Benefits Of Doing Handstands

Benefits Of Doing Handstands

Confession: I LOVE handstands. I have been practicing my handstands over the last couple of weeks and have already seen improvements! I have listed below why this exercise has become one of my favorites and why it is a great strength builder.

Form

-You can perform a handstand by starting in a lunge position with your hands flat on the ground, shoulder-width apart, and shoulders extending beyond your fingers. 

-Push off from your bent leg until it is straight above your head

-Immediately bring the other leg to join it, using the momentum from your push. 

*In order to maintain this upright, erect position, you must balance your body weight so that the center of gravity is between two arms.

Benefits

-Increases your concentration abilities. 

-Increases the blood flow to your brain, which might rejuvenate your mental alertness and energy and improve your overall blood circulation.

-The handstand pose is also said to soothe and calm your mind as well as your body, which might make them a great stress reliever!

-Helps increase your muscle strength without having to use weights 

-Helps you learn how to use your own body weight as resistance

-Makes you stronger to be able to do other gymnastics and physical tasks. 

-Works out ALL the muscles in your body at the same time (I'm a huge fan of the "more bang for your buck" exercises).

Give it a try and please use a spotter if you are a new at this!!!

Stay Fit. Stay Classy. Stay True

Jenna

Reference:

 http://www.livestrong.com/article/402622-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-doing-handstands/#ixzz247BDslLo