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