D3 - Getting Inverted

Question 1

What are some benefits of the handstand mentioned in the text?

Answer 1

The benefits of the handstand include balanced

Question 2

What is the ideal body alignment in a handstand when looking down the side of a body profile?

Answer 2

Ideally

Question 3

What is the key requirement for a modern handstand in an inverted position?

Answer 3

The modern handstand used today for an inverted position requires an understanding of the hollow bracing.

Question 4

How is the hollow defined in the context of a handstand?

Answer 4

The hollow is a stabilization of the mid-spine

Question 5

What common mistake do beginners tend to make during a handstand?

Answer 5

Most beginners tend to let go of the hollow brace as they look up to their hands with their chin and toward the floor with their eyes.

Question 6

How long should beginner attempts at a handstand be limited to?

Answer 6

Beginner attempts should be limited to five-second static holds with rest.

Question 7

What does the handstand expose in an athlete’s body?

Answer 7

The handstand rivals the overhead squat in exposing an athlete’s inflexibility and weakness

Question 8

How should the body be positioned in a perfectly balanced handstand?

Answer 8

In a perfectly balanced handstand

Question 9

What is emphasized as a big no-no in the handstand?

Answer 9

Any angles in the vertical line are emphasized as a big no-no in the handstand.