This gymnastics exercise will help you improve and straighten your handstand. Many people relax their back too much and wobble with their legs when doing a handstand. Being able to hold a perfectly straight handstand will automatically improve your gymnastic back and front handsprings. Check out the basic handstand tutorial before trying this exercise. Find more gymnastics instructions at Artistic Gymnastics Main.
Lie down and round your back slightly so that only your lower back touches the floor. Contract your abdominals at the same time.
Fully extend your legs and ankles. Keep your back rounded, but don’t lift your neck or legs too much.
Then fully extend your arms behind your head so that your shoulders touch your ears. Extend your arms along with your upper body, and also extend your knees and ankles. Bring your feet and hands as close to the floor as possible, but keep your back rounded. If you hollow your back, you have gone too far.
Hold this position for at least 10 seconds, then relax or stretch your abdominals.
