How to do a gymnastics handstand

This is an animated gymnastics tutorial for a handstand. Use the controls to pause, slow down and follow along with detailed step by step text instructions that match up with each movement. This instructional gymnastics video is incredibly in depth and a great guide for learning a handstand.

Gymnastic Handstand

In this lesson you will learn how to do a proper handstand. The handstand is the most important skill in gymnastics and essential for almost all sub-sequent techniques. (and not just for floor skills) Why is the handstand so important? The handstand gives you a feeling of balance and totally extended postures. At the same time it works out your shoulders, your triceps, your forearms and your back. Work on your handstand at the beginning of every single gymnastics workout. It can't be good enough!!!

Trainer advice: How to do a Gymnastic Handstand

* Note: The left leg is lifted at the end and goes down first. So for the left leg the handstand is shorter.
* At the beginning just try to stand on your hands. No matter how. You will not be able to do a perfect handstand like explained here right away. Especially keeping the legs and the head straight is difficult for beginners.
* Balancing exercises:
-When you are in a handstand, try to look up to your toes for a few seconds. (without bending the head)
-Or try to balance the handstand with closed eyes for a moment.