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