Deins Drengers Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I would like to know more about this exercise ( In a headstand with straight legs touch the ground and then lift them back up ) : *Major muscles involved*Overall function of the exercise*High rep benefits*Possible carryovers into further GST Also next progression would be to perform this exercise in a forearm headstand ( That removes the support of the arms and makes it much harder ) I want to know is this a good thing to master or is it only for "Show" I will be waiting Your replies. Thank you ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulo Malta Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Mark Collins or someone more knowledgeable could explain much better (please correct me if I´m wrong) but as far as I know: Main muscles: lower back (like Quadratus Lumborum) psoas, iliacus tensor fascia latae gluteus medius/maximus quadriceps This exercise is listed at Foundation 2 (SL-PE9) as a possible substitute for hanging reverse leg lifts ( if you can´t do it at the stall bars), so we can expect to reap similar benefits from it. It can also be used as a prep for the initial steps at press to handstand, helping to develop balance and some strength at part of the necessary ROM, doing just a press to headstand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Chernock Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I've know people who feel this strongly in the hamstrings with only a few pounds on the ankles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laine Rinehart Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 My experience with forearm presses is that it seems to be a much different movement than handstand press. I am sure there must be some carry over as far as hip compression and core strength but the movement in the shoulders is vastly different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Kopusar Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I just tried it on head against the wall, it was harder than on stalls. I did my progressions on stall but now i see, that i cheated as now was my back flat against the wall, totally harder. On stalls i thought i was doing it correct. hm... but now i dont have option on doing them on stall bar. Headstand it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnicky Roy Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I imagine the possible carryover is good for running. You're strengthening the body in a similar fashion that running conditions the body. The torso is braced with the core, while the prime movers of the leg are doing their thing. This and L-sit would be a perfect combination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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