25/09/2026
One drill I’ve been adding to my handstand practice 🤸🏼♀️
I’m still working on getting stronger and more controlled in my handstands, and this elevated L-shape leg extension drill has been really helping me.
With my feet on a table or sturdy chair, I stack my hips as much as possible over my shoulders, then slowly bend and straighten my legs. This lets me work on supporting more of my body weight through my hands while challenging my shoulder strength, core control and AWARENESS of my upside-down position, without having to balance at the same time.
A few things I focus on:
- pushing strong through my hands & fingers
- keeping my shoulders active
- keeping my hips high as I bend my knees
- straightening the legs slowly without letting my weight shift too far back
I do 6 to 10 controlled reps & honestly feel it everywhere. 😅
It’s one of those drills that helps me work on the strength and positioning I need for handstand in a more controlled setup. If you’re working on yours too, give it a try and see how it feels for you.
Save it for your next practice 🤸🏼♀️