Introduction to Handstands 

6-Week Beginner Program
Starts Sunday 22 March

09:30-10:30am

 

Note, we cap these programs to 10 participants so that we can provide sufficient coaching.  Please book early as these programs do sell out!

 

Have you ever wanted to learn a handstand but assumed it was only for gymnasts or elite athletes? Or perhaps unaware of the tremendous strength and the myriad of health benefits of training this way?

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This six-week Introduction to Handstands program is designed specifically for complete beginners. No experience is required, and there is no expectation that you must go upside down in the early sessions.

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Instead, we focus on building the foundations required to safely and successfully learn the skill.

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What You Will Learn

A handstand is not just about kicking your legs up - it is a full-body skill built on three essential elements:

• Strength and stability

• Mobility and flexibility

• Balance and coordination

 

Throughout the program you will learn:

• Wrist, shoulder, and core preparation

• Foundational strength and compression drills

• Mobility and flexibility needed for a two-arm, straight, free-standing handstand

• Proper body alignment and positioning

• How balance works and how to develop it

• Safe entry and exit techniques

• Confidence when working upside down

 

Our classes include structured preparation for the wrists, shoulders, hips, and core, followed by drills that progressively develop the physical attributes required for handstands.  Many of these drills are done on the ground and are challenging workouts in their own right.

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Who This Program Is For

This program is suitable for:

✔ Complete beginners
✔ Anyone curious about learning handstands
✔ Members wanting to improve strength, mobility, and body control
✔ Anyone who enjoys learning new movement skills

 

All drills are scalable to your level, and participants work within their own ability.

 

What Happens After the Program

By the end of the six weeks, participants will have built the strength, mobility, and technical understanding needed to progress into our mainstream handstand training classes at Gravity Laboratory.  Here you will achieve your two-arm straight free-standing handstand and you can then progress to learning shapes, Handstand Push-ups, One-Arm and more advanced training as your interest dictates.

 

This program provides the foundations that make long-term handstand training safe, enjoyable, and achievable.

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Important Notes

• Open to all ages and fitness levels
• No prior experience required
• No requirement to go upside down
• Expect a great full-body workout

 

Handstands are a fun and rewarding journey - this program simply provides the right starting point to save you months in achieving this body mastery skill!