This is a skill that I have been working on with the long term goal being a perfect handstand without the need to "kick up". Taking this approach, I will be able to just Stand up into a hand stand from various static positions.
The first progression in achieving this is called "Frog Stand". This helps to begin to learn how to balance on your hands, strengthens your wrists and shoulders and also helps to develop "Bent Arm Strength". I spent about 6 months on learning this one to ensure the health/safety of my wrists. Your wrist can be injured quite easily through Calisthenics and Skills training so conditioning and strengthening my wrists was a top priority in my mind.
Once I became comfortable with frog stand and I could hold it comfortably for 30 seconds, it was time to progress the movement into Crow Pose by lifting my hips up higher in order to have my knees up on my triceps. This progression requires more core strength in order to lift your hips and also increases the load on your shoulders and arms/wrists and requires more balance to stay stable.
It has been 4-5 months now that I have been working this one and I am feeling pretty comfortable in Crow Pose now. I am currently just working on achieving a comfortable; perfect form 30 second hold before working on the next progression. For the next progression will begin to take my knees off my arms completely, one at a time.
When it comes to Calisthenics Skill Training, you cannot be in any kind of a hurry. Rushing skills training will only result in injury and sloppy form so it isn't worth it.
Enjoy the Journey, Celebrate your Successes & Keep Progressing!
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Excellent post @metalbrushes !
That's good advice about not rushing things to avoid injury. When I first started with calisthenics I made that mistake many times before I got the message.
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I made that mistake early on also because I wanted to be able to do all the cool tricks :P
I think it is just one of those things that each individual needs to learn...how far is too far and how long does it takes to progress to the next level. Its all about learning to listen to your body i suppose.
Nice progress, very inspiring!
Woah! This is very impressive!
Thanks man :D
Nice work.I love it. Keep progresing!
i think if you keep on practicing you will near perfection keep it up
I will, Thanks! @monjan
Practice until Perfection!
Heh you're doing great, almost there, 2018 will handstands year all over the world, its growing hehe :)
You're doing great!
Thanks so much :)
Just how strong are you're arms to be able to support your whole body!? You are obviously stronger than me and I'm a big guy myself. I've put you on my "not to piss off" list. But in all seriousness I can see that your doing great progress in your calisthenics training. It's only a matter of time till you reach your goal. Keep it up and good luck!
Hahaha no worries I dont get angry easily lol your safe ;)
lmao
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Nice crow pose! It’s one of my favorite arm balances 😊
Amazing Crow Pose! It's inspirational so much. Upvoted.
So impressive!
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