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Any tips for press handstands from

Started by MrAl, August 13, 2014 · 1 Replies · 2,358 Views

MrAl

As far as I know - a press handstand is all about compression, core and shoulders/trap strength.

If I would do Foundation - should I train press handstands as well or will Foundation be enough strength training?

I read that the hardest part of the complete skill is transferring from the "raised" straddle hold, where the feet are already close to horizonatl, to start the actual press.

I can easily press from a stand, I can do it starting with feet in a wide straddle and with feet together and then straddle up. I can also do a straddle hold to stand or push-up position, but that's it.

I don't come any further, I just can't lift my butt to start the actual press.

What am I missing? Trap strength? Any tips?