Handstand

A handstand is the act of standing erect, but upside down, with one's hands on the ground and feet in the air. Hands are shoulder-width apart. The basic handstand has legs extended vertically with no knee bend, but there are numerous variations. Performing a handstand requires good upper body strength.

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In gymnastics, it is a fundamental move, and must be mastered in order to learn the multitude of skills based on it, as some variation of the handstand is performed on every gymnastic apparatus, and many tumbling skills pass through a handstand position during their execution.

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In yoga, the handstand is known as Adho Mukha Vrksasana (downward-facing tree pose).

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The handstand dives are also one of the main categories of competitive platform diving, in which the diver begins from a handstand position on the board.

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Additionally, handstands are often performed in breakdancing, fitness competitions, circus acrobatics, cheerleading, and martial arts.

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Handstand related Images and Photos (experimental)

Snowboarder Doing a Handstand