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Started by DiTi, October 19, 2013 · 2 Replies · 5,477 Views
most of gymnasts say that in a handstand hands should be placed just like on a push ups position but i have
seen some pro handbalancers on youtube and their hands are a bit turned to the side. which hand postion do u think is best for handstands. i have found that i have the most control when im doing a close grip handstand with my hands truned on the side i just can balance really easy.what hand position do u prefer when holding a handstand?
It entirely depends on what you are comfortable with. When I do handstands I have my middle finger pointing straight forwards which makes it look like my hands are slightly inwards if watched from the front. This is very comfortable for me both on 2 arms and 1. When I balance on a block I have 3 fingers in front of the block, pinky on one side and thumb on the other.
Most balancers i know have their index finger pointing forwards so their hands are slightly more out. Those who do also have 2 fingers in front of the block and ring and pinky on the side.
Shoulders are most efficient at shoulder width usually, though many do wider when training it without coaching.
I do shoulder width and middle finger forward for balance-skill work. When I do strength work I usually go slightly wider and sometimes turn out a little.
Ultimately it's what you get used to