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GOMAD 18

7/25/2011

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No weights today but plenty o milk!  I worked on my handstands and held a handful for about 8-10 seconds. LEGIT!  I was really pumped about it.  I spent an hour working on kicking up to the handstand.  I focused on getting the kick leg up solid first then following up with the other.  I got the tip from the video below and it helped a lot.  Usually I kick up and quickly follow with the other leg.  Focusing on the one leg felt more controlled and smoother like I was gliding into the handstand.  I also played around on a tree in the park I was in.  Doing pullups and attempting muscle ups on the branch.  I got my elbows over on my last try but was pretty wiped to do anything more.  

If you are interested in getting a handstand watch the video below.  The guy talking looks like a Bboy of sorts but gives good advice.  I recommend getting a solid headstand then frogstand then practice kicking up on a wall and hold the handstand for time then try kicking in open space. Main points to tak home from video:
Grip the floor with your hands
Shrug your shoulders while in the handstand. (active shoulders)
Keep tight, suck in your belly button and 
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