Handstand Drill: One Arm Plank



This is a great exercise if you are curious about venturing into the realm of one-arm handstand training. It is important to build up strength and stamina gradually in one arm to avoid injuries.


1. Start with your feet on the floor or, if you can hold a 1-minute plank consistently, elevate them as seen in the video. The higher you go, the more load will be placed into the shoulder in the one-arm. Your feet can be together or apart for more stability.

2. Hollow, drawing your sternum up toward the ceiling, and elevate your shoulders as much as you can (push your shoulders up toward your ears).

3. Begin to shift your weight to one side, pressing more through your supporting shoulder as you go. Rest on your finger tips for a moment.

4. Pull the humerus of the "free" arm into your shoulder socket and when you feel light in your finger tips, lift it up off of the ground and out to 90 degrees.

5. Hold for about 10 seconds and repeat on the other side.

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