How to handstand: handstand tutorial

[Deanhenry94]

Do you need a lot of shoulder strength for this ?

[MrGavcunningham]

loving the n64 in the background

[Eacott1234]

i've been doing real well with the handstand, but lately i've been having a real hard problem with kicking up my legs, i either fall short or i kick way to hard and just completely fall over. I can't find the right balance for the life of me, any ideas?

[rangerroor]

I have those socks

[CalisthenicsAndy]

Jan 19 2010 --- Feb 16 2012...

HOLY CRAP the transformation

[Lyraic0]

Is it good if I can do a wall handstand for 1 minute?? and what sort of exercise do I need to do so I can hold it for longer?? sorry for my bad english.. :D

[FuriousTotalBoy]

What muscle groups are needed for handstand stability?

[FakeSnake84]

challenge accepted !

[itzmagic121]

why did his shirt have to be off

[annoyed0]

i can't kick high enough :(

[xTheMansterx]

@annoyed0 Your just too scared too....

[annoyed0]

@xTheMansterx now i have another problem. I managed to do a handstand, but i become too scared when i am in the handstand position. So scared that i bend my arms and end up crashing my head on the floor :(

[ImTheJetsetter]

Did his shirt really have to be off for this?

[MaLcH10R]

@ImTheJetsetter he would look sillier if the shirt were bunched up by his face.

[LoZxZetas]

I cant do it cuase when i go on it my Legs are bended and when i try to unbend them i fall foward Got any tips?

[dhanis1991]

Before I practice this, I used to do the wall handstand...then I started to try it without a support from a wall through this tutorial video ,and yes...at first I keep falling and falling 'till finally I can hold it for at least 3 seconds now, thx btw for showing us how to do it

[toggaM1337]

do we need to haver overpowered arms?

[entro819]

Ughh im too weak for this ):

[mattlikesgraciebarra]

@entro819 hindu pushups.

[masterfan0]

One hint for you guys. Just keep practicing it. I don't suggest you to use wall. I started year ago and now I can hold it more than a minute and I'm able to do 8 handstand pushups and 3 tucked planche to handstand (3 in a row). Remember. Keep practicing and It'll come eventually. Never give up.

[emojki2008]

totally awesome tutorial, thank you

[jackyboiii]

should i practice them next to my tv?

[McSmile07]

u kno.. im not a superman :D

[FitnessFAQs]

@McSmile07 You can do it!

[dsagvdgr]

who much time you trained for doing a hanstand ??

[FitnessFAQs]

@dsagvdgr I started in 2008, took me a few months of consistently training it to obtain a repeatable 10-20 second hold

[McSmile07]

@dsagvdgr like 5 times a day but i dont have so much muscles ;dd i can do a baby freeze ^^ :D

[RussianStandard74321]

@McSmile07 but impossible is nothing pussy xD

[luisadniel]

you have a N64 :D, good tutorial

[YellowBoysyt]

i tried the wall handstand and my arms gave out and i fell on my head. D":

[horsecrazee1616]

How long does it take to get used to being in a handstand? say I can do i against a wall for 30 seconds. What should my goal time be? P.S. I almost broke my neck doing the elbow thing I think I'll leave that one out

[Jacer44]

you are my hero u have learned me how to hand stand u are the best :D !

[jnaruto123]

I really like the new arm hand stand workout, another workout to prepare for handstands i like to do are frog stands. i can't really explain it but you can find tutorials for it. good job on the video!

[najinajina]

Hey Daniel it's me again!

I'm getting the routine from you soon!! :D

Just a question I wanted to ask you. Last time whenever I did the kick up into the wall, my head keeps hitting the wall! Hahaha!

have you experienced that? Any solution for that? THANKS!

[sred14]

LOL@2SIDE Y FJCKING

[FitnessFAQs]

@2SidedDimension There is always a risk with everything in life, be careful.

[TheSiamiesTwins]

@2SidedDimension Im a 13 year old and i go to Acro (gymnastics) Every Sunday, I've been doing handstands since i started. You don't just get a handstand in a snap you need to know how to know how to hold ur body weight, that's why you should do push ups. Another thing, there are very small important steps while doing a handstand, so might as well learn those first. And yes you do need lost of practice to get them right. So dont go cursing off a person how you hurt yourself for your own mistakes

[Jacer44]

@2SidedDimension fuck you u are wrong :D !

[cjhaylang]

@2SidedDimension stupid :P your the mother fucker . because is not that easy stupid son of an ass . you cant get that perfectly with one try stupid :P

[VeradoonKing]

@2SidedDimension

keep up the practice once your injury is gone!

[TopTiikzMG]

@2SidedDimension lol ur stupid

[Da808punk]

24 people hurt themselves doing this XD bwahaha

[FitnessFAQs]

@Da808punk People need more patience dont you agree?

[Da808punk]

@FitnessFAQs i do agree people need patience and practice a lot of it.

[FitnessFAQs]

@iLOVEtoCHEER1910 Did he freak out? haha

[MsMelie1]

And don't forget... Practice with your shirt off because your shirt isn't necessary.

[FitnessFAQs]

@MsMelie1 No doubt, who even owns one these days?

[jeison5antiago]

great tutorial mate! thanks!

[FitnessFAQs]

@jeison5antiago Thank you for watching! 

[rikimaru342]

great tutorial man thanks

so just to summerize when you have the feeling to fall down do you bend your waist then bend the elbows to recover ? or you just bend your elbows to recover?

[hellodisco18]

So if I do forearm/wrist workouts, and stretch every day then my wrists will eventually be able to hold my body weight and become more flexible??

[divagirl101xo]

For some reason I can't kick up. Like if someone pulls my legs up, I can hold myself just fine. I just get really scared of hitting my head or falling. Any advice?

[080406ankur]

thanx dude....i need some help as i have the problem with falling back but now i m gonna try ur thing...

[littlebluetelephone]

dude put a shirt on!!!!!

[kamaks06]

i've been trying this for the past 3 months n i still haven't got it...........this is so difficult!!!!!!

[bbenny0310]

@kamaks06 Don't give up. Have you learned how to roll out forward? I've been practicing for almost 2 months and i can hold a handstand for about 30 seconds. try to learn the roll out(to put one shoulder down). it helped me get over the fear of slamming down forward.

[FitnessFAQs]

@kamaks06 Keep working never give up, it will come !

You learned to walk so you can do this too :D

[orpher99]

every time i do the wrist roll thing they crack

[Clifton100]

@orpher99 mine too. oh well i guess.

[ChiNgkWaLi]

@TheGirlFallenKnight i think it's the part that after we do the handstand it's the time where we get dizzy . and like my eyes is on fire .

[ChiNgkWaLi]

dude your face is turning red =D like mine , every time i attempt to hand stand lol.

[Th4b3stguy64]

Nice TV ;)

[ozboybrian]

I was practicing, trying for like 2 hours a day. Error, Error, Error. Eventually you get it.

Took me a few weeks.

[FitnessFAQs]

@ozboybrian You should post a video response to this video showing your handstand hold, I'm interested to see :)

[ozboybrian]

Don't bend your wrists like that. It's not good for them.

But the wrists rolls are good for them.

[adiboo16]

whenever I do a handstand i can't hold it for long because whenever I breath out I begin to shake and flip foward so I can only hold my handstand as long as I can hold my breath which isn't long while doing a handstand. I can do a headstand and elbow stand all ready but I'm only ten what would you suggest?

[FitnessFAQs]

@adiboo16 Practice going upside down against a wall and breathing normally, then attempt to do them freestanding whilst you keep breathing. It's a psychological thing.

[adiboo16]

@FitnessFAQs cool thx

[kill4annah]

nintendo 64!

[novaordemxisto]

tks dude!!



[FitnessFAQs]

@novaordemxisto No problem!

[TheShroudy]

N64 !!! YEAHHH!

Nice tut. btw :D

[FitnessFAQs]

@TheShroudy Cheers, N64 is the best

[bieberfever2256]

ok im a beginner well not relly i knew how to balance wen i was littl ebut now i dont so i just balance on the wall its relly halpes :)

[FawkkYoCouch]

I just want to learn hand stands for the handstand pushups

[kamaks06]

@FitnessFAQs .......how much time did you practice to get a handstand for about 10 seconds????

[FitnessFAQs]

@kamaks06 1 month of practicing 4-5 times per week.

[coreyologist]

curious, it seems like you rock back and then kick up into a hand stand, are you doing that, i will try that because I normally try to kick up but i dont go all the way up, but i will try that little rocking motion i see you doing

[paulat365]

thanks dude

[SwizzyD30]

I just notice that I never took a lesson but I can handstand for as long as I want it became as easy as walking on my feet.....

[ghostovadose]

N64, is the shit!!



[pheonix1754]

wellll.thxalot.now i c how not to practice hndstnd-frwd rolls,and u throw n 1 wth elbows bnt.i'v gotten to 3 hndstd pshups/wall,but that bnt lbw thng is dwn the road,but ontheway.muchfun.(that 60"tv thng?)whoow(-:

[paynehunter]

@pheonix1754 Can you translate in english pls?

[HeyHeyItsMikaAndEm]

i cant even do the fucking headstand...

[gsiegel6]

Is that an N64 shoved in the corner?

[MrFelipe1015]

I should mention that muscle to do the handstand please help and respond

[dNxPrestige]

can you do a handstand balance tutorial?

[GIwillo]

thanks dude.very nice video!

[kristalandplus]

holy shit, iv'e been doing the wall ones, and it's helped heaps with the warming up excersizes thanks heaps! :) your pro as!!!

[FitnessFAQs]

@kristalandplus Thanks for the kind comment, glad you found it informative. Keep it up!

[dancergirl4life4ever]

Nice tutorial. I have been looking for one like this but most of other tutorials only showed people doing handstands and telling us to do it "like this" XD

Thanks a lot. I am gonna go try it out :D

[rockmaster987]

u should try breakdancing xD

[FitnessFAQs]

@rockmaster987 I don't think I am creative enough ;(

[Dat0Weird0Guy]

Starting today, i will be applying what I have learned here. Thanks :)



[FitnessFAQs]

@Dat0Weird0Guy Many months have passed, how did you go? 

[Dat0Weird0Guy]

@FitnessFAQs better to say the least. i have much more control now. I actually have the choice of walking when i do a handstand, instead of walking to offset falling. thank you

[TheKisinho17]

how long did you need to learn it ?

[blondyboy88]

how long can you do a handstand. i bet you could do it for freakin ever ur so ripped

[FitnessFAQs]

@blondyboy88 Several minutes.

[BooBoo1234eva]

Everytime i try to do it i do a flip -.-

[ProsteSomArki]

Well here in Slovakia we call this type of body a Cupboard :D im my language "Skriňa" :D

[elvisguerra]

A tip for beginers: DON'T PRACTICE NEAR A 60' LCD TV!

[klamath632]

@elvisguerra just out of curiosity, wouldn't I need to be on a raised platform in the middle of Texas Stadium to practice anywhere near a sixty foot television?

[SKATER3604]

@elvisguerra Now U Tell ME!!!

[Nabihah193]

@elvisguerra Why?

[elvisguerra]

@Nabihah193 just a joke....but if you have a TV like the guy of the tutorial, but not his skill, you can have a disaster.......

[bluetube147]

@elvisguerra To late now

[ThePurdydude]

@elvisguerra too late lol

[MrUniversall]

Are you elbows supposed to locked? Or are they supposed to be a little bent? I feel like i'm going to hyper-extend my elbows haha

[FitnessFAQs]

@MrUniversall Arms must be straight.

[taqqi786]

I dont flip forward I end up going backward unintentionally any tips ? I can get into a proper handstand for about 10 secs

[iVodda]

i keep flipping over ):

[chobybutcher]

Is it normal to feel very dizzy in your first attempts?

[FitnessFAQs]

@chobybutcher Yes, don't forgot to breath

[chikkmagneet]

@chobybutcher oh yeah of course. It may be because of how you're eating but mostly its because you're just not used to be upside down. Also it happens to me when i'm tired. haha

[lotjepetotje100]

nice tv xD

[blaadee52]

how to stand on your dick lol look at 2:27 to 2:47

[TheDslide]

yo what's up i have a little problem ! The problem is when im like u @4:11 in your video i fall foward .What is the problem i don't get it ? (btw: im not weak or fat) but i can only stay in a hanstand position for about 3-4sec then i fall forward or back ward ! Ah and something special i have i have little hands i mean yeah if this can help u to find out the problem i have..... I would be so thankful if u help me !

[iWatermelonHD]

i luv the white muscalsssssss

[ww2ize]

fagot estupido

[theawesomeness112]

18 people are mad cause they tried this and faceplanted lol haa

[Vedhoggaren]

thnx mate I will try it out

[DumbDumbGirl96]

i keep flipping over. i have bad balance :(

[FormatxCwalk]

oh man imagine if he hits the tv

[FitnessFAQs]

@FormatxCwalk Not going to lie, certain 'things' have been broken when I was learning the handstand

[iluviesther]

....was it really that necessary to not wear a shirt?? haha :p

[asskickerfoo]

@iluviesther much more comfortable while doing a hs + you can see shoulders, back and elbows clearly.

[DirtyFan2]

dang when i stand on hands my blood comes to head.. what i do..??

[FitnessFAQs]

@DirtyFan2 Keep breathing, or else the pressure will build up. You are most likely holding your breath.

[shamroo7]

I got it now !! thank you !! really the best video !:)

[FitnessFAQs]

@shamroo7 Awesome this makes me happy to read comments like this, post a video response.

[danielhinton13579]

i like you door

[tuvinh34]

wow you're strong

[FitnessFAQs]

@tuvinh34 Thanks buddy 

[DeedsOfaDreamer]

Hm i'm doing it ..but sometimes i fall down like my arms arent able to keep my body up ...i need to keep practicing my arms, right?

[AntoinetteAcosta]

Nice!!!

[dapurpleowl]

Oh my gosh! your the first aussie i've seen on youtube! I'm Australian as well. Thanxs! your tute is great! i can now how a handstand for about 20 secs. (Which is 20 more than before!)

[FitnessFAQs]

@dapurpleowl Great to hear, you should make a video response.

[dapurpleowl]

@FitnessFAQs Uhhh.... A video response? Thanks... but no thanks :)

[jrk987]

@dapurpleowl haven't you heard of marcusbondi?

[fizzylemon7]

you are SO FITT AND SEXXYY!!! call me!!!

[dani69petrov]

Thanks for the tutorial mate.

R U British ???

[MrMuscleman66]

I CONT DO IT EVEN WITH A WALL ANYTHING I CANT DO IT CANT CANT CANT DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dani69petrov]

@MrMuscleman66 Anything is possible, keep trying and don't give up.

[MrMuscleman66]

@dani69petrov NO I GIVE UP!!!!!!!!!

[princess345ist]

@MrMuscleman66

i no i do to i hate it but my mum is forcing me to do gym with handstands, cartweels and stuff like that

[MrMuscleman66]

@princess345ist  stupid handstand is ruining my life AHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[ThePurpleBoom]

@MrMuscleman66 way to say positive :D

[xyzdtl]

all I can do is the bail out technique, if not for your bail-out i would have gone smashing the floor with the back of my head LOL

[Emdiea]

@FitnessFAQs ... I am in my mid-twenties. Do you think i am a bit old for starting this kind of training? ... If not, how many times a day or week do i need to practice to be able to stand on my hand. Thanks.

[elitesniperface]

nice video very helpful, thank you

[Giff192]

Yes, as was said, extremely helpful tutorial, thanks much guy, and keep it up, great job and very nice handstand ;-) And once again, thanks for great tutorial :)

[SchokoSchlagSahne]

first rule to do a fitness tutorial

never wear a shirt or something

[michaelareyes143]

:o abs ;)

[SquabNation]

Thanks but I can't get balance in the first place I'm too far forward or to far back and I can't get into the neutral position can u make a video on that pls :)

[kamaks06]

how long should we stay with our legs towards the wall?

[4DiamondsKid]

cool you have a nintendo 64

[thechampHLR]

just cant do it

[Hitman9897]

you heave amazing back

[FitnessFAQs]

@Hitman9897 It is all about the pull ups and handstand for shoulders/back :)

[nickgblades]

super helpful thank you

[SorryItsMyBad]

2:40 looks like a boner

[BboyAdflicto]

I just can't find the balance... :(

[johnnybravo937]

lol i just fell on my head

[dondeestamarie]

....is it really necessary for you to be shirtless while doing this?