Handstand leg-proprioception sequence A
Handstand balance contexts
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2m 30s
THE WHAT & WHY:
Whilst exploring different shapes and handstand forms helps to develop proprioception of the legs (i.e. where they are in space), their dynamic movement inevitably causes moderate to significant weight-shifting in inversion.
The practice of continual re-/calibration of balance to this added "noise" ultimately makes your handstand form more adaptable and able to respond more successfully to both intentional & non-intentional movement of the legs and pelvis over your base of support. This is therefore a very transferable quality both to handstand balance, as well as straight-arm strength pressing contexts in which the legs move through a full-range from the floor, to overhead.
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