The tripod headstand is one of the best and most overlooked lead-up exercises for learning the handstand. I recommend using it as your second step towards learning the handstand once you are ...

Inversions might seem intimidating at first, if not downright impossible, but a handstand is an achievable goal for any active person with the right mindset, says Heidi Kristoffer, a New York ...

Above Average Joe Clay Skipper has been doing yoga for a few years, but he's never been able to do a handstand. Is it something he can figure out or will it always be beyond him? So we challenged Clay ...

Mastering a handstand requires strength, balance, mobility — and lots of patience. Gymnast and handstand coach Rhys Morgan explained how to build up to one from scratch. His advice includes tips like ...

Handstands, pull-ups and core holds didn’t come easily – but small, unglamorous wins added up faster than expected ...

Really, it's testament to the extent to which humans can delude themselves that I ended up here. Nine days and three online classes into 'learning to do a handstand', I am moments away from crying and ...

Some gym lessons arrive faster than expected. In a gym in the United States, Elliott attempts to learn a handstand push-up using handlebars for support. As he shifts his weight, one handlebar gives ...

Doing a handstand has never been a goal of mine. While I admire people who can handstand walk in the gym - and perform gymnastic-related antics generally - embodying grace, poise and stability, I know ...