Wrist Mobility Exercises: Start with wrist circles, wrist flexion and extension, and wrist stretches to improve flexibility and strength in your wrists, which are crucial for supporting your body weight in a handstand.
Core Strengthening: Focus on exercises like planks, hollow body holds, and leg raises to strengthen your core muscles. A strong core will help you maintain balance and stability while upside down.
Shoulder Mobility and Stability: Perform exercises like shoulder shrugs, scapular push-ups, and shoulder dislocates to improve mobility and stability in your shoulders, which are essential for proper handstand alignment.
Wall Walks: Start by facing away from a wall, then walk your feet up the wall while keeping your hands planted firmly on the ground. This will help you get comfortable being upside down and build strength in your shoulders and core.
Handstand Against the Wall: Once you're comfortable with wall walks, try kicking up into a handstand with your back against the wall for support. Focus on maintaining proper alignment and engaging your core to hold the position.
Handstand Kick-ups: Practice kicking up into a handstand away from the wall. Start by leaning forward and kicking one leg up while pushing off the ground with the other foot. Aim to find your balance and hold the handstand position for a few seconds before coming back down.
Handstand Holds: Work on holding a handstand position for longer periods of time, focusing on maintaining proper form and balance. Start with short holds and gradually increase the duration as you build strength and confidence.