Conditioning
Back arch
Main points Arms stretched by ears Back arched as high as possible Tighten all muscles in the back of the body including upper back, lower back, glutes, hamstrings and calves Legs locked […]
Elephant lift on floor
Main points Pre-requisites Straddle lever Flat japana Technically-correct handstand Technique Start with feet slightly behind hands, arms by ears, and head in line but looking at fingers Lift up high onto toes, […]
Straddle lift on blocks
Main points Pre-requisites Straddle lever Flat japana Technically-correct handstand Elephant lift Technique Straddle lever Lift/turn hips and press to elephant lift start position (hips in handstand, feet next to hands) […]
Tuck jump
Main points Jump Bend knees and swing arms Arms swing in front of the body, up to a straight position by the ears (or arms stop slightly earlier), with legs straight […]
V-sits
Main points Start in dish position, with arms squeezed by ears Top and bottom half of body raise simultaneously Arms press past the legs and hands touch floor Legs and […]
Back-arch rocks
Main points Arms either stretched by ears, bent with hands touching ears, or behind in ‘wings’ position Back arched as high as possible Tighten all muscles in the back of […]
Back support
Main points Hips pressed up Body fixed tight Head neutral Hands facing in Legs locked straight Toes pointed Feet together