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Headstand

Skill-based stability drill challenging balance, body line, and control.

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Headstand demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersCore

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

3 × 15 sec

Rest

1 min 15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Place the crown of the head and both hands on a padded floor to form a stable tripod base.
  2. 02Press firmly through the hands, lift the knees, and walk the feet closer until the hips stack over the base.
  3. 03Bring one knee and then the other onto the upper arms or into a compact tuck before lifting the feet.
  4. 04Extend the legs overhead only while the hands continue to carry substantial load and the neck remains comfortable.
  5. 05Return to the tuck and lower the feet under control, exiting immediately if balance or neck comfort changes.

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