How to do it
Point your toes hard and squeeze your legs together for rigidity.
- 1
Begin in a lunge with your hands on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Kick up with your back leg, bringing the other leg to meet it in the air.
- 3
Straighten your body, pointing your toes towards the ceiling.
- 4
Keep your gaze between your hands and press through your shoulders.
- 5
Hold the position, maintaining a tight core and controlled breathing.
Expert tip
Keep your body in a straight line from your hands to your toes, and engage your core to maintain balance. Practice against a wall before attempting a freestanding handstand.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows and sinking the shoulders
- ✕Arching the lower back into a banana shape
- ✕Kicking up too hard and overshooting vertical