How to do it
Press firmly through your palms and grip the floor with your fingers.
- 1
Start in a handstand position against a wall with your hands placed shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Bend your elbows to lower your head towards the floor.
- 3
As you push up, use a kipping motion by bending and then extending your hips to help propel your body upwards.
- 4
Extend your arms fully at the top, returning to the handstand position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Develop a strong core and shoulder stability before attempting kipping to prevent injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out wide during descent
- ✕Extending arms before fully driving the hips
- ✕Dropping the head rapidly to the floor