one more thing, when pushing so intensely with the hand often the weight shifts to the heel of the hand and throws the body down, how might this be avoided? Thank you Jube, you are very talented..
Well that is a common problem. The key in my opinion is to open your shoulders (180 degrees) and finding the balance so that the wait is spread on your whole hand. it take time, but is achievable.
Ultimately while doing equlibre, you should rely on alignment and optimization of the movement, and not strength, thus you shouldn't be feeling that you are "pushing intensly"...Only "pushing" :-)
GOSH! Thank you so much!! please friends me if you have facebook ok? I was referring to the arm that is raising in the one handstand, when going to the fingertips, how does one keep that side of their body from crunching, reaching that shoulder toward floor, pulling ribcage in intensely on that side, or giving more focus to extending the foot that lines with the raised arm
I think you should invest more time in fixing your handstand (on two arm position). it will be very difficult to make the changes, and think about so many variables while working on one arm.
-when V-ing the legs, or folding the legs against the torso and going to one arm, what is the sensation because the "toes" as you said before, can no longer reach upward.. does the hip push up?
I assume you are referring to the large straddle. in this case you should push up from your shoulders (like in all positions) and perhaps try visualizing that your tail bone is "reaching up" and is above your supporting hand, or your head.
- do you pull you abbs and ribcage in to stay tight, or is it like pilates pulling in and up?
-on my left side I get that weightless direct upward feeling, but my right always feels like it collapses and I can't push and reach enough to shift the weight, my friend from the montreal circus school says the opposite side tends to collapse when shifting, how can this be avoided.
- I would go the same way like pilates (especially if you practice it on a regular basis) "pull it in and up", but make sure that you are breathing with no effort. it is essential for remaining in control, and minimizing movement.
- as for your second question, I wasn't clear what you referring to. are you talking about the supporting arm verses the lifted arm? is it the same when you work on both R and L one arm position? feet together or straddle position?
-where are you looking with your eyes and what is your head tilt, because i notice many handbalancers use tilt their head waay back, and that technically puts an arch in your spine and makes it harder to pull your rib cage in and extend.
- As opposed to contemporary gymnastics, where the head is tilted somewhat in, the head tilt (extension) helps in handbalancing. I wouldn't take it all the way out as it will create the arch as you mention, it will create strain on your neck, and also is not as aesthetic in my opinion. I am still working on pulling my rib cage in, and seeking the optimal line... and as for my visual cue... I look at the area between my thumb and my index finger.
The best way to work on this stuff is using the floor and the wall. When laying on the floor (facing down or up), or standing against the wall, try mimking the handstand position, and work on your position. The floor and the wall will help in your "search for the line". Technically speaking, you can have this pike you are talking about(if not exaggerated) as long as you in balance. it's a long process, which you should work on along with your handstand work...
Amazing! i've been training hand balancing for 3 years now and can one handed, not as well as you. maybe you could watch my video and give me some pointers?
I train my right side alot more than my left, i know this is bad.
did you start training your right and left at the same time?
Hey :] This is excellent man, I've recently started working on my hand balancing full time again, I have a second Circus School audition in July next year and in my original year, hand balancing was one of my weak points. You're excellent to watch in regards to form, very simple and clear to study. Thanks for uploading this :]
First off, your skills are amazing! I'm wondering something though. Is there a reason you have such a narrow stance in your regular hand stand? Such a narrow stance is going to make a descent to L sit impossible, as well as other positions more difficult, and also transitions to one stand more awkward and difficult. I imagine your narrow stance is for aesthetic value, but I wonder if you have any other reason/s.
Thanks for your comments! When I was doing gymnastics my Hands were a little wider, but since I shifted my training to hand balancing/ Equilibre, I believe that the arms should vertical at all times, hence my shoulder width... (as you see they are vertical and parallel to each other). When shifting the weight and going to one arm handstand position, the arms remain vertical to the ground and the only movement is upward. Do you do hand balancing? (one arm work)?
Thanks for your comment. I used to be a gymnast (I stopped 10 years ago) and indeed the arms were a little wider. Since I shifted towards handbalancing/ Equilibre, the arms a re a little closer to each other, thus becoming vertical to the floor and parallel to each other. When going to one arm handstand, the arm should remain vertical at all times. (well that's how I try to do it...:-)
I see. Yes I do, I can do one handed stands and I just find them easier to go into with a wider stance. If I have a narrow stance, it becomes more essential to go on the finger tips, like you do, to transition to one hand, with a wider stance, I can just lean from the palm of my other hand and get onto one hand which feel more comfortable. Maybe just my preference, maybe I should experiment more with a narrow stance.
Well, I actually try to spread the weight on to the whole hand, and the width of the hands should not change much as far as the pressure on the finger tips. what's important is opening/ extending your shoulders. when doing that there should be minimal pressure on the wrist or the finger tips.
Also, the leaning should be initiated from the toes, and then the extension of your shoulder should be directed upward.
Great variations. I'm always so impressed at the strength (particularly-in the scapular region) you have achieved! You are straight as an arrow my friend- cheers! S. Atlas
First, achieving control over one arm handstand requires years of technical work (not months)...
in a glance, the biggest problem you face in your quest towards achieving one arm handstand is that you bend your elbows. I don't know if it's your bone structure or not, but it definitely makes it harder to control like that.
I would invest some time in fixing the alignment in your 2 arm handstand...
Hey i have been practicing handstands for months but im nowhere near your level. i have been attempting for a 1 handed and could you check a couple of my videos for some pointers because im having trouble!
Well, the board is relatively new for me. I like the fact that at least for now, the environment in which I train is always the same (I can carry it with me.) it also provides me with visual cues that help with the one arm work. Eventually it shouldn't make a difference where I train or stand on my hand...
That platform is a great idea! I hate it when I get someplace, like a campground, and there is only loose gravel, really really tall grass or just plain old uneven broken ground to practice on. . . now if I had a cool platform like you I could bring it everywhere, I think I might just make one!
Ido Portal turned me towards your videos by the way. =)
one more thing, when pushing so intensely with the hand often the weight shifts to the heel of the hand and throws the body down, how might this be avoided? Thank you Jube, you are very talented..
kephns 2 years ago
Well that is a common problem. The key in my opinion is to open your shoulders (180 degrees) and finding the balance so that the wait is spread on your whole hand. it take time, but is achievable.
Ultimately while doing equlibre, you should rely on alignment and optimization of the movement, and not strength, thus you shouldn't be feeling that you are "pushing intensly"...Only "pushing" :-)
jube73 2 years ago
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kephns 2 years ago
GOSH! Thank you so much!! please friends me if you have facebook ok? I was referring to the arm that is raising in the one handstand, when going to the fingertips, how does one keep that side of their body from crunching, reaching that shoulder toward floor, pulling ribcage in intensely on that side, or giving more focus to extending the foot that lines with the raised arm
kephns 2 years ago
I think you should invest more time in fixing your handstand (on two arm position). it will be very difficult to make the changes, and think about so many variables while working on one arm.
jube73 2 years ago
-when V-ing the legs, or folding the legs against the torso and going to one arm, what is the sensation because the "toes" as you said before, can no longer reach upward.. does the hip push up?
kephns 2 years ago
I assume you are referring to the large straddle. in this case you should push up from your shoulders (like in all positions) and perhaps try visualizing that your tail bone is "reaching up" and is above your supporting hand, or your head.
jube73 2 years ago
- do you pull you abbs and ribcage in to stay tight, or is it like pilates pulling in and up?
-on my left side I get that weightless direct upward feeling, but my right always feels like it collapses and I can't push and reach enough to shift the weight, my friend from the montreal circus school says the opposite side tends to collapse when shifting, how can this be avoided.
kephns 2 years ago
- I would go the same way like pilates (especially if you practice it on a regular basis) "pull it in and up", but make sure that you are breathing with no effort. it is essential for remaining in control, and minimizing movement.
- as for your second question, I wasn't clear what you referring to. are you talking about the supporting arm verses the lifted arm? is it the same when you work on both R and L one arm position? feet together or straddle position?
jube73 2 years ago
-where are you looking with your eyes and what is your head tilt, because i notice many handbalancers use tilt their head waay back, and that technically puts an arch in your spine and makes it harder to pull your rib cage in and extend.
kephns 2 years ago
- As opposed to contemporary gymnastics, where the head is tilted somewhat in, the head tilt (extension) helps in handbalancing. I wouldn't take it all the way out as it will create the arch as you mention, it will create strain on your neck, and also is not as aesthetic in my opinion. I am still working on pulling my rib cage in, and seeking the optimal line... and as for my visual cue... I look at the area between my thumb and my index finger.
jube73 2 years ago
quick questions:
-when pulling the middle rib-cage in how do you avoid a "piking effect" on the legs?
kephns 2 years ago
The best way to work on this stuff is using the floor and the wall. When laying on the floor (facing down or up), or standing against the wall, try mimking the handstand position, and work on your position. The floor and the wall will help in your "search for the line". Technically speaking, you can have this pike you are talking about(if not exaggerated) as long as you in balance. it's a long process, which you should work on along with your handstand work...
jube73 2 years ago
Amazing! i've been training hand balancing for 3 years now and can one handed, not as well as you. maybe you could watch my video and give me some pointers?
I train my right side alot more than my left, i know this is bad.
did you start training your right and left at the same time?
Thanks
Jonny
JonnyOxtricks 2 years ago
Hey :] This is excellent man, I've recently started working on my hand balancing full time again, I have a second Circus School audition in July next year and in my original year, hand balancing was one of my weak points. You're excellent to watch in regards to form, very simple and clear to study. Thanks for uploading this :]
CircusNathaniel 2 years ago
First off, your skills are amazing! I'm wondering something though. Is there a reason you have such a narrow stance in your regular hand stand? Such a narrow stance is going to make a descent to L sit impossible, as well as other positions more difficult, and also transitions to one stand more awkward and difficult. I imagine your narrow stance is for aesthetic value, but I wonder if you have any other reason/s.
jamesters 2 years ago
Hi James,
Thanks for your comments! When I was doing gymnastics my Hands were a little wider, but since I shifted my training to hand balancing/ Equilibre, I believe that the arms should vertical at all times, hence my shoulder width... (as you see they are vertical and parallel to each other). When shifting the weight and going to one arm handstand position, the arms remain vertical to the ground and the only movement is upward. Do you do hand balancing? (one arm work)?
Ciao,
Yuval
jube73 2 years ago
Hi James,
Thanks for your comment. I used to be a gymnast (I stopped 10 years ago) and indeed the arms were a little wider. Since I shifted towards handbalancing/ Equilibre, the arms a re a little closer to each other, thus becoming vertical to the floor and parallel to each other. When going to one arm handstand, the arm should remain vertical at all times. (well that's how I try to do it...:-)
Do you do hand balancing? (one arm work).
Ciao,
Yuval
jube73 2 years ago
I see. Yes I do, I can do one handed stands and I just find them easier to go into with a wider stance. If I have a narrow stance, it becomes more essential to go on the finger tips, like you do, to transition to one hand, with a wider stance, I can just lean from the palm of my other hand and get onto one hand which feel more comfortable. Maybe just my preference, maybe I should experiment more with a narrow stance.
jamesters 2 years ago
Well, I actually try to spread the weight on to the whole hand, and the width of the hands should not change much as far as the pressure on the finger tips. what's important is opening/ extending your shoulders. when doing that there should be minimal pressure on the wrist or the finger tips.
Also, the leaning should be initiated from the toes, and then the extension of your shoulder should be directed upward.
jube73 2 years ago
very big respect man!!!
´DieS´
3runslovakiaDieS 2 years ago
hello . really so nice work i all time look your vido and all time wait for more ....
i hope you look my vido and tell me what i need more for be more good
no tell me practice bz all time i did
is more amprtant that i open my legs more
1981425bt0op0 2 years ago
Who the man is! Good Stuff Yuval!
fitnesstrainingbyjon 2 years ago
Coach Yuval,
Great variations. I'm always so impressed at the strength (particularly-in the scapular region) you have achieved! You are straight as an arrow my friend- cheers! S. Atlas
THEBODYPRACTICE 2 years ago
I really enjoy your vids. Thanks for posting.
vinceconditioning 2 years ago
Hello,
First, achieving control over one arm handstand requires years of technical work (not months)...
in a glance, the biggest problem you face in your quest towards achieving one arm handstand is that you bend your elbows. I don't know if it's your bone structure or not, but it definitely makes it harder to control like that.
I would invest some time in fixing the alignment in your 2 arm handstand...
Good luck, and let me know if I can help.
Ciao,
yuval
jube73 2 years ago
Hey i have been practicing handstands for months but im nowhere near your level. i have been attempting for a 1 handed and could you check a couple of my videos for some pointers because im having trouble!
AcroBrian 2 years ago
Well, the board is relatively new for me. I like the fact that at least for now, the environment in which I train is always the same (I can carry it with me.) it also provides me with visual cues that help with the one arm work. Eventually it shouldn't make a difference where I train or stand on my hand...
jube73 2 years ago
That platform is a great idea! I hate it when I get someplace, like a campground, and there is only loose gravel, really really tall grass or just plain old uneven broken ground to practice on. . . now if I had a cool platform like you I could bring it everywhere, I think I might just make one!
Ido Portal turned me towards your videos by the way. =)
NiftyVT 2 years ago
Man, that's killer! Great concentration...wish I could have you coach me. Does the platform do anything, or is it just for familiarity?
anakrousis 2 years ago