r/Handstands

1.5 years ago, I couldn't hold a handstand properly.

I started from the basics, learning how to balance, control my body, and build the strength needed to stay upside down.

Over time, I worked through different handstand variations and eventually progressed to handstand push-ups.

In these 1.5 years, I have learned and trained:

Freestanding handstand

Different handstand variations

Handstand balance and control

Handstand push-ups

Strength and endurance for handstand work

The progress wasn't easy.

There were countless falls, failed attempts, shaky holds, plateaus, and days when nothing seemed to work. But I kept practicing.

One thing calisthenics taught me is that skill development takes time. You don't suddenly become good at a skill. You repeat it thousands of times, learn from your mistakes, and slowly improve.

Looking back at my first handstand attempts compared to

check out my Calisthenic journey on YouTube here I am now, I'm proud of the progress.

But I'm not stopping here.

Next goals: One Arm Handstand, Full Planche, and pushing my handstand strength and balance even further.

1.5 years in. Still learning. Still falling. Still improving.

Small milestone, but I'm genuinely proud of this one. Started with zero calisthenics experience, and now I'm able to kick up into a back-to-wall handstand and hold the position.

Still a long way from a freestanding handstand, but I'm enjoying every step of the journey.

Never too late to start. 💪

Would love to hear any tips on improving my handstand line and eventually transitioning from wall-supported to freestanding!

Tried going from straight forearm stand to scorpion (kinda like inosuke) and back.

Felt pretty controlled here too.

The very first time I tried to handstand, I did not know the things my body would be capable of doing. When I first started (6years ago) I could not even touch my toes. I’m so greatful one day I just decided to start because the time passed anyway. You can do anything you set your mind to I promise. It may take longer than you want but if you want It, it’s yours!

🔥 47-Year-Old Beginner Holds a Front Lever for 75 Seconds on His FIRST Attempt 🤯

Venue at Kallang Decathalon at the Calisthenics events on Sunday, 16 August!

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I'm forming a calisthenics practice group in Pasir Ris! Our group is called UpRis Collective. Anyone keen to practice handstands, front lever, planche, calisthenics together can join our group. Private message me!

My IG is @BunStands_sw

My TikTok is @that_jacked_guy

It’s not very long but I felt so strong!

I have been training handstand on and off for 3 years, i try to shoulders opening stretches in the morning everyday but i seem to still have an arched back/banana form, how do i achieve a full stacked handstand ?

Just wrapped up today’s wall handstand session, and my body is officially screaming for a rest day 😩

I’ve been hitting these daily without a break, but the fatigue is catching up fast—my form is slipping and my wrists are over it. Logic says take tomorrow off, but the ego is loud.

Anyone else struggle to force themselves to rest when you’re scared of losing progress?

Anybody keen to practice handstands together in Pasir ris or Tampines area? I just started learning handstands 2 weeks ago and very keen to perfect my handstands to a free hand stand. Anyone wants to practice together or form a handstand practice group?

Below is my latest handstand I did today!

Day 12 of practicing wall hand stands (just started learning handstands & calisthenics).

I'm a powerlifter but keen to learn handstands and calisthenics especially statics. Staying in Pasir Ris so anyone keen to practice handstands or calisthenics, hit me up to practice in Pasir Ris together!

Hi guys, I’m a few months into bulking and up 7kg in body weight so I was thrilled to unlock this new skill randomly after gaining a fair bit of weight and not practicing calisthenics as often as I used to.

I know it’s not a true archer handstand pushup as my other arm isn’t kept fully straight, but I guess it’s a good earlier progression of it that I will work on until I’m capable of doing a real archer handstand pushup.

I just tried it on a whim mostly expecting to full flat on my face, so when I got it on my third attempt I was very surprised and joyful. I’ve added the two seperate reps I did, I think the form is a bit better on the first one.

Thanks for watching!