Straddle L press to handstand

Straddle L press to handstand
(Robbie, age 22)

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• gymnastics
• straddle
• press
• handstand
• conditioning
• north
• carolina
• 2007

[AfroPK]

I can do a straddle L sit and a straddle press but i am sure that i cant do a straddle l sit to handstand. How can i progress up to this point?

[LauraEileen488]

hmm, not sure, but there is one exercise that may help. stand in a straddle position and place your hands on the ground in front of u. lean forward a little and lift yourself up like u are starting a press. then try to lower yourself into a straddle L sit without letting your feet touch the ground.

[RxTim]

my arms are short, is it possible for me to do this?

[LauraEileen488]

yeah i think so, you may just have to develop greater straddle flexibility and more hip strength than someone with longer arms

[Sameronei]

hi, how often and how do you strech? i started two weeks ago, and now all hurts, i cant go on, but i am not more flexible,

help

johannes

[LauraEileen488]

when i get into my stretch (pike, split, etc.), i squeeze the muscles i want to stretch for about 20sec, then i relax my muscles and go further into the stretch and hold for 20sec. i like to do a few repetitions of this. i never sit in stretches for long periods of time or stretch to the point of intense pain. i stretch about twice a week, but that is just to maintain the flexibility i already have. only after stretching everyday over a period of months do i see notable gains in flexibility.

[fachailoo]

Hi, I'm trying to do a straddle press against the wall but I'm having problems getting my legs off the ground and hips up. I tried to squeeze my core tight but it doesn't seem to be the correct way, any tips?

[TheMeuro]

great

[AfroPK]

Ill try that when my back isnt bothering me anymore. Thanks a bunch for the tip

[LauraEileen488]

thank you! i don't believe i was sagging my shoulders, i try to be as long and tight as possible