Get Your First Handstand
Why This Lesson Matters
Most people focus on arms and shoulders in a handstand — but your lower body plays a huge role in balance and stability. Straight, locked-out legs and active glutes stop you from wobbling and keep your body stacked in one solid line.
Glute Engagement
Squeeze glutes to keep hips aligned.
Prevents “lazy legs” (bent knees, soft hips).
Creates full-body tension from shoulders → toes.
Leg & Foot Position
✅ Legs straight, squeezed together.
✅ Toes pointed, long line through the body.
❌ Bent knees or floppy feet pull your centre of mass off balance.
Drill – Hollow Hold with Legs
Lie on your back in hollow hold.
Straighten legs, squeeze them together, point toes.
Feel your core + glutes working together to keep alignment.
Mini Reflection
👉 When you kick up, do your legs move as one unit or as two separate limbs? That’s the difference between balance and chaos.
Pro Tip
Think “mermaid tail” — your legs should feel like one long, powerful lever you can control as a single piece.