How to get super straight handstands (intermediates)
- Vincent Vis
- Feb 10
- 5 min read
Getting a flat, gold standard straight handstand is a complex task.
We sometimes believe that it will be as simple as tweaking what we already have. After all, if you are considering the straighter handstand, you should already have a solid (20s+) feet together freestanding handstand.
But it really feels like a new shape entirely.
You’ll need to go an extra mile in terms of granularity and details, and dedicate adequate time to it.
What is the straightest handstand?
The straightest handstand is this flat, tense line that makes us stop in awe. Even inexperienced handbalancers can feel there is something more to this shape.
Starting with an important caveat, different morphologies will allow for different levels of straightness. There are individual differences in how straight we can be. And I believe there is some degree of interpretation and preferences around what looks straighter.
Taking a look at some of the most famous lines of the Web, we notice a few elements that will guide our practice:
Note: the yellow line is at the C point (cf: First stacks 2.0).
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