2 Block Handstand Step
The 2 Block Handstand Step is a handstand exercise that develops control and strength throughout the shoulder girdle and core. This full body exercise builds upon an already solid 1 Arm Handstand.
- Type Of Exercise: Skill
- Muscles: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back, Abdominals
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Equipment: Handstand Blocks
2 Block Step
![2 Block Handstand Step 1 2 Block Handstand Step Beginning](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/H3SE8-01.jpg)
![2 Block Handstand Step 2 2 Block Handstand Step End](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/H3SE8-02.jpg)
![2 Block Handstand Step 3 2 Block Handstand Step](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com/gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2BlockStep.jpg)
- Begin in a free handstand on handstand blocks.
- Grip the blocks with either two (index, middle) or three fingers (index, middle, ring) on the front edge of the block.
- Straddle your legs apart wide and shift some weight to your right arm.
- Flip the left block on its side, shift to your left, and do the same with the right block.
- Now shift back to your right and stand the left block up tall.
- Balance on the tall end, do the same with the right block, and reverse the steps back to flat blocks.
- The stability required on one arm will now increase as it will require slightly longer to manipulate and turn the block to the desired edge.
- Count that entire sequence as one rep and repeat.
![2 Block Handstand Step 4 2 Block Walk](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/alt-2BlockWalk.jpg)
- Exercise: 2 Block Walk
- Type of Exercise: Skill
- Muscles: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back, Abdominals
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Equipment: Handstand Blocks
![2 Block Handstand Step 5 5 Finger 1 Arm Handstand](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/alt-5Finger1ArmHS.jpg)
- Exercise: 5 Finger 1 Arm Handstand
- Type of Exercise: Skill
- Muscles: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back, Abdominals
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Equipment: Handstand Blocks