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Elbow stands are baby steps to other things like forearm stands and handstands! Learning how to push through the shoulders to provide the power and stability needed for any stands is key. However, it's not uncommon for some people to prefer handstands, while others have fear around handstands. I'll help you understand the concepts needed for this skill, then we'll begin to work on balance.
Make sure you're not too close to the pole. Wrapping the hands around the base can make this trick harder! Keeping your distance will allow your hips to reach over the head, making the lift easier. What happens when you're too close to the pole? Your butt will touch the pole before you can position your hips far enough over your head. So holding on to the base of the pole isn't "wrong," but it will make lifting your legs more challenging. This video Veena's tips for Elbow Stands explains more!
If you'd like to target train for Elbow Stands, try my week-long VIP Plan for Elbow Stands!
I highly suggest using The stands routine to help you achieve awesome stands of any kind both with and without a pole.
Muscles Strengthened: ABDOMINALS / TRAPEZIUS / TRICEPS
4 comments
Hi Veena! I'm finding that when I push my shoulders away from my ears in this movement, my head is no longer touching the ground. Is this correct? Thank you!
Glad you like it!
Thankyou Veena for the elbow stand prep training.
Yes!!!!! That means you're doing it right. Now work on pushing only enough to stabilize with the head and forearms. Pushing until the head comes totally off the floor is a different trick, much harder to balance in.