Can You Do Handstands?
Handstands are not a normal thing you see today. Many perceive them as something only the people with great bodies and manageable weights can handle. But according to this article, it can be a great form of exercise in strengthening your upper body.
Actually it makes sense. A balanced body should be something you can control. And if there is one part of your body that can really be glaring to the people you see, it would have to be a great upper body to top off the perfect body make.
As you balance on your hands, your triceps (muscles in the back of your arms), deltoids (shoulders) and all the muscles of the upper back (upper trapezius, rhomboids) work extremely hard to stabilize you in the upside-down position.
Here is how you can go about it:
- Start by standing with one foot in front of you, arms in the air. Stand the distance of your own height away from the wall.
- Take a big step forwards and bring your hands down to the floor, kicking one leg up to the air, quickly followed by the other one.
- Let your feet lightly rest against the wall and make sure your arms are straight. Hold your handstand for ten seconds when you begin, gradually increasing your time to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
- To dismount, allow one leg at a time to come back down to the ground and let the momentum of your legs lift your torso and head back to standing.
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