The following blog will be dedicated to learning how to do a handstand. I will document my progress over the next several weeks and will highlight my key learnings, strengths, and difficulties to help others and provide direction to others who are also interested in learning how to do a handstand.
According to the Pacific School of Innovation and Technology, the starting phase is the first step needed to be taken for someone who is learning and trying to acquire a new skill. The starting phase involves brainstorming initial questions to help facilitate and promote exploration of the topic.
Since I am very interested in learning how to do a handstand, some initial questions that come to mind surrounding my practice include:
- Why do I want to learn how to do a handstand?
- How do I start learning to do a handstand?
- Is there a proper handstand technique?
- Are there any health benefits associated with practicing handstands?
- Can I get injured from practicing handstands?
- What should I wear when practicing handstands?
- What exercises should I practice to improve my handstand technique?
Many of my questions I have about handstands are related to the technique and safety of the practice as I recognize that handstands are not an easy feat and if done incorrectly, one could seriously injure themselves. For example, an article written in Women’s Health Magazine titled, “How To Do A Handstand Once And For All In 5 Easy Steps” explains that it is important to warm up your muscles before attempting to do handstands as you can sprain your wrists or pull a hamstring.
By researching and unpacking the questions above, this will give me a better understanding on the motives behind my practice and will also provide insight on how to best set myself up for success and avoid injury.
Stay tuned to see the next steps of my handstand journey!
Hey Sophia!
This is such a great topic to explore. I love how you’re taking a methodological approach to a physical movement. I’m really interested in what context you are wanting to learn how to do a handstand. For example, are you interested in a gymnastic-style handstand or a yoga-style handstand? I found this YouTube video for you to take a look at that could hopefully show you some basics on where to start with this journey! https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=9YX4nlXuqso
Sophia, I love how you asked the question are there any health benefits related to doing handstands? As someone who encourages improved health and the importance of a nutrition I am very curious to hear the answer to this question, if you do find the answer please explain as if I found a reason that handstands could be beneficial to my health, I might just start doing them myself. THANKS FOR CONTRIBUTING AN AWESOME CREATIVE IDEA CONCEPT!
Great breakdown of all the elements included in learning how to do a handstand! I wouldn’t have organically realized all of the considerations you’ve touched on. I found an article that brings froward the next step – a freestanding handstand pushup: http://journal.crossfit.com/2006/06/the-freestanding-handstand-pus.tpl. The article discussed that the first step to learning how to do a handstand is to be comfortable in hand support and to overcome fear. Looking forward to watching your journey in learning a frightening new skill!