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