Handstands & Mobility: Level 1

Ghetto Movement

Gymnastics
Coach
Harry Williams

The perfect introduction to handstands! For the first time ever, we are releasing our in-house custom programming available to the public. At Ghetto Movement we put value in guiding you through learning new movements with both education & programming. Our 8-week level 1 handstands & mobility program is tailored for coaches & athletes who are wanting to understand the fundamentals of holding a handstand, and how to build the specific mobility requirements for this skill.

You can expect to develop from our programming;

An understanding of how to prepare your wrists & shoulders for a handstand

Gain the key fundamentals necessary for athletes in the beginner-intermediate stage of handstands (less than a 10 second handstand off the wall)

Increase your hip mobility & compression strength necessary for our level 2 programming

Improve your awareness and exposure in what can be a daunting new skill for some to learn

On top of all this we offer feedback and guidance through your 8 week program, we encourage video submission and communication to ensure your movements are being completed optimally.

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Master the basics of a handstand
Learning the fundamentals and following a structured plan for improvement will lead to much faster adaptation of this movement
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Learn a new skill
Get started on something new that challenges the mind and body!
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Add some spice into your training!
Handstands are the perfect combination of expressing your strength, skill & mobility. They are also super fun, add some variety to your training!
Features
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Programming 2 days per week
Two weekly sessions that are tailored towards the beginner-intermediate level for handstands
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Detailed, expert instruction
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to improve on this skill. All feedback will be provided within 24 hours
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Equipment
Required
Hands // Wall
Recommended
Weight plate // Bench
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 8-week program
Monday
Week 1 Day 2

A

Wrist Prep

1 x 10

B1

Lat Release

2 x 30

B2

Shoulder Opener

2 x 45

C1

Heel Pulls

2 x 30

C2

Seated Good Mornings

2 x 5 @ 10

D1

Shoulder Line Push Up

3 x 4

D2

Straddle Good Morning Reach

3 x 5 @ 5

E

Handstand Trap 3 Lift

3 x 4

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

A

Wrist Prep

1 x 10

B1

CTW Scap Shrugs

2 x 3 @ 5

B2

Wall Push Shoulder Opener

2 x 60

C1

Toe Pulls

2 x 30

C2

Straddle Bounces

2 x 10 @ 10

D1

CTW - Split to Straight

3 x 30

D2

Straddle Jefferson Curl

3 x 3 @ 10

E

Foot-Assisted Tuck Planche Press

3 x 3 @ 3333

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Are you ready?

Learn the fundamentals, develop your skill & progress to the next level. Let's go!

Get Handstands & Mobility: Level 1
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FAQs
What if I have never done a handstand before?
Then this program is designed for you! We cover all of the fundamentals, and our level 1 program requires a wall for support as this is where we will begin this journey
Am I a beginner or intermediate at this skill?
If you have never trained handstands before, or you could hold a handstand off the wall but for no more than 5-10 seconds than we classify your level as a beginner or intermediate.
Why is there mobility paired with handstands in this program?
The mobility sections within this Level 1 program are aimed specifically to improving your handstand ability as you progress through further levels. Creating greater & stronger range of motion through your wrist, shoulders and hips will allow faster adaptation to this skill.
What should you expect on an average training week?
There will be 2 sessions every week. Each session will last from 60-75 mins in duration from warm up to completion.
Handstands & Mobility: Level 1