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    Handstand Basics

    Handstand Basics

    Calisthenics
    Beginner
    3 routines

    A 10-minute beginner calisthenics plan to build handstand foundations: core tension, scapular control, shoulder mobility, and safe wall-supported inversion.

    Routines

    Day 1 — Alignment & Core Tension

    Beginner

    Core bracing and shoulder positioning with wall-supported drills to build stable shapes.

    1. Dead Bug

      1 sets
      0 reps
      15s rest
    2. Hollow Hold

      1 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    3. Bird Dog

      1 sets
      0 reps
      15s rest
    4. Bear Plank

      1 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    5. Wall Plank

      1 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    6. Forearm Wall Slide

      1 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest
    7. Scapular Slide Back to Wall

      1 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest
    8. Serratus Wall Slide

      1 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest
    9. Kneeling plank

      1 sets
      0 reps
      15s rest
    10. Front Plank

      1 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest

    Day 2 — Scapular Strength & Stability

    Beginner

    Gentle scapular control, shoulder flexion work, and beginner planks to reinforce stacked positions.

    1. Kneeling Scapular Push-Up

      1 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest
    2. Scapular Pull Up

      1 sets
      6 reps
      25s rest
    3. Shoulder Flexion Back to Wall

      1 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest
    4. Alternate Shoulder Flexion Back to Wall

      1 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest
    5. Front Plank

      1 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    6. Side Plank (beginner)

      1 sets
      0 reps
      15s rest
    7. Bent Knee Side Plank

      1 sets
      0 reps
      15s rest
    8. Bird Dog Plank

      1 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    9. Scapula Retraction Protraction

      1 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest
    10. Standing Scapular Rotation

      1 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest

    Day 3 — Wall-Supported Inversion Practice

    Beginner

    Short holds and controlled wall-supported presses to bridge toward handstands.

    1. Plank on Hands

      1 sets
      0 reps
      15s rest
    2. Front Plank with Arm Lift

      1 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest
    3. Side Plank

      1 sets
      0 reps
      15s rest
    4. Hollow Rock

      1 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    5. Handstand Hold on Wall

      1 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    6. Bodyweight Standing Military Press Wall Supported

      1 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest
    7. Bodyweight Standing Scapula Row

      1 sets
      8 reps
      20s rest
    8. Single Arm Scapula Push up

      1 sets
      6 reps
      20s rest
    9. Front Plank with Twist

      1 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
    10. Body Saw Plank

      1 sets
      0 reps
      20s rest
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