstrings
C) Being able to do the splits
D) Being able to get into a stretch with assistance
  • 23. What does 'passive flexibility' refer to?
A) Being able to get into a stretch with assistance
B) Being able to move your limbs in a range of motion on your own
C) Being able to do the splits
D) Having flexible hamstrings
  • 24. Which of these drills can improve shoulder control?
A) Scapular retractions
B) Crunches
C) Calf raises
D) Pull ups
  • 25. Which of these is an important cue for correct handstand alignment?
A) Stack your shoulders over your wrists
B) Bend your knees
C) Keep your legs relaxed
D) Look at your toes
  • 26. What is the purpose of practicing handstand shapes like tuck, pike and straddle?
A) To make your handstand more impressive
B) To increase leg flexibility
C) To develop body awareness
D) To improve balance directly
  • 27. How can you work on handstand endurance?
A) By doing more kick-ups
B) By using wrist weights
C) By practicing holding for longer periods
D) By eating more protein
  • 28. What is the role of the glutes in maintaining a handstand?
A) They help stabilize the pelvis
B) They aren't important
C) They provide power for the kick-up
D) They prevent back bending
  • 29. How can you modify handstand practice if you have wrist pain?
A) Ignore the pain and push through it
B) Wear wrist braces only
C) Practice more often
D) Use parallettes
  • 30. If you find that you're consistently falling backwards, what should you adjust?
A) Bend your knees
B) Kick up harder
C) Arch your back more
D) Press more actively through your shoulders
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