Category Archives: Handstand Training

According to the York Handbalancing Course, “when you see a group of strong men together…, sooner or later, they take time out for some handbalancing…”

Well, that was about 70 years ago, and this is the post-bodybuilding era, when size, strength, and skill don’t always come as a set. Gold Medal Bodies is dedicated to strength building through skill practice, so we feel a strong connection to our physical culture heritage and recommend hand balance practice to pretty much everyone.

Of course, learning to do a handstand and stay up is not easy. But we’ve got plenty of videos for you here, and if you want a more in-depth tutorial, you can access our “Handstands The Right Way” video by joining the GMB Posse via the form on the right.

Can’t Get It Up? Here’s Some Handstand Tips To Help Build Your Confidence

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I recently posted the following on our Alpha Posse forums in response to a question about handstands. We thought you might find it useful, so here you go: So I do have a question about handstands — I can easily do a freestanding handstand, but I can’t usually hold it more than about 2 seconds.  Occasionally up…

How to Warm Up Your Wrists for Pain-Free Handbalancing

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We get a lot of questions from people concerned about wrist pain when getting started with handstands and other gymnastic-type movements. It’s completely natural that you’d have some discomfort in the beginning. After all, you’re probably not used to supporting your weight on your hands. You’ll need to spend some time strengthening the joints. The…

Improving Your Handstand – The Importance of Core Strength

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Handstands are a lot of fun, and one of our favorite tricks to share while having fun in the park or at a party (just make sure you embark on your handstands before the beer kegs come out)! So, it’s not surprising that we’re often asked: “How can I get better at doing a handstand?”…

Ryan’s Freestyle Hand Balancing Flow in the Park

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Here’s a quick video of Ryan having some fun in a park in Japan, working through a hand balancing flow. He demonstrates what you can do after some time spent building up your strength and flexibility. With time, practice, and a solid training plan, you can achieve this level of athleticism too. Get started today…

Leaked Footage from F1 Filming

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We’ve been having a crazy-good time filming F1 in Hawaii for the past couple of days. We’ll be releasing actual program footage and more info soon as we start the editing and get the complete course put together, so be on the lookout for that coming real up real soon.

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