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Learn to Handstand with Mike - Episode 2

This week, Mike takes a look at the strength prerequisites of the wrists and shoulders - two very important aspects when looking to perform handstands.

This weeks episode builds on nicely from last week, where we focused on the wrist and shoulder mobility, and now progressing onto the important strengthening work. Maintaining a consistent tension throughout the body is crucial when looking to maintain the handstand position, and so Mike shows you a few exercises that will help to develop the strength required across these areas.

You should now be incorporating the mobility exercises from last week into your warm up. You can also add these exercises in too, so that the muscles are activated and ready to go.

Perform 3 Sets of:

Shoulder Dislocations x 60 Seconds
High Plank Circles x 30-60 Seconds

Go!