Age 50 and have set physical goals annually “for my birthday.” Last year went from 0 to 10 pull ups. This year I think it’s gonna be the hand stand. Total beginner, and months to work on it.
@@robertUK yeah, my bad, although how can you be sure avout a performance of an unknown person from youtube, i don't know. I didn't mean anything bad woth my comment btw, but gradual intensity is key for long term success in human health and to minimise risk of injury. I wish good luck to everyone, i love practicing my handstand and being able to hold a straight HS stable for a minute feels great.
@@hunlevistube No hard feelings my friend, well I have assumed on base of my experience that pull ups are much harder. However I shouldn't use term "sure" as pulling and pushing power are not fully "related". I can do 30 pushups but only 10 pull ups from dead hang.
I’m almost 69 I’m at the feet up the wall stage - but haven’t been doing it regularly but that’s going to change now as I want to tick a handstand off my list before I’m 70. Love your work👍👍👍
@@ohno6955 Almost 71 now recently diagnosed with end stage heart failure - but do my handstands against the wall every week. Can’t do one away from a wall but that’s ok cause I have bigger issues to contend with now . But I am much stronger and easily walk on my hands away from and back to the wall . I’m still lifting heavy 4x a week so that surely all helps - I’ll keep on until I’m too sick to do otherwise.👍👍
I like how Josh kept referring to "Josh in the field." I appreciate a good sense of humor. And I like that he included wrist stretching. I think sometimes that gets overlooked because people just want to accomplish a handstand.
@@kethelowazah2393 no it's the same person. Lol. And welcome! I hope that you find plenty of useful advice, information and exercises to help you achieve whatever goals that you have.🙂
I am a 60 year old Woman. I do the Handstand since 55 years. And it is my total joy! But I will restsrt from the beginning with your Tutorial. Because I want my Handstand to last till 1oo!!! I am so thankful! Best Instruktion! ❤❤❤
Thank you from the east coast of Canada, my friends! I'm a 52 yr old veteran and your videos and education have been life-altering for me = Reverence, Peace, and Love to you both! -forever grateful!
I appreciate that you’ve released a video for total beginners! I’ve looked up a couple “how-to-handstand” videos in the past and the first progressions are always beyond me... so finding this was really helpful (And way less depressing 😆)! Also, I appreciate that you care about our back and wrist health 👍🏻
This may be the best handstand tutorial I have ever seen. Very detailed and easy to understand. Slow and steady wins the race. Thank you guys for putting this together!
I went to the park today where a teenage guy was doing a handstand. I wanted to approach him and ask for the basics but then didn’t. And now you come up with something that I have been so looking forward to. Thank you 🙏🏾
One little tip that worked for me: when you look at the ground when standing upside down, try to keep your head as straight as possible (aligned with your body) while looking at the ground between your hands. For me it was hard to tell how straight my back and hips were when doing my handstand or how to fix that. By just doing this, it forced my back to also straighten. Good luck to everyone attempting the handstand. Great vid!
Used to be able to handstand as a teenager. Took a longer brake 25 years and 30 kg and tested again. Immediately noticed a lot of pain in my shoulders. Lesson learned remember to strengthen your shoulders if you are going to do this ;)
Beginner Handstand Routine: Wrist Warm-Up x 1 min. Scapular Push Up x 8 - 12 reps. Repeat 2x Hang x 20 - 60 sec. Hollow Body Hold x 20 - 60 sec. Bear Walk x10 - 20 steps Repeat 2x Handstand Hold (Pike or Wall) x20 - 60 sec. Repeat 3 - 5x
I’m 58 and been wanting to do the handstand for a while, best video I’ve seen on preparing for handstand. I’m going to go for it now. You’ve inspired me!
I love this channel. I have only started with calisthenics this year and as a female who has had the motto "Every day is leg day!" I find everything super hard as I have jello arms. The progressions here are soooo helpful. Thank you soooo much!!!
Hey man, really really great tutorial. I have a gymnastics background and even gymnastics couches sometimes forget how important shoulder mobility is. I found myself often asking myself: "Is he going to adress this and that as well??" You always did! Covered all bases. I may still have a mini mini tip for the more advanced stuff you tried later in the video. If you start doing things like press to handstands from a pseudo-planche position: try actively pressing your feet and knees together. Gymnasts not only to do that to avoid deductions but the added tension makes moving your legs in the air much easier as more force you put in gets to the desired joint. Keep doing what you are doing. Great video!
Def helps a lot! We were actually practicing that with our skills coach (I’m occasionally joining a really nice class here in berlin) by trying to hold small, flat piece of rubber tile with our heels (you would have a partner assisting you with that).
Josh, LOVE LOVE your video. I'm 2 yrs into my handstand journey and it is slow, but coming along. I am a senior citizen, but since retirement, I have devoted myself to flexibility and strength! Therefore your videos are exactly what I want and need. I have hit 28 seconds in my HS hold, although I am sorry to say the consistency is still not there in my kick up. I am improving and opening the shoulders but my line is not yet where I want it to be. It's like once I hit the spot I feel I can hold it, but I am only 20% successful in hitting that spot! I admire your strength and flexibility! You are my hero and so good at explaining the how and why! Thanks for your help in my journey!
28 seconds is incredible and inspiring. I'm happy I can be of any help in your journey :) The straight line can get a little fickle at times... don't let it get you too stressed. A handstand is a handstand no matter how straight!
Thank you so much Josh, this video made a subscriber out of me!! I’ve been practicing all of these exercises that you displayed in this and prior videos for several weeks now and my handstands are getting progressively better. I seriously can’t express enough gratitude!! Keep up the awesome content 10/10 would recommend 🤙🏼
This is the ABSOLUTE BEST approach that I have seen to achieve the handstand and I’ve seen quite a few. I’ve never been successful with the handstand and it makes sense with my tight shoulders and the fact that I’ve skipped right to attempting the handstand against the wall, chest facing away from the wall.
Just want to say thank you for sharing this instructional content with good vibes! One thing that would be useful is an indication of how often to do the routine (I mean I'm guessing this is a 2-3x per week thing for most people, but could be wrong)
Literally texted my buddy the other day that we should start training the handstand together and you make this video haha. Lots of mobility work for me since I been gaming for the last 20 years and just getting back into the gym again. Really solid video though and one day I'll be watching your intermediate guide.
wow, just realized that I've been doing handstands for probably 16 years. I remember starting out with my older brother on the lawn learning how to twist out instead of falling and trying to get a 2-second stand. Then in high school I broke my leg twice doing dumb shiz like parkour and downhill mountain biking - so anyways, I had a lot of time on my hands and that's when I got my first 8-second hold. I remember it clearly, that's when I knew I could do a good handstand. Quickly progressing to 45 seconds but maxing out there. Getting to today, as someone who can hold a stand for over a minute, this routine is still beneficial for me since I've been struggling with wrist and shoulder injuries over the last three years (thanks to skating- damn) and need to encourage as much strength in those critical areas. Also, rebuilding the foundation of my handstand is necessary to move to an advanced level where I can do maneuvers like 'crow to handstand' or handstand pushups. Really keen for the intermediate level routine. Also, I'm wearing more protective gear these days.
I think you stressing the importance of patience is really great I’ve honestly gotten frustrated with learning the handstand many times as someone who, awesome vid thank you
you got me my first 2020 muscle up and now I'm going for the 2022 handstand. always great videos done in such a great manner.....thanks for the inspiration.
I feel extreemly luky to find these videos in youtube and started as a free beginner. I am 45 years old swimmer female from Iran. Therefore I have no access to your programs.so, God bless you for these free videos. They helped me alot last2 weaks.
Josh, this is fantastic but we need the tip #4. :) I believe that the main mental block if the fear of falling down and getting injured. When I was learning the headstand, my teacher started from teaching me what to do if I start falling down, how to do it supersafely. The moment I learnt it, headstand has become my fav inversion. Oh, and thank you for all your posts!
I followed your exercises, not the paid for ones, for months. And I enjoyed working out with you. You are amazingly fit. I don't think I could ever reach your fitness.
I started to learn the Handstant arround 5 Months ago and can hold it now free standing for +- 20 seconds:) One thing that helped me very much, is not to kick up and immediately putting your feet together but kicking up with kinda "spread" feet until you are in the "sweet spot" of balance and then putting your feet together for perfect form
You guys are the best! I have grew up in a healthy family spending my childhood in the woods and competing in sports such as track and rock climbing. But your next level depth to health in terms of fitness and mental wellbeing was what I needed in order to take myself to the next level. Thanks for this channel!
Falling should be part of the beginner stages of this video. I highly recommend adding in a "what to do when you fall while in a handstand" and how to counter/cousin the fall. Not everyone can manipulate or hold these advanced positions even with some strength or mobility. All in all, great video I like the information mentioned to help progress through a handstand
First of all I wanted to say I love you and I think we should get married! With that out of the way, I am so incredibly happy that I found you. I've had a massive change in the way I feel and experience life around me, and you are probably the main inspirations. You're the guy that put my feet back in nature, get the mud in my clothes, slow me down, changed the way I exercise (now I funpeacercise) and helped me hang out a lot with the my inner kid. I feel happier, sexier, healthier, freshkier.... Thank you! Thank you for being special, and for all those beautiful beaming vibes you send straight to my core.
This is a brilliant beginners guid. Weakness I have are shoulder mobility and strait arm pushing strength. However, this is something I am committed to.
Oh goodie. I want to try this. Will let you know how I do. I am 73 and I am also on a pull up journey and now handstand. Yay! This video is excellent and I am confident I can with patience. This will be be part of my Grand Fitness Experiment as an older person!!
Nice, you should try to edit the video into a "follow along" version. A bunch of people (including me) would watch that video everyday ;) Btw, you're good at this keep it up!
Found this searching for ways to stretch my wrists and seeing this video, it is clear just how tight mine are. Great video and a great first step to my goal of doing a handstand pushup before my June trip back home. I really appreciate you creating this guide!
I started with crow, then tripod headtstand with hands, and then with forearms. I am not great at them but I can do them without a wall, so it is a great achievement for me. So I am now on handstands and this video is very good. Warm up, initial tips and a bit of progress. Thank you for this. I am now practising every day after my workout, when I am warm and stretchy, and I am at the later stage of this video, doing the handstand with the wall behind me. I am definitely going to try with the wall in front of me and see how I get on. I was working on holding it for as long as possible. I have a bad shoulder, but can still do it, so I am happy. If there is a progression from this one in the future, I'll be happy to watch it and try. By then, I probably have nailed this part 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 Thank you for the video and advice.
Chest Facing Wall technique was a game changer after trying the back to the wall technique multiple times over the years (or just not committed enough). It's far easier to build up strength, endurance and become acclimated to the inverted position, which provides a clear line of sight for progression with time and effort. Entertained by the end video practice; your neighbors must love you.
Come quando si ascolta una bella canzone e viene voglia di iniziare a ballare, quando vedo i tuoi video con te muoverti e fare esercizi, anche a me sale una gran voglia di provare a fare quello che fai tu! E per questo ...INFINITE GRAZIE!! Che Dio ti benedica elargitore di vita, benessere e salute! CIAO!
Is RU-vid reading my mind or listening into my spoken words?! This is something I have recently thought to myself that I would love to do, and then appears your well composed video providing these steps, which I will be sure to follow through with. Thank you!
Thanks I can do head stand but you are the only person I see that shows you exactly how . Balance is the problem and my wrists are small so If I can head stand which I could not do .but now I can do any variation .
Hey man, hope u doing well. I found your channel a few weeks ago.It is really helpful and the main idea I got watching your videos is that fitness is not a 3-4 month exercise or getting leaner too fast rather it is a lifestyle..so,thank u and keep going.
I'm ready! to unlock my handstand. Been using rings about a year (watching your vids) and walking up wall (chest to wall).6 to 8 reps on handstand pushup against wall. I'm 57...want to be inverted and walking by 60. 2.5 years to go.
I got 3 months to learn unassisted handstand push-ups from the ground up so thanks for the first stage of the journey could definitely use that intermediate and advanced course here soon
This is an excellent and most welcome video. Thanks. I'm 61 and I hope to achieve a real, free standing handstand one day.... After a while practicing the moves set out in this video, I hope I'll be needing the intermediate video !
Strength Side>> Thanks for making me aware of my own faults when trying to get the handstand. It´s these small differences that count in the long run, allthough some people say that it doesn´t matter.
I've been trying to get that handstand for a long time... not afraid to kick up, but clearly need more strength as I can't hold my handstand for very long... so going to work on your beginner for a bit, then move to the all exciting intermediate! Thanks so much!
68 y/o here and in the category of occasionally being able to hold a free standing handstand. good point about chest to wall practice. i do most of my training kicking up back to wall, i'll have to switch some focus to the chest to wall to get everything lined up better.
This is really awesome for a guy my age and abilities or lack ther of to be more specific! This may really help me with my life transformation thanks again for the detailed video
My 38 yr old son is so strong that he can walk on his hands. He’ll walk for a long time and even raise one hand. My dad also walked on his hands. He use to walk all the way down the street. Everything fell out of his pockets & us kids retrieved it for him.
building back to my one arm stands due to 5 year injury. pain is here whether I train or do nothing so im saying f it and going all out again! going to use this video to build back up, thank you Josh.
Awesome 👏 thanks Josh. Been messing around with handstands but nothing serious. I’ll be 58 in 4 months so here I go…..I’m starting a daily committed handstand practice……never done one before…….I’ve been a gym junkie since I was 16 and been transitioning to calisthenics/body weight training 6 months ago….so much harder than weights workouts but loving it 😍
thanks a lot, man. You have a gift for the explanation and drilling things down. The course I paid has much lower quality (but many hours) and useless if one has difficulties. Thank you for sharing. Started following you.
You are a terrific teacher! This is one of my New Year's intentions. I feel more confident after viewing your video. Thanks, and Happy New Year to you!
Really funny but just a day before I find out about your channel I try to do a handstand (challenge) in a swimming pool with my daughter, she is very competitive and that push me to do a handstand in a swimming pool. I thought it will be easy in the whater but it wasn't. Don't know if it was coincidence but a day after I found out about your channel and from the first glance I like this channel and the way you talk and explain. Great job guys thank you!
You da bomb brah.....ive been doing the wall climb for a whilr ..yeah, gotta push a little, now i have some tips.....ive been active my whole life im 63.
Currently I can hold a hand stand for 2 seconds at best. I'll be coming back to this video many times untill I can comfortably hold a handstand for a lot longer.
