Today’s workout consisted of L-sit and Crow pose. I can now do 15 seconds crow pose and 15 seconds L-sit on the floor. I think wrist strength is holding me back in both. I have to temple my fingers for L-sit to get far enough off the floor, however my legs slowly drop towards the ground. Is this related to core strength or hip flexors maybe? I’m hoping to get paralettes soon to take the pressure off the wrists and position myself a bit higher off the ground.

Do you want to get a handstand, but you’re not even sure if you’re strong enough or where to start? Most videos make it look like kicking up is the first step. It isn’t. If you’ve tried kicking up and it feels awkward, unstable, or like something just isn’t connecting, that’s actually normal. And honestly, it’s not a bad attempt. It just means you’re missing the real starting point. What we’re aiming for long-term is a straight handstand. Not the banana shape where the core isn’t engaged and the lower back takes the load. That banana position can still balance, but it’s harder on the body and harder to control long-term. The straight line is easier once you earn it. Before balance, before falling drills, before freestanding… We need to answer one simple question: Are you strong enough to support your body on straight arms? Good news: the strength requirement for a handstand is not huge. The hard part is everything else… being upside down, coordination, confidence, balance, and tiny stabilizing muscles. So here’s the actual first step 👇 🐻 Bear hops / Bunny hops (your handstand readiness test) This is one of the best ways to see if you’re ready to start handstands. • Start in a pike position, similar to a pike push-up • Arms straight the entire time • Push the floor away and try to “cover your ears” with your shoulders • Hop your feet lightly off the floor • Focus on keeping your elbows locked and shoulders active Bear hops = feet slightly apart Bunny hops = feet together Same concept, same benefit. If you can do this without your arms bending or collapsing, you’re strong enough to begin handstand training. That’s it. 🙌 One drill to build toward the handstand From that same pike position, start jumping a little higher. • Goal is to get your hips above your shoulders • Feet stay behind you, so falling isn’t scary • This is basically a “jumping pike handstand” • Over time, you’ll jump higher and control it more This drill alone teaches strength, confidence, and awareness upside down.

Hey I’ve started Calisthenics again in mid-September. During this 3 month of training I’ve made a lot of progress. Doing my first 90d HSPU, 6x3 40kg dips, 6x3 20kg pull up, + 10 HSPU and since January I started a new objectif : Unlock the front lever. Currently I can do 15 sec adv tuck FL and around 5sec one leg FL GOOD TRAINING FOR ALL OF U ! My @matheo.gng

I thought that the headstand with the forearms would be harder for me than with the hands, but I got inspired by @Karyn Ainsworth , because I always see her on her forearms. So I tried it today, always thinking of bringing my hips past my shoulders, like a mantra 😅 And I could do it 🥳🥳😄 I couldn't balance today, but every little step feels so great in this road that I had to share it 😁 This helped me too, to feel that sensation of my hips past my shoulders, because then indeed the second leg, easily gets to the wall. And I think that kicking from here can make easier to kick for the handstand 🤔🤔 I think so... Let's see. What's your experience? PS. I love this community. It's really inspiring what everyone shares and it always gives me new ideas to experiment with plus the encouraging words. All this make this whole journey fun and engaging

It's been so long since I last tried to do a Cartwheel ..Actually I was very good in it in my childhood..... Today was the day to remember that....😅 I'll have to say those weren't the best ones but I'm happy I could do something... next time I'll try to straight my legs and to do a perfect one AND get better in Chest to wall with Cartwheel. @Gabriela Lavista here as promised.