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Pike press to handstand from stand
B value skillFIG Code Group: I
FIG Code Box: 7
Drills for Pike press to handstand from stand.
- The key to this skill is compression. The gymnast must lift their hips as high as possible before trying to lift their legs.
- Very important to have a good pike stretch. The gymnast should be able to place their hands on the floor comfortably with their legs straight.
- Work pushup position press to pike stand. The gymnast should try to finish with their feet very close to, or in between their hands.
Associated articles:
Parallette Training - Volume 2 - The Press to Handstand
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