WAG Presshandstand on bars

[Peachy88]

My kid figured out she can do a press handstand on bars. Is this related to the cast to handstand or completely different muscles and skills?

Really just bored and curious. Not trying to help her do anything.

 

[Jard.the.gymnast]

It's the same motion (partly), but it's totally different as well because of the timing and tempo of the movement. Good for her that she is strong enough to do that!

 

[Aussie_coach]

Yes, it is related. We often get the kids to do press handstands on bars for conditioning as a drill for cast handstands.

 

[sce]

It is good to have that strength and ability to balance. Neat trick too.

 

[Peachy88]

It is good to have that strength and ability to balance. Neat trick too.

My kid does seem to be a “trick” kid! Good thing she wants to be a stunt woman when she grows up!

 

[gymk8nyc]

Yes! This helps with the main problem that many people face when doing cast handstands. Leaning shoulders over the bar. My coach said that a cast to handstand is basically a cast than a press handstand.