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